TwistedWave

by TwistedWave

macOS / iOS / online audio editor used widely in podcast post — clean speech-edit UX.

TL;DR

macOS / iOS / online audio editor used widely in podcast post — clean speech-edit UX.

Best for podcasters and voiceover artists who want a fast, focused single-track editor. Pricing: macOS $79.90 one-time · iOS $9.99 one-time · Online subscription tiers.

Category
Desktop apps
License
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Stars
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Last push
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Pricing
macOS $79.90 one-time · iOS $9.99 one-time · Online subscription tiers
Platforms
macOS, iOS, Web

What it is

TwistedWave is a popular single-track audio editor in podcast + voiceover circles. Pairs naturally with AU AI plugins (Clarity Vx, smart:EQ) on macOS.

Best for: Podcasters and voiceover artists who want a fast, focused single-track editor.
Watch out for: Not multi-track; AI features depend on hosted AU plugins.

Install / use

twistedwave.com

Features

Speaker diarizationNo
Word-level timestampsNo
Streaming / real-timeNo
Languages supportedNone
HIPAA eligibleNo

TwistedWave vs Whipscribe

FeatureTwistedWaveWhipscribe
CategoryDesktop appsTranscription APIs
PricingmacOS $79.90 one-time · iOS $9.99 one-time · Online subscription tiersfree beta
Speaker diarization—Yes
Word timestamps—Yes
Streaming—No
Languages—99
PlatformsmacOS, iOS, WebWeb, API, MCP

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