Audio Editor vs Recorder for iPhone
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Audio Editor
Edit audio files with a powerful yet user-friendly tool. Record, cut, paste, and apply effects to create professional-sounding mixes. Share your creations or save them for later use.
- Audio recording and editing
- Cut, paste, and mix audio
- Apply music effects
- Professional audio quality settings
- Import and export sound files
- Share audio creations
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Edit your favorite songs, change the way you send voice notes, record audios in a professional way, and edit any audio in your device, with an easy to use-yet powerful tool that will make your audios more stunning than ever before. • Editing your audios is just as easy as cutting, pasting, and using your creativity to create amazing masterpieces. • Record audio directly from the app, and add them to your favorite songs with just a tap on the screen. • Add music effects to your recordings, and edit your audios like a professional. • Save your mixes directly in the app, or download them to your phone, and use it whenever necessary. • Change the quality of your recordings, and give a professional style to your music. • Share your creations with your friends, and let them know your musical ability. • Import and export sound from your phone, and make your creations as complete as you want. Easily edit your audio files with the most professional style. Take your favorite songs to the next level, and create your favorite mixes with nothing but your imagination! Your passion for music, and the professional tools that Audio Editor brings directly to the palm of your hand. 1. Title of publication or service: Audio Editor PRO. 2. Length of subscription & Price of subscription, and price per unit if appropriate: - Monthly (First 3 day free trial) 3. Price of subscription: - 3 day free trial then $9.99 per month - 3 day free trial then $49.99 per year 4. Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase 5. Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period. You can turn of the auto-renew subscription from iPhone setting 6. Account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period, and identify the cost of the renewal 7. Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user's Account Settings after purchase. 8. Privacy Policy: https://giantbrainsllc.wordpress.com/privacy-policy/ 9. Terms of use: https://giantbrainsllc.wordpress.com/terms-of-use/ 10. Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription to that publication where applicable 11. Audio Editor adds new features above and are available through an auto-renewing subscription. Subscriptions will be charged to your credit card through your iTunes account. Your subscription will automatically renew unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of your current subscription, and you can cancel anytime a subscription during the active period. You can manage your subscription, either by viewing your account in iTunes from your Mac or PC, or Account Settings on your device after purchase.
Recorder for iPhone
Capture audio with a variety of formats and organize it into folders. Edit recordings with trimming and merging tools, and share them easily. Transcribe your voice memos into text for quick reference and accessibility.
- Multiple audio formats (MP3, M4A, AIFC, WAV)
- Folder organization
- Trim, cut, and merge recordings
- Instant voice transcription
- Easy sharing and export
- Searchable recordings
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Experience seamless voice recording with Recorder for iPhone. Our sleek, modern design simplifies capturing personal notes, lectures, meetings, interviews, and more. Plus, unlock our Transcribe feature for effortless transcription of your recordings, aiding language learning and enhancing accessibility. Exciting features: 1. Simple Recording: - Choose from MP3, M4A, AIFC, WAV formats. - Organize recordings into folders for easy access. 2. Easy Playback: - Search for recordings quickly. - Navigate easily with 5-second jumps. 3. Effortless Editing: - Trim, cut, and merge recordings with precision. - Rename and tag recordings. - Convert to various formats. 4. Seamless Sharing & Export: - Share via AirDrop, Mail, Messages, Dropbox, etc. - Export to files for easy access. 5. Transcribe Voice Recordings (New): - Instant, accurate transcriptions. - Save time with automated transcription. - Access recordings in text format for effortless reference. Subscription Details: - Weekly Subscription: $4.99/week. - Monthly Subscription: $9.99/month (with free trial). - Yearly Subscription: $32.99/year. Subscriptions are auto-renewing. Price is shown in the Purchase pane at purchase time. Payment charged at confirmation/end of Free Trial Period. Manage subscriptions in Account Settings after purchase. Unused free trial period forfeited upon subscription purchase. Privacy Policy: https://voicememo.co/privacy-policy.html Terms: https://voicememo.co/terms-of-use.html EULA: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
Audio Editor and Recorder for iPhone both sit at 4.3 stars, but that hides the real split: 69% of Audio Editor's written reviews are positive against 30% of Recorder for iPhone's. Audio Editor also leads on monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription) and ads (none vs shown). Recorder for iPhone's advantage is iOS requirement (15.5 vs 17.0). On price, rating, update cadence 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
Both are free to download. Audio Editor sells 13 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days and Recorder for iPhone sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.3 for Audio Editor against 4.4 for Recorder for iPhone. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 12K and 3K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 69% of Audio Editor's written reviews are positive against 30% of Recorder for iPhone's.
Audio Editor ships an update every 3 weeks, Recorder for iPhone monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Audio Editor | Recorder for iPhone |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.3 (12K ratings) | 4.4 (3K ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 69.2% of reviews — better | 30.4% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 12K — better | 3K |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks — better | Monthly |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases — better | Subscription |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 15.5 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 115 MB | 174 MB |
| Age rating | +4 | 4+ |
| Developer | Giant Brains | GREEN DYGITAL CONSULTING LLP |
Customer experience
Audio Editor
Recorder for iPhone
User reviews
Audio Editor
From 12K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 👍 Easy to use
- 🎨 Helpful for creating music
- 🎶 Good audio quality
- 🤖 Useful AI features
Room to improve
- 🔒 Limited free features
- 🤑 Expensive subscription
- 🐛 Glitches and crashes
- 🤯 Confusing interface
Recorder for iPhone
From 3K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 👍 Easy to use
- 💡 Useful for recording meetings
- 🚀 Intuitive interface
Room to improve
- 🐛 Unreliable recording
- 🔒 Difficult to cancel subscription
- 💰 Paywall for basic features
- 🔋 High battery consumption
- 🐛 Recordings mysteriously disappear
Bugs and requests
Audio Editor
Reported bugs
3 issues- Recording cuts off unexpectedly
- Inability to delete pre-loaded audio
- Frequent prompts to leave a review
Requested features
4 requests- Allow importing custom audio
- More editing tools and controls
- Background playback during recording
- Save and export options
Recorder for iPhone
Reported bugs
3 issues- Fails to record calls
- Inability to transfer files between devices
- Frequent crashes and freezes
Requested features
3 requests- Seamless Dropbox integration
- Ability to record multiple callers
- Improved file management and export options
In-app purchases
Audio Editor
- Audio Editor: Weekly Plan.3 Days trial$4.997 Days
- Premium Weekly3 Days trial$8.997 Days
- Audio Editor: Monthly Plan.1 Month trial$9.991 Month
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- Lite Monthly Trial3 Days trial$14.991 Month
- Lite Monthly$14.991 Month
- Yearly3 Days trial$29.991 Year
- Pro Monthly1 Month trial$29.991 Month
- Pro Monthly3 Days trial$29.991 Month
- Audio Editor: Yearly Plan.3 Days trial$49.991 Year
- Lite Yearly$49.991 Year
- Lite Yearly3 Days trial$49.991 Year
- Pro Yearly3 Days trial$99.991 Year
- Pro Yearly$99.991 Year
Recorder for iPhone
- Voice Recorder "SUPER"3 Days trial$4.997 Days
- Voice Recorder3 Days trial$9.991 Month
- Voice Recorder "POPULAR"3 Days trial$32.991 Year
Questions
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