Comparison

Wavebox Audio Editor vs BeatCut

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

Head to head
About

Wavebox Audio Editor

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
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Simple and powerful audio editor with a built-in waveform editor. - Import audio files in WAV, FLAC, MP3, OGG, and more. - STEMS. Separate your audio into 4 tracks: Vocals, Drums, Bass, and Other. (iOS 17 or above) - Extract audio from video quickly and easily. - Auto Slicer for beat or transient-based editing. - AUv3 support — use your favorite Audio Units for real-time effects. - Built-in effects to enhance your audio. - Lossless internal audio recording for the highest quality. - Export audio in WAV, FLAC, MP3, and M4A formats. Organize and manage your audio like never before: - Create and manage custom folders — the app links to your directories without copying files. - Play all the audio files in a folder like an MP3 player. - Preview audio directly from the browser. - Preview audio with applied effects and AUv3 plugins — something rarely seen in other apps. Edit your audio with precision: - Cut, trim, copy, and paste segments. - Apply silence, fade in, and fade out. - Normalize your tracks for consistent volume. - Zoom, scroll, and select in the waveform using a single finger — super fast and comfortable for editing on the go. Perfect for musicians, podcasters, DJs, and anyone who wants precise control over their audio library.

About

BeatCut

Transform videos into a playable instrument by chopping them into pads for real-time performance. Record your visual jams, synced to audio, and export finished videos. Ideal for creators and performers who want to remix visuals dynamically.

Highlights
  • Chop videos into playable pads
  • Perform visuals in real time
  • Record performance as a video
  • Loop, hold, reverse playback
  • Apply visual FX per pad
  • Import and trim video clips
  • Add backing audio track
Features
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BeatCut — Play Video Like an Instrument BeatCut is a tap-to-remix video performance app. - Chop videos into playable pads - Perform visuals in real time - Record your jam as a finished video — synced to your music. - AUv3 audio plugin extension. Inspired by sampler instruments, BeatCut turns video into something you play, not edit. Play Mode: Perform Live - Tap pads to instantly trigger video chops - Loop, hold, reverse, or ping-pong playback - Smooth per-pad transitions - Perform fullscreen with pads overlaid on the video - Designed for one-handed, thumb-friendly performance Edit Mode: Shape Your Chops - Assign clips to pads - Define chop start and end points - Adjust playback speed and duration - Choose per-pad play modes: - Trigger or Hold - Loop - Ping-Pong - Reverse - Apply visual FX per pad: - Flip horizontal / vertical - Color styles (B&W, Negative, Posterize, Sepia) - Scale modes (Fit, Fill, Stretch) - Transition styles: - Fade In - Slide In (from left, right, top, or bottom) Import & Trim Video Clips - Pick videos directly from your device - Trim clips with a dedicated trimmer (up to 60 seconds per clip) - Import multiple clips into a single project - First clip is auto-chopped across all pads for instant playability - Drag and drop support Add a Backing Audio Track - Import a music track from Files - Trim and preview audio before performing - Audio plays independently from video playback - Perfect for syncing visual performance to music - Drag and drop support Record Your Performance - Record exactly what you perform — pads, FX, speed changes, and loops - Backing audio is mixed into the final video - Exported video is saved directly to Photos - Share instantly Project Management - Save, duplicate, and organize projects - Projects are stored locally as lightweight files - Media is managed automatically per project Built for Performance - No timelines - No layers - No keyframes Ideal for: - Visual performers & VJs - Musicians & producers - Content creators & remix artists - Anyone who wants to turn video into a playable instrument BeatCut — tap, remix, and perform video in real time.

Screenshots

Wavebox Audio Editor4 screens
BeatCut4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: BeatCut at 5.0 against Wavebox Audio Editor's 4.4. BeatCut also leads on update cadence (daily vs every 2 weeks) and price ($2.99 vs $7.99). Wavebox Audio Editor's advantage is ratings volume (69 vs 7). On ads, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Wavebox Audio Editor costs $7.99 and BeatCut $2.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

BeatCut holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Wavebox Audio Editor has 69 ratings behind it against 7, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 77% of Wavebox Audio Editor's written reviews are positive against 86% of BeatCut's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Wavebox Audio Editor ships an update every 2 weeks, BeatCut daily. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Wavebox Audio Editor versus BeatCut: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWavebox Audio EditorBeatCut
Price$7.99$2.99 — better
Rating4.4 (69 ratings)5.0 (7 ratings) — better
Positive reviews76.6% of reviews85.7% of reviews — better
Number of ratings69 — better7
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksDaily — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree — betterPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.615.6
Further details — not scored
Size319 MB13 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperLuis RivasCem Olcay

Customer experience

Wavebox Audio Editor

All ratings69 ratings
Positive87.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative13.0%
Written reviews94 reviews
Positive76.6%
Neutral2.1%
Negative21.3%

BeatCut

All ratings7 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews7 reviews
Positive85.7%
Neutral14.3%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

Wavebox Audio Editor

Reported bugs

20 issues
  • 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
Show 15 more
  • App crashes after recording external microphone
  • Visuals of incoming signal are distorted and out of sync during screen recording
  • App closes unexpectedly when dragging and dropping audio
  • Times no longer across the top during split screen
  • Cannot delete a file
  • File is too large (32mb) to split
  • Will not import large files (40mb too large)
  • New version crashes with black screen
  • Doesn't record audio
  • Crashes as soon as record is hit
  • UI elements not readable/functional
  • Transport controls control music player
  • Line input records silence
  • Waveform editing interface is difficult to use
  • Misspelled word 'normalice' instead of 'normalize'

Requested features

21 requests
  • 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
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  • Spectral editing
  • Parameter envelope for effects (like Edison)
  • Support for Magic Keyboard
  • Right-click context menu for trim/save/export slice
  • Drag and drop export WAVs
  • Window view options (minimal view, save custom layouts)
  • Auto slicer button
  • Snap to slice markers
  • Change color scheme/waveform
  • High-pass filter/limiter for recording
  • Function to continue existing recording (punch-in record)
  • Process display for saving
  • Background audio permission
  • Manually select recording input device
  • EQ setting to boost treble or bass
  • Master section like Wavelab

BeatCut

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Wavebox Audio Editor

No in-app purchases

None

BeatCut

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Wavebox Audio Editor free?
Wavebox Audio Editor costs $7.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is BeatCut free?
BeatCut costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Wavebox Audio Editor or BeatCut?
BeatCut is rated higher. Wavebox Audio Editor averages 4.4 out of 5 from 69 ratings, while BeatCut averages 5.0 from 7 ratings.
Do Wavebox Audio Editor or BeatCut have ads?
Neither Wavebox Audio Editor nor BeatCut shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Wavebox Audio Editor or BeatCut?
Wavebox Audio Editor ships an update every 2 weeks, and BeatCut daily. Most recently, Wavebox Audio Editor was updated on October 25, 2026 and BeatCut on October 24, 2026.

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