WavePad Audio Editor
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.
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 PlayComments on WavePad Audio Editor for Android
Google Play Rating history and histogram
Store listing
By NCH Software, from Google Play“WavePad Audio Editor is a full-featured professional audio editing app.”
Description by NCH Software Written by the developer, not by AppBrain. Click to read.
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
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
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 chartsGoogle Play Rankings for WavePad Audio Editor
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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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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