Soundtrap vs TwistedWave

Soundtrap8.8Visit TwistedWave8.2Visit

Higher score Soundtrap #4 in Audio Editing Apps for iPhone 8.8/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 1 of 4 features Visit Soundtrap

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TwistedWave #7 in Audio Editing Apps for iPhone 8.2/10 30-day trial Free trial✓ 0 of 4 features Visit TwistedWave

• Soundtrap fits best

  Collaborative, cloud-based music editing

• TwistedWave fits best

  Precise single- and multichannel editing

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Side by side

Feature	Soundtrap 8.8/10 Visit ↗	TwistedWave 8.2/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	8.8	8.2
Ranking	#4 in Audio Editing Apps for iPhone	#7 in Audio Editing Apps for iPhone
Best for	Collaborative, cloud-based music editing	Precise single- and multichannel editing
Pricing model	Free plan + paid	Paid
Starting price	Free plan	$59.90/yr
Free plan	✓ (best)	—
Free trial	—	30 days
Deployment	Cloud, Desktop, Mobile	Cloud, Desktop, Mobile
Platforms	Web, Windows, macOS, iOS, Android	Web, Windows, macOS, iOS
Support	Email, Live chat, Tickets, Docs, Community	Email, Docs
Built for	Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise	Solo, Small business
Features Soundtrap 1/4 · TwistedWave 0/4
Multitrack editing	✓ (best)	—
Audio effects	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
MIDI support	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Cloud sync	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Specs
Maximum tracks	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Export formats	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Our review
Pros	Multitrack recording with MIDI sequencing and virtual instruments Real-time collaboration through project chat and video AI vocal cleanup plus cloud autosave and time restore	Multichannel editing with Audio Unit and VST plugin support Batch processing, format conversion, and built-in noise reduction Works across iPhone, desktop, and web with video synchronization
Cons	Cloud-first workflow depends on access to online projects The macOS desktop app is described as a beta Integrations focus heavily on education platforms	No free plan; access follows a 30-day trial Does not provide multitrack editing Support is limited to email and documentation
Our verdict	Soundtrap is a cloud-based digital audio workstation for recording, editing, and mixing music and podcasts. It suits solo creators, small teams, educators, and larger organizations that need projects available across web, desktop, and… Read the review →	TwistedWave is an audio editor for recording, editing, mastering, converting, and batch-processing audio. Its applications cover iPhone and iPad, macOS, Windows, and a web browser, making it suitable for solo creators and small teams… Read the review →

Strengths and trade-offs

• Soundtrap — where it wins

  • Multitrack recording with MIDI sequencing and virtual instruments
  • Real-time collaboration through project chat and video
  • AI vocal cleanup plus cloud autosave and time restore

  Where it doesn't

  • Cloud-first workflow depends on access to online projects
  • The macOS desktop app is described as a beta
  • Integrations focus heavily on education platforms

• TwistedWave — where it wins

  • Multichannel editing with Audio Unit and VST plugin support
  • Batch processing, format conversion, and built-in noise reduction
  • Works across iPhone, desktop, and web with video synchronization

  Where it doesn't

  • No free plan; access follows a 30-day trial
  • Does not provide multitrack editing
  • Support is limited to email and documentation

• Soundtrap8.8/10 · Free plan

  A cloud DAW for recording, MIDI editing, effects, and real-time collaboration.

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• TwistedWave8.2/10 · 30-day trial

  A precise audio editor with multichannel tools, plugins, batch work, and video sync.

  Visit TwistedWaveFull verdict →