Comparison

SonicHue Sync vs Audio Editor

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

Head to head
About

SonicHue Sync

Transform your Philips Hue lights into a dynamic visual experience synchronized with your music. Enjoy real-time light shows, customizable effects, and precise control over your atmosphere. Works in the background for uninterrupted enjoyment.

Highlights
  • Real-time music-to-light synchronization
  • Customizable color palettes and effects
  • Light order mapping for directional experience
  • Background sync functionality
  • DJ performance panel for on-the-fly effects
  • MIDI device support for physical control
  • Advanced color distribution and individual light dimming
Features
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SonicHue Sync: Pure Magic for Your Philips Hue Turn your living room into a concert hall, a chill lounge, or a vibrant party space. SonicHue Sync analyzes your music in real-time and transforms it into a breathtaking light show using your Philips Hue Entertainment system. Key Features: REAL-TIME SYNC: Feel every beat, drop, and melody with ultra-low latency synchronization. IMMERSIVE EFFECTS: Choose from a variety of visual effects designed for every mood—from high-energy party vibes to relaxing ambient glows. CUSTOM PALETTES: Design your own atmosphere. Select from curated color palettes or create your own to match your style. LIGHT ORDER MAPPING: Match your physical setup perfectly. Tell the app where your lights are for a truly directional experience. PRECISION CONTROL: Fine-tune the sensitivity to match your listening environment and musical taste. INSTANT TOGGLE: Control your entire room with a single tap. Turn sync on/off or adjust brightness instantly. BACKGROUND SYNC: Keep the party going. SonicHue Sync works even when your screen is locked or you're using other apps. Experience your music like never before. SonicHue Sync brings "Pure Magic" to your Philips Hue setup. DJ PERFORMANCE PANEL: Manually trigger custom visual effects on the fly like a DJ using the built-in touch performance pad. MIDI DEVICE SUPPORT: Plug and play your external MIDI keyboards or DJ controllers to orchestrate your lights physically (Pro Mode). ADVANCED COLOR DISTRIBUTION: Choose exactly how your custom colors behave—rotate them sequentially, flow them simultaneously across all lights, or keep them fixed. INDIVIDUAL LIGHT DIMMING: Swipe left or right on any connected light within the app to adjust its individual relative brightness without breaking the global sync. PRO EFFECT SYNTHESIZER: Shape the response curves of your lights as if you were using a professional audio synthesizer. Full ADSR (Attack, Decay, Sustain, Release) envelope controls let you design completely unique and customized lighting dynamics. Coming Soon: Multi-Bridge Connection Enhanced Gradient Light Features Note: Requires a Philips Hue Bridge and color-capable Hue lights with an Entertainment Area configured. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://www.sonichue.app/privacy

About

Audio Editor

This app allows creators to quickly edit, convert, and polish audio files. Work directly on waveforms, trim clips, arrange tracks, apply effects, and export in various formats. It's designed for efficient audio production for music, podcasts, and social media.

Highlights
  • Edit audio with precision on waveform
  • Convert between MP3, M4A, WAV
  • Extract audio from video
  • Multi-track project creation
  • Apply effects and EQ
  • Export and share audio
Features
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Audio Editor is a simple, powerful audio editing app built for creators who want to edit, convert, polish, and share audio quickly. Import your audio, work directly on the waveform, trim clips with precision, arrange tracks, apply effects, adjust EQ, and export your final result in the format you need. Whether you are editing music, voice recordings, podcasts, video audio, or quick social media sound clips, Audio Editor helps you move from raw file to finished audio without a complicated workflow. Key Features Edit Audio With Precision Trim, split, arrange, and fine-tune audio clips directly on the waveform. Build clean edits faster with a visual timeline made for quick decisions. Convert Audio Files Convert between popular audio formats including MP3, M4A, and WAV. You can also extract audio from video files and prepare it for editing or sharing. Multi-Track Projects Create layered audio projects and combine multiple tracks in one timeline. Perfect for mixing music, voiceovers, effects, intros, outros, and more. Effects & EQ Polish your sound with audio effects and equalizer controls. Shape your track before exporting so it sounds ready to share. Export & Share Export your finished audio and share it wherever you need. Create clean audio files for content, music projects, podcasts, videos, or personal use. Built for Speed Audio Editor keeps the workflow simple: import, edit, polish, export. No clutter, no complicated setup, just the tools you need to finish your audio. Use Audio Editor to: - Trim music and recordings - Convert MP3, M4A, and WAV files - Extract audio from video - Edit voice recordings - Prepare podcast clips - Create clean social media audio - Build multi-track audio projects - Add effects and EQ before export Pro Features Some advanced features may require an Audio Editor Pro subscription or lifetime purchase. Pro features can include multi-track editing, advanced effects, EQ controls, unlimited exports, and other premium editing tools. Subscription and Purchase Information Audio Editor may offer monthly subscription and lifetime purchase options. Payment will be charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase. Subscriptions automatically renew unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. You can manage or cancel subscriptions in your App Store account settings. Audio Editor is designed for anyone who wants a fast, modern, and easy way to work with audio on iPhone. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://app.notion.com/p/Audio-Editor-Mp3-Cutter-Privacy-Policy-38172a5e889b80f7b367f0e3ef450901

Screenshots

SonicHue Sync4 screens
Audio Editor4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Audio Editor at 5.0 against SonicHue Sync's 4.6. SonicHue Sync's advantage is ratings volume (7 vs 1) and iOS requirement (17.0 vs 26.2). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. SonicHue Sync sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days and Audio Editor sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Audio Editor holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: SonicHue Sync has 7 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
SonicHue Sync versus Audio Editor: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSonicHue SyncAudio Editor
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (7 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings7 — better1
Update frequencyFortnightly—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.0 — better26.2
Further details — not scored
Size18 MB27 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperUtku UslusoyBayram Utku Uzunlar

In-app purchases

6 purchases

SonicHue Sync

Subscriptions5
  • SonicHue Sync Live (Week)$2.997 Days
  • SonicHue Sync Pro (1 Month)$3.991 Month
  • SonicHue Sync Live (1 Month)3 Days trial$5.991 Month
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  • SonicHue Sync Pro (1 Year)$19.991 Year
  • SonicHue Sync Live (1 Year)7 Days trial$29.991 Year
One-time1
  • SonicHue Sync Pro$29.99
4 purchases

Audio Editor

Subscriptions3
  • Weekly Subscription3 Days trial$4.991 Month
  • Monthly Subscription3 Days trial$5.991 Month
  • Monthly Subscription$9.991 Month
One-time1
  • Lifetime Offer$39.99

Questions

Is SonicHue Sync free?
SonicHue Sync is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Audio Editor free?
Audio Editor is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, SonicHue Sync or Audio Editor?
Audio Editor is rated higher. SonicHue Sync averages 4.6 out of 5 from 7 ratings, while Audio Editor averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do SonicHue Sync or Audio Editor have ads?
Neither SonicHue Sync nor Audio Editor shows ads.

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