# AudioShare vs SideBand

The clearest difference is rating: AudioShare at 4.7 against SideBand's 4.0. AudioShare also leads on ratings volume (849 vs 5) and update cadence (every 5 months vs every 22 months). SideBand's advantage is price ($2.99 vs $4.99). On ads, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

AudioShare costs $4.99 and SideBand $2.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

AudioShare holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: AudioShare has 849 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 89% of AudioShare's written reviews are positive against 80% of SideBand's.

AudioShare ships an update every 5 months, SideBand every 22 months. The most recent releases landed on September 26, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | AudioShare | SideBand |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $4.99 | **$2.99** |
| Rating | **[4.7 (849 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/audioshare/id543859300/reviews)** | [4.0 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sideband/id721401314/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **849** | 5 |
| Positive reviews | **88.5% of reviews** | 80.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 months** | Every 22 months |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Best chart rank | **#41** | — |
| Size | 11 MB | 15 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Kymatica AB](https://appshunter.io/developer/522046659) | [Wil Macaulay](https://appshunter.io/developer/301735019) |

## What reviewers say

### AudioShare

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/audioshare/id543859300)

**Currently charting:** #41 Top Paid · Music (US App Store)

Manage all your sound and MIDI files with this comprehensive audio document manager. Organize, record, trim, convert, and transfer audio files between apps and your computer. It's an essential tool for music creators.

**Highlights:** Organize audio and recordings, Record external input, Record live output of other apps, Import/Export via Document Pickers, WiFi Drive file transfer, Convert between sound file formats, Trim and normalize audio

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 💻 Essential for iOS music production
- 🔍 Excellent audio file management
- 🔊 High-quality recording and editing
- 🔀 Seamless integration with other apps
- 💾 Reliable file storage and organization

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔍 Limited file browser integration
- 🔊 Occasional audio quality issues
- 🔋 Battery drain concerns
- 🐛 Bugs and crashes reported

**Reported bugs**

- SoundCloud upload button not working
- Inability to rename files easily
- Crashes when using the pasteboard feature
- Compatibility issues with newer iOS versions

**Requested features**

- Add MP3 conversion option
- Implement iCloud sync and sharing
- Improve editing tools (e.g., timeline, markers)
- Introduce a metronome and tempo tools
- Add support for more cloud storage services


### SideBand

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sideband/id721401314)

This app helps musicians learn songs by ear. It allows users to slow down music, loop sections, and change the key to match their voice or instrument. Import music from various sources like the Music app or iCloud.

**Highlights:** Adjust tempo, Transpose key, Change tuning, Loop sections, Import unprotected music, Supports iPhone and iPad

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is AudioShare free?

AudioShare costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is SideBand free?

SideBand costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, AudioShare or SideBand?

AudioShare is rated higher. AudioShare averages 4.7 out of 5 from 849 ratings, while SideBand averages 4.0 from 5 ratings.

### Do AudioShare or SideBand have ads?

Neither AudioShare nor SideBand shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, AudioShare or SideBand?

AudioShare ships an update every 5 months, and SideBand every 22 months. Most recently, AudioShare was updated on September 26, 2026 and SideBand on September 25, 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.*