WaveEditor
WaveEditor: A technically deep Android editor for multitrack work, analysis and format conversion. Ranked #16 of 30 in Android Audio Editing Apps by our editors (7.6/10); pricing: Free plan; best for technical waveform editing on Android.
At a glance
- Editor score7.6 / 10
- PricingFree plan
- Best forTechnical waveform editing on Android
- Free planYes
- Multitrack recordingYes
- Facts checked13 Oct 2026
Where it wins
- Multitrack editing, mixing and recording, including USB microphones
- FFT, oscilloscope, spectrogram and vectorscope analysis views
- Imports and exports AIFF, FLAC, MP3, OGG, PCM and WAV
Where it doesn't
- Available only on Android mobile devices
- Free version includes advertising
- All audio effects require the one-time Pro upgrade
Our verdict on WaveEditor
WaveEditor is an Android audio recorder and editor for musicians, podcasters, professionals and hobbyists. It records through a device or USB microphone, edits and mixes multiple tracks, supports waveform zooming and timeline selection, and converts files between supported formats. Its workflow also includes undo and redo, copy and paste, and single-sample editing, making it suited to users who want detailed control on a mobile device.
The free version includes advertising and supports the core recording, editing, multitrack, waveform and conversion workflows. The published Pro description presents a one-time in-app upgrade that removes ads, unlocks all audio effects and adds a recorder widget. Pro effects include EQ, reverb, compression, normalization and time stretching. WaveEditor’s standout technical depth is its visual analysis set: FFT, oscilloscope, spectrogram and vectorscope views give users several ways to inspect audio beyond the waveform itself.
WaveEditor fits solo users and small teams working within an Android-only deployment, with import and export across AIFF, FLAC, MP3, OGG, PCM and WAV. Email and documentation are the listed support channels. The narrow mobile platform limits its fit for people who need desktop or cross-platform projects, while effect processing requires Pro. Choose WaveEditor when waveform precision, multitrack work, USB recording and technical analysis matter on Android; choose an alternative when broader platform coverage or a simpler, less technical editing workflow is the priority.
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WaveEditor pricing
WaveEditor fact sheet
| Free plan | Yes |
|---|---|
| Paid from | Not verified |
| Multitrack recording | Yes |
| Maximum tracks | Not verified |
| Waveform editing | Yes |
| Effects and processing | Pro |
| Podcast tools | Yes |
| Export formats | AIFF, FLAC, MP3, OGG, PCM, WAV |
| Deployment | Mobile |
| Platforms | Android |
| Support | Email, Docs |
| Built for | Solo, Small business (editorial estimate) |
| Pricing | Free plan |
| Website | sbaud.io |
| Facts checked | 13 Oct 2026 |
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- CubasisA full-featured Android DAW for multitrack recording, MIDI, mixing and mobile production.9.3
- SoundtrapA cross-platform music and podcast studio with multitrack editing and real-time collaboration.9.1
- MixPadA value-focused multitrack recorder with MIDI, plugins, effects, and Android support.8.9
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