# Audio Editor & Tool vs WavePad

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Audio Editor & Tool at 67% against WavePad's 0%. Audio Editor & Tool also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 2 months). WavePad's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.0). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Audio Editor & Tool sells 4 one-off in-app purchases and WavePad sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Audio Editor & Tool ships an update fortnightly, WavePad every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Audio Editor & Tool | WavePad |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.2 (85 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/audio-editor-and-tool/id1571049315/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **85** | — |
| Positive reviews | **67.4% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 41 MB | 26 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **11.0** |
| 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

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wavepad/id6443504818)

This professional audio editing software allows for easy recording, editing, and applying effects to music and voice. Create high-quality audio with clear sound, manipulate waveforms, and enhance recordings with various filters and effects. Ideal for journalists and professionals who frequently record audio for business purposes.

**Highlights:** Record and edit music and voice, Apply various audio effects, Waveform editing, Supports multiple audio formats, Background recording, Cloud storage integration

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 月額制ライセンス | $2.99 | per month |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Audio Editor & Tool free?

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

### Is WavePad free?

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

### Do Audio Editor & Tool or WavePad have ads?

Audio Editor & Tool shows ads; WavePad does not.

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

Audio Editor & Tool ships an update fortnightly, and WavePad every 2 months. Most recently, Audio Editor & Tool was updated on October 14, 2026 and WavePad on October 16, 2026.

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