# Image Resizer vs Wavebox Audio Editor

The clearest difference is price: Image Resizer at Free against Wavebox Audio Editor's $7.99. Image Resizer also leads on ratings volume (209 vs 69). Wavebox Audio Editor's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4) and chart position (#58 vs unranked). On rating, review sentiment, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Image Resizer is free to download; Wavebox Audio Editor costs $7.99 up front. Image Resizer sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $0.59 per 7 days. Wavebox Audio Editor asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for Image Resizer against 4.4 for Wavebox Audio Editor. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 209 and 69 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 76% and 77% positive.

Image Resizer ships an update fortnightly, Wavebox Audio Editor every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Image Resizer | Wavebox Audio Editor |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $7.99 |
| Rating | **[4.5 (209 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/image-resizer-photo-compress/id1573564366/reviews)** | [4.4 (69 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wavebox-audio-editor/id1577078380/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **209** | 69 |
| Positive reviews | 75.8% of reviews | **76.6% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | — | **#58** |
| Size | 2 MB | 319 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Supagarn Pattananuchart](https://appshunter.io/developer/1488328374) | [Luis Rivas](https://appshunter.io/developer/599309613) |

## What reviewers say

### Image Resizer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/image-resizer-photo-compress/id1573564366)

Easily compress and resize photos to save space and speed up sharing. This tool offers batch processing, multiple format conversions, and EXIF data management. Optimize your images in seconds without sacrificing quality.

**Highlights:** Photo compression, Image resizing, Batch resize & compress, Multiple format conversion, Image renaming, EXIF metadata editing

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Image Resizer PRO (1 Week) | $0.59 | per 7 days |
| Image Resizer PRO (1 Month) | $1.99 | per month |
| Image Resizer PRO (1 Year) | $7.99 | per year |
| Image Resizer PRO (Lifetime) | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fast resizing and compression
- 👍 Simple and user-friendly UI
- ✅ Preserves EXIF data
- 💰 Affordable price
- 🆓 Free HEIC compression option

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 App freezes and crashes
- 🐛 Cannot open images
- ❌ Does nothing
- 🗂️ Cannot access albums
- ⬆️ Makes images bigger (increases file size)

**Reported bugs**

- Cannot open images
- App freezes up
- Resizer no longer works
- Report a bug button does not work
- Email contact is not working

**Requested features**

- Sort images by size
- Option to select from albums
- Different sort options in 'Recents'
- Toggle 'delete original' option in settings
- Constant scaling preset


### Wavebox Audio Editor

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wavebox-audio-editor/id1577078380)

**Currently charting:** #58 Top Paid · Photo & Video (US App Store)

A powerful yet simple audio editor featuring a visual waveform editor. It allows for precise editing, applying effects, and organizing audio files with advanced management tools. Supports numerous import and export formats, making it versatile for various audio projects.

**Highlights:** Built-in waveform editor, Import WAV, FLAC, MP3, OGG, and more, Extract audio from video, AUv3 support for real-time effects, Custom folder management, Cut, trim, copy, paste audio segments, Lossless internal audio recording

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Intuitive and easy to use
- 🚀 Fast and efficient editing
- 💰 Great value (often free)
- 💡 Powerful features for its class
- ✨ High-quality audio editing

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes frequently, especially with large files or specific actions
- ⚠️ Issues with large file handling (crashing, not opening)
- 🚫 Some essential editing functions missing (e.g., play head dragging, scrubbing)
- 🎛️ UI elements can be difficult to read or interact with (e.g., color schemes, button placement)
- 🔒 Security permission issues preventing functionality

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes when recording
- Crashes when stopping recording
- Crashes when opening long audio files
- App crashes when making an adjustment
- App crashes when not consenting to low security level

**Requested features**

- Add a metronome
- Add common split and blend edit tools
- Option to store desired buttons in the taskbar for customization
- Add search for AUv3 plugin
- Multi-track audio editing on iPad


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Image Resizer free?

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

### Is Wavebox Audio Editor free?

Wavebox Audio Editor costs $7.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Image Resizer or Wavebox Audio Editor?

Image Resizer is rated higher. Image Resizer averages 4.5 out of 5 from 209 ratings, while Wavebox Audio Editor averages 4.4 from 69 ratings.

### Do Image Resizer or Wavebox Audio Editor have ads?

Neither Image Resizer nor Wavebox Audio Editor shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Image Resizer or Wavebox Audio Editor?

Image Resizer ships an update fortnightly, and Wavebox Audio Editor every 2 weeks. Most recently, Image Resizer was updated on November 3, 2026 and Wavebox Audio Editor on November 3, 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.*