Comparison

Audio Editor HD vs Audio Editor, Multitrack Lab

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

Head to head
About

Audio Editor HD

This multi-track audio editor allows you to record or import audio, then mix and edit it with various effects. Adjust track volumes, align audio, and apply processors like tempo and pitch adjustments. Try all features before purchasing a subscription for full functionality.

Highlights
  • Multi-track audio editing
  • Record or import audio
  • Cut, copy, paste, undo, redo
  • Tempo, pitch, fade, gain effects
  • Track volume adjustment
  • Audio alignment
  • Noise reduction
Features
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Audio Editor : Multi Tracks is a multi-track audio editor. You can use it to add background music to your recording, or mix different instrument together. Main features: Record audio by microphone or import audio from iTunes/cloud drive. Edit audio by "cut", "copy", "paste", "undo", "redo". Simple effect processors are available: "Tempo", "Pitch", "Fade in", "Fade out", "Gain", "Noise reduction" Adjust track volume, or solo/mute the track on track panel. Align audio on different tracks by inserting silence or dragging track around with one-finger-long-press gesture. Try all features before payment and mixdown. one-finger-long-press gesture: one fingers press on a track, don't move, hold for one second, then slide to move whole track around. More information about subscription($9.99/year): 1.Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase 2.Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period. 3.Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user's Account Settings after purchase Terms of use: https://recorderplus.com/termsofuse_aep.html

About

Audio Editor, Multitrack Lab

This app is a comprehensive audio studio for creating podcasts, music, and voice recordings. It offers multitrack recording, extensive editing tools, and a variety of audio effects to enhance your sound. Save your work in multiple formats and manage projects efficiently.

Highlights
  • Multitrack recording and editing
  • Unlimited high-quality recording
  • Basic and advanced editing tools
  • Pitch and speed changer
  • Stereo expander and normalization
  • Various audio effects and 12-band equalizer
  • Project saving and multiple export formats
Features
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It's not just an audio editor, it's a powerful recording, mixing and editing studio. Create your own podcasts, record music and voice, add sound effects, background noise and save to various audio formats. We tried to keep only the essentials functions. Key features: ◆ Multitrack recorder Add, edit files and move between tracks ◆ Unlimited recording Record voice and instruments in high quality without limits ◆ Basic editing tools Do you need to cut part of a file, copy or paste? Easily! ◆ Adding third party files Add files and background noise to tracks from iCloud Drive, your purchased tracks from iTunes or other sources ◆ Pitch changer Easily change altitude and speed ◆ High precision zoom Convenient movement around the work area - zoom in and out work quickly and accurately ◆ Stereo expander Make your recordings sound truly up-to-date with stereo surround sound ◆ Normalization With an automatic track volume amplifier you can raise the volume of quiet sections and average the overall volume ◆ Tags Label parts of the track or make notes to easily navigate. You can choose the color of the tag and edit it ◆ Saving Export files in many formats, adjust bitrate, delete silence ◆ Working with projects Save your work in the form of projects and return to them at any convenient time ◆ Working with long files (1 hour or more) We have put a lot of effort into making it possible for you to record and add files of various lengths and work with them ◆ Various audio effects Add variety and depth to your recordings: Reverb (with room presets) Delay, Distortion, Chorus, Filters and more effects are available for you ◆ 12-band equalizer It allows you to remove unwanted frequencies from the overall mix or add missing ones ◆ Support for the most popular audio formats WAV, Mp3, Mp4, AAC, AIFF, m4a and more ----------------------------------------- * Subscription Audio Lab : Get access to all features of the application. * You can turn off the auto-renewal at any time: you'll find the option to do this change to a different payment plan in the settings of your device and App Store account. * The first time you can try the free trial for 3 days. After that, your account will be automatically charged for the subscription if you will not stop it before the end of the free trial. * The length of the subscription is 1 month, this subscription is auto-renewing. You can stop the subscription at any moment; * Account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the and of the current period, and identity the cost of the renewal. ATTENTION: before you subscribe please read: Terms Of Use (https://tinyurl.com/3xba3zmx ) Privacy Policy (https://tinyurl.com/379vxkbe)

Screenshots

Audio Editor HD2 screens
Audio Editor, Multitrack Lab4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is monetization model: Audio Editor HD at freemium against Audio Editor, Multitrack Lab's subscription. Audio Editor HD also leads on rating (4.6 vs 4.3). Audio Editor, Multitrack Lab's advantage is ratings volume (1.3K vs 36) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months). On price, review sentiment, ads 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Audio Editor HD sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per year and Audio Editor, Multitrack Lab sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $9.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Audio Editor HD holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Audio Editor, Multitrack Lab has 1.3K ratings behind it against 36, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 45% and 45% positive.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Audio Editor HD ships an update every 2 months, Audio Editor, Multitrack Lab every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 17, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Audio Editor HD versus Audio Editor, Multitrack Lab: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAudio Editor HDAudio Editor, Multitrack Lab
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (36 ratings) — better4.3 (1.3K ratings)
Positive reviews45.5% of reviews — better44.8% of reviews
Number of ratings361.3K — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemium — betterSubscription
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.0 — better15.5
Further details — not scored
Size11 MB54 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTurbokey StudioTsovinar Popova

Customer experience

Audio Editor HD

All ratings36 ratings
Positive91.7%
Neutral2.8%
Negative5.6%
Written reviews11 reviews
Positive45.5%
Neutral18.2%
Negative36.4%

Audio Editor, Multitrack Lab

All ratings1,268 ratings
Positive81.8%
Neutral5.2%
Negative13.0%
Written reviews58 reviews
Positive44.8%
Neutral15.5%
Negative39.7%

Bugs and requests

Audio Editor HD

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Audio Editor, Multitrack Lab

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Music and files disappearing from the app
  • Static noise and audio distortion
  • Inability to save or export recordings

Requested features

3 requests
  • Ability to adjust individual track speeds
  • Better tutorial and documentation
  • More free audio effects and tools

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Audio Editor HD

Subscriptions1
  • Unlock importing and mix down3 Days trial$9.991 Year
One-time1
  • Professional Pack$9.99
1 purchases

Audio Editor, Multitrack Lab

Subscriptions1
  • Edit Song - Mixer & MP3 Cutter3 Days trial$9.991 Month

Questions

Is Audio Editor HD free?
Audio Editor HD is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Audio Editor, Multitrack Lab free?
Audio Editor, Multitrack Lab is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Audio Editor HD or Audio Editor, Multitrack Lab?
Audio Editor HD is rated higher. Audio Editor HD averages 4.6 out of 5 from 36 ratings, while Audio Editor, Multitrack Lab averages 4.3 from 1.3K ratings.
Do Audio Editor HD or Audio Editor, Multitrack Lab have ads?
Neither Audio Editor HD nor Audio Editor, Multitrack Lab shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Audio Editor HD or Audio Editor, Multitrack Lab?
Audio Editor HD ships an update every 2 months, and Audio Editor, Multitrack Lab every 3 weeks. Most recently, Audio Editor HD was updated on September 17, 2026 and Audio Editor, Multitrack Lab on September 23, 2026.

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