# WavePad Music and Audio Editor vs Export Audio

The clearest difference is ads: WavePad Music and Audio Editor at none against Export Audio's shown. WavePad Music and Audio Editor also leads on ratings volume (4.5K vs 324) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.6). Export Audio's advantage is review sentiment (87% vs 61%). On price, rating, update cadence and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. WavePad Music and Audio Editor sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and Export Audio sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Export Audio holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: WavePad Music and Audio Editor has 4.5K ratings behind it against 324, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 61% of WavePad Music and Audio Editor's written reviews are positive against 87% of Export Audio's.

WavePad Music and Audio Editor ships an update every 5 weeks, Export Audio every 2 months. Both last shipped on November 6, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | WavePad Music and Audio Editor | Export Audio |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (4.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wavepad-music-and-audio-editor/id395339564/reviews) | **[4.8 (324 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/export-audio/id1260980663/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **4.5K** | 324 |
| Positive reviews | 61.4% of reviews | **87.1% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 weeks** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 25 MB | 31 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [NCH Software](https://appshunter.io/developer/349888537) | [Nobutaka Yuasa](https://appshunter.io/developer/1077141399) |

## What reviewers say

### WavePad Music and Audio Editor

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wavepad-music-and-audio-editor/id395339564)

Edit and record music, voice, and other audio with a professional suite of tools. Features include cut, copy, paste, and a variety of audio effects like echo and noise reduction. Supports numerous file formats and cloud storage integration.

**Highlights:** Record and edit audio, Cut, copy, paste audio, Add audio effects (echo, amplify), Noise reduction, Supports multiple file formats, Cloud storage integration

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| All Effects Subscription | $1.99 | per month |
| All Formats Subscription | $1.99 | per month |
| All Features Subscription | $2.99 | per month |
| Remove Ads | $0.99 | one-time |
| Echo Effect | $1.99 | one-time |
| MP3 Format | $1.99 | one-time |
| Unlock All Output Formats | $4.99 | one-time |
| Unlock All Effects | $4.99 | one-time |
| Pocket WavePad Plus | $9.99 | one-time |
| All Current Features | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Excellent sound quality
- 💡 Lots of features
- 🙌 Great for podcasts
- 👌 Works well on iPad

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes and freezes
- 💰 Paywall for core features
- 🤔 Confusing UI changes
- 🔍 Difficult to find saved files
- 📦 Takes up a lot of storage

**Reported bugs**

- Playback sync issues
- Inability to save/export files
- Unreliable recording functionality
- Unexpected audio quality degradation

**Requested features**

- Add spectrogram view
- Improve file management
- Increase accessibility
- Expand AUv3 plugin support
- Streamline subscription model


### Export Audio

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/export-audio/id1260980663)

Easily extract audio from QuickTime (.mov) and MP4 videos. Select a video, specify the extraction time range, choose an output format, and save your audio clip. You can also add custom metadata and artwork to your audio files.

**Highlights:** Extract audio from MP4 and MOV videos, Select start and end times for extraction, Choose from multiple output audio formats, Add custom artwork and metadata, Save and share extracted audio files, Access files via the Files app

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove ADs | $4.99 | per year |
| Small Coffee | $1.99 | one-time |
| Medium Coffee | $2.99 | one-time |
| Large Coffee | $4.99 | one-time |
| Barista Special | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Simple and intuitive user interface
- 🚀 Fast audio extraction process
- 💰 Free to use with no mandatory payments
- 🎵 Multiple audio format support
- 📁 Ability to organize and store audio files

**What reviewers complain about**

- 📺 Fullscreen ads on older devices during extraction
- 💸 No one-time payment option to remove ads permanently
- 🔍 Missing search functionality for audio library
- 📋 No playlist creation feature
- 🎚️ Lacks equalizer functionality

**Reported bugs**

- Extract error messages preventing conversion
- Fullscreen ad placement blocking intended buttons on older iPhones
- Extracted files not appearing in phone's music app
- Files not showing in gallery after extraction
- Recently added videos not displaying in gallery

**Requested features**

- One-time payment option to remove all ads
- Playlist creation and management
- Search functionality for audio library
- Batch file selection for uploading
- Equalizer feature


## Frequently asked questions

### Is WavePad Music and Audio Editor free?

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

### Is Export Audio free?

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

### Which has better reviews, WavePad Music and Audio Editor or Export Audio?

Export Audio is rated higher. WavePad Music and Audio Editor averages 4.6 out of 5 from 4.5K ratings, while Export Audio averages 4.8 from 324 ratings.

### Do WavePad Music and Audio Editor or Export Audio have ads?

Export Audio shows ads; WavePad Music and Audio Editor does not.

### Which is updated more often, WavePad Music and Audio Editor or Export Audio?

WavePad Music and Audio Editor ships an update every 5 weeks, and Export Audio every 2 months. Most recently, WavePad Music and Audio Editor was updated on November 6, 2026 and Export Audio on November 6, 2026.

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