# Kotoren vs Audio Editor

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Kotoren at 95% against Audio Editor's 45%. Kotoren also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.4). Audio Editor's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (3.8K vs 4). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Kotoren sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Audio Editor sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Kotoren holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Audio Editor has 3.8K ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 95% of Kotoren's written reviews are positive against 45% of Audio Editor's.

Kotoren ships an update every 5 weeks, Audio Editor every 11 days. The most recent releases landed on October 1, 2026 and October 20, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Kotoren | Audio Editor |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kotoren-repeat-player/id1596617639/reviews)** | [4.4 (3.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/audio-editor-audiolab/id6446192816/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 4 | **3.8K** |
| Positive reviews | **94.6% of reviews** | 45.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | **Every 11 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#167** |
| Size | 23 MB | 176 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Masato Murata](https://appshunter.io/developer/1596617641) | [Breeze Technology Co., Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1769335010) |

## What reviewers say

### Kotoren

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kotoren-repeat-player/id1596617639)

This audio player is designed for language learning and music practice, allowing users to easily repeat specific sections of audio. It visualizes audio as a graph for precise selection and offers adjustable playback speeds and repeat modes.

**Highlights:** Graph visualization of audio, Phrase splitting and interval setting, A-B repeat functionality, Adjustable playback speed, Playback mode customization, Silence skipping

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $3.99 | one-time |


### Audio Editor

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/audio-editor-audiolab/id6446192816)

**Currently charting:** #167 Top Grossing · Music (US App Store)

This powerful audio editing tool allows for precise clipping, cutting, and mixing of music. It offers advanced features like vocal removal, audio enhancement with various effects, and the ability to create custom ringtones. Users can also record audio, convert formats, and even compose videos with dubbed audio.

**Highlights:** High-precision audio clipping and cutting, AI-powered vocal and accompaniment extraction, Extensive audio effects (reverb, EQ, pitch, tempo), Multitrack audio mixing and editing, Audio recording and format conversion, Set audio as ringtone, Video dubbing and sound editing

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

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro - 1 month | $4.99 | per month |
| Pro - 1 week | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Pro - 1 week | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Pro - 1 year | $19.99 | per year |
| Pro - forever | $39.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 💗 Reliable app
- 👍 Easy to use
- 🎶 Useful for music editing

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes and freezes
- 💰 Paywall for basic features
- 🔍 Glitchy and buggy
- 🤯 Clunky and difficult to use
- 🚫 Unable to export or save work

**Reported bugs**

- Restore purchase button not working
- Exporting audio not working properly
- Tracks disappearing or not cutting properly
- Repeated force quitting of the app

**Requested features**

- Allow merging of tracks
- Add option to remove silence
- Improve export functionality


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Kotoren free?

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

### Is Audio Editor free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Kotoren or Audio Editor?

Kotoren is rated higher. Kotoren averages 5.0 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while Audio Editor averages 4.4 from 3.8K ratings.

### Do Kotoren or Audio Editor have ads?

Kotoren shows ads; Audio Editor does not.

### Which is updated more often, Kotoren or Audio Editor?

Kotoren ships an update every 5 weeks, and Audio Editor every 11 days. Most recently, Kotoren was updated on October 1, 2026 and Audio Editor on October 20, 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.*