# Recorder Plus vs Audio Editor：Music editor

The clearest difference is ads: Audio Editor：Music editor at none against Recorder Plus's shown. Audio Editor：Music editor also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.8) and iOS requirement (12.1 vs 16.0). Recorder Plus's advantage is ratings volume (3.7K vs 1). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model 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：Music editor sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Audio Editor：Music editor holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Recorder Plus has 3.7K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Recorder Plus ships an update every 4 weeks, Audio Editor：Music editor every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Recorder Plus | Audio Editor：Music editor |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (3.7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/recorder-plus-audio-editor/id502271511/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/audio-editormusic-editor/id6742175213/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **3.7K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 82.4% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 4 weeks | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 23 MB | 162 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **12.1** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Turbokey Studio](https://appshunter.io/developer/431499619) | [迪 王](https://appshunter.io/developer/1598269381) |

## 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：Music editor

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/audio-editormusic-editor/id6742175213)

This app offers comprehensive audio editing tools for creating and manipulating sound. Features include precise cutting, format conversion, volume and tone adjustment, and ringtone production. It's designed for both novice and professional users to unlock new audio experiences.

**Highlights:** Precise audio cutting, Extract audio from video, Audio stitching, Format conversion, Volume and tone adjustment, Ringtone production, Audio speed change

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 周卡会员 | $0.99 | per 7 days |
| 周卡会员 | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| 包季会员 | $7.99 | per 3 months |
| 包年会员 | $19.99 | per year |
| 永久会员 | $2.99 | one-time |
| 永久会员 | $29.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Recorder Plus free?

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

### Is Audio Editor：Music editor free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Recorder Plus or Audio Editor：Music editor?

Audio Editor：Music editor is rated higher. Recorder Plus averages 4.8 out of 5 from 3.7K ratings, while Audio Editor：Music editor averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Recorder Plus or Audio Editor：Music editor have ads?

Recorder Plus shows ads; Audio Editor：Music editor does not.

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

Recorder Plus ships an update every 4 weeks, and Audio Editor：Music editor every 3 weeks. Most recently, Recorder Plus was updated on October 16, 2026 and Audio Editor：Music editor on October 12, 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.*