Comparison

KW3 vs SoundLab

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

Head to head
About

KW3

Stay informed with local news, weather, and traffic updates. Listen to live radio, interact with hosts, and receive instant alerts for breaking stories and contests. Save articles for offline reading and share content easily.

Highlights
  • Live radio streaming
  • Breaking news alerts
  • Weather and traffic updates
  • Interactive host communication
  • Save articles for offline reading
  • Contest and giveaway participation
  • Social media sharing
Features
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Get the latest news and information, weather coverage and traffic updates in the Wenatchee area with the KW3 app! Listen to the station live and interact with the hosts – you can direct message and call the show directly from the app. Receive alerts about breaking news, contests, and more before anyone else. Save articles and viral stories for reading later, and share on Facebook and Twitter. Key Features: • Listen to our shows, plus receive weather and traffic updates live from KW3 Radio • Read the latest news, watch videos, view photo galleries & listen to audio content • Submit Photos/Videos directly from the app • Participate in contests and giveaways, plus get exclusive access to station scavenger hunts • Apple CarPlay lets you to stay focused on the road while listening • Get the latest weather for your area plus a 5-day forecast • Do not disturb modes for alerts (weekend and after hours) • Save articles for reading later (supports offline viewing) • Instant Alerts for breaking news, weather, contests, shows and more • Featured full multi-tasking with background audio and controls • Share the latest news on Facebook & Twitter • Supports AirPlay for wireless streaming to your compatible devices • 3D Touch for iOS Devices This is the latest version of the KW3 app, and many more features are already planned. Please share your feedback from within the KW3 app by clicking the “Send App Feedback” link in the menu.

About

SoundLab

This app provides desktop-grade audio editing tools on your mobile device. It features a multi-track editor with numerous effects, an AI vocal separator, and a robust audio recorder. It's designed for music and podcast creators needing a convenient, on-the-go solution.

Highlights
  • 16-track audio editor
  • Over 20 audio effects
  • AI Vocal Separator
  • Audio recorder with input selection
  • Recording studio with external mic support
  • Video composer for soundtrack videos
  • Lossless output formats
Features
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Bringing desktop-grade audio editing, recording, and on-device AI together, SoundLab is a powerful sound editor that lets you edit audio, clean up speech, separate vocals, and mix up to 16 tracks. SoundLab is more than an audio editor. It is built for the ideas, quick edits, and unexpected creative needs that come up during music and podcast production, so you can start creating anytime, anywhere on your iPhone or iPad. We won't claim SoundLab replaces a desktop DAW. But it is a serious mobile production tool for the moment the idea arrives and you don't want to open a computer — or wait thirty seconds for a desktop DAW to launch. Precise Multitrack Audio Editor • Mix up to 16 tracks with gain, pan, mute, and reordering. • Copy, cut, paste, trim, insert, replace, split, duplicate, join, move, and more—with unlimited undo/redo. • Zoom smoothly for millisecond-level selections. • Loop any range while you work. • Draw non-destructive volume curves for fades and ducking. • Record overdubs directly into your project while monitoring playback. AI Vocal Separator & Vocal Remover Separate vocals and instrumentals, create acapellas, or make backing tracks with the vocal remover. Karaoke Mode preserves fuller accompaniment. AI runs locally: no uploads or server queue. AI Stem Separator Split into four stems—vocals, drums, bass, other—or six with guitar and piano. Preview and balance parts, then export a mix or individual stems. AI Noise Reducer & Audio Enhancer Use AI Noise Reducer on recordings or AI Noise Suppression on selected audio. EQ, compression, de-essing, normalization, amplification, and Bass Boost provide enhancement for voice and music. 25+ Selection-Based Effects Apply 25+ effects to any waveform range, including AI separation and noise suppression, 10-band EQ, Reverb Pro, Tape Delay, Compressor, Change Pitch/Tempo, Fade In/Out, Phaser, Reverse, Silence Remover, and more. Master Effects Master Effects run in real time on the mix bus. Adjust tempo, pitch, reverb, and EQ while previewing, then export alternate versions without changing tracks or clips. Audio Recorder • Quick Recorder: Capture ideas with your chosen input device. • Recording Studio: Monitor your mic, set input gain, use a limiter and reverb, and record over a backing track—with or without it in the saved mix. • Use compatible external microphones and audio interfaces recognized by iOS. Import, Create & Organize • Import from Files, Music Library, other apps, or Wi-Fi; extract audio from video. • Convert text to speech and add, insert, or replace audio in your project. • Sync audio with iCloud; archive and restore projects through iCloud, USB drives, or external storage. • Use Video Composer to mix audio with video and create soundtrack videos. Flexible Export Export AAC, ALAC, MP3, FLAC, or WAV with selectable channels and sample rates, plus high-bitrate and lossless options. Add metadata and cover art in supported formats. Save to Files or iCloud, share, or export a ringtone. SoundLab is perfect for: • Music lovers and independent creators • Podcast and voice-over producers • Music students and teachers • Especially for users who are familiar with Audacity or Audition SoundLab Pro SoundLab Pro unlocks all Pro features. Choose monthly or annual auto-renewing subscriptions or a one-time permanent purchase. All support Family Sharing with up to five other family members. Payment is charged to your Apple Account at confirmation. Free trials convert to paid subscriptions, and subscriptions auto-renew unless canceled at least 24 hours before the current period ends. Manage or cancel in App Store account settings. Terms of Use: https://www.castpeer.biz/agreement.html Privacy Policy: https://www.castpeer.biz/privacy.html Customer Support Contact us in the app: Mine → Contact Us Official website: https://www.soundlabs.app YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@soundlab-app

Screenshots

KW33 screens
SoundLab4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: SoundLab at 4.6 against KW3's 4.0. SoundLab also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (weekly vs every 3 months). KW3's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3). On price, review sentiment, 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. SoundLab sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. KW3 asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

SoundLab holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: SoundLab has 15K ratings behind it against 12, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 60% of KW3's written reviews are positive against 65% of SoundLab's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

KW3 ships an update every 3 months, SoundLab weekly. Both last shipped on November 1, 2026.

Scorecard7 real differences · 4 level
KW3 versus SoundLab: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterKW3SoundLab
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.0 (12 ratings)4.6 (15K ratings) — better
Positive reviews60.0% of reviews64.9% of reviews — better
Number of ratings1215K — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsWeekly — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationAd-supported — betterFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank—#126 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size79 MB173 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperTownsquare Media, LLC孛 刘

Customer experience

KW3

All ratings12 ratings
Positive75.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative25.0%
Written reviews10 reviews
Positive60.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative40.0%

SoundLab

All ratings14,345 ratings
Positive89.9%
Neutral4.1%
Negative6.0%
Written reviews544 reviews
Positive64.9%
Neutral9.0%
Negative26.1%

Bugs and requests

KW3

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

SoundLab

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Crashes when using EQ
  • Inability to open/delete projects
  • Audio files not recognized
  • Saving issues causing data loss

Requested features

4 requests
  • Ability to add unlimited tracks
  • More precise tempo control
  • Stronger vocal remover
  • Ability to create custom album covers

In-app purchases

None

KW3

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

SoundLab

Subscriptions2
  • PRO Monthly Subscription$3.991 Month
  • PRO Annual Subscription3 Days trial$19.991 Year
One-time1
  • Permanent PRO$49.99

Questions

Is KW3 free?
KW3 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is SoundLab free?
SoundLab is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, KW3 or SoundLab?
SoundLab is rated higher. KW3 averages 4.0 out of 5 from 12 ratings, while SoundLab averages 4.6 from 15K ratings.
Do KW3 or SoundLab have ads?
KW3 shows ads; SoundLab does not.
Which is updated more often, KW3 or SoundLab?
KW3 ships an update every 3 months, and SoundLab weekly. Most recently, KW3 was updated on November 1, 2026 and SoundLab on November 1, 2026.

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