# Audio Editor vs Waveform

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Waveform at none against Audio Editor's 13. Waveform also leads on update cadence (daily vs every 3 weeks) and device support (5 vs 2). Audio Editor's advantage is ratings volume (12K vs 14) and review sentiment (70% vs 60%). On price, rating, ads and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Audio Editor sells 13 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Waveform asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.3 for Audio Editor against 4.3 for Waveform. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Audio Editor has 12K ratings behind it against 14, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 70% of Audio Editor's written reviews are positive against 60% of Waveform's.

Audio Editor ships an update every 3 weeks, Waveform daily. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Audio Editor | Waveform |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (12K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/audio-editor-recording-studio/id1475947965/reviews) | [4.3 (14 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/waveform/id6757118656/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **12K** | 14 |
| Positive reviews | **70.0% of reviews** | 60.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Daily** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 154 MB | 12 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Giant Brains](https://appshunter.io/developer/1475947964) | [Evan Mourmouras](https://appshunter.io/developer/398953238) |

## 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


### Waveform

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/waveform/id6757118656)

This app provides offline playback for local audio and video files, offering robust library management and seamless control. It allows for easy file import, organization, and sharing with other users nearby, all without an internet connection.

**Highlights:** Zero-latency offline playback, Import and organize local files, Instant search and flexible sorting, Multi-select for efficient management, Built-in artwork and metadata editing, Persistent mini player and Now Playing interface, Nearby audio sharing (Waves)

**Features:** Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Audio Editor free?

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

### Is Waveform free?

Waveform is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

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

Audio Editor and Waveform are both rated 4.3 out of 5 on the App Store, from 12K and 14 ratings respectively.

### Do Audio Editor or Waveform have ads?

Neither Audio Editor nor Waveform shows ads.

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

Audio Editor ships an update every 3 weeks, and Waveform daily. Most recently, Audio Editor was updated on October 15, 2026 and Waveform on October 14, 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.*