WavePad vs Soundtrap

WavePad9.0Visit Soundtrap8.8Visit

Higher score WavePad #3 in Audio Editing Apps for iPhone 9.0/10 Free plan · 14-day trial Free planFree trial✓ 0 of 4 features Visit WavePad

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

• WavePad fits best

  Broad audio restoration and editing on any device

• Soundtrap fits best

  Collaborative, cloud-based music editing

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Side by side

Feature	WavePad 9.0/10 Visit ↗	Soundtrap 8.8/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	9.0	8.8
Ranking	#3 in Audio Editing Apps for iPhone	#4 in Audio Editing Apps for iPhone
Best for	Broad audio restoration and editing on any device	Collaborative, cloud-based music editing
Pricing model	Free plan + paid	Free plan + paid
Starting price	$60/yr	Free plan
Free plan	✓	✓
Free trial	14 days	—
Deployment	Desktop, Mobile	Cloud, Desktop, Mobile
Platforms	Windows, macOS, iOS, Android	Web, Windows, macOS, iOS, Android
Support	Docs, Community	Email, Live chat, Tickets, Docs, Community
Integrations	1 integrations	11 integrations
Built for	Solo, Small business, Mid-market	Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features WavePad 0/4 · Soundtrap 1/4
Multitrack editing	Not checked yet	✓ (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	Noise reduction, restoration and AI-powered audio enhancement Batch processing, format conversion and spectral analysis Windows, macOS, iOS and Android support with plugin options	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
Cons	The free version is limited to non-commercial use Standard Edition excludes VST plugin support and the SFX Library The product is proprietary rather than open source	Cloud-first workflow depends on access to online projects The macOS desktop app is described as a beta Integrations focus heavily on education platforms
Our verdict	WavePad is desktop and mobile software for recording and editing music, voice recordings, podcasts and other audio files. It runs on Windows, macOS, iOS and Android, making it suitable for solo creators, home users, professionals and small… Read the review →	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 →

Strengths and trade-offs

• WavePad — where it wins

  • Noise reduction, restoration and AI-powered audio enhancement
  • Batch processing, format conversion and spectral analysis
  • Windows, macOS, iOS and Android support with plugin options

  Where it doesn't

  • The free version is limited to non-commercial use
  • Standard Edition excludes VST plugin support and the SFX Library
  • The product is proprietary rather than open source

• 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

• WavePad9.0/10 · Free plan · 14-day trial

  A cross-platform editor with restoration, batch tools, plugins and AI enhancement.

  Visit WavePadFull verdict →
• Soundtrap8.8/10 · Free plan

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

  Visit SoundtrapFull verdict →