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Head-to-head · Android Audio Editing Apps

GoldWave vs Dolby On

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 2 checks side by side
Higher score GoldWave #4 in Android Audio Editing Apps 8.8/10 Paid ✓ 0 of 3 features Visit GoldWave
Dolby On #6 in Android Audio Editing Apps 8.6/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 1 of 3 features Visit Dolby On

GoldWave leads on 0 checks, Dolby On on 1, and 1 is even. Who comes out ahead on the 2 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreGoldWave · 8.8/10
  • Free planonly Dolby On
  • Most featuresDolby On · 1 of 3

GoldWave scores higher on our rubric for android audio editing apps: 8.8 against 8.6 out of 10; our editors rank them #4 and #6.

Dolby On offers free plan; GoldWave doesn't.

GoldWave is the better fit for traditional waveform editing on Android. Dolby On is the better fit for fast polished recording and cleanup.

  • GoldWave fits best

    Traditional waveform editing on Android

  • Dolby On fits best

    Fast polished recording and cleanup

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Side by side

Feature GoldWave 8.8/10 Visit ↗ Dolby On 8.6/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 8.8 8.6
Ranking #4 in Android Audio Editing Apps #6 in Android Audio Editing Apps
Best for Traditional waveform editing on Android Fast polished recording and cleanup
Pricing model Paid Free
Starting price $19/yr Free
Free plan — ✓ (best)
Free trial — —
Deployment Desktop, Mobile Mobile
Platforms Web, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android iOS, Android
Support Email, Community, Docs Email
Built for Solo, Small business Solo, Small business
Features GoldWave 0/3 · Dolby On 1/3
Multitrack recording Not checked yet Not checked yet
Waveform editing Not checked yet Not checked yet
Podcast tools Not checked yet ✓ (best)
Specs
Maximum tracks Not checked yet Not checked yet
Effects and processing Not checked yet Pro
Export formats Not checked yet Not checked yet
Our review
Pros
  • 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
  • Applies noise reduction, de-essing, EQ, compression and limiting automatically
  • Edits recordings with fade in/out and trimming, plus six Sound Tools styles
  • Exports and shares to social networks, email and DAWs
Cons
  • No multitrack editing for layered music or podcast sessions
  • No video synchronization or cloud collaboration features
  • GoldWave Infinity is still under development
  • Focused on mobile recording and basic edits rather than multitrack work
  • Audio processing is automatic, with less emphasis on detailed manual control
  • Mobile-only deployment limits use to iOS and Android
Our verdict

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…

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Dolby On is a free mobile app for recording songs, instruments, voice, podcasts, rehearsals and video. It is aimed at solo creators and small teams who want a quick way to capture material on an Android or iOS phone and make it sound more…

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  1. GoldWaveAndroid Audio Editing Apps 8.8Paid
  2. Dolby OnAndroid Audio Editing Apps 8.6Free plan

Strengths and trade-offs

  • 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

  • Dolby On — where it wins

    • Applies noise reduction, de-essing, EQ, compression and limiting automatically
    • Edits recordings with fade in/out and trimming, plus six Sound Tools styles
    • Exports and shares to social networks, email and DAWs

    Where it doesn't

    • Focused on mobile recording and basic edits rather than multitrack work
    • Audio processing is automatic, with less emphasis on detailed manual control
    • Mobile-only deployment limits use to iOS and Android

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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