Comparison

Audio Editor HD vs WavePad Master's Edition

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

WavePad Master's Edition

This audio editing tool lets you record, modify, and enhance voice or music. It offers professional editing features like cutting, pasting, and applying effects to achieve high-quality sound. Ideal for on-the-go professionals needing to store and share audio.

Highlights
  • Record voice or music
  • Cut, copy, paste, trim audio
  • Apply effects like amplify and echo
  • Supports multiple file formats
  • Autotrim and voice activated recording
  • Background recording
  • Google Drive/Dropbox integration
Features
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A professional sound editor for recording, editing, adding effects, and sending audio, WavePad allows you to record voice or music, then edit the recording and add effects to achieve high quality audio recordings. Work within audio waveforms to make selections for quick editing, such as inserting recordings from other files, or apply effects like the high pass filter to clarify audio quality. For journalists and other professionals making recordings on the go, WavePad makes it easy to store or send recordings so they are readily available wherever they are needed. • Supports a number of file formats including wave and aiff • Editing capabilities include cut, copy, paste, insert, trim and more • Effects include amplify, normalize, echo and more • Work with multiple files • Supports autotrim and voice activated recording • Select sample rates from 8000-44100hz, 8-32 bits • Recording runs in the background and when the screen turns off • Upload to and download from your Google Drive and Dropbox account This version of WavePad is under a 7-day free trial. Once the trial expires, you will have to pay for the subscription in order to access the full features.

Screenshots

Audio Editor HD2 screens
WavePad Master's Edition4 screens

Verdict

The call

Audio Editor HD and WavePad Master's Edition both sit at 4.6 stars, but that hides the real split: 57% of WavePad Master's Edition's written reviews are positive against 45% of Audio Editor HD's. WavePad Master's Edition also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence 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 WavePad Master's Edition sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 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 4.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 36 and 84 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 45% of Audio Editor HD's written reviews are positive against 57% of WavePad Master's Edition's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Audio Editor HD ships an update every 2 months, WavePad Master's Edition every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 17, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Audio Editor HD versus WavePad Master's Edition: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAudio Editor HDWavePad Master's Edition
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (36 ratings) — better4.4 (84 ratings)
Positive reviews45.5% of reviews57.1% of reviews — better
Number of ratings3684 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 5 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemiumFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.012.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size11 MB25 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTurbokey StudioNCH Software

Customer experience

Audio Editor HD

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

WavePad Master's Edition

All ratings84 ratings
Positive86.9%
Neutral4.8%
Negative8.3%
Written reviews14 reviews
Positive57.1%
Neutral7.1%
Negative35.7%

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
4 purchases

WavePad Master's Edition

Subscriptions3
  • Full monthly subscription$2.991 Month
  • Full Features (Monthly)7 Days trial$2.991 Month
  • Full monthly subscription14 Days trial$2.991 Month
One-time1
  • Unlock All Features$14.99

Questions

Is Audio Editor HD free?
Audio Editor HD is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is WavePad Master's Edition free?
WavePad Master's Edition is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Audio Editor HD or WavePad Master's Edition?
Audio Editor HD is rated higher. Audio Editor HD averages 4.6 out of 5 from 36 ratings, while WavePad Master's Edition averages 4.4 from 84 ratings.
Do Audio Editor HD or WavePad Master's Edition have ads?
Neither Audio Editor HD nor WavePad Master's Edition shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Audio Editor HD or WavePad Master's Edition?
Audio Editor HD ships an update every 2 months, and WavePad Master's Edition every 5 weeks. Most recently, Audio Editor HD was updated on September 17, 2026 and WavePad Master's Edition on September 24, 2026.

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