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Head-to-head · Android Audio Editing Apps

Soundtrap vs Dolby On

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 2 checks side by side
Higher score Soundtrap #2 in Android Audio Editing Apps 9.1/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 0 of 3 features Visit Soundtrap
Dolby On #6 in Android Audio Editing Apps 8.6/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 1 of 3 features Visit Dolby On

Soundtrap leads on 0 checks, Dolby On on 0, and 2 are 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 scoreSoundtrap · 9.1/10
  • Free planboth
  • Most featuresDolby On · 1 of 3

Soundtrap scores higher on our rubric for android audio editing apps: 9.1 against 8.6 out of 10; our editors rank them #2 and #6.

Soundtrap is the better fit for collaborative mobile music making. Dolby On is the better fit for fast polished recording and cleanup.

  • Soundtrap fits best

    Collaborative mobile music making

  • Dolby On fits best

    Fast polished recording and cleanup

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Side by side

Feature Soundtrap 9.1/10 Visit ↗ Dolby On 8.6/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 9.1 8.6
Ranking #2 in Android Audio Editing Apps #6 in Android Audio Editing Apps
Best for Collaborative mobile music making Fast polished recording and cleanup
Pricing model Free plan + paid Free
Starting price Free plan Free
Free plan ✓ ✓
Free trial — —
Deployment Cloud, Desktop, Mobile Mobile
Platforms Web, Windows, macOS, iOS, Android iOS, Android
Support Email, Live chat, Tickets, Docs, Community Email
Integrations 11 integrations 8 integrations
Built for Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Solo, Small business
Features Soundtrap 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
  • Record vocals and instruments, import audio, and edit MIDI in one studio.
  • Collaborate in real time through chat and video, with cloud storage and autosave.
  • Works across web, Windows, macOS, iOS, and Android.
  • 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
  • The macOS desktop app is described as a beta.
  • Its stated focus is music and podcast creation rather than general-purpose audio editing.
  • Cloud project storage is central to its cross-device workflow.
  • 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

Soundtrap brings recording, editing, and mixing for music and podcasts into a cloud-based digital audio workstation. It is suited to people making music on mobile devices who also want to work with collaborators, as well as creators who…

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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. SoundtrapAndroid Audio Editing Apps 9.1Free plan
  2. Dolby OnAndroid Audio Editing Apps 8.6Free plan

Strengths and trade-offs

  • Soundtrap — where it wins

    • Record vocals and instruments, import audio, and edit MIDI in one studio.
    • Collaborate in real time through chat and video, with cloud storage and autosave.
    • Works across web, Windows, macOS, iOS, and Android.

    Where it doesn't

    • The macOS desktop app is described as a beta.
    • Its stated focus is music and podcast creation rather than general-purpose audio editing.
    • Cloud project storage is central to its cross-device workflow.

  • 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
  • Soundtrap9.1/10 · Free plan

    A cross-platform music and podcast studio with multitrack editing and real-time collaboration.

    Visit SoundtrapFull verdict →
  • Dolby On8.6/10 · Free plan

    A free phone recorder with automatic cleanup and quick edits, but limited multitrack depth.

    Visit Dolby OnFull verdict →

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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