# Audio Editor vs Recorder for iPhone

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.

Both are free to download. Audio Editor sells 10 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 November 8, 2026 and November 7, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Audio Editor | Recorder for iPhone |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (12K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/audio-editor-recording-studio/id1475947965/reviews) | **[4.4 (3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/recorder-for-iphone/id1537387586/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **12K** | 3K |
| Positive reviews | **69.3% of reviews** | 30.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Monthly |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Size | 115 MB | 174 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **15.5** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | +4 | 4+ |
| Developer | [Giant Brains](https://appshunter.io/developer/1475947964) | [GREEN DYGITAL CONSULTING LLP](https://appshunter.io/developer/1482111344) |

## What reviewers say

### Audio Editor

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/audio-editor-recording-studio/id1475947965)

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.

**Highlights:** Audio recording and editing, Cut, paste, and mix audio, Apply music effects, Professional audio quality settings, Import and export sound files, Share audio creations

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Audio Editor: Weekly Plan. | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium Weekly | $8.99 | per 7 days |
| Audio Editor: Monthly Plan. | $9.99 | per month |
| Lite Monthly Trial | $14.99 | per month |
| Yearly | $29.99 | per year |
| Pro Monthly | $29.99 | per month |
| Pro Monthly | $29.99 | per month |
| Audio Editor: Yearly Plan. | $49.99 | per year |
| Lite Yearly | $49.99 | per year |
| Pro Yearly | $99.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🎨 Helpful for creating music
- 🎶 Good audio quality
- 🤖 Useful AI features

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔒 Limited free features
- 🤑 Expensive subscription
- 🐛 Glitches and crashes
- 🤯 Confusing interface

**Reported bugs**

- Recording cuts off unexpectedly
- Inability to delete pre-loaded audio
- Frequent prompts to leave a review

**Requested features**

- Allow importing custom audio
- More editing tools and controls
- Background playback during recording
- Save and export options


### Recorder for iPhone

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/recorder-for-iphone/id1537387586)

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.

**Highlights:** Multiple audio formats (MP3, M4A, AIFC, WAV), Folder organization, Trim, cut, and merge recordings, Instant voice transcription, Easy sharing and export, Searchable recordings

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Voice Recorder "SUPER" | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Voice Recorder | $9.99 | per month |
| Voice Recorder "POPULAR" | $32.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 💡 Useful for recording meetings
- 🚀 Intuitive interface

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Unreliable recording
- 🔒 Difficult to cancel subscription
- 💰 Paywall for basic features
- 🔋 High battery consumption
- 🐛 Recordings mysteriously disappear

**Reported bugs**

- Fails to record calls
- Inability to transfer files between devices
- Frequent crashes and freezes

**Requested features**

- Seamless Dropbox integration
- Ability to record multiple callers
- Improved file management and export options


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Audio Editor free?

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

### Is Recorder for iPhone free?

Recorder for iPhone is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Audio Editor or Recorder for iPhone?

Recorder for iPhone is rated higher. Audio Editor averages 4.3 out of 5 from 12K ratings, while Recorder for iPhone averages 4.4 from 3K ratings.

### Do Audio Editor or Recorder for iPhone have ads?

Recorder for iPhone shows ads; Audio Editor does not.

### Which is updated more often, Audio Editor or Recorder for iPhone?

Audio Editor ships an update every 3 weeks, and Recorder for iPhone monthly. Most recently, Audio Editor was updated on November 8, 2026 and Recorder for iPhone on November 7, 2026.

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