Best Audio Editing Music Apps

240+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.0 avg rating
19 free apps
Updated October 2026

Every iPhone needs a few good audio editing music apps. We benchmark 240+ of them on App Store rating, freshness, and pricing, then surface the standouts so you don't have to scroll the App Store yourself.

Compare top Audio Editing Music Apps (October 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1Audio Editor: Recording StudioAudio Editor: Recording StudioFree4.3★ (12K)NoYesNov 2026
2WavePad Music and Audio EditorWavePad Music and Audio EditorFree4.6★ (4.5K)NoYesNov 2026
3Hokusai Audio EditorHokusai Audio EditorFree4.1★ (416)NoYesNov 2026
4Music Editor - Audio EditorMusic Editor - Audio EditorFree4.5★ (1.7K)YesYesOct 2026
5Music Editor Cut MP3 ConverterMusic Editor Cut MP3 ConverterFree4.7★ (2.3K)YesYesOct 2026
6Music Editor - Edit MP3 &AudioMusic Editor - Edit MP3 &AudioFree3.2★ (592)YesYesOct 2026
7Mix Edit-Music Mixing ToolMix Edit-Music Mixing ToolFree4.3★ (6)YesNoOct 2026
8Audio Trimmer - Music EditorAudio Trimmer - Music EditorFree4.5★ (399)NoYesOct 2026

Top Picks for Audio Editing Music

Audio Editor: Recording Studio#1

Audio Editor: Recording Studio by Giant Brains

Mp3 Music Cutter & Editor App
Editor's Choice
🔧 Utilities
4.3😐(12K ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
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Edit audio files with a powerful yet user-friendly tool. Record, cut, paste, and apply effects to create professional-sounding mixes. Share your creations or save them for later use.

What We Love

  • 👍 Easy to use
  • 🎨 Helpful for creating music
  • 🎶 Good audio quality
  • 🤖 Useful AI features

Room to Improve

  • 🔒 Limited free features
  • 🤑 Expensive subscription
  • 🐛 Glitches and crashes
  • 🤯 Confusing interface
4.6😊(4.5K ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
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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.

What We Love

  • 👍 Easy to use
  • 🚀 Excellent sound quality
  • 💡 Lots of features
  • 🙌 Great for podcasts
  • 👌 Works well on iPad
  • 🎨 Versatile editing tools

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Crashes and freezes
  • 💰 Paywall for core features
  • 🤔 Confusing UI changes
  • 🔍 Difficult to find saved files
  • 📦 Takes up a lot of storage
  • 🤯 Buggy after updates
4.1😊(416 ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
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This multitrack audio editor allows you to record or import audio, then perform detailed edits like cutting, copying, and pasting. It offers a suite of filters and special effects, with advanced features available through in-app purchases. Mix multiple tracks and export your creations in various formats.

What We Love

  • 👍 Easy to use
  • 🚀 Powerful features
  • 💡 Great for audio editing on the go
  • 🔒 Accessible for visually impaired users
  • 👍 Intuitive interface
  • 👍 Seamless integration with Dropbox
  • 👍 Excellent customer support

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Occasional crashes and stability issues
  • 🔇 Limited export options (no MP3)
  • 🔇 Clunky track management and organization
  • 🔇 Unintuitive track editing (snapping, alignment)
  • 💰 Expensive pro upgrade

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FAQ about Audio Editing Music

What are the best audio editing music apps for iPhone?
Audio Editor: Recording Studio tops our audio editing music apps ranking as of October 2026, with a 4.3-star average from 12K App Store ratings, and it's free to download.
Yes — 19 of the top audio editing music apps we rank are free to download, including Audio Editor: Recording Studio and WavePad Music and Audio Editor.
Audio Editor: Recording Studio has no ads and offers in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of October 2026.
We track 240+ audio editing music apps on the iOS App Store as of October 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.