Audio Editor vs Syn
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Audio Editor
This multitrack audio editor allows you to record, import, cut, mix, and polish audio on a timeline. It offers a free core editing experience with optional Pro tools for advanced features like stem separation and transcript editing.
- Multitrack audio timeline
- Record and import audio
- Cut, mix, and trim clips
- Apply EQ and reverb effects
- Transcript editing
- Stem separation
- Wi-Fi transfer
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A powerful yet easy-to-use multitrack audio editor for iPhone and iPad. Record, import, cut, mix, and polish audio on a real timeline — then export high-quality files. Core editing is free, with no account and no sign-up required. The free version is supported by ads; a Pro subscription removes them. BRING IN AUDIO YOUR WAY • Record directly with your microphone • Import from the Files app (MP3, WAV, M4A, AIFF and more) • Extract audio from a video • Import songs from your Apple Music library • Send files from a computer's browser with Wi-Fi Transfer (Pro) A REAL MULTITRACK TIMELINE • Add multiple tracks and layer clips • Drag to arrange, trim, split, and rearrange • Pinch to zoom, scrub, and loop • Mute, solo, and mix tracks together • Non-destructive editing — your original files stay intact EFFECTS & MIXING (FREE) • 3-band EQ, reverb, volume, and pan • Real-time preview while you edit EDITING TOOLS Pick a tool on the Home screen, choose your audio, and start straight away: • Clean Up — reduce background noise, soften harsh "s" sounds, remove mains hum • Remove Silence — cut the dead air automatically, and see how much goes first • Normalize — match a standard loudness for podcasts or streaming • Volume — draw a volume curve across a clip • Auto-Duck — lower the music automatically wherever the voice speaks • Crossfade — join two clips with a smooth, click-free blend • Pitch — shift up or down without changing the length • Reverse — play a clip backwards • Ringtone — pick your 40 seconds and export a ready-to-install ringtone • Video — turn audio into a square or vertical waveform video to share anywhere FLAGSHIP PRO TOOLS • Transcript Editing — turn speech into text and edit audio by editing words. On supported devices, transcription runs on-device. • Voice Polish — one tap to reduce noise and even out loudness for clean vocals • Stem Separation — split a song into vocal and instrumental parts, great for karaoke and remixes • Spectrogram Repair — surgically erase clicks, hums, and unwanted noise EXPORT & SHARE • Export standard M4A for free • Export lossless WAV, AIFF, ALAC and FLAC with Pro • Choose bitrate or bit depth to suit the job • Add a title, artist, and cover art • Ringtones (.m4r) and waveform videos • Name your file and share it anywhere FREE, PRO, OR ONE AD AT A TIME Recording, importing, the timeline, trimming, splitting, effects, and M4A export are free. The editing tools are Pro — subscribe to use them whenever you like, or watch a short ad to use one once. MADE FOR EVERY CREATOR Whether you're making music, editing a podcast, cleaning up a voice memo, making a ringtone, or building a remix, this audio editor gives you the tools to do it all on your device. An optional auto-renewable subscription unlocks all Pro tools and removes all ads. Weekly and yearly plans are available. The exact price is shown in the app before you purchase, in your local currency. Payment is charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase. The subscription automatically renews at the same price unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Your account is charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. You can manage or cancel your subscription anytime in your App Store account settings; any unused portion of a free trial (if offered) is forfeited when you purchase a subscription. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://musicaudioeditor.web.app/privacy-policy Supplementary Terms of Use: https://musicaudioeditor.web.app/terms-of-use
Syn
Record, edit, and mix audio with a multi-track timeline and real-time visualizers. Enhance vocals, organize projects, and export in various formats. Ideal for musicians, podcasters, and content creators on the go.
- Multi-track audio editing
- Simple recording and editing
- Track volume and mute/solo controls
- Real-time audio visualizers
- Voice enhancement tools
- Flexible audio export options
- Project organization and notes
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Syn-Waves is a simple yet powerful mobile audio editor built for recording, arranging, mixing, and visualizing sound. Create songs, podcasts, voiceovers, interviews, sound designs, and everyday recordings in one focused workspace. Record into a multi-track timeline, import existing audio, shape every clip, and watch your sound come alive through beautiful real-time visualizers. Whether you’re a musician, podcaster, voice artist, filmmaker, or simply capturing an idea before it disappears, Syn-Waves helps you move from first take to finished mix wherever inspiration strikes. FEATURES Multi-Track Audio Editing Build detailed arrangements with a flexible waveform timeline. • Record or import audio on multiple tracks • Trim, split, move, copy, paste, and delete clips • Edit with simplicity and ease Recording Made Simple • Start a project directly from a recording • Record onto an existing or new track • Replace a clip or overwrite part of an arrangement • Follow the live waveform and input meter Mixing & Track Controls • Adjust track volume easily • Mute or solo individual tracks • Loop individual tracks or the full arrangement • Close timeline gaps quickly • Preview the complete mix in real time Beautiful Audio Visualizers See your sound move through several responsive visual experiences, including Spectrogram, Aurora, Constellation, Chroma Keys, and more. Switch visualizers while listening or open fullscreen for an immersive playback experience. Voice Enhance Give speech and vocals clarity, presence, and control. • Shape tone with Voice EQ • Remove low-frequency rumble • Balance loud and quiet moments with compression • Catch sudden peaks with a limiter • Choose voice presets or fine-tune the sound • Compare enhanced and original audio before applying Flexible Audio Export • Export as M4A, WAV, or AIFF • Choose 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz, or 96 kHz • Export in mono or stereo • Export active tracks, a selected track, or every track • Quickly reuse your latest export settings Project Organization • Organize projects into folders • Rename, move, and duplicate projects • Import and export complete Syn-Waves projects • Add notes that stay with each project • Create a project from an audio file Private & Ready Anywhere Your projects and audio are stored locally on your device. Edit offline and keep creating wherever you are. Built-In Guide Learn recording, timeline editing, track controls, visualizers, shortcuts, saving, and export directly inside the app. Syn-Waves is made for musicians, songwriters, podcasters, interviewers, voice artists, filmmakers, content creators, sound designers, and anyone who wants a focused mobile audio editor. Sound has shape. Make it yours with Syn-Waves. --- SYN-WAVES PRO — AUTO-RENEWABLE SUBSCRIPTION Subscribe to Syn-Waves Pro to unlock unlimited audio projects, export mixes with enhanced voice processing, and receive ongoing improvements. • Subscription options are available monthly or annually • Payment is charged to your Apple Account at confirmation • Your subscription renews automatically unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period • Your account will be charged within 24 hours before the end of the current period if auto-renew is enabled • You can manage your subscription and turn off auto-renew in your Apple Account settings after purchase Terms of Use: https://www.syn-fx.com/waves-terms Privacy Policy: https://www.syn-fx.com/waves-privacy Apple EULA: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ --- Thank you for supporting Syn-Waves. Questions, feedback, bug reports, or feature suggestions: support@syn-fx.com
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Syn at 5.0 against Audio Editor's 1.0. Syn also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (15 vs 17.0). On price, ratings volume, 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
Both are free to download. Audio Editor sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days and Syn sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Syn holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 1.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 1 respectively.
| Parameter | Audio Editor | Syn |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 1.0 (1 ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | — |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 15 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 29 MB | 13 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Md Khaled Hasan Manna | SYN-FX LP |
Customer experience
Audio Editor
Syn
In-app purchases
Audio Editor
- Audio Editor Pro (Weekly)$2.997 Days
- Audio Editor Pro (Yearly)3 Days trial$19.991 Year
Syn
- Syn-Waves Pro - Monthly$4.991 Month
- Syn-Waves Pro - Yearly$29.991 Year









