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Head-to-head · Android Audio Editing Apps

Soundtrap vs GoldWave

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

Soundtrap leads on 1 check, GoldWave on 0, and 0 are 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 scoreSoundtrap · 9.1/10
  • Free planonly Soundtrap

Soundtrap scores higher on our rubric for android audio editing apps: 9.1 against 8.8 out of 10; our editors rank them #2 and #4.

Soundtrap offers free plan; GoldWave doesn't.

Soundtrap is the better fit for collaborative mobile music making. GoldWave is the better fit for traditional waveform editing on Android.

  • Soundtrap fits best

    Collaborative mobile music making

  • GoldWave fits best

    Traditional waveform editing on Android

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Side by side

Feature Soundtrap 9.1/10 Visit ↗ GoldWave 8.8/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 9.1 8.8
Ranking #2 in Android Audio Editing Apps #4 in Android Audio Editing Apps
Best for Collaborative mobile music making Traditional waveform editing on Android
Pricing model Free plan + paid Paid
Starting price Free plan $19/yr
Free plan ✓ (best) —
Free trial — —
Deployment Cloud, Desktop, Mobile Desktop, Mobile
Platforms Web, Windows, macOS, iOS, Android Web, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android
Support Email, Live chat, Tickets, Docs, Community Email, Community, Docs
Built for Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Solo, Small business
Features Soundtrap 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
  • 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.
  • 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
  • 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.
  • No multitrack editing for layered music or podcast sessions
  • No video synchronization or cloud collaboration features
  • GoldWave Infinity is still under development
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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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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  1. SoundtrapAndroid Audio Editing Apps 9.1Free plan
  2. GoldWaveAndroid Audio Editing Apps 8.8Paid

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.

  • 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

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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