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Head-to-head · Android Audio Editing Apps

Soundtrap vs WavePad

  • 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
WavePad #7 in Android Audio Editing Apps 8.5/10 Free plan · 14-day trial Free planFree trial✓ 0 of 3 features Visit WavePad

Soundtrap leads on 0 checks, WavePad 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 scoreSoundtrap · 9.1/10
  • Free planboth
  • Free trialonly WavePad

Soundtrap scores higher on our rubric for android audio editing apps: 9.1 against 8.5 out of 10; our editors rank them #2 and #7.

Soundtrap is the better fit for collaborative mobile music making. WavePad is the better fit for feature-rich general audio editing.

  • Soundtrap fits best

    Collaborative mobile music making

  • WavePad fits best

    Feature-rich general audio editing

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Side by side

Feature Soundtrap 9.1/10 Visit ↗ WavePad 8.5/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 9.1 8.5
Ranking #2 in Android Audio Editing Apps #7 in Android Audio Editing Apps
Best for Collaborative mobile music making Feature-rich general audio editing
Pricing model Free plan + paid Free plan + paid
Starting price Free plan $60/yr
Free plan ✓ ✓
Free trial — 14 days
Deployment Cloud, Desktop, Mobile Desktop, Mobile
Platforms Web, Windows, macOS, iOS, Android Windows, macOS, iOS, Android
Support Email, Live chat, Tickets, Docs, Community Docs, Community
Integrations 11 integrations 1 integrations
Built for Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Solo, Small business, Mid-market
Features Soundtrap 0/3 · WavePad 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.
  • Cut, join, trim, effects and restoration tools cover varied editing work.
  • Batch processing, format conversion and spectral analysis support advanced workflows.
  • Runs on Windows, macOS, iOS and Android with AI noise removal and enhancement.
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.
  • The free version is limited to non-commercial use.
  • Standard Edition excludes VST plugin support and the SFX Library.
  • Support channels are listed as documentation and community resources.
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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WavePad is desktop and mobile software for recording and editing music, voice recordings, podcasts and other audio files. It is aimed at home users, professionals and small businesses working on Windows, macOS, iOS or Android. Core editing…

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  1. SoundtrapAndroid Audio Editing Apps 9.1Free plan
  2. WavePadAndroid Audio Editing Apps 8.5Free plan · 14-day trial

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.

  • WavePad — where it wins

    • Cut, join, trim, effects and restoration tools cover varied editing work.
    • Batch processing, format conversion and spectral analysis support advanced workflows.
    • Runs on Windows, macOS, iOS and Android with AI noise removal and enhancement.

    Where it doesn't

    • The free version is limited to non-commercial use.
    • Standard Edition excludes VST plugin support and the SFX Library.
    • Support channels are listed as documentation and community resources.
  • Soundtrap9.1/10 · Free plan

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

    Visit SoundtrapFull verdict →
  • WavePad8.5/10 · Free plan · 14-day trial

    A broad desktop-and-mobile editor with restoration, batch tools, plugins and AI enhancement.

    Visit WavePadFull verdict →

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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