Best Audio Distortion Apps

232+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.5 avg rating
13 free apps
Updated July 2026

SoundLab is the household name in audio distortion, but it's far from the only option. We track 232+ alternatives and competitors on iOS — many free, many higher-rated than you'd expect.

Compare top Audio Distortion Apps (July 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1SoundLab - Audio EditorSoundLab - Audio EditorFree4.6★ (13K)NoYesJul 2026
2Audio Editor - Music editorAudio Editor - Music editorFree4.5★ (30K)YesYesJul 2026
3Black DistortionBlack DistortionFree5.0★ (21)YesNoJul 2026
4Video Voice Changer-Fun EditorVideo Voice Changer-Fun EditorFree4.5★ (3.3K)NoYesJul 2026
5Big Stuff Harmonic DistortionBig Stuff Harmonic DistortionFree5.0★ (8)YesNoJul 2026
6WavePad Music and Audio EditorWavePad Music and Audio EditorFree4.6★ (4.3K)NoYesJul 2026
7ByeNoise - Video Audio EditorByeNoise - Video Audio EditorFree4.4★ (2K)NoYesJul 2026
8Audio Editor - Music MixerAudio Editor - Music MixerFree4.6★ (11K)YesYesJul 2026

Top Picks for Audio Distortion

SoundLab - Audio Editor#1

SoundLab - Audio Editor by 孛 刘

audacity, mixer, music studio.
Editor's Choice
🎵 Music
4.6😊(13K ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
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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.

What We Love

  • 🚀 AMAZING EXPERIENCE
  • 👍 Easy to use and simple layout
  • 🚀 Exactly what I was looking for
  • 👍 Great app for creating recordings

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Doesn't separate two vocals
  • 🐛 Pitch change issues
  • 🐛 Saving issues
Audio Editor - Music editor#2

Audio Editor - Music editor by 苏娟 陈

reverb, equalizer, song maker
Strong Contender
🎵 Music
4.5😐(30K ratings)
FreeAdsIn-App Purchases
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This app offers a comprehensive suite of tools for editing and enhancing audio. Easily splice, mix, record, and manipulate audio with features like pitch shifting, reverb, and a 10-band equalizer. It also includes advanced functions like noise reduction and format conversion.

What We Love

  • 🚀 Efficient audio editing
  • 👍 Easy to use interface
  • 🎨 Versatile audio tools
  • 💰 Free to use with no ads

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Crashes and bugs
  • 💰 Paywall for advanced features
  • 🔒 Privacy concerns with data collection
Black Distortion#3

Black Distortion by Nembrini Audio

Worth Considering
🎵 Music
5.0(21 ratings)
FreeAds
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This audio plugin emulates a classic distortion pedal, offering versatile gain levels from mild overdrive to fuzzy tones. It features a unique filter control to shape high-end frequencies and a volume control for perfect integration with your existing sound. Use it as a primary distortion, a dirty channel for amplifiers, or a boost for solos.

More Audio Distortion apps to explore

4
Video Voice Changer-Fun Editor
Video Voice Changer-Fun Editor
Video Voice Changer-Fun Editor
Audio & Sound Effects Editor
Free

Transform your video's audio with over 30 fun sound effects. Change your voice to sound like a woman, monster, robot, or ghost. Perfect for pranks and sharing hilarious edited videos.

30+ voice effectsRecord video or load from albumDub voice over videos/photos
🎬 Entertainment
(3.3K)
free with in-app purchases
5
Big Stuff Harmonic Distortion
Big Stuff Harmonic Distortion
Big Stuff Harmonic Distortion
by Nembrini Audio
Free

This app emulates the sound of a legendary vintage distortion pedal, offering a violin-like sustaining tone. It functions as a standalone application, an AudioUnit v3 effect, or an Inter-App Audio effect for versatile music production.

Vintage distortion emulationSustaining violin-like toneStandalone app functionality
🎵 Music
(8)
ad-supported
6
WavePad Music and Audio Editor
WavePad Music and Audio Editor
WavePad Music and Audio Editor
by NCH Software
Free

Edit and record music, voice, and other audio with a professional suite of tools. Features include cut, copy, paste, and a variety of audio effects like echo and noise reduction. Supports numerous file formats and cloud storage integration.

Record and edit audioCut, copy, paste audioAdd audio effects (echo, amplify)
🎵 Music
(4.3K)
free with in-app purchases
7
ByeNoise - Video Audio Editor
ByeNoise - Video Audio Editor
ByeNoise - Video Audio Editor
Noise Reducer, Audio Recorder
Free

This app cleans unwanted background noise from audio and video files using AI. It also offers editing tools like trimming, volume boosting, voice changing, and subtitle embedding. An integrated recorder captures crystal-clear audio with noise reduction.

AI noise reduction for audio/videoTrim, cut, and edit audioVolume booster and equalizer
📷 Photo & Video
(2K)
free with in-app purchases
8
Audio Editor - Music Mixer
Audio Editor - Music Mixer
Audio Editor - Music Mixer
Ringtone Maker & MP3 Converter
Free

Easily cut, mix, and edit audio files to create custom ringtones and explore advanced audio effects. This tool supports various import/export methods and includes features like noise reduction and vocal manipulation.

Professional music clipping and mergingAdd audio effects (EQ, tempo, normalizer)Simple music stitching and mixing
🎵 Music
(11K)
free with in-app purchases
9
The Boss Led Diode Distortion
The Boss Led Diode Distortion
The Boss Led Diode Distortion
by Nembrini Audio
$4.99

This app meticulously recreates a legendary British guitar effect pedal, capturing the distinct tone and distortion of classic amps. It offers the authentic sound favored by renowned guitarists, enhanced with digital versatility.

Iconic British amp tone recreationAuthentic distortion characterTwo LED diode distortion circuit
🎵 Music
(9)
paid
10
Nine Gates Diabolic Distortion
Nine Gates Diabolic Distortion
Nine Gates Diabolic Distortion
by Nembrini Audio
$4.99

This app offers a powerful preamplifier designed for metal music enthusiasts, providing precise and potent sound shaping. It features dual gain stages, an interactive EQ, and advanced DSP filtering for ultimate tone control.

Dual gain stagesInteractive 3-band EQAdvanced DSP edge filtering
🎵 Music
(3)
paid
11
Reverse Singing
Reverse Singing
Reverse Singing
Reverse audio you recorded
Free

Record your voice, then reverse and transform it with a variety of hilarious audio effects. Create funny clips, experiment with voice changers, and share your creations with friends.

Record audioReverse audioApply voice changer effects
🎵 Music
(6.7K)
freemium
12
MP3 Converter - Convert to MP3
MP3 Converter - Convert to MP3
MP3 Converter - Convert to MP3
Audio Converter & Extracter
Free

Easily convert media files to a wide range of audio formats. Extract audio from videos and transfer files wirelessly. Offers advanced settings for audio customization.

Convert to any audio formatExtract audio from videoTransfer audios via Wi-Fi
🔧 Utilities
(660)
freemium
13
Warm Distortion
Warm Distortion
Warm Distortion
Guitar effect Audio Unit AUv3
$1.99

This app provides a real-time distortion audio effect designed for instruments like guitars and drums. It offers unique algorithms for a natural tube sound, clearing hiss and adding artificial feedback. It functions as an Audio Unit plugin or a standalone effect.

Unique distortion algorithmsNatural tube sound emulationHiss clearing slider
🎵 Music
(1)
paid
14
AudioTools, dB, Sound & Audio
AudioTools, dB, Sound & Audio
AudioTools, dB, Sound & Audio
RTA, Acoustics Measurement SPL
$19.99

This professional audio analysis app offers a comprehensive suite of tools for acoustic measurements, including SPL, RTA, and FFT. It calibrates device microphones for accurate results and allows for the addition of powerful optional modules for advanced analysis.

SPL Meter with A/C weightingReal Time Analyzer (RTA)Fast Fourier Transform (FFT) analysis
🎵 Music
(5K)
free with in-app purchases
15
Fuzz Droid (Legacy)
Fuzz Droid (Legacy)
Fuzz Droid (Legacy)
How rude!
Free

This audio effect plugin offers two distinct distortion circuits for aggressive or smoother sounds. It includes digital extras like smoothing, bias control, and tone-shaping filters. Morph settings allow for dynamic transitions between two sound configurations.

Two asymmetric distortion circuitsCustom smoothing functionAdjustable bias control
🎵 Music
(3)
free with in-app purchases
16
GSDSP Quantum Distortion
GSDSP Quantum Distortion
GSDSP Quantum Distortion
XY Multi Distortion
$14.99

Explore four distinct distortion effects—Saturation, BitCrush, Ring Modulation, and Downsampling—blended and controlled via an intuitive XY pad. Shape harmonics, reduce digital resolution, introduce inharmonic motion, and create classic digital degradation for unique audio textures.

Four distortion algorithms (Saturation, BitCrush, Ring Modulation, Downsampling)Intuitive XY pad for blending effectsCustom waveshaping saturation
🎵 Music
(10)
paid
17
Magic Voice Changer & Effects
Magic Voice Changer & Effects
Magic Voice Changer & Effects
Change voice, prank friends
Free

Easily record your voice or other sounds and apply a variety of funny sound effects. Transform your audio to sound like different characters, edit recordings, and share them instantly. Enhance your videos with dynamic captions.

Built-in recorderLive video voice switchingDynamic word-by-word captions
📷 Photo & Video
(37K)
free with in-app purchases
18
Strange - Chaos Distortion
Strange - Chaos Distortion
Strange - Chaos Distortion
chaos waveshaping distortion
$1.99

This app offers unique, evolving distortion effects by feeding audio signals into chaotic mathematical systems. It provides deep control over the distortion's character, from subtle coloring to wild, unpredictable transformations, with post-processing tone shaping and wet/dry mixing.

Dynamic waveshaping distortionLorenz and Logistic chaos systemsAdjustable drive and chaos intensity
🎵 Music
(7)
paid
19
Dolby On: Record Audio & Video
Dolby On: Record Audio & Video
Dolby On: Record Audio & Video
Record & Edit: Music and Voice
Free

Record and edit high-quality audio and video with automatic studio effects. Enhance voice, music, and more with noise reduction, EQ, and spatial audio. Share your creations directly to social media or export lossless files.

Automatic studio effectsNoise reductionSpatial audio and EQ
🎵 Music
(6.8K)
free with in-app purchases
20
SquashIt multiband distortion
SquashIt multiband distortion
SquashIt multiband distortion
by Klevgränd produkter AB
$9.99

This audio effect filter offers a unique distortion algorithm for music production. It integrates with various audio hosts and sequencers, allowing for creative sound shaping on vocals, bass, and more. Developed by musicians for musicians, it provides a powerful yet simple interface.

Audio Unit Extension (AUv3) supportInter-App Audio (IAA) compatibilityAudioBus 2 compatibility
🎵 Music
(6)
paid

FAQ about Audio Distortion

What are the best audio distortion apps for iPhone?
SoundLab - Audio Editor tops our audio distortion apps ranking as of July 2026, with a 4.6-star average from 13K App Store ratings, and it's free to download.
Yes — 13 of the top audio distortion apps we rank are free to download, including SoundLab - Audio Editor and Audio Editor - Music editor.
SoundLab - Audio Editor has no ads and offers in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of July 2026.
We track 232+ audio distortion apps on the iOS App Store as of July 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.
SoundLab offers comprehensive audio editing capabilities on your mobile device. You can edit audio with a 16-track editor, apply over 20 effects including AI vocal separation and noise suppression, record audio with advanced settings, and even mix audio with video to create soundtrack videos.
The AI Vocal Separator uses machine learning to isolate vocal and instrumental stems directly on your device. This means you don't need to upload files or wait for processing, ensuring privacy and speed for your creative workflow.