# WavePad, editor de audio vs Music Editor

WavePad, editor de audio and Music Editor both sit at 4.5 stars, but that hides the real split: 53% of WavePad, editor de audio's written reviews are positive against 13% of Music Editor's. WavePad, editor de audio also leads on ads (none vs shown). Music Editor's advantage is update cadence (every 9 days vs every 2 months) and ratings volume (1.8K vs 37). On price, rating, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. WavePad, editor de audio sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and Music Editor sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for WavePad, editor de audio against 4.5 for Music Editor. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Music Editor has 1.8K ratings behind it against 37, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 53% of WavePad, editor de audio's written reviews are positive against 13% of Music Editor's.

WavePad, editor de audio ships an update every 2 months, Music Editor every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 11, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | WavePad, editor de audio | Music Editor |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (37 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wavepad-editor-de-audio/id1474134411/reviews)** | [4.5 (1.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/music-editor-audio-editor/id6443918581/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 37 | **1.8K** |
| Positive reviews | **52.6% of reviews** | 13.1% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 9 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 26 MB | 84 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [NCH Software](https://appshunter.io/developer/349888537) | [BetterApp Tech Co., Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1579321591) |

## What reviewers say

### WavePad, editor de audio

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wavepad-editor-de-audio/id1474134411)

Edit and record music, voice, and other audio with professional tools. Cut, copy, paste, and add effects like echo and noise reduction. Supports various file formats and offers background recording.

**Highlights:** Edit and record audio, Cut, copy, paste, insert, trim, Add audio effects (echo, amplify), Supports multiple file formats, Background recording, Voice-activated recording

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Suscripción a efectos | $1.99 | per month |
| Suscripción a formatos | $1.99 | per month |
| Todas funciones | $2.99 | per month |
| Quitar anuncios comerciales | $0.99 | one-time |
| Todos los efectos | $4.99 | one-time |
| Todos los formatos de salida | $4.99 | one-time |
| Todas las funciones actuales | $9.99 | one-time |


### Music Editor

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/music-editor-audio-editor/id6443918581)

This application allows users to edit audio files with a variety of tools. You can trim, merge, mix, convert formats, and extract audio from videos. It offers a free version with most features and a premium subscription for advanced capabilities.

**Highlights:** Trim music clips precisely, Merge and mix music tracks, Extract audio from videos, Convert audio formats, Record audio files, Built-in audio recorder

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Audio Editor monthly discount | $2.99 | per month |
| Audio Editor PRO - Monthly | $3.99 | per month |
| Pro -  Monthly | $3.99 | per month |
| Pro - Monthly | $3.99 | per month |
| Audio Editor yearly discount | $14.99 | per year |
| Audio Editor PRO - Annual | $19.99 | per year |
| Audio Editor Pro - Yearly | $19.99 | per year |
| Audio Editor Onetime Offer | $25.99 | one-time |
| Audio Editor Permanent VIP | $29.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Easy to use
- 💡 Helpful for trimming audio
- 👍 Simple and straightforward

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes and freezes
- 🔒 Subscription issues and hidden fees
- 👎 Poor audio quality after editing
- 💸 Overpriced for limited features
- 🤯 Confusing and not user-friendly

**Reported bugs**

- Saved edits not loading properly
- Inability to import certain audio formats
- Syncing issues between devices

**Requested features**

- More advanced audio editing tools
- Ability to preview edits before saving
- Better Bluetooth and device compatibility
- Clear instructions and tutorials


## Frequently asked questions

### Is WavePad, editor de audio free?

WavePad, editor de audio is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Music Editor free?

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

### Which has better reviews, WavePad, editor de audio or Music Editor?

WavePad, editor de audio is rated higher. WavePad, editor de audio averages 4.5 out of 5 from 37 ratings, while Music Editor averages 4.5 from 1.8K ratings.

### Do WavePad, editor de audio or Music Editor have ads?

Music Editor shows ads; WavePad, editor de audio does not.

### Which is updated more often, WavePad, editor de audio or Music Editor?

WavePad, editor de audio ships an update every 2 months, and Music Editor every 9 days. Most recently, WavePad, editor de audio was updated on November 3, 2026 and Music Editor on November 11, 2026.

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