# Audio Editor vs Audio Editor

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Audio Editor at 70% against Audio Editor's 9%. Audio Editor also leads on ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (12K vs 54). Audio Editor's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Audio Editor sells 13 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days and Audio Editor sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Audio Editor holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Audio Editor has 12K ratings behind it against 54, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 70% of Audio Editor's written reviews are positive against 9% of Audio Editor's.

Audio Editor ships an update every 3 weeks, Audio Editor fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 13, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Audio Editor | Audio Editor |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.3 (12K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/audio-editor-recording-studio/id1475947965/reviews)** | [4.1 (54 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/audio-editormusic-editor/id6476842105/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **12K** | 54 |
| Positive reviews | **69.9% of reviews** | 9.1% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 154 MB | 42 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Giant Brains](https://appshunter.io/developer/1475947964) | [AUROQ LIMITED](https://appshunter.io/developer/1650574192) |

## What reviewers say

### Audio Editor

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

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (13)**

| 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 |
| Lite Monthly | $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 |
| Lite Yearly | $49.99 | per year |
| Pro Yearly | $99.99 | 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


### Audio Editor

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/audio-editormusic-editor/id6476842105)

This app is a professional music editing tool that allows users to convert audio formats, edit recordings with precision, and apply advanced editing techniques. It features an intuitive interface, real-time preview, and multi-track editing capabilities for creating professional-quality audio projects.

**Highlights:** Audio format conversion, Recording editing (trim, cut, merge), Professional editing tools (fade, speed shift), Intuitive user interface, Real-time preview, Multi-track editing, Flexible export options

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Audio Editor Pro 1 Week | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Audio Editor Pro 1 Week | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Audio Editor Pro Lifetime | $29.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Audio Editor free?

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

### Is Audio Editor free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Audio Editor or Audio Editor?

Audio Editor is rated higher. Audio Editor averages 4.3 out of 5 from 12K ratings, while Audio Editor averages 4.1 from 54 ratings.

### Do Audio Editor or Audio Editor have ads?

Audio Editor shows ads; Audio Editor does not.

### Which is updated more often, Audio Editor or Audio Editor?

Audio Editor ships an update every 3 weeks, and Audio Editor fortnightly. Most recently, Audio Editor was updated on September 24, 2026 and Audio Editor on September 13, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*