# Smooth Talker vs Audio Compressor

The clearest difference is rating: Audio Compressor at 4.6 against Smooth Talker's 3.1. Audio Compressor also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (weekly vs monthly). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Smooth Talker sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month and Audio Compressor sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Audio Compressor holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Audio Compressor has 264 ratings behind it against 30, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 46% of Smooth Talker's written reviews are positive against 56% of Audio Compressor's.

Smooth Talker ships an update monthly, Audio Compressor weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 7, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Smooth Talker | Audio Compressor |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.1 (30 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smooth-talker-remove-silence/id1577655183/reviews) | **[4.6 (264 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/audio-compressor-mp3-shrink/id6449499993/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 30 | **264** |
| Positive reviews | 46.2% of reviews | **55.6% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 7 MB | 19 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Axiom Technology Holdings, LLC.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1577655185) | [Arthur Eduardo Skaetta Alvarez Desenvolvimento de Software LTDA.](https://appshunter.io/developer/867175889) |

## What reviewers say

### Smooth Talker

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smooth-talker-remove-silence/id1577655183)

This advanced video editor automatically removes silent pauses from your videos and audio recordings. Streamline content creation for social media or efficiently edit lectures and discussions by cutting out unnecessary quiet moments.

**Highlights:** Remove silent parts from audio and video, Edit silent threshold, Set minimum silence length, Add padding time between clips, Remove audio blips, Preview before cutting, Export for social networks

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro Access Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| Pro Access Yearly | $18.99 | per year |
| Export to Camera Roll | $18.99 | one-time |
| Export to Camera Roll | $28.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime Pro Access | $39.99 | one-time |


### Audio Compressor

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/audio-compressor-mp3-shrink/id6449499993)

Reduce audio file sizes without sacrificing sound quality. This app offers efficient compression, allowing you to reclaim storage space on your device. Easily compress audio from files or videos with offline processing.

**Highlights:** Efficient audio compression, Reduce file sizes without quality loss, Compress audio from files or videos, Fast and easy to use, Offline processing for privacy, Adjust bitrate and remove metadata

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Audio Compressor Premium | $0.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Simple and useful app
- 🚀 Great compression results
- 👍 Reduces file size significantly
- 👍 Maintains audio quality
- 👍 Easy to use

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Limited free usage
- 💰 Forces premium upgrade
- 🐛 Export fails
- 🐛 App becomes unusable after trial
- 🐛 App doesn't work after purchase

**Reported bugs**

- Export failed
- App loops on upgrade screen
- App does not work after purchase
- App becomes unusable after trial period

**Requested features**

- iOS Shortcuts compatibility
- Light compression option
- More compression MB size options
- Slider for compression amount
- Option to retain MP3 output format


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Smooth Talker free?

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

### Is Audio Compressor free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Smooth Talker or Audio Compressor?

Audio Compressor is rated higher. Smooth Talker averages 3.1 out of 5 from 30 ratings, while Audio Compressor averages 4.6 from 264 ratings.

### Do Smooth Talker or Audio Compressor have ads?

Smooth Talker shows ads; Audio Compressor does not.

### Which is updated more often, Smooth Talker or Audio Compressor?

Smooth Talker ships an update monthly, and Audio Compressor weekly. Most recently, Smooth Talker was updated on November 3, 2026 and Audio Compressor on November 7, 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.*