# InShot vs Wavebox Audio Editor

The clearest difference is price: InShot at Free against Wavebox Audio Editor's $7.99. InShot also leads on rating (4.8 vs 4.4) and ratings volume (2.5M vs 69). Wavebox Audio Editor's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 11) and ads (none vs shown). On update cadence, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

InShot is free to download; Wavebox Audio Editor costs $7.99 up front. InShot sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Wavebox Audio Editor asks for nothing beyond the download.

InShot holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: InShot has 2.5M ratings behind it against 69, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 86% of InShot's written reviews are positive against 77% of Wavebox Audio Editor's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | InShot | Wavebox Audio Editor |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $7.99 |
| Rating | **[4.8 (2.5M ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/inshot-video-editor/id997362197/reviews)** | [4.4 (69 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wavebox-audio-editor/id1577078380/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **2.5M** | 69 |
| Positive reviews | **86.0% of reviews** | 76.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#26** | #156 |
| Size | 252 MB | 319 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [SHANTANU PTE. LTD.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1619465920) | [Luis Rivas](https://appshunter.io/developer/599309613) |

## What reviewers say

### InShot

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/inshot-video-editor/id997362197)

**Currently charting:** #26 Top Free · Photo & Video, #58 Top Grossing · Photo & Video (US App Store)

Effortlessly edit videos and photos with AI-powered tools. Create stunning collages, add text, music, and effects. Share your creations in high resolution to social media.

**Highlights:** AI Effects & Auto Captions, Background Removal, Smart Tracking & Smooth Slow-mo, Video Trimming & Merging, Filters, Effects & Transitions, Photo Collage Maker, High-Resolution Sharing

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| InShot Pro - Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| InShot Pro - Yearly | $19.99 | per year |
| InShot Pro - Yearly | $19.99 | per year |
| Filter pack - CREATE | $1.99 | one-time |
| Filter pack - CINEMA | $1.99 | one-time |
| Filter pack - SKIN | $1.99 | one-time |
| Video Effect - FORM Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Remove ads | $3.99 | one-time |
| Transition pack - Power | $3.99 | one-time |
| Transition pack - Glitch | $3.99 | one-time |
| InShot Pro - Lifetime | $49.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 💎 Excellent editing features
- 👍 User-friendly interface
- 🚀 Fast and efficient
- 💎 Comprehensive video editing capabilities
- 🤩 Impressive effects and transitions

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Saving and conversion issues
- 🐛 Glitchy performance and crashes
- 🔒 Limited cloud/cross-device sync
- 🔒 Restricted access to local media files
- 🔒 Aggressive monetization tactics

**Reported bugs**

- Saved drafts randomly disappearing
- Video/audio desynchronization issues
- Crashes when editing long videos
- Difficulty accessing local media files

**Requested features**

- Green screen/chroma key support
- More advanced text animation options
- Improved audio editing tools
- Ability to save multiple projects/drafts
- Smoother integration with other apps/devices


### Wavebox Audio Editor

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wavebox-audio-editor/id1577078380)

**Currently charting:** #156 Top Paid · Photo & Video (US App Store)

A powerful yet simple audio editor featuring a visual waveform editor. It allows for precise editing, applying effects, and organizing audio files with advanced management tools. Supports numerous import and export formats, making it versatile for various audio projects.

**Highlights:** Built-in waveform editor, Import WAV, FLAC, MP3, OGG, and more, Extract audio from video, AUv3 support for real-time effects, Custom folder management, Cut, trim, copy, paste audio segments, Lossless internal audio recording

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Intuitive and easy to use
- 🚀 Fast and efficient editing
- 💰 Great value (often free)
- 💡 Powerful features for its class
- ✨ High-quality audio editing

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes frequently, especially with large files or specific actions
- ⚠️ Issues with large file handling (crashing, not opening)
- 🚫 Some essential editing functions missing (e.g., play head dragging, scrubbing)
- 🎛️ UI elements can be difficult to read or interact with (e.g., color schemes, button placement)
- 🔒 Security permission issues preventing functionality

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes when recording
- Crashes when stopping recording
- Crashes when opening long audio files
- App crashes when making an adjustment
- App crashes when not consenting to low security level

**Requested features**

- Add a metronome
- Add common split and blend edit tools
- Option to store desired buttons in the taskbar for customization
- Add search for AUv3 plugin
- Multi-track audio editing on iPad


## Frequently asked questions

### Is InShot free?

InShot is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Wavebox Audio Editor free?

Wavebox Audio Editor costs $7.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, InShot or Wavebox Audio Editor?

InShot is rated higher. InShot averages 4.8 out of 5 from 2.5M ratings, while Wavebox Audio Editor averages 4.4 from 69 ratings.

### Do InShot or Wavebox Audio Editor have ads?

InShot shows ads; Wavebox Audio Editor does not.

### Which is updated more often, InShot or Wavebox Audio Editor?

InShot ships an update every 2 weeks, and Wavebox Audio Editor every 2 weeks. Most recently, InShot was updated on November 1, 2026 and Wavebox Audio Editor on October 30, 2026.

### Which is more popular, InShot or Wavebox Audio Editor?

InShot currently peaks at #26 in the App Store charts, and Wavebox Audio Editor at #156. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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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.*