Comparison

Audio Editor & Tool vs LiveMarks

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

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.

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
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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!

About

LiveMarks

Features
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LiveMarks is an intuitive audio player and marker tool designed for musicians, singers, producers, students, and everyday listeners. Drop cue points on the fly while recording or listening, loop sections for practice, compare track versions side-by-side with instant A/B switching, and enjoy balanced playlists with smart level matching. RECORD & MARK ON THE FLY • Drop Cue Markers Instantly: Tap in real time while recording or listening to highlight song parts, vocal cues, arrangement ideas, or timestamps. • Add Notes & Colors: Label cue points, add notes, and jump directly to any marked position with a single tap. • High-Quality Recording: Record rehearsals, voice memos, interviews, or musical ideas with clean, uncompressed audio and real-time level meters. PRACTICE & SECTION LOOPING • Seamless Section Looping: Loop audio between any two markers to rehearse solos, practice difficult parts, learn choreography, or transcribe lyrics at your own pace. • Instant Navigation: Easily scrub through long audio files and jump between cue points without losing your spot. INSTANT A/B COMPARISON • Switch Tracks with One Tap: Compare two mixes, drafts, or reference tracks instantly without stopping playback. • Synchronized Listening: Tracks stay aligned so you can hear differences in balance and tone immediately. • Real-World Reality Check: Test how your songs translate across headphones, phone speakers, and car audio systems. SMART PLAYLIST LEVEL MATCHING • Balanced Volume Across Tracks: Louder songs can trick your ears into sounding better. Smart level matching automatically balances track volumes so every song in your playlist plays at a comfortable, consistent level. • No Constant Volume Adjustments: Listen to varied audio drafts and albums without having to constantly reach for the volume slider. BONUS: WI-FI STUDIO & NETWORK SHARING • Cable-Free Wi-Fi Transfer: Connect your computer browser to your phone over local Wi-Fi to preview, listen to, and download recordings without cables or slow cloud uploads. • Network Drives (SMB): Easily load and save tracks directly to your home network, NAS, or shared computer folders. • Export with Markers: Share your audio and markers in open formats compatible with major audio workstations and music software. 100% PRIVATE & OFFLINE • Works completely offline with no account, no subscriptions, no ads, and no tracking. • All recordings and marker notes stay securely on your device. • Single one-time purchase for Pro. Support & Documentation: https://LiveMarks.biz

Screenshots

Audio Editor & Tool4 screens
LiveMarks3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: LiveMarks at none against Audio Editor & Tool's shown. LiveMarks also leads on update cadence (daily vs fortnightly). Audio Editor & Tool's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price, in-app purchases and device support 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Audio Editor & Tool ships an update fortnightly, LiveMarks daily. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Audio Editor & Tool versus LiveMarks: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAudio Editor & ToolLiveMarks
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.1 (88 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews67.4% of reviews—
Number of ratings88 — better—
Update frequencyFortnightlyDaily — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size41 MB11 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperNobutaka YuasaMagnar Jansen

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

LiveMarks

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

4 purchases

Audio Editor & Tool

One-time4
  • Small Coffee$1.99
  • Medium Coffee$2.99
  • Large Coffee$4.99
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  • Barista Special$9.99
1 purchases

LiveMarks

One-time1
  • LiveMarks Pro$7.99

Questions

Is Audio Editor & Tool free?
Audio Editor & Tool is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is LiveMarks free?
LiveMarks is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Audio Editor & Tool or LiveMarks have ads?
Audio Editor & Tool shows ads; LiveMarks does not.
Which is updated more often, Audio Editor & Tool or LiveMarks?
Audio Editor & Tool ships an update fortnightly, and LiveMarks daily. Most recently, Audio Editor & Tool was updated on November 7, 2026 and LiveMarks on October 31, 2026.

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