Best Audio Editor Apps for Android (2026)
Two warnings before the list. First: there is no Audacity for Android. Audacity's own FAQ says it's desktop-only — any phone app using the name wasn't made by the Audacity team. Second: "audio editor" means three different jobs (multitrack studios, single-file editors, ringtone cutters), and most lists mix them up. This one doesn't.
Pick by Job
- A song with several parts: BandLab (free) or Audio Evolution Mobile Studio ($11.99).
- Tidying one recording/podcast: Lexis Audio Editor or WaveEditor.
- Paid client work: not the free WavePad or MixPad — their licenses forbid commercial use.
- A ringtone: AIMP: Audio Cutter or InShot's MP3 Cutter.
- A clean recording to edit later: Dolby On.
Multitrack Studios
1. BandLab — Best Free Multitrack
Rating: ~4.8 · Free with ads, in-app purchases
A real recording studio: unlimited multitrack projects on the free tier, cloud storage, six pitch-correction effects, four mastering presets, 180+ effects, 300+ MIDI instruments, and collaboration with other creators. The free version has storage limits; Pro/Max plans add more. For making a song with several parts for nothing, nothing beats it.
2. Audio Evolution Mobile Studio — Best Paid Multitrack
$11.99 one-time · No ads label
The one to pay for: unlimited audio and MIDI tracks, USB audio interface support, vocal tuning and ToneBoosters effects, imports WAV/MP3/AIFF/FLAC/OGG/MIDI, mixes down to WAV/MP3/AIFF/FLAC/OGG. A free trial exists (3 tracks max, 45-second mixdown, quits after 20 minutes) — run it first. No subscription, no ads.
3. n-Track Studio — Best Tiered Option
Free / $1.49-mo Standard / $2.99-mo Extended
Rare honesty in its listing: free gives 8 tracks and 2 effects per track but saves songs online only — WAV/MP3 export to the phone needs a purchase. Standard ($1.49/mo) brings unlimited tracks and full export. A year of Standard ($17.88) costs more than Audio Evolution outright, so do the math.
Single-File Editors
4. WaveEditor — Best All-Round Editor
Rating: 4.46 (24,713 reviews) · Free with ads, Pro upgrade · WaveEditor on Google Play
Editor and recorder in one: cut/copy/paste clips, multi-track mixing, USB microphone recording, and pro analysis tools (FFT, oscilloscope, spectrogram, vectorscope) you won't find in most mobile editors. Imports/exports WAV, MP3, FLAC, OGG — and MP3 export is not locked behind Pro, unlike some competitors. Pro removes ads and adds the remaining effects plus a recorder widget.
5. Lexis Audio Editor — Least Restricted Free Editor
Rating: ~4.3 · Free with ads, in-app purchases
Records, trims, fades, normalizes, reduces noise, with a 10-band EQ, compressor, and tempo/speed/pitch controls. Works on one file (you can record into it or mix another in). The free version has every feature of the paid one except one thing: saving as MP3 — free saves go to WAV, M4A, AAC, FLAC, WMA. If MP3 isn't essential, this is the least restricted free editor on Android.
6. AudioLab — Best Swiss Army Knife
Rating: 4.67 (336,276 reviews) · Free with ads, in-app purchases · AudioLab on Google Play
Cutter, recorder, format converter, multi-track mixer, video-to-audio extraction, tag editor, 18-band EQ, batch processing, voice changer, and a built-in music player — all in one app, targeting Android 16. The standout rating (4.67 from 336K reviews) speaks for itself. Not the deepest multitrack tool, but the best single install for everyday audio jobs.
7. WavePad Audio Editor — Good Editor, License Catch
Rating: ~4.0 (41K reviews) · Free / Master's $14.99
The desktop-port editor: batch functions, spectral analysis, huge format support, in-app tutorials. TechRadar rates it 4/5 for editing but notes the cons: no mixer, one-track recording, and constant upsell prompts. The real catch: the free version is licensed for non-commercial use only — paid work requires the $14.99 Master's Edition. Multitrack mixing is a separate app (MixPad) under the same restriction.
8. FL Studio Mobile — For Beat Makers
Paid ($14.99 one-time)
Less an editor, more a full music-production studio: multi-track editing, plugins, and virtual instruments on your phone. Excellent for making beats; overkill if you just want to trim recordings. Beginners should start with BandLab (free) and graduate here only when loops stop being enough.
Ringtone Cutters
9. AIMP: Audio Cutter — Simplest
Free · No ads, no purchases
Does less and asks for less: crop a file, save the part as MP3, set as ringtone. Google Play shows no ads label and nothing to buy. Perfect for ringtones; nothing else.
10. MP3 Cutter and Ringtone Maker (InShot)
Free with ads
Trims on a zoomable waveform, merges/mixes clips, sets results as ringtone, alarm, or notification. Reads MP3/WAV/OGG/M4A/AAC/FLAC. From the reputable InShot studio — but note many apps share the "MP3 Cutter" name, so install the right one.
Recorders Worth Knowing
- Dolby On (free, no ads, no purchases) — auto noise reduction, de-essing, EQ, and compression on music recordings; trims start/end; exports to your editor of choice.
- Fossify Voice Recorder (free, open source, no ads) — offline, private, still in beta.
- Easy Voice Recorder — free tier keeps good formats (MP3/FLAC/AAC) and trimming behind Pro ($4.99 separate app).
Quick Comparison
| App | Rating (verified) | Type | Free catches |
|---|---|---|---|
| BandLab | ~4.8 | Multitrack studio | Storage limits |
| Audio Evolution | — | Multitrack studio | $11.99 one-time |
| n-Track Studio | — | Multitrack studio | Export needs purchase |
| WaveEditor | 4.46 (24.7K) | Single-file + multitrack | Ads; effects in Pro |
| Lexis | ~4.3 | Single-file | MP3 export paid |
| AudioLab | 4.67 (336.3K) | All-in-one | Ads |
| WavePad | ~4.0 | Single-file | Non-commercial only |
| AIMP Cutter | — | Cutter | None |
Multitrack vs Single-File: Why It Matters
This is the distinction most lists blur. A single-file editor (Lexis, WavePad) opens one recording and lets you cut, fade, and add effects to it — perfect for trimming a voice memo or cleaning a podcast. A multitrack studio (BandLab, Audio Evolution) stacks many clips on parallel timelines: voice on one track, music on another, effects on a third — so you can move, mute, and mix each independently. If you're building a song, you need multitrack; if you're tidying a recording, a single-file editor is faster and simpler. Buying the wrong type is the most common disappointment in this category.
How to Edit Audio on Android (Basic Workflow)
- Import or record. Most editors import from storage; WaveEditor and Dolby On can record with a USB mic for better quality.
- Trim the ends. Cut silence and mistakes first — it makes everything after easier.
- Clean it. Apply noise reduction (Lexis, WavePad) before effects, not after — effects amplify noise too.
- Level it. Normalize to even out volume, then use compression lightly so quiet parts stay audible.
- Add effects sparingly. A touch of reverb or EQ beats five effects stacked.
- Export once, in WAV. Edit in WAV and export the final as MP3 only at the end — every MP3 re-encode loses quality. (Check your app's export catch first: Lexis free blocks MP3, WavePad free exports WAV only.)
Dead Apps to Avoid
- Voice PRO — its Play page is gone; old lists still recommend it.
- AudioDroid — powerful but with a clunky ancient UI and heavy ads.
- "Audacity for Android" — not the real Audacity, per its own FAQ.
- Music Maker JAM — now published by Loudly; it's a loop-based beat maker, not an audio editor.
Tips for Editing Audio on a Phone
- Record clean first. Dolby On's auto-processing beats fixing a noisy recording later.
- Use WAV for editing, MP3 for sharing. Every edit on an MP3 re-compresses it; export the final once.
- Watch the export format. Lexis free blocks MP3; WavePad free exports WAV only — check before you design a workflow.
- Normalize before boosting. Our equalizer guide explains the clipping trap that also applies here.
- For podcasts: Lexis (noise reduction + normalize) or AudioLab (batch processing for episodes).
Privacy Notes
Audio editors need microphone and storage access — that's their job. But check Data Safety sections: WaveEditor declares no data collected; others vary. An audio editor needs mic, storage, and maybe Bluetooth — it never needs your contacts or location. Free ad-supported editors can be chatty with trackers; Fossify Voice Recorder and AIMP Cutter are the quiet options. For more creative Android tools, see our Android app guides.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best free audio editor for Android?
BandLab is best for free multitrack projects. For editing a single recording, Lexis Audio Editor's free version holds back only MP3 saving — everything else is included.
Is Audacity available for Android?
No. Audacity's own FAQ says it is desktop-only, and any phone app using the name was not made by the Audacity team. Lexis and WaveEditor are the nearest equivalents.
Is there a multitrack audio editor for Android?
Yes — BandLab offers unlimited free multitrack projects, n-Track Studio gives 8 tracks free, and Audio Evolution Mobile Studio offers unlimited tracks for a one-time $11.99.
Can I edit audio on Android for free?
Yes. BandLab, Lexis (minus MP3 export), WaveEditor, and AudioLab all have usable free tiers. Note WavePad's free version is licensed for non-commercial use only.
Which app is best for making ringtones?
AIMP: Audio Cutter — free, no ads, crops and saves MP3, sets as ringtone directly.