Comparison

WavePad音声編集ソフト vs Sound Editor

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

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About

WavePad音声編集ソフト

This app offers professional-grade audio editing for beginners, with features like cutting, pasting, effects, and noise reduction. Create ringtones, edit voice recordings, and work with multiple audio files. Supports a wide range of formats and offers background processing.

Highlights
  • Versatile audio format support (mp3, wav, flac, ogg, etc.)
  • Basic editing: cut, copy, paste, trim
  • Advanced effects: echo, amplification, noise reduction
  • Multi-track audio editing
  • Automated tools: voice activation, auto-trim
  • Background processing support
  • Customizable sample rates and bit depth
Features
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WavePadはプロ仕様の本格的な音声編集が初心者でも簡単にできる音声・音楽編集アプリです。音声の切り貼りなどの基本的な編集はもちろん、エコーや音声増幅などの各種エフェクトの追加やノイズの除去など便利な機能がたくさん詰まっています。お気に入りの音楽編集やボイス録音の編集、着うたや着メロの作成など、使い方はいろいろ! WavePadはまた、mp3やwavのほか、vox、gsm、wma、real audio、au、aif、flac、ogg など多様なフォーマットの音声ファイルに対応しています。 WavePadの主な機能: • wavやaiffなど幅広い音声フォーマットに対応 • 音声の切り取りやコピー、貼り付け、トリミングなど豊富な編集機能 • ノーマライズやエコーなど多彩なエフェクト • 複数の音声ファイルを使った作業 • 音声起動や自動トリミングなど様々な自動ツール • 8000~44100hzのサンプルレート、8~32ビットから選択 • 画面がオフの時もバックグラウンドでの作業が可能 WavePadは更に多くのアドオン機能をApp内課金でご購入いただける他、便利なサブスクリプション(定額制サービス)もご用意致しております: • サブスクリプションは毎月のお支払いが発生しますが、アドオン機能のご購入は一度のみのお支払いになります。 • サブスクリプションは自動継続課金されます。自動継続課金は期間の期限が切れる24時間以上前に自動課金をオフにしなければ、自動更新されます。 • 自動継続課金は期間の期限が切れる24時間以内に自動課金されます。課金額はお客様が購入されたパッケージにより異なります。 • サブスクリプション代金など購入後のお支払いは、iTunesアカウントに請求されます。 • 自動継続課金はお客様自身で管理することができ、購入後にアカウントの設定画面から自動継続をオフにすることが可能です。 • 有料会員になる際は、キャンペーン等で提供された無料お試し期間が残っていたとしても、その無料期間は消滅致します。 WavePadのサポートデスク: http://www.nch.com.au/support/jp/supportcontact.html?software=WavePad 利用規約: https://www.nch.com.au/general/jp/legal.html プライバシー規約: https://www.nch.com.au/general/jp/privacy.html

About

Sound Editor

This app offers professional audio editing with multitrack capabilities, precise cutting, and a powerful equalizer. It features AI-powered instrument isolation and a built-in recorder for high-quality audio capture. Seamlessly import from various sources and export to multiple formats.

Highlights
  • Multitrack audio editing (up to 5 tracks)
  • Basic editing instruments (cut, copy, paste, trim)
  • 8-band equalizer and adjustable audio effects
  • AI instrument isolation (vocals, guitar, bass, etc.)
  • High-quality sound recorder
  • Import from iTunes Library and cloud storage
Features
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Sound Editor: Professional Audio Editing & Multitrack Recording on iPhone & iPad. Unleash your creativity with the most powerful and versatile audio editor and music editing app. From quick edits to music mastering, this portable studio gives you the tools to edit audio like a pro, wherever you are. MULTITRACK AUDIO EDITOR Effortlessly work with up to 5 multitracks simultaneously for comprehensive and layered editing. Enjoy precise control over every detail, enabling complex arrangements and professional music mastering. Perfect for musicians, podcasters, and sound designers. ESSENTIAL EDITING TOOLS Cut, copy, paste, trim, and delete audio regions with pinpoint accuracy. Use Fade In/Out for seamless transitions or add silence for precise timing. Easily edit audio for podcasts, videos, or music projects. POWERFUL EQUALIZER & AUDIO EFFECTS Fine-tune your sound with our 8-band equalizer, giving you total control over the frequency spectrum. Enhance your tracks with professional audio effects like reverb, delay, chorus, and more. Route effects to the master channel or individual tracks for customized sound design. AI INSTRUMENT ISOLATION Isolate vocals, guitar, bass, drums, piano, and more in seconds! Our AI-powered tool instantly separates your tracks into individual stems, streamlining your mixing process and unlocking creative remix possibilities. HIGH-QUALITY SOUND RECORDER Capture ideas, rehearsals, or live performances with our high-quality sound recorder, offering unlimited recording time. UNIVERSAL AUDIO FORMAT SUPPORT Seamlessly import & export audio in all major formats: WAV, AIFF, MP3, M4A, FLAC, and more. Enjoy compatibility with any audio file. IMPORT FROM ITUNES & CLOUD STORAGE Easily import songs from your iTunes Library or directly from popular cloud services like Google Drive, Dropbox, and OneDrive. Designed for music editors, podcasters, and audio engineers, Sound Editor provides a complete suite of professional-grade tools to import, record, edit audio, and create polished, high-quality sound. Become a true music editor today! PREMIUM: Unlock additional tracks, advanced AI features, expanded effects, unlimited exports, cloud integration, and more with a premium subscription. https://proapptivesolutions.com/privacy https://proapptivesolutions.com/tos

Screenshots

WavePad音声編集ソフト4 screens
Sound Editor4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: WavePad音声編集ソフト at 5.0 against Sound Editor's 3.1. WavePad音声編集ソフト also leads on ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (44% vs 10%). Sound Editor's advantage is ratings volume (768 vs 5) and update cadence (monthly vs every 2 months). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model 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. WavePad音声編集ソフト sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and Sound Editor sells 12 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per 6 months. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

WavePad音声編集ソフト holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Sound Editor has 768 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 44% of WavePad音声編集ソフト's written reviews are positive against 10% of Sound Editor's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

WavePad音声編集ソフト ships an update every 2 months, Sound Editor monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 28, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
WavePad音声編集ソフト versus Sound Editor: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWavePad音声編集ソフトSound Editor
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (5 ratings) — better3.1 (768 ratings)
Positive reviews44.2% of reviews — better10.2% of reviews
Number of ratings5768 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsMonthly — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS11.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size26 MB170 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperNCH SoftwareProapptive Solutions, LLC

Customer experience

WavePad音声編集ソフト

All ratings5 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews52 reviews
Positive44.2%
Neutral17.3%
Negative38.5%

Sound Editor

All ratings768 ratings
Positive52.1%
Neutral3.6%
Negative44.3%
Written reviews197 reviews
Positive10.2%
Neutral2.5%
Negative87.3%

Bugs and requests

WavePad音声編集ソフト

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Sound Editor

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Inability to cancel subscriptions
  • Unexpected charges/billing issues
  • Saved projects not loading properly

Requested features

4 requests
  • Add ability to import/use own audio files
  • Improve export/sharing options
  • Provide clearer instructions and tutorials
  • Offer a free, fully-functional trial period

In-app purchases

9 purchases

WavePad音声編集ソフト

Subscriptions3
  • 全フォーマット版サブスクリプション$1.991 Month
  • 全エフェクト版サブスクリプション$1.991 Month
  • 全機能版サブスクリプション$2.491 Month
One-time6
  • 広告表示の停止$0.99
  • MP3フォーマット$1.99
  • AIFFフォーマット$1.99
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  • 全ての出力フォーマットを使用可能にする$4.99
  • 全てのエフェクトを使用可能にする$4.99
  • 更に便利なエフェクトやツールを多数搭載2 variants$9.99
12 purchases

Sound Editor

Subscriptions8
  • 6 months subscription as 13 Days trial$9.996 Months
  • 1 week subscription$9.997 Days
  • 1 Month Subscription3 Days trial$11.991 Month
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  • 6 months with a discount3 Days trial$17.996 Months
  • 1 Month Subscription$19.991 Month
  • FX Audio Changer: Cut & Paste3 Days trial$23.993 Months
  • FX Audio Changer: Cut & Paste3 Days trial$29.991 Year
  • 2 Months Subscription3 Days trial$39.992 Months
One-time4
  • Cloud Storages$7.99
  • Music Tracks + Projects$9.99
  • Special Offer$9.99
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  • Full Pack + No Ads$15.99

Questions

Is WavePad音声編集ソフト free?
WavePad音声編集ソフト is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Sound Editor free?
Sound Editor is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, WavePad音声編集ソフト or Sound Editor?
WavePad音声編集ソフト is rated higher. WavePad音声編集ソフト averages 5.0 out of 5 from 5 ratings, while Sound Editor averages 3.1 from 768 ratings.
Do WavePad音声編集ソフト or Sound Editor have ads?
Sound Editor shows ads; WavePad音声編集ソフト does not.
Which is updated more often, WavePad音声編集ソフト or Sound Editor?
WavePad音声編集ソフト ships an update every 2 months, and Sound Editor monthly. Most recently, WavePad音声編集ソフト was updated on September 28, 2026 and Sound Editor on September 22, 2026.

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