Comparison

Audacity vs Pluck

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Audacity

Record, edit, and convert audio files with a comprehensive suite of tools. Easily merge, trim, and transcribe voice recordings into text. Manage your audio projects efficiently and export in various formats.

Highlights
  • High-quality recording
  • Smart file management
  • Merge multiple recordings
  • Format conversion (MP3, WAV, AAC)
  • Trim audio
  • Voice to text transcription
Features
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Capture every moment and turn your recordings into polished audio files in just a few taps. This app offers a complete set of audio tools: High-quality, reliable recording Smart file management and organization Merge multiple recordings into one file Convert formats (MP3, WAV, AAC, and more) Trim to delete or keep specific parts Automatic transcription from voice to text • Subscription: Renewing and Cancellation Subscription with a free trial period will automatically renew to a paid subscription unless auto-renewal is turn off. Payment will be charged to your iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period. Account will be charged for renewal within 24-hour prior to the end of the current period. The cost of the renewal will match the initial subscription price. Your auto-renew subscription can be managed or turned off by going to your Account Settings after purchase. No cancellation of the current subscription is allowed during your active subscription period. Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when purchasing a subscription during the free trial period. If your subscription expires – you will need to purchase a new subscription to access all premium features. Terms of Use: https://sites.google.com/view/echo-audiototext Privacy Policy: https://sites.google.com/view/echo-audio-to-text

About

Pluck

Easily trim, cut, and add fades to audio files or extract sound from videos. This app offers precise editing with a waveform view and supports various export formats, all processed locally on your device without ads or tracking.

Highlights
  • Extract audio from videos
  • Precise waveform editing
  • Add natural fade in/out
  • Multiple export formats (MP3, M4A, WAV)
  • Keyboard and trackpad support
  • Works offline on device
Features
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Pluck is a fast, friendly audio trimmer. Pick a song, a voice memo, or any audio file, or pull the audio straight out of a video. Cut it exactly where you want, add fades, and share it anywhere. Everything happens on your device. No ads, no accounts, no uploads, no tracking. AUDIO FROM ANYWHERE • Open MP3, M4A, WAV, AIFF, and other common audio files • Send audio to Pluck from Files or any share sheet • Pull the audio out of any video from your camera roll or Files • Recorded a video? Grab just the sound REAL WAVEFORM EDITING • See the whole track, scrub across it to listen • Pinch to zoom in for tight, precise cuts • Drag the handles or set start and end right at the playhead • Trim keeps your selection. Cut removes it and joins the rest • Preview the exact result before you export, fades and all FADES THAT SOUND RIGHT • Natural fade in and fade out • What you hear in the preview is exactly what exports EXPORT AND SHARE • Compact M4A for messages and social • MP3 that plays just about anywhere • Lossless WAV for editing and production • Standard share sheet: AirDrop, Messages, Files, anywhere WORKS EVERYWHERE • iPhone and iPad • Full keyboard support: Space plays, I and O set your points, arrows nudge the playhead • Made for trackpads and hardware keyboards too

Screenshots

Audacity4 screens
Pluck4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Pluck at 5.0 against Audacity's 1.9. Pluck also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 3). Audacity's advantage is ratings volume (9 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.6 vs 18.0). On price, update cadence, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Audacity sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Pluck asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Pluck holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 1.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Audacity has 9 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Audacity ships an update every 10 days, Pluck every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 5, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Audacity versus Pluck: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAudacityPluck
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.9 (9 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings9 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 10 days — betterEvery 2 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.6 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size11 MB4 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAKISA ARCHITECTURE VIET NAM COMPANY LIMITEDHernand Gonzalez

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Audacity

Subscriptions3
  • One Week$2.997 Days
  • One Month$5.991 Month
  • One Year$29.991 Year
None

Pluck

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Audacity free?
Audacity is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Pluck free?
Pluck is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Audacity or Pluck?
Pluck is rated higher. Audacity averages 1.9 out of 5 from 9 ratings, while Pluck averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Audacity or Pluck have ads?
Neither Audacity nor Pluck shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Audacity or Pluck?
Audacity ships an update every 10 days, and Pluck every 2 weeks. Most recently, Audacity was updated on November 5, 2026 and Pluck on October 31, 2026.

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