Pico Audio Editor vs Hyper Boost
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Pico Audio Editor
Edit audio files in real-time as they play. Import music from your library or supported file types and export your creations as WAV files. This compact tool allows for immediate feedback on effect adjustments.
- Edit audio while playing
- Import from Music Library
- Import FLAC and WAV files
- Export as WAV
- Real-time effect parameter tweaking
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Pico Audio Editor like the name implies, is a very small Audio Editor. Its key feature is that you can edit your Audio while it's playing, so each time you tweak a effect parameter it doesn't have to process the whole track again. You can import audio from your Music Library or files however if you are importing from files, do keep in mind that right now only (FLAC, WAV) files are partially supported. After you are done editing, you can Export your audio into a WAV file and save it anywhere on your Device.
Hyper Boost
Enhance your audio with a versatile two-band tone control and a powerful soft clipper. Achieve bold saturation or precise mix adjustments with adjustable clipping algorithms and real-time visualizers. Offers smooth transitions, CPU-saving bypass, and cross-platform compatibility.
- Two-band tone control with tilt filters
- Soft clipper with adjustable drive and ceiling
- Three clipping algorithms (Juicy, Tight, Hardest)
- Real-time curve visualizer
- Morph settings for smooth transitions
- AUv3 plugin and standalone app support
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Simple, but deadly. Hyper Boost combines a two-band tone control with a hard-hitting soft clipper. Use it early in the chain as a bold saturation effect or throw it on late for subtle, precision mix adjustments. A power-up for your sound. Tone Control - Retro-inspired treble and bass tilt filters. Gentle, not surgical - Adjustable center frequency - Three configurations: Pre (EQ before clipper), Post (EQ after clipper), Emphasis (saturate a frequency band while keeping flat response overall) - Output trim Clipper - Drive input up to +36 dB - Adjustable ceiling and edge for precise control over the clipping curve - Three clipping algorithms: - Juicy: reproduces an infamous stock clipper - Tight: adapted from a classic soft-knee limiter - Hardest: loud and brash hardware-style clipping - Real-time curve visualizer with max peak metering Core Features - Morph Settings for smooth transitions between two complete configurations - Auto Bypass saves CPU when input is silent - AB settings comparison - HQ mode with 4x oversampling and ADAA - One-click loudness matching - All parameters automatable with precise playback - Light and dark interface modes - Internal undo/redo - Auto gain - Use your AUv3 plug-in in a compatible host app or DAW - Standalone app includes support, manual links and in-app purchase options for license purchase Two-week trial included, one-time purchase for full unlock. Unlock your plug-in via in-app purchase from the standalone app or activate in the plug-in using an existing desktop license. Your in-app purchase activates the plug-in on all of your iOS devices. Owners can claim a crossgrade code in the standalone app to receive a discount on a desktop license. Check out our YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@sketchaudio Read the manuals: https://sketchaudio.com/manuals/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Hyper Boost at 5.0 against Pico Audio Editor's 1.0. Hyper Boost also leads on ratings volume (3 vs 1). Pico Audio Editor's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and update cadence (every 3 days vs every 6 weeks). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Hyper Boost sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Pico Audio Editor asks for nothing beyond the download.
Hyper Boost holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 1.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 3 respectively.
Pico Audio Editor ships an update every 3 days, Hyper Boost every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 3, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Pico Audio Editor | Hyper Boost |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 1.0 (1 ratings) | 5.0 (3 ratings) — better |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 3 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 3 days — better | Every 6 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 12.1 — better | 14.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 1 MB | 12 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Lion Wohlmacher | Sketch Audio, LLC |
In-app purchases
Pico Audio Editor
No in-app purchases
Hyper Boost
- Two-week TrialFree
- Full Unlock$9.99
