Head-to-head comparison
Ferrite Recording Studio vs Welder
Two of the recording tools podcasters reach for. Here's how they differ on pricing, features, audience, and the trade-offs that actually matter day-to-day.
iOS multitrack audio editor with serious editing depth, beloved by mobile podcasters.
Best for: iPad podcasters
Lightweight remote session studio aimed at startup founders and marketers.
Best for: Quick marketing recordings
At a glance
The honest trade-offs
Ferrite Recording Studio
Pros
- Most capable iOS audio editor on the market
- Multitrack with proper automation
- Pro tier is one-time $29.99 IAP, no subscription
Watch-outs
- iOS only — no Mac or Windows version
- Steeper learning curve than Backpack Studio
- Pro features hidden behind separate IAP
Welder
Pros
- Simple browser-based interface
- Includes SRT and TXT transcripts
- Backups remain accessible after downgrade
Watch-outs
- Dropped local recording in February 2022
- Smaller feature set than category leaders
- Quiet update cadence vs competitors
Which one should you pick?
Pick Ferrite Recording Studio if
You’re building around ipad podcasters. Ferrite is the most serious podcast editor on iPad, full stop. Multitrack recording, precise editing, automation, effects — it does what people assumed needed a Mac DAW.
Pick Welder if
You’re building around quick marketing recordings. Welder has been quiet for years and dropped local recording back in February 2022, which makes it noticeably less competitive against Riverside, SquadCast, and Boomcaster in 2026. Sessions live or die by the connection during recording — the exact opposite of where the category has moved.
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Frequently asked
What does Ferrite Recording Studio do better than Welder?
Ferrite Recording Studio's standout is "Most capable iOS audio editor on the market". Welder doesn't make that promise — it leans into "Simple browser-based interface" instead. If the first sentence describes your workflow, pick Ferrite Recording Studio; if the second does, pick Welder.
What are the trade-offs?
Ferrite Recording Studio: ios only — no mac or windows version. Welder: dropped local recording in february 2022. Whether either matters depends entirely on what you actually need — neither is a deal-breaker by itself.
Do they support the same platforms?
Ferrite Recording Studio works on iOS where Welder doesn't. Welder works on Web where Ferrite Recording Studio doesn't. If you're on a specific OS or device, that may decide for you.
Can I use Ferrite Recording Studio and Welder together?
Both are recording tools so most teams pick one. Some workflows do combine them — for example, using Ferrite Recording Studio for one show or episode type and Welder for another. Worth trying both free tiers before committing.