# Audio Editor & Tool vs Audio Editor, Multitrack Lab

The clearest difference is monetization model: Audio Editor & Tool at free with in-app purchases against Audio Editor, Multitrack Lab's subscription. Audio Editor & Tool also leads on review sentiment (67% vs 45%). Audio Editor, Multitrack Lab's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (1.3K vs 85). On price, rating, update cadence and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Audio Editor & Tool sells 4 one-off in-app purchases 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.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.2 for Audio Editor & Tool against 4.3 for Audio Editor, Multitrack Lab. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Audio Editor, Multitrack Lab has 1.3K ratings behind it against 85, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 67% of Audio Editor & Tool's written reviews are positive against 45% of Audio Editor, Multitrack Lab's.

Audio Editor & Tool ships an update fortnightly, Audio Editor, Multitrack Lab every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Audio Editor & Tool | Audio Editor, Multitrack Lab |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.2 (85 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/audio-editor-and-tool/id1571049315/reviews) | **[4.3 (1.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/audio-editor-multitrack-lab/id1589559510/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 85 | **1.3K** |
| Positive reviews | **67.4% of reviews** | 44.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Size | 41 MB | 54 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 15.5 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Nobutaka Yuasa](https://appshunter.io/developer/1077141399) | [Tsovinar Popova](https://appshunter.io/developer/1559849040) |

## What reviewers say

### Audio Editor & Tool

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/audio-editor-and-tool/id1571049315)

This app allows you to import audio files from your device, then cut, trim, and insert silence or other audio. It also offers advanced features like source separation for vocals and accompaniment, song mixing, and a variety of audio effects. Finally, export your edited audio in various formats and sample rates.

**Highlights:** Import audio from Music or Files, Cut, trim, and insert silence, Separate vocals and accompaniment, Mix multiple songs, Apply AUv3 audio effects, Export in various formats and sample rates

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Small Coffee | $1.99 | one-time |
| Medium Coffee | $2.99 | one-time |
| Large Coffee | $4.99 | one-time |
| Barista Special | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- ✨ Free to use
- 👍 Easy to use
- 💡 Feature-rich
- 🚀 Fast performance
- 🌟 Excellent audio editing capabilities

**What reviewers complain about**

- ❓ Hard to navigate
- 🐛 Occasional crashes
- 🎛️ Some features not working
- 😵 Overwhelming for beginners
- 🤔 Not intuitive

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes on startup
- App crashes when importing files
- Insert file error (-5)
- Trim and cut buttons do not work
- Range selection screen cannot be exited in VoiceOver environment

**Requested features**

- Add a guide for navigation
- Option to clear file cache
- Zooming in/out the waves for better cutting/trimming
- Improve audio separation clarity
- Add a visual aid for the Parametric Equalizer


### 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 & Tool free?

Audio Editor & Tool 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 & Tool or Audio Editor, Multitrack Lab?

Audio Editor, Multitrack Lab is rated higher. Audio Editor & Tool averages 4.2 out of 5 from 85 ratings, while Audio Editor, Multitrack Lab averages 4.3 from 1.3K ratings.

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

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

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

Audio Editor & Tool ships an update fortnightly, and Audio Editor, Multitrack Lab every 3 weeks. Most recently, Audio Editor & Tool was updated on October 14, 2026 and Audio Editor, Multitrack Lab on October 15, 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.*