Comparison

Audio Editor, Multitrack Lab vs au editor

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

Head to head
About

Audio Editor, Multitrack Lab

This app is a comprehensive audio studio for creating podcasts, music, and voice recordings. It offers multitrack recording, extensive editing tools, and a variety of audio effects to enhance your sound. Save your work in multiple formats and manage projects efficiently.

Highlights
  • Multitrack recording and editing
  • Unlimited high-quality recording
  • Basic and advanced editing tools
  • Pitch and speed changer
  • Stereo expander and normalization
  • Various audio effects and 12-band equalizer
  • Project saving and multiple export formats
Features
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It's not just an audio editor, it's a powerful recording, mixing and editing studio. Create your own podcasts, record music and voice, add sound effects, background noise and save to various audio formats. We tried to keep only the essentials functions. Key features: ◆ Multitrack recorder Add, edit files and move between tracks ◆ Unlimited recording Record voice and instruments in high quality without limits ◆ Basic editing tools Do you need to cut part of a file, copy or paste? Easily! ◆ Video to audio Add any video from your camera roll and easily extract sound to work on ◆ Adding third party files Add files and background noise to tracks from iCloud Drive, your purchased tracks from iTunes or other sources ◆ Pitch changer Easily change altitude and speed ◆ High precision zoom Convenient movement around the work area - zoom in and out work quickly and accurately ◆ Stereo expander Make your recordings sound truly up-to-date with stereo surround sound ◆ Normalization With an automatic track volume amplifier you can raise the volume of quiet sections and average the overall volume ◆ Tags Label parts of the track or make notes to easily navigate. You can choose the color of the tag and edit it ◆ Saving Export files in many formats, adjust bitrate, delete silence ◆ Working with projects Save your work in the form of projects and return to them at any convenient time ◆ Working with long files (1 hour or more) We have put a lot of effort into making it possible for you to record and add files of various lengths and work with them ◆ Various audio effects Add variety and depth to your recordings: Reverb (with room presets) Delay, Distortion, Chorus, Filters and more effects are available for you ◆ 12-band equalizer It allows you to remove unwanted frequencies from the overall mix or add missing ones ◆ Support for the most popular audio formats WAV, Mp3, Mp4, AAC, AIFF, m4a and more ----------------------------------------- * Subscription Audio Lab : Get access to all features of the application. * You can turn off the auto-renewal at any time: you'll find the option to do this change to a different payment plan in the settings of your device and App Store account. * The first time you can try the free trial for 3 days. After that, your account will be automatically charged for the subscription if you will not stop it before the end of the free trial. * The length of the subscription is 1 month, this subscription is auto-renewing. You can stop the subscription at any moment; * Account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the and of the current period, and identity the cost of the renewal. ATTENTION: before you subscribe please read: Terms Of Use (https://tinyurl.com/3xba3zmx ) Privacy Policy (https://tinyurl.com/379vxkbe)

About

au editor

This app is a powerful multi-track audio editor for iOS. It allows users to import, arrange, and edit multiple audio tracks, extract audio from videos, and utilize AI for voice and accompaniment separation. Features include noise reduction, sound effects, and versatile export options.

Highlights
  • Multi-track audio editing
  • AI voice and accompaniment separation
  • Noise reduction
  • Sound effects editing
  • Volume envelopes
  • Versatile export options
Features
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Au Editor is a powerful iOS multi-track audio editing application designed for audio producers, music creators, and recording professionals. Whether you're creating music, editing sound effects, producing podcasts, or in need of precise audio editing tools, Au Editor is your perfect choice. Multi-track Audio Editing: Easily import, arrange, and edit multiple audio tracks using an intuitive interface, blending diverse sound elements seamlessly. Various Audio Import Options: Au Editor supports various audio import methods, whether you need to extract audio from videos, download audio from the internet, or use local audio files, ensuring you can effortlessly access the materials you need. AI Voice and Accompaniment Separation: Leveraging advanced AI technology, Au Editor can automatically separate vocals and accompaniment, allowing you to edit them separately or create remixes. Center Channel Extraction: A classic vocal and accompaniment separation algorithm that provides excellent results for remixing. Accompaniment Recording: Au Editor introduces the accompaniment recording feature, enabling you to record while playing back tracks, creating unique music and soundscapes. Fade In and Out: Add fade-in and fade-out effects to achieve smooth audio transitions and eliminate abrupt starts and ends. Left/Right Channel Separation: Separate the left and right channels of stereo audio, offering more creative options for sound design and mixing. Channel Editing and Balancing: Easily edit and balance channels within Au Editor to ensure each sound element is harmoniously aligned. Noise Reduction: Reduce background noise, enhance recording clarity, and make your audio sound exceptional. Volume Envelopes: Use volume envelope adjustments for precise control over volume curves on tracks, achieving smooth audio mixing and volume adjustments. Sound Effects Editing: Au Editor provides a rich set of sound effects editing tools, including pitch shifting, speed adjustments, reverb, chorus, delay, and equalization, enabling you to enhance and creatively process your audio. Multiple Audio Format Support: Au Editor supports various audio formats, including WAV, AAC, FLAC, M4A, MP3, AIFC, ensuring compatibility with a wide range of audio files. Multiple Audio Quality Export: Choose the appropriate audio quality settings for export, with Au Editor supporting various quality options to meet your project requirements. Built-in Metronome: Au Editor features a built-in metronome, helping you maintain precise control over the rhythm and beats of your music, making it easy to create perfect musical compositions. Versatile Export Options: Au Editor offers a wide range of export options, including batch export of audio clips, exporting tracks, mixing exports, exporting individual audio blocks, and exporting selected ranges. This saves you time and boosts your workflow efficiency. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Upgrade Advanced Edition Subscription period: ● One Week ● One Month ● One Year - Payment will be charged to your iTunes account at confirmation of purchase. - Subscriptions will automatically renew unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of current period. - Your account will be charged according to you plan fo renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. - You can manage or turn off auto-renew in your Apple ID account settings at any time after purchase. - The fee for the selected subscription will be deducted within 24 hours prior to the end of the free trial. If you do not need to purchase, please cancel your subscription at least 24 hours after the trial ends, otherwise your charges may be deducted. Term of Use: http://www.iruomu.com/newstudio/termofuse.html Privacy Policy: http://www.iruomu.com/newstudio/privacy.html

Screenshots

Audio Editor, Multitrack Lab4 screens
au editor4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is monetization model: au editor at free with in-app purchases against Audio Editor, Multitrack Lab's subscription. au editor also leads on rating (4.7 vs 4.3) and review sentiment (61% vs 45%). Audio Editor, Multitrack Lab's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (1.3K vs 157). On price, update cadence, 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, Multitrack Lab sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $9.99 per month and au editor sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

au editor holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Audio Editor, Multitrack Lab has 1.3K ratings behind it against 157, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 45% of Audio Editor, Multitrack Lab's written reviews are positive against 61% of au editor's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Audio Editor, Multitrack Lab versus au editor: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAudio Editor, Multitrack Labau editor
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (1.3K ratings)4.7 (157 ratings) — better
Positive reviews44.8% of reviews61.1% of reviews — better
Number of ratings1.3K — better157
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 3 weeks
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationSubscriptionFree with in-app purchases — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.515.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size54 MB101 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTsovinar Popova龙刚 李

Customer experience

Audio Editor, Multitrack Lab

All ratings1,273 ratings
Positive81.8%
Neutral5.3%
Negative13.0%
Written reviews58 reviews
Positive44.8%
Neutral15.5%
Negative39.7%

au editor

All ratings157 ratings
Positive93.0%
Neutral1.9%
Negative5.1%
Written reviews36 reviews
Positive61.1%
Neutral5.6%
Negative33.3%

Bugs and requests

Audio Editor, Multitrack Lab

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Music and files disappearing from the app
  • Static noise and audio distortion
  • Inability to save or export recordings

Requested features

3 requests
  • Ability to adjust individual track speeds
  • Better tutorial and documentation
  • More free audio effects and tools

au editor

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Audio Editor, Multitrack Lab

Subscriptions1
  • Edit Song - Mixer & MP3 Cutter3 Days trial$9.991 Month
3 purchases

au editor

Subscriptions3
  • upgrade premium$1.997 Days
  • upgrade premium$3.991 Month
  • upgrade premium3 Days trial$19.991 Year

Questions

Is Audio Editor, Multitrack Lab free?
Audio Editor, Multitrack Lab is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is au editor free?
au editor is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Audio Editor, Multitrack Lab or au editor?
au editor is rated higher. Audio Editor, Multitrack Lab averages 4.3 out of 5 from 1.3K ratings, while au editor averages 4.7 from 157 ratings.
Do Audio Editor, Multitrack Lab or au editor have ads?
au editor shows ads; Audio Editor, Multitrack Lab does not.
Which is updated more often, Audio Editor, Multitrack Lab or au editor?
Audio Editor, Multitrack Lab ships an update every 3 weeks, and au editor every 3 weeks. Most recently, Audio Editor, Multitrack Lab was updated on October 24, 2026 and au editor on October 27, 2026.

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