Suggestions appear as you type. Use the up and down arrows to choose one and Enter to open it.

This page's audience our own tag's counts — open to see them
–Visits
–Page views
–Clicks to vendors
–Time on page
–Reading now
Clicks to vendors, by tool
  • –
Top countries
  • –
Devices
  • –

– · visits, page views and clicks counted by our own tag, which counts more than our checked analytics; every figure rounded down · how we count

Head-to-head · Android Audio Editing Apps

Cubasis vs GoldWave

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 1 check side by side
Higher score Cubasis #1 in Android Audio Editing Apps 9.3/10 Paid ✓ 0 of 3 features Visit Steinberg
GoldWave #4 in Android Audio Editing Apps 8.8/10 Paid ✓ 0 of 3 features Visit GoldWave

Cubasis leads on 0 checks, GoldWave on 0, and 1 is even. Who comes out ahead on the 1 yes/no, price and count check where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreCubasis · 9.3/10

Cubasis scores higher on our rubric for android audio editing apps: 9.3 against 8.8 out of 10; our editors rank them #1 and #4.

Cubasis is the better fit for serious Android multitrack production. GoldWave is the better fit for traditional waveform editing on Android.

  • Cubasis fits best

    Serious Android multitrack production

  • GoldWave fits best

    Traditional waveform editing on Android

Advertiser disclosure: iTechGuides is reader-supported. Vendors can pay for top positions in our rankings and for a place on other products' pages, and we may earn a commission when you click some links. Bought places stand at the number bought; this page and our disclosure say so. Paying vendors may get a fuller, more detailed review from our editors, and that review can change their score. How we rank.

Side by side

Feature Cubasis 9.3/10 Visit ↗ GoldWave 8.8/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 9.3 8.8
Ranking #1 in Android Audio Editing Apps #4 in Android Audio Editing Apps
Best for Serious Android multitrack production Traditional waveform editing on Android
Pricing model Paid Paid
Starting price — $19/yr
Free plan — —
Free trial — —
Deployment Mobile Desktop, Mobile
Platforms iOS, Android Web, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android
Support Email, Phone, Community, Docs Email, Community, Docs
Built for Solo, Small business Solo, Small business
Features Cubasis 0/3 · GoldWave 0/3
Multitrack recording Not checked yet Not checked yet
Waveform editing Not checked yet Not checked yet
Podcast tools Not checked yet Not checked yet
Specs
Maximum tracks Not checked yet Not checked yet
Effects and processing Not checked yet Not checked yet
Export formats Not checked yet Not checked yet
Our review
Pros
  • Unlimited audio and MIDI tracks with recording and editing
  • Mixer automation, virtual instruments, effects and MIDI sequencing
  • Exports to Cubase and integrates with major cloud-storage services
  • 40+ effects plus noise reduction and Pop/Click restoration filters
  • Batch processing, conversion, transcription, and speech tools
  • Runs across Android, iOS, Windows, macOS, Linux, and the web
Cons
  • Paid-only app with no free plan
  • Separate iOS and Android editions use different storefront pricing
  • Mobile deployment may not suit desktop-native production workflows
  • No multitrack editing for layered music or podcast sessions
  • No video synchronization or cloud collaboration features
  • GoldWave Infinity is still under development
Our verdict

Cubasis is Steinberg’s mobile digital audio workstation for musicians and producers who want to record, arrange, edit and mix on Android smartphones, tablets or Chromebooks. Its workflow covers both audio and MIDI, making it suitable for…

Read the review →

GoldWave is a digital audio editor for recording, editing, mixing, restoring, analyzing, and converting audio. It suits individual users, educators, researchers, podcasters, musicians, and other solo or small-team users who need detailed…

Read the review →
  1. CubasisAndroid Audio Editing Apps 9.3Paid
  2. GoldWaveAndroid Audio Editing Apps 8.8Paid

Strengths and trade-offs

  • Cubasis — where it wins

    • Unlimited audio and MIDI tracks with recording and editing
    • Mixer automation, virtual instruments, effects and MIDI sequencing
    • Exports to Cubase and integrates with major cloud-storage services

    Where it doesn't

    • Paid-only app with no free plan
    • Separate iOS and Android editions use different storefront pricing
    • Mobile deployment may not suit desktop-native production workflows

  • GoldWave — where it wins

    • 40+ effects plus noise reduction and Pop/Click restoration filters
    • Batch processing, conversion, transcription, and speech tools
    • Runs across Android, iOS, Windows, macOS, Linux, and the web

    Where it doesn't

    • No multitrack editing for layered music or podcast sessions
    • No video synchronization or cloud collaboration features
    • GoldWave Infinity is still under development

More comparisons

All android audio editing apps comparisons → · Full ranking →

Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

Last updated · How we research and update