Comparison

Sailer vs NoteWave Studio

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

Head to head
About

Sailer

This app allows precise audio playback control with a waveform display for easy navigation. It features markers for repeating sections, adjustable speed and pitch, and supports various audio formats. Pro features include spectrogram display and transcription.

Highlights
  • Waveform seeking
  • Adjustable playback speed
  • Adjustable pitch
  • Marker system for looping
  • Spectrogram display (Pro)
  • Audio export (Pro)
Features
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Sailer is a simple audio file player with a waveform display. Just scroll the waveform and go straight to the moment you’re looking for — more intuitive and precise than dragging a tiny seek bar. The marker feature makes it easy to repeat specific parts, perfect for transcription, music practice, language learning, and more. Supports MP3, M4A, WAV, FLAC, MP4, and other common formats. Features: • Seek by scrolling the waveform. • Pinch-to-zoom for more precision. • Use markers to bookmark specific positions*. • Double-tap (or two-finger tap) between markers to play only that region (loop supported). • Adjust playback speed from 0.25× to 4.0×. • Adjust the pitch and apply audio effects. • Add notes for future reference. *Markers and notes are saved as a sidecar file, so your original audio file remains unmodified. Pro Features (one-time purchase): • Display a spectrogram. • Export the selected region. • Export markers as TXT, CSV, or JSON. • Transcribe the selected region.

About

NoteWave Studio

Features
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NoteWave Studio is an audio annotation tool designed for musicians, producers, and audio professionals who want to take precise notes directly on audio files. Import an audio file, view its waveform, play and navigate the timeline, and attach timestamped notes exactly where ideas, edits, or issues occur. All data is stored locally on your device. Key Features: + Import audio files (WAV, MP3, M4A) + Interactive waveform visualization + Play, pause, and scrub through audio + Create timestamped notes linked to exact moments + Manage multiple projects + Local-only storage — no accounts, no cloud, no tracking Designed For: + Music production and mixing + Songwriting and arrangement notes + Audio review and feedback + Practice analysis and reference listening For more Information, please check the official website for NoteWave Studio: Website: https://notewavestudio.com Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Sailer4 screens
NoteWave Studio4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Sailer at every 2 weeks against NoteWave Studio's every 3 months. NoteWave Studio's advantage is iOS requirement (18.4 vs 26.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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. Sailer sells 2 one-off in-app purchases and NoteWave Studio sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Sailer ships an update every 2 weeks, NoteWave Studio every 3 months. Both last shipped on November 9, 2026.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Sailer versus NoteWave Studio: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSailerNoteWave Studio
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (4 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings4 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterEvery 3 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS26.018.4 — better
Further details — not scored
Size14 MB63 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperShu KyogokuGustav Guldmann Hornecker

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Sailer

One-time2
  • 7-Day TrialFree
  • Sailer Pro$19.99
1 purchases

NoteWave Studio

Subscriptions1
  • NoteWave Studio Pro$3.991 Month

Questions

Is Sailer free?
Sailer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is NoteWave Studio free?
NoteWave Studio is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Sailer or NoteWave Studio have ads?
Neither Sailer nor NoteWave Studio shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Sailer or NoteWave Studio?
Sailer ships an update every 2 weeks, and NoteWave Studio every 3 months. Most recently, Sailer was updated on November 9, 2026 and NoteWave Studio on November 9, 2026.

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