Comparison

SoundLab vs 剪音

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

SoundLab

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
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Bringing desktop-grade audio editing, recording, and on-device AI together, SoundLab is a powerful sound editor that lets you edit audio, clean up speech, separate vocals, and mix up to 16 tracks. SoundLab is more than an audio editor. It is built for the ideas, quick edits, and unexpected creative needs that come up during music and podcast production, so you can start creating anytime, anywhere on your iPhone or iPad. We won't claim SoundLab replaces a desktop DAW. But it is a serious mobile production tool for the moment the idea arrives and you don't want to open a computer — or wait thirty seconds for a desktop DAW to launch. Precise Multitrack Audio Editor • Mix up to 16 tracks with gain, pan, mute, and reordering. • Copy, cut, paste, trim, insert, replace, split, duplicate, join, move, and more—with unlimited undo/redo. • Zoom smoothly for millisecond-level selections. • Loop any range while you work. • Draw non-destructive volume curves for fades and ducking. • Record overdubs directly into your project while monitoring playback. AI Vocal Separator & Vocal Remover Separate vocals and instrumentals, create acapellas, or make backing tracks with the vocal remover. Karaoke Mode preserves fuller accompaniment. AI runs locally: no uploads or server queue. AI Stem Separator Split into four stems—vocals, drums, bass, other—or six with guitar and piano. Preview and balance parts, then export a mix or individual stems. AI Noise Reducer & Audio Enhancer Use AI Noise Reducer on recordings or AI Noise Suppression on selected audio. EQ, compression, de-essing, normalization, amplification, and Bass Boost provide enhancement for voice and music. 25+ Selection-Based Effects Apply 25+ effects to any waveform range, including AI separation and noise suppression, 10-band EQ, Reverb Pro, Tape Delay, Compressor, Change Pitch/Tempo, Fade In/Out, Phaser, Reverse, Silence Remover, and more. Master Effects Master Effects run in real time on the mix bus. Adjust tempo, pitch, reverb, and EQ while previewing, then export alternate versions without changing tracks or clips. Audio Recorder • Quick Recorder: Capture ideas with your chosen input device. • Recording Studio: Monitor your mic, set input gain, use a limiter and reverb, and record over a backing track—with or without it in the saved mix. • Use compatible external microphones and audio interfaces recognized by iOS. Import, Create & Organize • Import from Files, Music Library, other apps, or Wi-Fi; extract audio from video. • Convert text to speech and add, insert, or replace audio in your project. • Sync audio with iCloud; archive and restore projects through iCloud, USB drives, or external storage. • Use Video Composer to mix audio with video and create soundtrack videos. Flexible Export Export AAC, ALAC, MP3, FLAC, or WAV with selectable channels and sample rates, plus high-bitrate and lossless options. Add metadata and cover art in supported formats. Save to Files or iCloud, share, or export a ringtone. SoundLab is perfect for: • Music lovers and independent creators • Podcast and voice-over producers • Music students and teachers • Especially for users who are familiar with Audacity or Audition SoundLab Pro SoundLab Pro unlocks all Pro features. Choose monthly or annual auto-renewing subscriptions or a one-time permanent purchase. All support Family Sharing with up to five other family members. Payment is charged to your Apple Account at confirmation. Free trials convert to paid subscriptions, and subscriptions auto-renew unless canceled at least 24 hours before the current period ends. Manage or cancel in App Store account settings. Terms of Use: https://www.castpeer.biz/agreement.html Privacy Policy: https://www.castpeer.biz/privacy.html Customer Support Contact us in the app: Mine → Contact Us Official website: https://www.soundlabs.app YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@soundlab-app

About

剪音

This audio editing tool simplifies audio manipulation for all skill levels. It allows for easy audio compression, extraction of desired sound clips, and conversion between various formats. Record, mix, and create music with its multi-track editing capabilities.

Highlights
  • Audio compression
  • Audio extraction
  • Format conversion
  • Multi-track editing
  • Voice recording
  • Music mixing
  • Ringtone creation
Features
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Screenshots

SoundLab4 screens
剪音4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: SoundLab at 4.6 against 剪音's 3.0. SoundLab also leads on ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (15K vs 4). 剪音's advantage is review sentiment (82% vs 65%) and iOS requirement (14.0 vs 16.0). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. SoundLab sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and 剪音 sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

SoundLab holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: SoundLab has 15K ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 65% of SoundLab's written reviews are positive against 82% of 剪音's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SoundLab ships an update weekly, 剪音 every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 4 level
SoundLab versus 剪音: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSoundLab剪音
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (15K ratings) — better3.0 (4 ratings)
Positive reviews64.9% of reviews82.4% of reviews — better
Number of ratings15K — better4
Update frequencyWeekly — betterEvery 5 weeks
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#126 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS16.014.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size173 MB222 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer孛 刘Beijing Haoxin Technology Co., Ltd.

Customer experience

SoundLab

All ratings14,345 ratings
Positive89.9%
Neutral4.1%
Negative6.0%
Written reviews544 reviews
Positive64.9%
Neutral9.0%
Negative26.1%

剪音

All ratings3 ratings
Positive33.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative66.7%
Written reviews17 reviews
Positive82.4%
Neutral0.0%
Negative17.6%

Bugs and requests

SoundLab

Reported bugs

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

Requested features

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

剪音

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

3 purchases

SoundLab

Subscriptions2
  • PRO Monthly Subscription$3.991 Month
  • PRO Annual Subscription3 Days trial$19.991 Year
One-time1
  • Permanent PRO$49.99
11 purchases

剪音

Subscriptions11
  • 周卡会员2 variants$0.997 Days
  • 包月会员$1.991 Month
  • 包月会员$2.991 Month
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  • 包季会员$3.993 Months
  • 包季会员$4.993 Months
  • 包季会员$5.993 Months
  • 包季会员$9.993 Months
  • 包年会员3 Days trial$9.991 Year
  • 特价年会员1 Year trial$9.991 Year
  • 包年会员$9.991 Year
  • 包年会员$24.991 Year

Questions

Is SoundLab free?
SoundLab is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is 剪音 free?
剪音 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, SoundLab or 剪音?
SoundLab is rated higher. SoundLab averages 4.6 out of 5 from 15K ratings, while 剪音 averages 3.0 from 4 ratings.
Do SoundLab or 剪音 have ads?
剪音 shows ads; SoundLab does not.
Which is updated more often, SoundLab or 剪音?
SoundLab ships an update weekly, and 剪音 every 5 weeks. Most recently, SoundLab was updated on November 1, 2026 and 剪音 on October 30, 2026.

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