# Noise Reduction vs Audio Editor

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Audio Editor at 45% against Noise Reduction's 0%. Audio Editor also leads on price (Free vs $0.99) and rating (4.4 vs 4.0). Noise Reduction's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 5) and iOS requirement (10.0 vs 15.0). On ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Audio Editor is free to download; Noise Reduction costs $0.99 up front. Audio Editor sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Noise Reduction asks for nothing beyond the download.

Audio Editor holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Audio Editor has 3.9K ratings behind it against 23, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of Noise Reduction's written reviews are positive against 45% of Audio Editor's.

Noise Reduction ships an update every 3 months, Audio Editor every 11 days. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Noise Reduction | Audio Editor |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $0.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [4.0 (23 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/noise-reduction/id1546954116/reviews) | **[4.4 (3.9K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/audio-editor-audiolab/id6446192816/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 23 | **3.9K** |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **45.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 11 days** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Best chart rank | — | **#156** |
| Size | 87 MB | 176 MB |
| Requires iOS | **10.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [磊 聂](https://appshunter.io/developer/1461451293) | [Breeze Technology Co., Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1769335010) |

## What reviewers say

### Noise Reduction

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/noise-reduction/id1546954116)

This application uses advanced algorithms to remove unwanted noise from video and audio recordings. It allows users to clean up sound in existing recordings or the audio from videos in their album. Processed files can then be easily shared.

**Highlights:** Eliminate noise in recordings, Remove sound noise from album videos, Share processed audio files, Share processed video files, Latest noise reduction algorithm

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### Audio Editor

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/audio-editor-audiolab/id6446192816)

**Currently charting:** #156 Top Grossing · Music (US App Store)

This powerful audio editing tool allows for precise clipping, cutting, and mixing of music. It offers advanced features like vocal removal, audio enhancement with various effects, and the ability to create custom ringtones. Users can also record audio, convert formats, and even compose videos with dubbed audio.

**Highlights:** High-precision audio clipping and cutting, AI-powered vocal and accompaniment extraction, Extensive audio effects (reverb, EQ, pitch, tempo), Multitrack audio mixing and editing, Audio recording and format conversion, Set audio as ringtone, Video dubbing and sound editing

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro - 1 month | $4.99 | per month |
| Pro - 1 week | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Pro - 1 week | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Pro - 1 year | $19.99 | per year |
| Pro - forever | $39.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 💗 Reliable app
- 👍 Easy to use
- 🎶 Useful for music editing

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes and freezes
- 💰 Paywall for basic features
- 🔍 Glitchy and buggy
- 🤯 Clunky and difficult to use
- 🚫 Unable to export or save work

**Reported bugs**

- Restore purchase button not working
- Exporting audio not working properly
- Tracks disappearing or not cutting properly
- Repeated force quitting of the app

**Requested features**

- Allow merging of tracks
- Add option to remove silence
- Improve export functionality


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Noise Reduction free?

Noise Reduction costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Audio Editor free?

Audio Editor is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Noise Reduction or Audio Editor?

Audio Editor is rated higher. Noise Reduction averages 4.0 out of 5 from 23 ratings, while Audio Editor averages 4.4 from 3.9K ratings.

### Do Noise Reduction or Audio Editor have ads?

Neither Noise Reduction nor Audio Editor shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Noise Reduction or Audio Editor?

Noise Reduction ships an update every 3 months, and Audio Editor every 11 days. Most recently, Noise Reduction was updated on November 3, 2026 and Audio Editor on November 3, 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.*