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Android Apps > Music & Audio > WavePad Audio Editor
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WavePad Audio Editor

by NCH Software · Music & Audio · Free
On Google Play since May 2013 · Data updated 2026-11-06

WavePad Audio Editor is made and published by NCH Software. AppBrain is an independent app data site and isn't affiliated with NCH Software. The app name, icon, screenshots and description belong to NCH Software and are shown as published on Google Play.

AppBrain's verdict

EstablishedPopular
Rating on Google Play
3.99
37,631 ratings
Installs
11 million
Last updated
May 30, 2025
Ads
Contains ads
Size
20.6 MB

WavePad Audio Editor is popular, with 11 million installs. Users are divided: 4.0 stars from 37,631 ratings.

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Summary

WavePad Audio Editor by NCH Software delivers a full-featured, free audio editing toolkit designed for on-the-go recording and editing. It supports a wide range of formats and a robust editing suite, including non-destructive workflows, extensive effects, and restoration tools for polished results.

Pros & Cons

  • Free to use (non-commercial license for the free version)
  • Wide format support including MP3, WAV, and AIFF
  • Non-destructive editing workflow for safe experimentation
  • Large user base with strong international presence (10M+ downloads)
  • Lacks explicit video or ringtone features found in some competitors
  • Free version is restricted to non-commercial use; commercial use requires a separate version
  • Some competitors offer more advanced conversion or merging tools not listed here

User feedback

Ratings and reviews on Google Play

Comments on WavePad Audio Editor for Android

★★★★★ T-Major The Object Thingy · Apr 26, 2026
Add Super Duper Low Pitched Audio And Super Duper High Pitched Audio.
★★★★☆ Nina Patel · Sep 7, 2026
Hi, HI I AM USING THIS FREE APP SINCE MANY YEARS BUT IN 2025 I HAVE PURCHASED WAVEPAD EDITOR EXPRESS EDITION. NOW I AM MIGRATED TO INDIA AND WANTED TO UPGRADE IT SO I CAN USE THE FULL VIRSION. THE PROBLEM IS AS I HAVE NO OPTION TO PAY IN GBP, ONLY I CAN PAY IN INDIAN RUPEES. ON THEIR WEBSITE WHEN I WENT ON THE DIFFERENT COUNTRY FLAG TO CHOOSE INDIA, I COULDN'T AS THERE ISN'T ANY OPTION FOR INDIA! WHAT SHELL I DO?
★★★★★ Shelley Hicks · Aug 21, 2026
I love it! Voice changing is 😎 cool as cool can get. It is easy to use mimicking windows functioning as far as accessing its functions and capabilities. As I venture deeper into the program of wave pad I will elaborate more on its capabilities, as I do. Cool Beans! Shelley, from Mobe Alabama
★★★★★ सायिलक्ष्मण · Mar 12, 2026
It represents waveform wrongly: some louder peaks shown as quiter (smaller amplitudes), while the quiter ones actually look louder. (I understood by openins same audio in other editor). Also, a bit inconvenient in horizontal mode on phone cause all buttons and tabs are huge while waveform is so narrow, it is hardly seen. But 5 stars for serious app with many free/trial options.
★☆☆☆☆ Dan · Aug 29, 2026
No, I'm not getting a subscription, so I can utilize a file format. That's not supported by the free version. Especially since it's the file format that is pretty much the standard
★☆☆☆☆ Venkatesh K · Oct 5, 2026
Worst. I bought a license, and it doesn't save the output audio file at all. Pls return my money back. Daylight robbery
★★☆☆☆ Silvano Williams · Feb 24, 2026
I have the full desktop version which is great, and recently tried to install the Android version, so I could also work on some files on. My phone. Paid to unlock all features, but the app still says it is the free version, and I can't save any files. Useless and a waste of money for the mobile app.

Google Play Rating history and histogram

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Store listing

By NCH Software, from Google Play

“WavePad Audio Editor is a full-featured professional audio editing app.”

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Description by NCH Software Written by the developer, not by AppBrain. Click to read.
WavePad Audio Editor Free is a full-featured professional sound and audio editing application. Record, edit, add effects, and share your audio. Record and edit music, voice and other audio recordings. When editing audio files, you can cut, copy and paste parts of recordings, and then add effects like echo, amplification and noise reduction. WavePad works as a WAV or MP3 editor, but it also supports a number of other file formats.

Features:

• Supports a number of file formats including MP3, WAV (PCM), WAV (GSM) and AIFF.
• Sound editing tools include cut, copy, paste, delete, insert, silence, auto-trim, compression, pitch shifting and more
•Audio effects include amplify, normalize, equalizer, envelope, reverb, echo, reverse and many more
• Audio restoration features including noise reduction and click pop removal
• Supports sample rates from 6 to 192kHz, stereo or mono, 8, 16, 24 or 32 bits
• Easy to use interface will have you utilizing non-destructive audio editing in minutes
• Sound effect library includes hundreds of sound effects and royalty free music clips

WavePad Audio Editor Free supports directly editing waveforms for quick editing, such as inserting sound from other files, making new recordings, or apply sound effects like the high pass filter to clarify audio quality.

This free sound editor is ideal for anyone who needs to make recordings and edit on the go. WavePad makes it easy to store or send recordings so they are readily available wherever they are needed.

This free version is licensed for non-commercial use only. For commercial use, please install the version here: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.nchsoftware.pocketwavepad
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Safety and technology

Found in the app by AppBrain
Ads
Contains ads
Price
Free
Libraries
21
App size
20.6 MB
Needs Android
6.0+
Content rating
Everyone

Technologies used by WavePad Audio Editor

11 permissions · 21 libraries
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Trust & Safety: Uses common permissions for audio editing (RECORD_AUDIO, READ/WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE, INTERNET, FOREGROUND_SERVICE, WAKE_LOCK, etc.) and includes in-app billing; permissions align with typical media editing apps and advertising support, with no indications of unusual access beyond standard app needs.

Releases

Updates seen on Google Play
Version
20.24
Launched
May 2013
  • May 30, 2025UpdateVersion 20.24
  • May 22, 2025UpdateVersion 20.23
  • May 9, 2025UpdateVersion 20.18
  • May 2, 2025UpdateVersion 20.16
  • Apr 28, 2025UpdateVersion 20.14
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Installs

Tracked by AppBrain
Last 30 days
13 thousand
Per day
450
30-day average
Play install range
10+ million
Launched
May 2013

Installs over time

WavePad Audio Editor has been installed 11 million times. Over the past 30 days, it averaged 450 installs per day.

Rankings

Google Play top charts

Google Play Rankings for WavePad Audio Editor

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About the app and developer

About WavePad Audio Editor

WavePad Audio Editor is a music & audio app developed by NCH Software.

Download Statistics

WavePad Audio Editor has been downloaded 11 million times. In the last 30 days, the app was downloaded 13 thousand times.

User Ratings

WavePad Audio Editor is rated 3.99 out of 5 stars. The rating is based on 38 thousand ratings.

App Information

WavePad Audio Editor is freely available from Google Play. The APK size is 20.59 MB. The latest APK version available is 20.24. The last update was on May 30, 2025.

Technical Requirements

WavePad Audio Editor requires Android 6.0+ or higher. The app has a content rating of Everyone. The APK has been available on Google Play since May 2013.

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Developer information for NCH Software

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Frequently asked questions about WavePad Audio Editor

Is WavePad Audio Editor free?

Yes. WavePad Audio Editor is free on Google Play.

Is WavePad Audio Editor still available?

Yes. WavePad Audio Editor is on Google Play, and the last update we saw was on May 30, 2025.

Does WavePad Audio Editor contain ads?

Yes. Google Play lists WavePad Audio Editor as containing ads.

What Android version does WavePad Audio Editor require?

WavePad Audio Editor runs on Android 6.0 and higher.

How large is WavePad Audio Editor?

WavePad Audio Editor is 20.59 MB.

Is WavePad Audio Editor suitable for children?

Google Play rates the content of WavePad Audio Editor as suitable for everyone.

How many times has WavePad Audio Editor been installed?

Google Play lists 10,000,000+ installs for WavePad Audio Editor.

How do people rate WavePad Audio Editor?

WavePad Audio Editor scores 3.99 out of 5 stars, from 37,631 ratings on Google Play.

Who made WavePad Audio Editor?

WavePad Audio Editor was developed by NCH Software. It is listed in the music & audio category on Google Play.

What are the best alternatives to WavePad Audio Editor?

People looking at WavePad Audio Editor also look at these music & audio apps: Lexis Audio Editor, Audio Editor, MP3 Cutter, EZAudioCut - Audio Cutter, SMV Audio Editor, Audio Editor & MP3 Editor.

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