# MIDITrail vs Audio Editor & Tool

The clearest difference is rating: Audio Editor & Tool at 4.1 against MIDITrail's 3.2. Audio Editor & Tool also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 4 months) and review sentiment (67% vs 57%). MIDITrail's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4) and ads (none vs shown). On price, ratings volume and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Audio Editor & Tool sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. MIDITrail asks for nothing beyond the download.

Audio Editor & Tool holds the better App Store score, 4.1 against 3.2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 82 and 88 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 57% of MIDITrail's written reviews are positive against 67% of Audio Editor & Tool's.

MIDITrail ships an update every 4 months, Audio Editor & Tool fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | MIDITrail | Audio Editor & Tool |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.2 (82 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/miditrail/id550882595/reviews) | **[4.1 (88 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/audio-editor-and-tool/id1571049315/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 82 | **88** |
| Positive reviews | 57.2% of reviews | **67.4% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 35 MB | 41 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [WADA Masashi](https://appshunter.io/developer/421739421) | [Nobutaka Yuasa](https://appshunter.io/developer/1077141399) |

## What reviewers say

### MIDITrail

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/miditrail/id550882595)

This application allows you to play MIDI files and experience their data through immersive 3D visualizations. Enjoy both auditory and visual playback of your music. It supports various MIDI formats and can even offer a virtual reality experience.

**Highlights:** 3D MIDI data visualization, Standard MIDI File support (format 0/1), CoreMIDI and multiple MIDI port support, Virtual Reality (VR) experience option, Internal wavetable synthesizer, Support for external sound modules

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### Audio Editor & Tool

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/audio-editor-and-tool/id1571049315)

This app allows you to import audio files from your device, then cut, trim, and insert silence or other audio. It also offers advanced features like source separation for vocals and accompaniment, song mixing, and a variety of audio effects. Finally, export your edited audio in various formats and sample rates.

**Highlights:** Import audio from Music or Files, Cut, trim, and insert silence, Separate vocals and accompaniment, Mix multiple songs, Apply AUv3 audio effects, Export in various formats and sample rates

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 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**

- ✨ Free to use
- 👍 Easy to use
- 💡 Feature-rich
- 🚀 Fast performance
- 🌟 Excellent audio editing capabilities

**What reviewers complain about**

- ❓ Hard to navigate
- 🐛 Occasional crashes
- 🎛️ Some features not working
- 😵 Overwhelming for beginners
- 🤔 Not intuitive

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes on startup
- App crashes when importing files
- Insert file error (-5)
- Trim and cut buttons do not work
- Range selection screen cannot be exited in VoiceOver environment

**Requested features**

- Add a guide for navigation
- Option to clear file cache
- Zooming in/out the waves for better cutting/trimming
- Improve audio separation clarity
- Add a visual aid for the Parametric Equalizer


## Frequently asked questions

### Is MIDITrail free?

MIDITrail is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Audio Editor & Tool free?

Audio Editor & Tool is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, MIDITrail or Audio Editor & Tool?

Audio Editor & Tool is rated higher. MIDITrail averages 3.2 out of 5 from 82 ratings, while Audio Editor & Tool averages 4.1 from 88 ratings.

### Do MIDITrail or Audio Editor & Tool have ads?

Audio Editor & Tool shows ads; MIDITrail does not.

### Which is updated more often, MIDITrail or Audio Editor & Tool?

MIDITrail ships an update every 4 months, and Audio Editor & Tool fortnightly. Most recently, MIDITrail was updated on October 24, 2026 and Audio Editor & Tool on October 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.*