Comparison

Audio Editor vs Audio Tools

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

Head to head
About

Audio Editor

Easily edit audio files on your device, from cutting and pasting to adding professional effects. Record new audio, enhance voice notes, and mix music like a pro. Share your creations or save them for later use.

Highlights
  • Audio cutting and pasting
  • Professional audio recording
  • Add music effects
  • Save and download mixes
  • Adjust recording quality
  • Share creations
Features
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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.

About

Audio Tools

This app offers comprehensive audio editing capabilities, including cutting, merging, format conversion, and playback speed adjustment. It also features a built-in recorder and a local file server for easy file management. Advanced tools allow for accompaniment creation and noise reduction.

Highlights
  • Cut, copy, paste, fade in/out audio
  • Merge multiple audio files
  • Adjust playback speed
  • Convert audio formats
  • Record audio with quality settings
  • Local file server for uploads/downloads
  • Create accompaniment by reducing vocals
  • Reduce noise by filtering frequencies
Features
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AudioTools is a professional, free, simple, and fast audio editing program. Whether you're making music or just playing it, give AudioTools a try! Audio Editing Cut, copy, paste, add silence, fade in, fade out for any audio Detailed editing history panel for quick undo/redo to specific steps Millisecond-level editing precision Audio Merging Merge multiple audio files into one Flexibly adjust the merging order Audio Playback Speed Change the playback speed of audio Preview modifications anytime Audio Format Conversion Convert audio to acc, mp3, wav, m4a, flac, opus, ogg No loss of quality in format conversion Specify the desired output quality Recorder Simple operation Specify the recording quality Upload, Download AudioTools has a built-in local file server Other devices can download your edited audio within the local network or upload audio to AudioTools on your phone Note!! This is only a local file server; AudioTools will not upload your audio or share it with any third-party servers!" Making Accompaniment It can eliminate or reduce the singer's voice to make accompaniment. Reducing Noise It can remove sounds below a specified Hz to reduce the impact of noise. 3D Sound Effects Achieve 3D sound effects by rotating the left and right channels.

Screenshots

Audio Editor4 screens
Audio Tools4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Audio Editor at 70% against Audio Tools's 0%. Audio Editor also leads on ads (none vs shown). Audio Tools's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 17.0). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. Audio Editor sells 13 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days and Audio Tools sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.00 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Audio Editor ships an update every 3 weeks, Audio Tools every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and June 4, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Audio Editor versus Audio Tools: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAudio EditorAudio Tools
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (12K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews69.9% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings12K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 5 weeks
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.012.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size154 MB63 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperGiant Brains治燐 王

Customer experience

Audio Editor

All ratings12,073 ratings
Positive80.7%
Neutral6.0%
Negative13.2%
Written reviews302 reviews
Positive69.9%
Neutral8.3%
Negative21.9%

Audio Tools

Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

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

Audio Tools

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

13 purchases

Audio Editor

Subscriptions13
  • 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
3 purchases

Audio Tools

Subscriptions2
  • monthly member$4.001 Month
  • annual member$12.001 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime member$15.00

Questions

Is Audio Editor free?
Audio Editor is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Audio Tools free?
Audio Tools is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Audio Editor or Audio Tools have ads?
Audio Tools shows ads; Audio Editor does not.
Which is updated more often, Audio Editor or Audio Tools?
Audio Editor ships an update every 3 weeks, and Audio Tools every 5 weeks. Most recently, Audio Editor was updated on September 24, 2026 and Audio Tools on June 4, 2026.

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