# SoundLab vs 剪音

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.

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.

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.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | SoundLab | 剪音 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (15K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/soundlab-audio-editor/id1450417400/reviews)** | [3.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/and/id6476651587/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **15K** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | 64.9% of reviews | **82.4% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 5 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#126** | — |
| Size | 173 MB | 222 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **14.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [孛 刘](https://appshunter.io/developer/998793507) | [Beijing Haoxin Technology Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1489694807) |

## What reviewers say

### SoundLab

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

**Currently charting:** #126 Top Free · Music, #145 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


### 剪音

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/and/id6476651587)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 周卡会员 | $0.99 | per 7 days |
| 包月会员 | $1.99 | per month |
| 包月会员 | $2.99 | per month |
| 包季会员 | $3.99 | per 3 months |
| 包季会员 | $4.99 | per 3 months |
| 包季会员 | $5.99 | per 3 months |
| 包季会员 | $9.99 | per 3 months |
| 包年会员 | $9.99 | per year |
| 特价年会员 | $9.99 | per year |
| 包年会员 | $9.99 | per year |
| 包年会员 | $24.99 | per year |


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