# SoundLab vs Audio One

SoundLab and Audio One both sit at 4.6 stars, but that hides the real split: 65% of SoundLab's written reviews are positive against 25% of Audio One's. SoundLab also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 2 months) and ratings volume (14K vs 197). Audio One's advantage is iOS requirement (14.0 vs 16.0). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. SoundLab sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and Audio One sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for SoundLab against 4.5 for Audio One. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: SoundLab has 14K ratings behind it against 197, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 65% of SoundLab's written reviews are positive against 25% of Audio One's.

SoundLab ships an update weekly, Audio One every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | SoundLab | Audio One |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (14K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/soundlab-audio-editor/id1450417400/reviews)** | [4.5 (197 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/audio-one-multitrack-editor/id1607950988/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **14K** | 197 |
| Positive reviews | **64.9% of reviews** | 25.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#118** | — |
| Size | 173 MB | 133 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **14.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [孛 刘](https://appshunter.io/developer/998793507) | [Bitnite, TOO](https://appshunter.io/developer/1651847933) |

## What reviewers say

### SoundLab

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/soundlab-audio-editor/id1450417400)

**Currently charting:** #118 Top Free · Music, #135 Top Grossing · Music (US App Store)

This app provides desktop-grade audio editing tools on your mobile device. It features a multi-track editor with numerous effects, an AI vocal separator, and a robust audio recorder. It's designed for music and podcast creators needing a convenient, on-the-go solution.

**Highlights:** 16-track audio editor, Over 20 audio effects, AI Vocal Separator, Audio recorder with input selection, Recording studio with external mic support, Video composer for soundtrack videos, Lossless output formats

**Features:** Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| PRO Monthly Subscription | $3.99 | per month |
| PRO Annual Subscription | $19.99 | per year |
| Permanent PRO | $49.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 AMAZING EXPERIENCE
- 👍 Easy to use and simple layout
- 🚀 Exactly what I was looking for
- 👍 Great app for creating recordings
- 🚀 Excellent

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Doesn't separate two vocals
- 🐛 Pitch change issues
- 🐛 Saving issues
- 🐛 Crashes and corrupted files
- 🐛 Confusing UI

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes when using EQ
- Inability to open/delete projects
- Audio files not recognized
- Saving issues causing data loss

**Requested features**

- Ability to add unlimited tracks
- More precise tempo control
- Stronger vocal remover
- Ability to create custom album covers


### Audio One

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/audio-one-multitrack-editor/id1607950988)

This app is a user-friendly audio editor designed for both beginners and experienced sound designers. It offers multi-track editing, sound recording, mixing, mastering, and a wide range of audio effects and conversion tools.

**Highlights:** Multi-track sound recording and processing, Mixing and mastering for voice and instruments, Audio file conversion (WAV, MP3, etc.), Extensive audio effects library, Adjustable audio file length, Equalizer and ringtone creation

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Week | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Music-studio: Full Access | $4.99 | per month |
| Year | $14.99 | per year |
| Music-studio: Full Access | $29.99 | per year |
| Year | $29.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is SoundLab free?

SoundLab is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Audio One free?

Audio One is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, SoundLab or Audio One?

SoundLab is rated higher. SoundLab averages 4.6 out of 5 from 14K ratings, while Audio One averages 4.5 from 197 ratings.

### Do SoundLab or Audio One have ads?

Neither SoundLab nor Audio One shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, SoundLab or Audio One?

SoundLab ships an update weekly, and Audio One every 2 months. Most recently, SoundLab was updated on September 25, 2026 and Audio One on September 23, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*