Audio Editor & Tool vs FM Audio
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Audio Editor & Tool
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.
- 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
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Audio Editor & Tool is an audio editor app for iPhone and iPad. First, import an audio file from Music or Files App. Cut, trim, insert silence, insert a file, separate to vocal and accompaniment, add effects. Then, export the file. Notes & Tips: [Import File] - Can import only non-DRM files - An imported file is converted to PCM/44.1kHz/32bit float - Supports Mono/Stereo audio - Available audio formats - aifc - aiff - caf - flac - m4a - mp3 - wav [Edit] - Edit a single waveform - Cut/Trim for selected time - Insert a silence at the beginning, the end, or arbitrary time for max 30 seconds - Insert a file at the beginning, the end, or arbitrary time - Source Separation - Separate source to vocal and accompaniment - Do not expect to be perfect - Separation takes some time, but should be performant since this app uses CoreML - If you hear clipping, inserting a second/seconds of silence at the beginning and the end might improve the separation - 2 tracks source separation might work as a noise reduction; separating to voice and other sounds (i.e. background music, noise, ... etc.) - 4, 5 tracks source separation ML models are available to download - 4 tracks separation separates a source to vocal, bass, drums and other - 5 tracks separation separates a source to vocal, bass, drums, piano and other - 5 tracks source separation is available to iOS 14 or above - Mix songs - Select two or more songs and adjust gain level of songs to mix - Mixes songs from the beginning to the end - Simply mixes songs but could be useful for some situation [FX] - Support AUv3 effects extension - Select from Effect → + → Should appear installed AUv3 in the list - Available effects - AUBandpassFilter - AUDynamicsProcessor - AUDelay - AUDistortion - AUHighPassFilter - AUHighShelfFilter - AUPeakLimiter - AULowPassFilter - AULowShelfFilter - AUNewPitch - AUParametricEQ - AUReverb2 - AUSampleDelay - AUPitch - AUNewTimePitch - AUVarispeed [Export] - Available audio formats - aifc - aiff - flac - m4a - wav - Mono/Stereo channels - Sample Rate - 8 kHz - 12 kHz - 16 kHz - 20.5k Hz - 24 kHz - 44.1 kHz - 48 kHz - Exported files are available from Files App also - If Audio Editor is not showing in Files App, try restart the device; restarting might fix If you have found a reproducible bug or suggestions, please let me know via App Support → Scroll down to Contact. Do my best & thanks! If you like the app, leave a review. Your feedback is valuable to me! Hope you enjoy!
FM Audio
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FM Audio – Professional Audio Mastering & Recording on Mobile FM Audio is a powerful mobile app for professional audio mastering and recording. Enhance music, voice, podcasts, and content with studio-quality sound, intelligent processing, and precise visual tools — directly on your phone or tablet. Whether you are finalizing a track, polishing a voice recording, or preparing audio for streaming and broadcast, FM Audio helps you achieve clean, balanced, and impactful sound with ease. SoundDNA™ – Personalized Mastering Style SoundDNA lets you shape your sound through a short, guided experience. Answer a few simple questions about how you want your audio to feel — clean, warm, punchy, wide, smooth, or bold — and FM Audio builds a personalized mastering profile based on your taste. Your SoundDNA works alongside FM Audio’s professional mastering engine, subtly guiding tone, dynamics, stereo space, and loudness — while keeping you in full control. Live Mastering Preview™ (PRO) Hear your mastered sound in real time while you adjust settings. No waiting. No rendering. Just instant feedback as you shape your sound. Key Features Record Directly in the App Capture voice, instruments, or ambience and master instantly — no external tools required. Smart Mastering with Dual Player Use intelligent mastering, SoundDNA personalization, or adjust manually. Instant A/B switching lets you compare original and mastered audio with precision. Professional Visual Tools Monitor waveform, dB, RMS, and True Peak levels in real time for confident mastering decisions. LUFS-Based Loudness Normalization Prepare audio for streaming platforms, video, and broadcast using industry-standard loudness targets. Export-Ready Audio Render high-quality WAV files with control over sample rate and mastering presets — ready for DAWs, social media, and distribution. Simple File Management Import audio from your device and keep every mastered version organized and accessible. Designed for Mobile, Built for Quality Optimized for touch, speed, and mobility — FM Audio delivers studio-grade results wherever you work. Built For • Musicians and producers finalizing tracks • Podcasters and voiceover professionals • Video and content creators • Independent artists and engineers • Anyone who wants better sound — without complex tools FM Audio combines clarity, loudness control, creative precision, and personalized SoundDNA mastering in a fast, intuitive experience — helping your sound translate everywhere it’s heard. ________________________________________ Terms of Use: https://eula.fmaudio.net/en Privacy Policy: https://fealit.com/en/privacy-policy
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: FM Audio at none against Audio Editor & Tool's shown. FM Audio also leads on update cadence (weekly vs fortnightly). On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Audio Editor & Tool sells 4 one-off in-app purchases and FM Audio sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Audio Editor & Tool ships an update fortnightly, FM Audio weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 11, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Audio Editor & Tool | FM Audio |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.1 (88 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 67.4% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 88 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | Weekly — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 41 MB | 87 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Nobutaka Yuasa | FEAL IT AS |
Bugs and requests
Audio Editor & Tool
Reported bugs
11 issues- 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
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- Occasional glitches with exporting
- File import error (-1)
- Cannot import music
- App crashes after first file import
- Cannot import files after the first one
- Playback is mono
Requested features
24 requests- 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
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- Add a Graphic Equalizer with presets
- Allow using the Select tool to modify specific segments without changing the whole track
- Add tutorials or more instructions
- Add a dark mode option
- More customizable settings for effects
- Add a simpler mode or guided tutorials for beginners
- Modernize the user interface
- Add noise reduction feature
- Increase normalize to +6db
- Fix time display inconsistency
- Option to change time display to be consistent
- See time display when entering numbers for time
- Option to start or stop time at the playhead
- Add a file-wide seek bar
- Improve range selection time input (e.g., frames)
- Make two-finger swipe gestures more reliable
- Allow one-finger gestures for editing
- Add option to display trimming start/end from the menu bar
- Add pre-set FX options
FM Audio
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Audio Editor & Tool
- Small Coffee$1.99
- Medium Coffee$2.99
- Large Coffee$4.99
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- Barista Special$9.99
FM Audio
- FM Audio Starter, Weekly$5.997 Days
- FM Audio Pro, Weekly$8.997 Days
- FM Audio Starter, Monthly$17.991 Month
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- FM Audio Pro, Monthly$24.991 Month
- FM Audio Starter, Yearly$189.991 Year
- FM Audio Pro, Yearly$259.991 Year
Questions
Is Audio Editor & Tool free?
Is FM Audio free?
Do Audio Editor & Tool or FM Audio have ads?
Which is updated more often, Audio Editor & Tool or FM Audio?
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