# Recorder Plus vs Audio Editor

The clearest difference is rating: Recorder Plus at 4.8 against Audio Editor's 1.6. Recorder Plus also leads on review sentiment (82% vs 40%) and ratings volume (3.8K vs 9). Audio Editor's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 6 days vs every 4 weeks). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Recorder Plus sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per year and Audio Editor sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Recorder Plus holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 1.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Recorder Plus has 3.8K ratings behind it against 9, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 82% of Recorder Plus's written reviews are positive against 40% of Audio Editor's.

Recorder Plus ships an update every 4 weeks, Audio Editor every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Recorder Plus | Audio Editor |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (3.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/recorder-plus-audio-editor/id502271511/reviews)** | [1.6 (9 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/audio-editor/id1530117337/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **3.8K** | 9 |
| Positive reviews | **82.4% of reviews** | 40.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 4 weeks | **Every 6 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 23 MB | 66 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **9.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Turbokey Studio](https://appshunter.io/developer/431499619) | [文娟 林](https://appshunter.io/developer/1512951118) |

## What reviewers say

### Recorder Plus

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/recorder-plus-audio-editor/id502271511)

Record, edit, and transcribe audio with unlimited recording time. Features include cutting, copying, pasting, and adding markers. Enhance audio with effects like tempo and pitch adjustments, and convert speech to text.

**Highlights:** Unlimited audio recording, Audio editing (cut, copy, paste), Speech-to-text transcription, Text-to-speech synthesis, Audio effects (tempo, pitch, noise reduction), Cloud backup and sync

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Effect Pack | $4.99 | per year |
| 20 hours transcribe service | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Great recording quality
- 💡 Useful features like loop playback
- 🔒 Reliable and stable
- 👍 Intuitive interface

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔒 Subscription required for some features
- 🐛 Occasional crashes and recording issues
- 🔒 Paid version required for full functionality
- 🐛 Compatibility issues with newer devices
- 🐛 Difficulty accessing/restoring old recordings

**Reported bugs**

- Recordings not saving properly
- App freezing or crashing on launch
- Microphone not working in some cases

**Requested features**

- Add landscape mode support for tablets
- Implement iCloud/cloud sync for recordings
- Improve file management and organization
- Provide better integration with other apps


### Audio Editor

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/audio-editor/id1530117337)

This app offers comprehensive audio editing tools, allowing users to cut, convert, and enhance audio files with precision. It supports various formats and includes features like denoising, equalization, and speed adjustment for professional-sounding results. Easily set ringtones and extract audio from videos.

**Highlights:** Set ringtones without a computer, Extract audio from video, High-precision audio clipping, Audio format conversion, Equalizer effects, Denoising audio, Compress audio

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 永久会员 | $2.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Recorder Plus free?

Recorder Plus 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, Recorder Plus or Audio Editor?

Recorder Plus is rated higher. Recorder Plus averages 4.8 out of 5 from 3.8K ratings, while Audio Editor averages 1.6 from 9 ratings.

### Do Recorder Plus or Audio Editor have ads?

Recorder Plus shows ads; Audio Editor does not.

### Which is updated more often, Recorder Plus or Audio Editor?

Recorder Plus ships an update every 4 weeks, and Audio Editor every 6 days. Most recently, Recorder Plus was updated on October 23, 2026 and Audio Editor on October 24, 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.*