# Audio Editor vs QAudioEditor

The clearest difference is ads: QAudioEditor at none against Audio Editor's shown. Audio Editor's advantage is chart position (#122 vs unranked) and iOS requirement (15 vs 17.0). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Audio Editor sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per 7 days and QAudioEditor sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Audio Editor ships an update every 10 days, QAudioEditor weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 4, 2026 and November 1, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Audio Editor | QAudioEditor |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.3 (1.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/audio-editor-ai-music-editor/id6478355076/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **1.2K** | — |
| Positive reviews | 41.2% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 10 days | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Best chart rank | **#122** | — |
| Size | 137 MB | 3 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15** | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Mac |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Beijing Beibeitan Technology Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1893885862) | [JAKUB KAPRZYK](https://appshunter.io/developer/1891032389) |

## What reviewers say

### Audio Editor

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/audio-editor-ai-music-editor/id6478355076)

**Currently charting:** #122 Top Grossing · Music, #204 Top Free · Music (US App Store)

This app offers comprehensive audio editing tools, including mixing, volume control, pitch and tempo adjustments, and a custom equalizer. It also features AI-powered vocal separation, sound effects, and the ability to add music to videos. Projects can be synced across devices and shared with collaborators.

**Highlights:** AI Vocal Separator, Audio Mixing & Editing, Sound Effects (Pitch, Reverb, Distortion), Add Music to Videos, Cross-Device Project Sync, Ringtone Cutter, Voice Changer

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

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| AI Audio Editor Pro - 1 week | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| AI Audio Editor Pro - one week | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| AI Audio Editor Pro - 1 month | $9.99 | per month |
| AI Audio Editor Pro - 1 year | $29.99 | per year |
| One-Time Purchase Lifetime Use | $49.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🎨 Good audio editing tools
- 🤩 Powerful features
- 🎶 Useful for music creation

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and glitches
- 🔒 Subscription issues and lack of cancellation options
- 🔍 Poor customer support
- ⚠️ Unreliable file saving and exporting
- 🤔 Confusing interface and lack of guidance

**Reported bugs**

- Tracks not saving correctly
- Exporting issues with audio delays and quality loss
- Subscription charges despite free trial
- Inability to import music from iTunes library

**Requested features**

- Ability to import audio files from local storage
- More advanced audio editing tools and effects
- Improved stability and reliability
- Clear subscription management and cancellation options


### QAudioEditor

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/qaudioeditor/id6790762895)

**Features:** Family Sharing, Vision Pro support, iPhone Duo support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| QAudioEditor Pro | $3.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Audio Editor free?

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

### Is QAudioEditor free?

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

### Do Audio Editor or QAudioEditor have ads?

Audio Editor shows ads; QAudioEditor does not.

### Which is updated more often, Audio Editor or QAudioEditor?

Audio Editor ships an update every 10 days, and QAudioEditor weekly. Most recently, Audio Editor was updated on November 4, 2026 and QAudioEditor on November 1, 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.*