Comparison

Hokusai Audio Editor vs AuraDraw

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

Head to head
About

Hokusai Audio Editor

This multitrack audio editor allows you to record or import audio, then perform detailed edits like cutting, copying, and pasting. It offers a suite of filters and special effects, with advanced features available through in-app purchases. Mix multiple tracks and export your creations in various formats.

Highlights
  • Multitrack editing
  • Cut, copy, paste, delete audio
  • Filters and special effects
  • Live scrubbing
  • Undo/redo functionality
  • Export to Wave or MP4
  • In-app purchase for advanced tools
Features
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Hokusai is your multitrack audio editor on-the-go. Record or import a track, and make it sound the way you want it to: not just trimming the ends, but full cut, copy, paste and delete, and a suite of filters and special effects available. "Beautiful clutter-free interface" — TouchProducer.com "Hokusai will convince you that audio was meant to be edited with a touch screen — it's just so natural within this app that you’ll find yourself consistently coming back to it." — iOS Music And You Edit many tracks side-by-side, mix them together, and export to popular audio formats — then transfer them to your computer, send them to another app on your device, or upload to cloud services. Hokusai is streamlined to give you a clean, clear view of your tracks. Use the familiar pinch and swipe gestures to zoom right in and fiddle with fine detail, or step back to see the big picture. Select pieces of audio. Live "scrubbing" means you can hear the sound under your fingertip as you make your adjustments. And you needn't fear a bad edit with full undo/redo support — even after closing your project. Hokusai includes a set of useful tools for free, such as fade in/out, normalise volume levels, reverse time, and basic synthesis. If you need more power, Hokusai 3 Pro adds more than 50 new tools and effects, including: Multi-microphone recording, per-track volume/panning, solo/mute, track and final mix level meters, time ruler markers and tempo-based time rulers, selecting across multiple tracks at once, presets and favourites, 48kHz project support, and additional export features — like creating MP3s, or splitting a project up by tracks or markers. Effects include noise reduction, time-stretching, pitch-bending, echo, reverb, grain synthesis, modulation (AM & FM), resonance, distortion, grunge, vocal levelling, monster voice, high/low/band-pass/notch-cut filter, multi-band EQ and more — many of which can be previewed live. And you can sync your effect settings and favourites through iCloud for quick access from any of your devices. Projects can also be synced through iCloud, and are compatible with Hokusai for Mac. Whether you want to take your Mac projects with you, or make field recordings as you travel, to be available on your computer at home, Hokusai has you covered. Terms of Service: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://www.wooji-juice.com/privacy

About

AuraDraw

Features
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AuraDraw is a visual instrument. Draw a line and it becomes sound. Each color has its own voice and glow. Press play and a light follows the path you drew. Drawing and playback are included. Saving and exporting a performance to Photos as Live Photo, video, or audio require AuraDraw Pro. Your stroke is mapped to a musical scale. Instruments include piano, kalimba, guitar, violin, flute, glow, pulse, chime, pluck, pad, bit, bass, glass, bow, and vapor. Play modes include Melody, Chords, Echo, Spark, Mirror, Bloom, Orbit, and Tide. No account is required. IN-APP PURCHASES AuraDraw offers optional in-app purchases to unlock saving and exporting a performance to Photos as Live Photo, video, or audio: • Weekly Subscription — unlock AuraDraw Pro with an auto-renewable weekly subscription (3-day free trial) • Monthly Subscription — unlock AuraDraw Pro with an auto-renewable monthly subscription (3-day free trial) • Yearly Subscription — unlock AuraDraw Pro with an auto-renewable yearly subscription (3-day free trial) Payment will be charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase. Subscriptions renew automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. Manage or cancel in your Apple ID account settings. Any unused portion of a free trial will be forfeited when you purchase a subscription. Prices are shown in the purchase sheet and may vary by region. Privacy Policy: https://trynova-ai.com/lineplay_privacy.html Terms of Service: https://trynova-ai.com/lineplay_terms.html

Screenshots

Hokusai Audio Editor4 screens
AuraDraw4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: AuraDraw at 17.0 against Hokusai Audio Editor's 26.1. On price, ads, 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. Hokusai Audio Editor sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per year and AuraDraw sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Hokusai Audio Editor versus AuraDraw: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHokusai Audio EditorAuraDraw
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.1 (416 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews72.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings416 — better—
Update frequencyMonthly—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS26.117.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size26 MB12 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperWooji Juice Ltd浩浩 李

Bugs and requests

Hokusai Audio Editor

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Crashes when trying to save or export files
  • Inability to import copyrighted audio from music library
  • Playback issues after switching apps or receiving calls

Requested features

6 requests
  • Add MP3 export option
  • Improve track management and organization
  • Enhance track editing capabilities (non-linear, waveform snapping)
  • Implement AI-powered waveform alignment
  • Add more audio effects and processing tools
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  • Support for external audio plugins (AUv3)

AuraDraw

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Hokusai Audio Editor

Subscriptions1
  • Hokusai 3 Pro (1 Year)7 Days trial$9.991 Year
One-time2
  • Hokusai 2 Pro Pack (Upgrade)$4.99
  • Hokusai 2 Pro Pack$9.99
3 purchases

AuraDraw

Subscriptions3
  • AuraDraw Weekly3 Days trial$4.997 Days
  • AuraDraw Monthly3 Days trial$9.991 Month
  • AuraDraw Yearly3 Days trial$39.991 Year

Questions

Is Hokusai Audio Editor free?
Hokusai Audio Editor is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is AuraDraw free?
AuraDraw is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Hokusai Audio Editor or AuraDraw have ads?
Neither Hokusai Audio Editor nor AuraDraw shows ads.

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