# Audio Editor vs Audio Editor, Multitrack Lab

The clearest difference is monetization model: Audio Editor at free with in-app purchases against Audio Editor, Multitrack Lab's subscription. Audio Editor also leads on ratings volume (31K vs 1.3K) and rating (4.5 vs 4.3). Audio Editor, Multitrack Lab's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Audio Editor sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month 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.

Audio Editor holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Audio Editor has 31K ratings behind it against 1.3K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 42% of Audio Editor's written reviews are positive against 45% of Audio Editor, Multitrack Lab's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Audio Editor ships an update monthly, Audio Editor, Multitrack Lab every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 28, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Audio Editor | Audio Editor, Multitrack Lab |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (31K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/audio-editor-music-editor/id1493256837/reviews)** | [4.3 (1.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/audio-editor-multitrack-lab/id1589559510/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **31K** | 1.3K |
| Positive reviews | 42.3% of reviews | **44.8% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Best chart rank | **#162** | — |
| Size | 68 MB | 54 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 15.5 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [苏娟 陈](https://appshunter.io/developer/1327776332) | [Tsovinar Popova](https://appshunter.io/developer/1559849040) |

## What reviewers say

### Audio Editor

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/audio-editor-music-editor/id1493256837)

**Currently charting:** #162 Top Grossing · Music, #176 Top Free · Music (US App Store)

This app offers a comprehensive suite of tools for editing and enhancing audio. Easily splice, mix, record, and manipulate audio with features like pitch shifting, reverb, and a 10-band equalizer. It also includes advanced functions like noise reduction and format conversion.

**Highlights:** Splicing and sound mixing, Audio recording with accompaniment, Playback speed adjustment, Pitch and voice effects, Reverb and distortion effects, 10-band equalizer, Noise reduction and vocal enhancement

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

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Audio Editor Cloud Monthly | $0.99 | per month |
| Audio Editor Cloud Quarterly | $1.99 | per 3 months |
| Audio Editor Pro - 1 month | $3.99 | per month |
| Audio Editor Cloud Yearly | $3.99 | per year |
| Audio Editor Pro - 1 year | $14.99 | per year |
| One-time purchase | $39.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Efficient audio editing
- 👍 Easy to use interface
- 🎨 Versatile audio tools
- 💰 Free to use with no ads

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes and bugs
- 💰 Paywall for advanced features
- 🔒 Privacy concerns with data collection
- 🔋 High battery consumption

**Reported bugs**

- Inability to save edited audio
- Audio playback issues after updates
- Freezing and crashing on certain devices

**Requested features**

- Add noise reduction and audio cleanup tools
- Improve export and save functionality
- Provide more precise audio controls
- Implement landscape mode


### Audio Editor, Multitrack Lab

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/audio-editor-multitrack-lab/id1589559510)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Edit Song - Mixer & MP3 Cutter | $9.99 | per month |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Smooth performance
- 💡 Useful audio editing features
- 👍 Good quality of exported audio

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and glitches
- 🔧 Confusing and unintuitive interface
- 💰 Expensive premium features

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

- Ability to adjust individual track speeds
- Better tutorial and documentation
- More free audio effects and tools


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Audio Editor free?

Audio Editor 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 or Audio Editor, Multitrack Lab?

Audio Editor is rated higher. Audio Editor averages 4.5 out of 5 from 31K ratings, while Audio Editor, Multitrack Lab averages 4.3 from 1.3K ratings.

### Do Audio Editor or Audio Editor, Multitrack Lab have ads?

Audio Editor shows ads; Audio Editor, Multitrack Lab does not.

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

Audio Editor ships an update monthly, and Audio Editor, Multitrack Lab every 3 weeks. Most recently, Audio Editor was updated on October 28, 2026 and Audio Editor, Multitrack Lab on October 24, 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.*