Comparison

moodunits vs Neon Audio Editor

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

Head to head
About

moodunits

This application provides a collection of instrument and effect Audio Units for use within compatible music production apps. It features a sample-based instrument with pre-loaded sounds and essential effects like delay, reverb, and EQ, designed for ease of use and CPU efficiency.

Highlights
  • Sample-based instrument (Waverley)
  • 30 factory presets with tweakable parameters
  • Essential audio effects (delay, reverb, EQ, filter, distortion)
  • CPU-light design
  • AUv3 compatible
  • User guide and store access
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Please note: moodunits have been designed as a set of instrument and effect Audio Units. You need to load moodunits into any AUv3 compatible host application running on iPad or iPhone, such as GarageBand or AUM. The moodunits app is not a standalone instrument. More about moodunits... Waverley is the principal instrument in the moodunits collection. It’s sample-based, but it isn’t a fully-fledged sampling app that allows you to load and edit your own samples. There are already great apps out there that allow you to do that. Waverley in moodunits is pre-loaded with 30 factory sounds, that can be tweaked to taste via parameters that will hopefully be familiar to most of you. However, don’t worry if some parameter names look technical or scary - just experiment! You can’t really “break” Waverley or make “bad” sounds with it. moodunits also comes with some basic effects, allowing you to create a great sounding musical project using just moodunits and your favourite AU host. In keeping with the moodunits design principal, the effects are light on CPU and expose a few essential parameters. They're probably not going to replace your favourite bells and whistles mega reverb or delay, but their simplicity might come as a refreshing change. Currently these effects include a delay, reverb, low-pass filter, 10-band EQ, peak limiter and distortion. Please note: The moodunits app is not a standalone instrument, but can be used to access a detailed PDF user guide and the MU Store for additional downloads. Once you run the app, your moodunits are registered on your device and are ready to be used for music projects in your AU host of choice. For instructions on how to use Audio Units, please refer to relevant documentation for your host, e.g. GarageBand or AUM, etc. Note for advanced users: with the exception of the filter cutoff frequency and resonance in the filter AU, none of the parameters are exposed for automation. Also, please note that the design goals for moodunits is focussed on ease of use, so some advanced users may find the features basic. The screenshots and demo videos online should give you a good idea of what's possible. If in doubt, please ask.

About

Neon Audio Editor

This app is a digital audio editor and recording plugin for iOS. It allows users to import, record, edit, and manipulate audio files with various built-in effects and advanced features like slicing and warping. It also functions as a clip launcher for triggering samples within compatible hosts.

Highlights
  • Audio recording and editing
  • Built-in effects
  • Clip launching
  • Slicing and warping audio
  • Drag and drop support
  • AUv3 plugin compatibility
  • MIDI support
Features
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Neon is a lightweight digital audio editor and recording plugin compatible with any AUv3 host. It supports most major iOS file formats, and allows simple drag and drop between plugins. The editor allows you to import audio from a file or the system clipboard, as well as the ability to record incoming audio. As an editor it supports all the usual functionality you would expect as well as being able to edit samples on a per sample basis at extreme zoom levels. Neon also contains a number of built in effects that can be applied to the whole file or a selection. Effects can be previewed and tweaked prior to applying an effect. Neon can also be used as a clip launcher within an AUv3 Host, with the ability to remotely trigger one shot or looped samples. The Warp function can automatically adjust the tempo of a clip to the host tempo without affecting pitch. Neon also features a slicer which allows you to cut up a sample into multiple slices that can be played back via an incoming MIDI controller. ○ Record directly from other plugins. ○ Auto Start via trigger level supported. ○ Set maximum recording lengths in Beats / Seconds for perfect loops. ○ Drag and Drop Support between apps. ○ Drag and Drop selections to other apps. ○ Slicing and warping of audio. ○ Auto Sampler ○ AudioShare support. ○ Built in Effects. ○ Supports loading of external AUv3 effects (standalone mode). ○ Export to WAV, M4A, MP3 and FLAC formats. ○ Warp / Time Stretch functionality for syncing to host. ○ Host Sync. ○ Media Bay file manager for organising your clips. ○ Ability to set short name and colour in AUM. ○ Configurable MIDI Support for clip launching. ○ Supports iOS General Clipboard operations ○ Run multiple instances ○ LUFS measurement. Note: Neon imposes a 15min sample length limit on recordings due to it's memory restrictions as an AUv3 plugin.

Screenshots

moodunits4 screens
Neon Audio Editor4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: moodunits at $3.99 against Neon Audio Editor's $14.99. moodunits also leads on rating (4.5 vs 4.0) and update cadence (every 5 days vs every 2 weeks). Neon Audio Editor's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.6). On ratings volume, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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

moodunits costs $3.99 and Neon Audio Editor $14.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

moodunits holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 48 and 28 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 92% of moodunits's written reviews are positive against 79% of Neon Audio Editor's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

moodunits ships an update every 5 days, Neon Audio Editor every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
moodunits versus Neon Audio Editor: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParametermoodunitsNeon Audio Editor
Price$3.99 — better$14.99
Rating4.5 (48 ratings) — better4.0 (28 ratings)
Positive reviews92.3% of reviews — better78.6% of reviews
Number of ratings48 — better28
Update frequencyEvery 5 days — betterEvery 2 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.613.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size3.0 GB12 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRob Jackson4Pockets.com

Customer experience

moodunits

All ratings48 ratings
Positive89.6%
Neutral2.1%
Negative8.3%
Written reviews39 reviews
Positive92.3%
Neutral2.6%
Negative5.1%

Neon Audio Editor

All ratings28 ratings
Positive75.0%
Neutral3.6%
Negative21.4%
Written reviews28 reviews
Positive78.6%
Neutral3.6%
Negative17.9%

Bugs and requests

moodunits

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Expansion packs not showing initially
  • Crashes on exporting audio
  • MU Store Error: Download could not be started

Requested features

7 requests
  • New packs, presets, synths
  • More effects options (e.g., chorus)
  • Reduced bundle for all moods
  • Automation for iOS
  • Own instrument sampler
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  • More FX and Units
  • Juno pads and basses

Neon Audio Editor

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

moodunits

No in-app purchases

None

Neon Audio Editor

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is moodunits free?
moodunits costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Neon Audio Editor free?
Neon Audio Editor costs $14.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, moodunits or Neon Audio Editor?
moodunits is rated higher. moodunits averages 4.5 out of 5 from 48 ratings, while Neon Audio Editor averages 4.0 from 28 ratings.
Do moodunits or Neon Audio Editor have ads?
Neither moodunits nor Neon Audio Editor shows ads.
Which is updated more often, moodunits or Neon Audio Editor?
moodunits ships an update every 5 days, and Neon Audio Editor every 2 weeks. Most recently, moodunits was updated on October 31, 2026 and Neon Audio Editor on October 30, 2026.

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