# Audio Editor & Tool vs WavePad Master's Edition

The clearest difference is ads: WavePad Master's Edition at none against Audio Editor & Tool's shown. WavePad Master's Edition also leads on rating (4.5 vs 4.1) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). Audio Editor & Tool's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 5 weeks) and review sentiment (67% vs 57%). On price, ratings volume, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Audio Editor & Tool sells 4 one-off in-app purchases and WavePad Master's Edition sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

WavePad Master's Edition holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.1. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 88 and 87 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 67% of Audio Editor & Tool's written reviews are positive against 57% of WavePad Master's Edition's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Audio Editor & Tool ships an update fortnightly, WavePad Master's Edition every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Audio Editor & Tool | WavePad Master's Edition |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.1 (88 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/audio-editor-and-tool/id1571049315/reviews) | **[4.5 (87 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wavepad-masters-edition/id1590569489/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **88** | 87 |
| Positive reviews | **67.4% of reviews** | 57.1% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 5 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 41 MB | 25 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Nobutaka Yuasa](https://appshunter.io/developer/1077141399) | [NCH Software](https://appshunter.io/developer/349888537) |

## 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


### WavePad Master's Edition

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wavepad-masters-edition/id1590569489)

This audio editing tool lets you record, modify, and enhance voice or music. It offers professional editing features like cutting, pasting, and applying effects to achieve high-quality sound. Ideal for on-the-go professionals needing to store and share audio.

**Highlights:** Record voice or music, Cut, copy, paste, trim audio, Apply effects like amplify and echo, Supports multiple file formats, Autotrim and voice activated recording, Background recording, Google Drive/Dropbox integration

**Features:** Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Full monthly subscription | $2.99 | per month |
| Full Features (Monthly) | $2.99 | per month |
| Full monthly subscription | $2.99 | per month |
| Unlock All Features | $14.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Audio Editor & Tool free?

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

### Is WavePad Master's Edition free?

WavePad Master's Edition is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Audio Editor & Tool or WavePad Master's Edition?

WavePad Master's Edition is rated higher. Audio Editor & Tool averages 4.1 out of 5 from 88 ratings, while WavePad Master's Edition averages 4.5 from 87 ratings.

### Do Audio Editor & Tool or WavePad Master's Edition have ads?

Audio Editor & Tool shows ads; WavePad Master's Edition does not.

### Which is updated more often, Audio Editor & Tool or WavePad Master's Edition?

Audio Editor & Tool ships an update fortnightly, and WavePad Master's Edition every 5 weeks. Most recently, Audio Editor & Tool was updated on October 25, 2026 and WavePad Master's Edition on October 27, 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.*