# SoundLab vs Artists

The clearest difference is rating: SoundLab at 4.6 against Artists's 3.5. SoundLab also leads on ratings volume (15K vs 2) and update cadence (weekly vs monthly). Artists's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 16.0). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. SoundLab sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Artists asks for nothing beyond the download.

SoundLab holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: SoundLab has 15K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

SoundLab ships an update weekly, Artists monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | SoundLab | Artists |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (15K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/soundlab-audio-editor/id1450417400/reviews)** | [3.5 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/artists/id6470920094/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **15K** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 64.9% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#109** | — |
| Size | 173 MB | 39 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **11.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [孛 刘](https://appshunter.io/developer/998793507) | [DANG MEDIA COMPANY LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1596821821) |

## What reviewers say

### SoundLab

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

**Currently charting:** #109 Top Free · Music, #120 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


### Artists

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/artists/id6470920094)

This app helps musicians understand their audience and manage their music presence. It provides real-time listener data, profile editing, and music uploading capabilities to support artist growth.

**Highlights:** Real-time listener analytics, Geographic listener insights, Profile and social media management, Track and album uploading, Music presence control

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is SoundLab free?

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

### Is Artists free?

Artists is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, SoundLab or Artists?

SoundLab is rated higher. SoundLab averages 4.6 out of 5 from 15K ratings, while Artists averages 3.5 from 2 ratings.

### Do SoundLab or Artists have ads?

Neither SoundLab nor Artists shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, SoundLab or Artists?

SoundLab ships an update weekly, and Artists monthly. Most recently, SoundLab was updated on November 6, 2026 and Artists on November 3, 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.*