# Audio One vs RØDE SMART Pads

The clearest difference is rating: Audio One at 4.5 against RØDE SMART Pads's 4.0. Audio One also leads on update cadence (every 2 months vs every 16 months) and ratings volume (200 vs 1). RØDE SMART Pads's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 5) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 14.0). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Audio One sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. RØDE SMART Pads asks for nothing beyond the download.

Audio One holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Audio One has 200 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 31% of Audio One's written reviews are positive against 6% of RØDE SMART Pads's.

Audio One ships an update every 2 months, RØDE SMART Pads every 16 months. Both last shipped on October 19, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Audio One | RØDE SMART Pads |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (200 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/audio-one-multitrack-editor/id1607950988/reviews)** | [4.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rde-smart-pads/id1615545224/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **200** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | **30.8% of reviews** | 5.9% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 months** | Every 16 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 133 MB | 44 MB |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 | **11.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Bitnite, TOO](https://appshunter.io/developer/1651847933) | [RØDE Microphones](https://appshunter.io/developer/423929371) |

## What reviewers say

### Audio One

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/audio-one-multitrack-editor/id1607950988)

This app is a user-friendly audio editor designed for both beginners and experienced sound designers. It offers multi-track editing, sound recording, mixing, mastering, and a wide range of audio effects and conversion tools.

**Highlights:** Multi-track sound recording and processing, Mixing and mastering for voice and instruments, Audio file conversion (WAV, MP3, etc.), Extensive audio effects library, Adjustable audio file length, Equalizer and ringtone creation

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Week | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Music-studio: Full Access | $4.99 | per month |
| Year | $14.99 | per year |
| Music-studio: Full Access | $29.99 | per year |
| Year | $29.99 | per year |


### RØDE SMART Pads

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rde-smart-pads/id1615545224)

Trigger high-quality audio samples on the go with a large library of factory sounds. This app offers a quick, easy, and fun way to integrate audio samples into any production environment.

**Highlights:** High quality audio sample triggering, Large number of factory sounds, Super easy triggering mechanism, Quick and easy integration, Fun audio production tool

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Audio One free?

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

### Is RØDE SMART Pads free?

RØDE SMART Pads is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Audio One or RØDE SMART Pads?

Audio One is rated higher. Audio One averages 4.5 out of 5 from 200 ratings, while RØDE SMART Pads averages 4.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Audio One or RØDE SMART Pads have ads?

Neither Audio One nor RØDE SMART Pads shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Audio One or RØDE SMART Pads?

Audio One ships an update every 2 months, and RØDE SMART Pads every 16 months. Most recently, Audio One was updated on October 19, 2026 and RØDE SMART Pads on October 19, 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.*