# WavePad音声編集ソフト vs Audio Editor & Tool

The clearest difference is rating: WavePad音声編集ソフト at 5.0 against Audio Editor & Tool's 4.2. WavePad音声編集ソフト also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.0). Audio Editor & Tool's advantage is review sentiment (67% vs 44%) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 2 months). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

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 Audio Editor & Tool sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

WavePad音声編集ソフト holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Audio Editor & Tool has 85 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 44% of WavePad音声編集ソフト's written reviews are positive against 67% of Audio Editor & Tool's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

WavePad音声編集ソフト ships an update every 2 months, Audio Editor & Tool fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 28, 2026 and September 26, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | WavePad音声編集ソフト | Audio Editor & Tool |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wavepad/id992531400/reviews)** | [4.2 (85 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/audio-editor-and-tool/id1571049315/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 5 | **85** |
| Positive reviews | 44.2% of reviews | **67.4% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 26 MB | 41 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [NCH Software](https://appshunter.io/developer/349888537) | [Nobutaka Yuasa](https://appshunter.io/developer/1077141399) |

## What reviewers say

### WavePad音声編集ソフト

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wavepad/id992531400)

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:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 全フォーマット版サブスクリプション | $1.99 | per month |
| 全エフェクト版サブスクリプション | $1.99 | per month |
| 全機能版サブスクリプション | $2.49 | per month |
| 広告表示の停止 | $0.99 | one-time |
| MP3フォーマット | $1.99 | one-time |
| AIFFフォーマット | $1.99 | one-time |
| 全ての出力フォーマットを使用可能にする | $4.99 | one-time |
| 全てのエフェクトを使用可能にする | $4.99 | one-time |
| 更に便利なエフェクトやツールを多数搭載 | $9.99 | one-time |


### Audio Editor & Tool

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/audio-editor-and-tool/id1571049315)

This app allows you to import audio files from your device, then cut, trim, and insert silence or other audio. It also offers advanced features like source separation for vocals and accompaniment, song mixing, and a variety of audio effects. Finally, export your edited audio in various formats and sample rates.

**Highlights:** Import audio from Music or Files, Cut, trim, and insert silence, Separate vocals and accompaniment, Mix multiple songs, Apply AUv3 audio effects, Export in various formats and sample rates

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Small Coffee | $1.99 | one-time |
| Medium Coffee | $2.99 | one-time |
| Large Coffee | $4.99 | one-time |
| Barista Special | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- ✨ Free to use
- 👍 Easy to use
- 💡 Feature-rich
- 🚀 Fast performance
- 🌟 Excellent audio editing capabilities

**What reviewers complain about**

- ❓ Hard to navigate
- 🐛 Occasional crashes
- 🎛️ Some features not working
- 😵 Overwhelming for beginners
- 🤔 Not intuitive

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes on startup
- App crashes when importing files
- Insert file error (-5)
- Trim and cut buttons do not work
- Range selection screen cannot be exited in VoiceOver environment

**Requested features**

- Add a guide for navigation
- Option to clear file cache
- Zooming in/out the waves for better cutting/trimming
- Improve audio separation clarity
- Add a visual aid for the Parametric Equalizer


## Frequently asked 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 Audio Editor & Tool free?

Audio Editor & Tool is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, WavePad音声編集ソフト or Audio Editor & Tool?

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 Audio Editor & Tool averages 4.2 from 85 ratings.

### Do WavePad音声編集ソフト or Audio Editor & Tool have ads?

Audio Editor & Tool 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 Audio Editor & Tool?

WavePad音声編集ソフト ships an update every 2 months, and Audio Editor & Tool fortnightly. Most recently, WavePad音声編集ソフト was updated on September 28, 2026 and Audio Editor & Tool on September 26, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*