Comparison

WavePad, editor de audio vs au editor

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

Head to head
About

WavePad, editor de audio

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
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WavePad, editor de audio y música es un editor de audio y música profesional con todas las funciones. Con WavePad puedes editar y grabar música, voz y otras grabaciones de audio. Puedes editar archivos de audio con herramientas como cortar, copiar y pegar. También puedes agregar efectos de audio, incluyendo eco, amplificación y reducción de ruido. WavePad, editor de audio, admite muchos formatos, incluyendo vox, gsm y más. Ya sea que eres un profesional o un entusiasta, WavePad tiene todas las herramientas que necesitas para editar archivos de audio. Los usos típicos incluyen tonos de llamada, voces en off, recorte de partes de audio, y muchos más. Características de WavePad: • Admite varios formatos de archivo, incluyendo wave y aiff • Las capacidades de edición incluyen cortar, copiar, pegar, insertar, recortar y más • Los efectos incluyen amplificar, normalizar, eco y más • Funciona con múltiples archivos • Admite recorte automático y grabación activada por voz • Permite seleccionar frecuencias de muestreo desde 8000-44100hz, 8-32 bits • La grabación se ejecuta en segundo plano y cuando la pantalla se apaga WavePad contiene compras y suscripciones opcionales en la aplicación. • Las suscripciones se facturan mensualmente, mientras que las compras son pagos únicos (no son suscripciones) • La suscripción se renovará automáticamente a menos que la renovación automática esté desactivada al menos 24 horas antes del final del período actual, • Se cobrará a la cuenta por la renovación en las 24 horas anteriores al final del período actual, y el costo depende del paquete elegido. • Los pagos se cargarán a la cuenta de iTunes en la confirmación de la compra. • La renovación automática puede desactivarse en la Configuración de la cuenta del usuario después de la compra • Cualquier parte no utilizada de un período de prueba gratuito, si fue ofrecido, se perderá cuando el usuario compre una suscripción a esa publicación, cuando corresponda Para asistencia técnica con WavePad: https://www.nch.com.au/support/es/supportcontact.html?software=WavePad Términos legales: https://www.nch.com.au/general/es/legal.html Declaración de privacidad: https://www.nch.com.au/general/es/privacy.html

About

au editor

This app is a powerful multi-track audio editor for iOS. It allows users to import, arrange, and edit multiple audio tracks, extract audio from videos, and utilize AI for voice and accompaniment separation. Features include noise reduction, sound effects, and versatile export options.

Highlights
  • Multi-track audio editing
  • AI voice and accompaniment separation
  • Noise reduction
  • Sound effects editing
  • Volume envelopes
  • Versatile export options
Features
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Au Editor is a powerful iOS multi-track audio editing application designed for audio producers, music creators, and recording professionals. Whether you're creating music, editing sound effects, producing podcasts, or in need of precise audio editing tools, Au Editor is your perfect choice. Multi-track Audio Editing: Easily import, arrange, and edit multiple audio tracks using an intuitive interface, blending diverse sound elements seamlessly. Various Audio Import Options: Au Editor supports various audio import methods, whether you need to extract audio from videos, download audio from the internet, or use local audio files, ensuring you can effortlessly access the materials you need. AI Voice and Accompaniment Separation: Leveraging advanced AI technology, Au Editor can automatically separate vocals and accompaniment, allowing you to edit them separately or create remixes. Center Channel Extraction: A classic vocal and accompaniment separation algorithm that provides excellent results for remixing. Accompaniment Recording: Au Editor introduces the accompaniment recording feature, enabling you to record while playing back tracks, creating unique music and soundscapes. Fade In and Out: Add fade-in and fade-out effects to achieve smooth audio transitions and eliminate abrupt starts and ends. Left/Right Channel Separation: Separate the left and right channels of stereo audio, offering more creative options for sound design and mixing. Channel Editing and Balancing: Easily edit and balance channels within Au Editor to ensure each sound element is harmoniously aligned. Noise Reduction: Reduce background noise, enhance recording clarity, and make your audio sound exceptional. Volume Envelopes: Use volume envelope adjustments for precise control over volume curves on tracks, achieving smooth audio mixing and volume adjustments. Sound Effects Editing: Au Editor provides a rich set of sound effects editing tools, including pitch shifting, speed adjustments, reverb, chorus, delay, and equalization, enabling you to enhance and creatively process your audio. Multiple Audio Format Support: Au Editor supports various audio formats, including WAV, AAC, FLAC, M4A, MP3, AIFC, ensuring compatibility with a wide range of audio files. Multiple Audio Quality Export: Choose the appropriate audio quality settings for export, with Au Editor supporting various quality options to meet your project requirements. Built-in Metronome: Au Editor features a built-in metronome, helping you maintain precise control over the rhythm and beats of your music, making it easy to create perfect musical compositions. Versatile Export Options: Au Editor offers a wide range of export options, including batch export of audio clips, exporting tracks, mixing exports, exporting individual audio blocks, and exporting selected ranges. This saves you time and boosts your workflow efficiency. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Upgrade Advanced Edition Subscription period: ● One Week ● One Month ● One Year - Payment will be charged to your iTunes account at confirmation of purchase. - Subscriptions will automatically renew unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of current period. - Your account will be charged according to you plan fo renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. - You can manage or turn off auto-renew in your Apple ID account settings at any time after purchase. - The fee for the selected subscription will be deducted within 24 hours prior to the end of the free trial. If you do not need to purchase, please cancel your subscription at least 24 hours after the trial ends, otherwise your charges may be deducted. Term of Use: http://www.iruomu.com/newstudio/termofuse.html Privacy Policy: http://www.iruomu.com/newstudio/privacy.html

Screenshots

WavePad, editor de audio4 screens
au editor4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: WavePad, editor de audio at none against au editor's shown. WavePad, editor de audio also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). au editor's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months) and ratings volume (159 vs 37). On price, rating, review sentiment and in-app purchases 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. WavePad, editor de audio sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and au editor sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

au editor holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 37 and 159 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 53% of WavePad, editor de audio's written reviews are positive against 60% of au editor's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

WavePad, editor de audio ships an update every 2 months, au editor every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 12, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
WavePad, editor de audio versus au editor: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWavePad, editor de audioau editor
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (37 ratings)4.7 (159 ratings) — better
Positive reviews52.6% of reviews59.6% of reviews — better
Number of ratings37159 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size26 MB101 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperNCH Software龙刚 李

Customer experience

WavePad, editor de audio

All ratings37 ratings
Positive86.5%
Neutral10.8%
Negative2.7%
Written reviews19 reviews
Positive52.6%
Neutral10.5%
Negative36.8%

au editor

All ratings157 ratings
Positive93.0%
Neutral1.9%
Negative5.1%
Written reviews47 reviews
Positive59.6%
Neutral8.5%
Negative31.9%

In-app purchases

7 purchases

WavePad, editor de audio

Subscriptions3
  • Suscripción a efectos$1.991 Month
  • Suscripción a formatos$1.991 Month
  • Todas funciones$2.991 Month
One-time4
  • Quitar anuncios comerciales$0.99
  • Todos los efectos$4.99
  • Todos los formatos de salida$4.99
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  • Todas las funciones actuales$9.99
3 purchases

au editor

Subscriptions3
  • upgrade premium$1.997 Days
  • upgrade premium$3.991 Month
  • upgrade premium3 Days trial$19.991 Year

Questions

Is WavePad, editor de audio free?
WavePad, editor de audio is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is au editor free?
au editor is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, WavePad, editor de audio or au editor?
au editor is rated higher. WavePad, editor de audio averages 4.5 out of 5 from 37 ratings, while au editor averages 4.7 from 159 ratings.
Do WavePad, editor de audio or au editor have ads?
au editor shows ads; WavePad, editor de audio does not.
Which is updated more often, WavePad, editor de audio or au editor?
WavePad, editor de audio ships an update every 2 months, and au editor every 3 weeks. Most recently, WavePad, editor de audio was updated on November 3, 2026 and au editor on November 12, 2026.

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