Comparison

Audio Tools vs Pianoesis

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

Head to head
About

Audio Tools

Features
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Reco puts a complete set of audio tools in your pocket. Cut songs, trim voice memos, convert formats, merge clips, extract sound from videos and craft custom ringtones — professional audio tools that run entirely on your iPhone, no computer needed. Most audio tools on desktop are overkill for a 20-second cut, and most mobile audio tools want your files on someone's server. Reco is different: every one of its audio tools works 100% offline. No account, no upload, no waiting. Your audio never leaves your device. YOUR COMPLETE AUDIO TOOLBOX • Audio cutter and trimmer with a zoomable waveform • Ringtone maker with ready-to-use M4R files • Voice recorder with live waveform monitoring • Audio converter: M4A, MP3, WAV, AIFF output • Audio extractor: pull the soundtrack out of any video • Audio merger: stitch clips into one seamless track • Fades, volume and speed — sound-shaping tools built in FREE AUDIO TOOLS — YOURS FOREVER • Precision trimmer: cut on the waveform down to a tenth of a second, with pinch-to-zoom, a real time ruler and 0.1s nudge buttons • Keep the highlighted part, or cut a section out of the middle • Fade in, fade out, volume and speed controls — included, not paywalled • Microphone recorder with live scrolling waveform • Ringtone maker: one-tap M4R files plus a simple setup guide • M4A (AAC) export that plays everywhere • Unlimited clips, organized with waveform previews • Every free tool stays free. Forever. PRO AUDIO TOOLS — ONE OPTIONAL SUBSCRIPTION • MP3 export at 128, 192 or 320 kbps — real MP3 files, encoded on your device • Lossless WAV and AIFF export for studio-grade quality • Merge: combine several clips into a single track • Video-to-audio extractor: grab the sound from any video in your library MADE FOR REAL EVERYDAY JOBS • Turn the chorus of a song into your ringtone before your coffee cools • Trim the silence off a voice memo and send just the good part • Convert a WAV recording into a small M4A for chat apps • Pull a quote out of a lecture video as an audio clip • Cut a sample, slow it down, fade it out — and export it as MP3 PRECISION YOU CAN FEEL The editor is built around a waveform you can actually work with: pinch to zoom into a single beat, drag two handles with haptic feedback, scrub the playhead with your finger, and fine-tune each edge by a tenth of a second. Loop your selection until the cut is perfect, then export. PRIVATE BY DESIGN Audio tools should not need your data. Reco asks for no account, collects nothing, and works in airplane mode. The only network feature in the entire app is subscription validation for Pro. HOW IT WORKS 1. Import a song or video, or record something new 2. Drag two handles on the waveform — zoom, nudge, loop until it is right 3. Export in the format you need, or save it as a ringtone Reco Pro is optional: a weekly plan with a 3-day free trial, or a yearly plan. Prices are always shown in the app before you pay. Subscriptions renew automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period; manage or cancel anytime in your Apple ID settings. Everything in the free tier stays free — the audio tools you start with are yours for good. Privacy Policy: https://leomarston.github.io/manycode-legal/privacy.html Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Pianoesis

This app transforms local MIDI files or solo piano recordings into playable scores for a unique duet experience. It offers an intuitive, no-keys-to-aim-at interface where any tap plays the correct pitch. Play solo with the app as your partner or split a duet with a friend on a large screen.

Highlights
  • Offline MIDI and audio import
  • Tap anywhere to play
  • Solo and Duo modes
  • Split-screen play for two users
  • Multiple visual score displays
  • Automatic voice separation
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Pianoesis is a fully offline rhythm-piano duet platform with zero learning curve. Import a local MIDI file or a solo piano recording and get a playable score in one tap. No keys to aim at — tap anywhere on screen to play. The tempo is entirely yours, so every performance stays true to the score yet sounds unmistakably like you. Play solo and the app is your duet partner; in Duo Mode, play both hands yourself — or split them with a friend, one hand each. DUO MODE In landscape, the iPad screen splits into two mirrored halves, one hand on each side. Play with both hands yourself for the full two-voice experience, or split the piece with a friend — one hand each. The two sides stay in sync — all you do is keep the beat. ▪ Built for iPad: the split layout, touch targets, and navigation are tailored to two-hand play on the big screen ▪ Duo Sprite Jump: twin sprites leap in sync, with live scoring and sync halos for even more ensemble fun WHY IT ALWAYS SOUNDS GOOD ▪ Every note lands right: the melody is locked to the source score, so any tap hits the correct pitch. ▪ A perfect duet by design: the app plays the other hand in real time — two-hand harmony without the coordination practice. ▪ True to the original: your part and the accompaniment both follow the original score. ▪ Two sound sources: a warm, lifelike MIDI piano, or the original piano recording in lossless quality. Switch anytime. OUR SIGNATURE VISUAL — THE TAIJI SPINNING STAFF On the home screen, treble and bass notes drift out along a slowly spinning taiji staff — a signature animation that brings the idea to life: 88 keys become one, and the app is your duet partner. MORE WAYS TO SEE THE MUSIC ▪ Taiji spinning staff ▪ Horizontal score ▪ Sprite jump ▪ Vertical waterfall FOUR WAYS TO SEPARATE VOICES ▪ Ready-made tracks: pick one hand from a two-track MIDI and start playing. ▪ Smart separation: single-track MIDI or piano audio is split into melody and accompaniment automatically. ▪ Track mapping: carry a proven left/right-hand split from a reference score over to your piece. ▪ Fine editing: hand-assign individual notes for tricky passages. FULLY OFFLINE ▪ Everything runs on-device. No account, no uploads. ▪ No ads, no in-app purchases, no subscriptions ▪ The built-in library is fully licensed for free distribution — per-piece sources and licenses are listed under "Copyright" in the library ▪ Universal: iPhone, iPad, and Mac. SUPPORTED FORMATS ▪ Scores: MIDI (.mid / .midi) ▪ Audio: MP3 / WAV / FLAC / M4A / AAC — solo piano recordings work best SUPPORT & PRIVACY ▪ Website: https://pianoesis.com ▪ Privacy policy: https://pianoesis.com/privacy ▪ Contact: support@pianoesis.com

Screenshots

Audio Tools4 screens
Pianoesis4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Pianoesis at none against Audio Tools's 2. On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. Audio Tools sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. Pianoesis asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard1 real difference · 8 level
Audio Tools versus Pianoesis: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAudio ToolsPianoesis
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—2 — better
Update frequency—Weekly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS17.016.4 — better
Further details — not scored
Size13 MB101 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperEmine Saridogan征宇 孙

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Audio Tools

Subscriptions2
  • Weekly3 Days trial$3.997 Days
  • Yearly$17.991 Year
None

Pianoesis

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Audio Tools free?
Audio Tools is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Pianoesis free?
Pianoesis is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Audio Tools or Pianoesis have ads?
Neither Audio Tools nor Pianoesis shows ads.

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