# Compressor Pro vs Wavebox Audio Editor

The clearest difference is rating: Compressor Pro at 4.7 against Wavebox Audio Editor's 4.4. Compressor Pro also leads on price ($3.99 vs $7.99). Wavebox Audio Editor's advantage is chart position (#70 vs unranked). On review sentiment, ratings volume, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Compressor Pro costs $3.99 and Wavebox Audio Editor $7.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Compressor Pro holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 111 and 69 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 72% of Compressor Pro's written reviews are positive against 77% of Wavebox Audio Editor's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Compressor Pro ships an update every 10 days, Wavebox Audio Editor every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 9, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Compressor Pro | Wavebox Audio Editor |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **$3.99** | $7.99 |
| Rating | **[4.7 (111 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/compressor-pro/id1530364526/reviews)** | [4.4 (69 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wavebox-audio-editor/id1577078380/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **111** | 69 |
| Positive reviews | 72.1% of reviews | **76.6% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 10 days** | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Best chart rank | — | **#70** |
| Size | 27 MB | 319 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [LANARS LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1472204691) | [Luis Rivas](https://appshunter.io/developer/599309613) |

## What reviewers say

### Compressor Pro

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/compressor-pro/id1530364526)

This app helps you free up storage space by compressing videos and images. It allows you to reduce file sizes without significant quality loss, making it easier to share media and manage your device's storage.

**Highlights:** Compresses videos and images, Frees up disk space, Supports multiple file formats, Offline compression, Restore deleted files, Batch processing up to 30 files

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Simple and easy to use
- 🚀 Fast and efficient
- ✨ Clean UI
- 👍 Works well
- 💡 Good for reducing video size for sharing

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Does not compress at all
- 🐛 Files do not compress
- 🐛 Stops compressing halfway through
- 🐛 Compression not up to the mark for videos
- 🐛 Cannot set target size or less than 30%

**Reported bugs**

- Charged without permission
- App crashes
- Files do not compress
- Compression stops halfway
- Unable to select output file format

**Requested features**

- Add a way to strip metadata from output video
- Remove 30 file limitation
- Add select all functionality
- Show file names
- Remember quality settings


### Wavebox Audio Editor

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wavebox-audio-editor/id1577078380)

**Currently charting:** #70 Top Paid · Photo & Video (US App Store)

A powerful yet simple audio editor featuring a visual waveform editor. It allows for precise editing, applying effects, and organizing audio files with advanced management tools. Supports numerous import and export formats, making it versatile for various audio projects.

**Highlights:** Built-in waveform editor, Import WAV, FLAC, MP3, OGG, and more, Extract audio from video, AUv3 support for real-time effects, Custom folder management, Cut, trim, copy, paste audio segments, Lossless internal audio recording

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Intuitive and easy to use
- 🚀 Fast and efficient editing
- 💰 Great value (often free)
- 💡 Powerful features for its class
- ✨ High-quality audio editing

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes frequently, especially with large files or specific actions
- ⚠️ Issues with large file handling (crashing, not opening)
- 🚫 Some essential editing functions missing (e.g., play head dragging, scrubbing)
- 🎛️ UI elements can be difficult to read or interact with (e.g., color schemes, button placement)
- 🔒 Security permission issues preventing functionality

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes when recording
- Crashes when stopping recording
- Crashes when opening long audio files
- App crashes when making an adjustment
- App crashes when not consenting to low security level

**Requested features**

- Add a metronome
- Add common split and blend edit tools
- Option to store desired buttons in the taskbar for customization
- Add search for AUv3 plugin
- Multi-track audio editing on iPad


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Compressor Pro free?

Compressor Pro costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Wavebox Audio Editor free?

Wavebox Audio Editor costs $7.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Compressor Pro or Wavebox Audio Editor?

Compressor Pro is rated higher. Compressor Pro averages 4.7 out of 5 from 111 ratings, while Wavebox Audio Editor averages 4.4 from 69 ratings.

### Do Compressor Pro or Wavebox Audio Editor have ads?

Neither Compressor Pro nor Wavebox Audio Editor shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Compressor Pro or Wavebox Audio Editor?

Compressor Pro ships an update every 10 days, and Wavebox Audio Editor every 2 weeks. Most recently, Compressor Pro was updated on October 9, 2026 and Wavebox Audio Editor 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.*