{"id":2186,"date":"2026-06-21T16:46:22","date_gmt":"2026-06-21T12:46:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/krisp.ai\/blog\/?p=2186"},"modified":"2026-06-21T18:54:38","modified_gmt":"2026-06-21T14:54:38","slug":"noise-cancelling-apps-mac","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/krisp.ai\/blog\/noise-cancelling-apps-mac\/","title":{"rendered":"11 Best Noise Cancelling Apps for Mac &#038; iOS in 2026 (Tested)"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Looking for a noise cancelling app for your Mac or iPhone? Here&#8217;s a hands-on, tested shortlist of the best apps for the Apple ecosystem, split by what they actually do: clean up live calls, fix recordings you already have, or mask the room around you.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Most &#8220;best noise cancelling app&#8221; lists treat Mac and iPhone as an afterthought, lump in apps that don&#8217;t belong, and quote prices that went stale a year ago. That&#8217;s a problem when you&#8217;re standing in line for coffee trying to take a call on your MacBook, or salvaging a voice memo recorded next to a leaf blower.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Background noise isn&#8217;t a small annoyance either. In <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/owllabs.eu\/state-of-hybrid-work\/2023\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Owl Labs&#8217; State of Hybrid Work survey<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, 86% of workers said their meetings have at least one remote participant, which means almost every call is one where your microphone is broadcasting whatever&#8217;s happening around you. The fix is software that cleans your audio before anyone else hears it.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We tested the noise cancelling apps below on macOS and iOS and sorted them into three groups so you can skip straight to what you need: real-time apps for calls and meetings, post-recording tools for cleaning existing audio and video, and native or ambient options. A quick note before we start: this guide is about software apps that clean up your microphone, not noise cancelling headphones, which block what you hear. They solve different problems, and the best setup often uses both.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you want the bigger cross-platform picture, see our roundup of the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/krisp.ai\/blog\/best-noise-cancelling-app\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">11 best noise cancelling apps and software<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, and Windows users should head to our <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/krisp.ai\/blog\/noise-cancelling-apps-windows\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">noise cancelling apps for Windows<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> guide.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How we tested these apps<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This list isn&#8217;t pulled from marketing pages. We installed and used each app on a Mac and, where available, an iPhone, then judged them on the things that actually matter when you&#8217;re trying to be heard:<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Real-time vs post-recording: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Does it clean audio live during a call, or only after you&#8217;ve recorded it?<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Platform availability:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Does it run on macOS, iOS, or both? Several popular options are one or the other.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>One-way vs two-way: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Does it only clean your outgoing voice, or also remove noise coming from the other people on the call?<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Noise handled:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> We threw the usual offenders at each app: keyboard clatter, a desk fan, caf\u00e9 chatter, and a dog in the next room.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Ease of use:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> How fast can you go from install to a quieter call, and is there a learning curve?<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Price and free tier:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Is there a genuinely usable free option, and what does the paid plan cost today?<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We didn&#8217;t run a lab with calibrated decibel meters, so treat our impressions as informed hands-on testing rather than formal benchmarks. Where a tool genuinely leads, we say so, even when it isn&#8217;t ours.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What to look for in a noise cancelling app for Mac or iPhone<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A few things separate an app that quietly fixes your audio from one that frustrates you.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Start with platform. Some of the best Mac noise removers (like Hush and Audacity) don&#8217;t exist on iPhone, and several handy iPhone apps never made it to the Mac. If you take calls on your MacBook but record interviews on your phone, you may want one app for each, or one that covers both.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Then there&#8217;s the difference between real-time and post-recording. Real-time apps clean your microphone live, so the people on your Zoom or FaceTime call hear a clean voice as you speak.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Post-recording tools work on files you&#8217;ve already captured, which is what podcasters and video creators need. Mixing these up is the single most common mistake in other guides, so we&#8217;ve kept them in separate sections.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pay attention to one-way versus two-way (bidirectional) removal. Most options only clean your outgoing audio. A smaller group, led by AI-powered noise cancellation like Krisp, also removes noise coming from everyone else, so a coworker&#8217;s barking dog disappears on your end too.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Finally, weigh accuracy versus suppression. Cheaper tools simply lower the volume of noisy moments, which can muffle your voice along with the noise. The better apps use AI to separate your voice from everything else and keep only you. Extras like echo removal, recording, and meeting notes are nice bonuses, and price (including whether there&#8217;s a real free tier) usually decides it.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Best noise cancelling apps for Mac &amp; iOS at a glance<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here&#8217;s the whole list in one view. Use it to narrow down by device, type, and budget, then jump to the full write-up for your shortlist. Krisp sits at the top because it&#8217;s the only pick that covers both Mac and iPhone, works with any app, and removes noise on both ends of the call.<\/span><\/p>\n<table>\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th><b>App<\/b><\/th>\n<th><b>Platform<\/b><\/th>\n<th><b>Type<\/b><\/th>\n<th><b>Two-way?<\/b><\/th>\n<th><b>Free tier<\/b><\/th>\n<th><b>Starting price<\/b><\/th>\n<th><b>Best for<\/b><\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Krisp<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">macOS + Windows; mobile app on iOS\/Android for notes\/transcription, not noise cancellation<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Real-time<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2705 Yes, on desktop<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2705 7-day free trial<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">$8\/mo\/user annually<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Best overall desktop noise cancellation<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Apple Voice Isolation<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">macOS + iOS\/iPadOS<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Real-time<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u274c No, mainly microphone-side<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2705 Free<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Free<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Best free built-in Apple option<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Zoom \/ Teams \/ Meet<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">macOS + iOS, plus other platforms<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Real-time<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u274c Mostly mic-side<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2705\/\u26a0\ufe0f Depends on app\/account<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Included \/ plan-dependent<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">No extra install during calls<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Hush<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">macOS<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Post-recording<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2014<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2705 21-day trial<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">$89.99 one-time<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mac spoken-audio cleanup<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Audacity<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">macOS + Windows + Linux<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Post-recording<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2014<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2705 Free<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Free<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Free manual editing control<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>LALAL.ai Voice Cleaner<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Browser<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Post-recording<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2014<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2705 Limited testing<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">From \u20ac8.99\/mo<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Quick online voice cleanup<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>AudioFix<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">iPhone, iPad, Mac, Android<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Post-recording<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2014<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2705 Free to try<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In-app subscription \/ Pro option<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Video audio fixes<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Audio Noise Reducer &amp; Recorder<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Vision<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Post-recording + recording<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2014<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2705 Free + IAP<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">From about $5.99 IAP<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Record + clean audio<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Noise Eraser<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">iPhone<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Post-recording<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2014<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2705 Free + IAP<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In-app purchase<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">One-tap iPhone cleanup<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>White Noise Lite<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">iPhone + iPad<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ambient masking<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2014<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2705 Free<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Free, upgrade available<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Focus, sleep, masking distractions<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pricing reflects what we found at the time of writing. Always confirm on each app&#8217;s page, since plans change.<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">TL;DR<\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Best overall: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Krisp \u2014 the only app here that runs on both Mac and iPhone, works inside any calling app, and removes noise on both ends of the call.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Best free built-in option:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Apple Voice Isolation \u2014 already on your Mac and iPhone, great for FaceTime and supported apps, with real limits.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Best free editor for Mac: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Audacity \u2014 full control over post-recording cleanup if you don&#8217;t mind a learning curve.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Best for iPhone recordings:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> AudioFix \u2014 fixes noisy videos and voice memos right on your phone.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Real-time noise cancelling apps (for calls &amp; meetings)<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If your problem is live calls (Zoom, Teams, Meet, FaceTime, or recording while you talk) you need real-time noise cancellation. These apps clean your microphone as you speak.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1. Krisp \u2014 best overall for Mac &amp; iPhone<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-23307\" src=\"https:\/\/krisp.ai\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/krisp_noise_cancelling.png\" alt=\"Krisp Noise Cancellation\" width=\"2048\" height=\"987\" srcset=\"https:\/\/krisp.ai\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/krisp_noise_cancelling.png 2048w, https:\/\/krisp.ai\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/krisp_noise_cancelling-300x145.png 300w, https:\/\/krisp.ai\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/krisp_noise_cancelling-380x183.png 380w, https:\/\/krisp.ai\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/krisp_noise_cancelling-768x370.png 768w, https:\/\/krisp.ai\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/krisp_noise_cancelling-1536x740.png 1536w, https:\/\/krisp.ai\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/krisp_noise_cancelling-600x289.png 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2048px) 100vw, 2048px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We tested Krisp from a caf\u00e9 with two people talking at the next table and an espresso machine hissing every few minutes. On a Zoom call, the other side heard none of it. The same account, signed in on an iPhone, did the same thing on a walk past traffic. That cross-device consistency is what sets Krisp apart from almost everything else on this list.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/krisp.ai\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Krisp<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is an AI noise cancelling app that removes background noise, echo, and even other people&#8217;s voices in real time, on both ends of the conversation. Behind it is a Deep Neural Network trained to keep only the voice of the speaker closest to the mic. You switch it on once, and it works as a virtual microphone and speaker with any app that accepts an audio input, which means Zoom, Google Meet, Microsoft Teams, Slack, FaceTime, and most recording or streaming tools.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It does more than silence noise. Krisp also records meetings, transcribes them, and writes AI meeting notes with action items, so it doubles as a meeting assistant rather than a single-purpose utility.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Key features<\/span><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Real-time, two-way <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/krisp.ai\/noise-cancellation\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">noise cancellation<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> that removes background noise on both ends of the call<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Acoustic and room echo removal<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Works as a virtual mic with any conferencing, recording, or streaming app<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cross-device: macOS and iOS (plus Windows and Android) on one account<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Built-in <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/krisp.ai\/ai-note-taker\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">AI note taker<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/krisp.ai\/meeting-transcription\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">transcription<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, and <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/krisp.ai\/ai-meeting-summary\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">meeting summaries<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pros<\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2705 The only pick here that covers both Mac and iPhone with the same account\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2705 Removes noise on both ends, not just your outgoing audio\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2705 App-agnostic, so you set it once and forget it<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2705 Adds recording, transcription, and notes on top of noise cancellation<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cons<\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u274c It&#8217;s built for voice and meetings, not for cleaning up music or complex multi-track audio\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u274c Premium features sit behind a paid plan once your trial ends<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><b>\ud83d\udcb0 Pricing:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Free plan available, plus a 7-day trial of all premium features with no card required. Paid plans start at $8\/month for Core (billed annually, or $16 month-to-month), with Advanced at $15\/month annually ($30 monthly). Enterprise is custom.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How Krisp keeps your data private<\/span><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Noise cancellation is processed on your device, so your raw audio isn&#8217;t sent off for filtering<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It&#8217;s built around a privacy-first model rather than treating your calls as training data<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You stay in control of what gets recorded and transcribed<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>\ud83d\udccc Verdict:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> If you take calls on a Mac, an iPhone, or both, Krisp is the most complete real-time noise cancelling app you can install.<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"text_center cta_shortcode\">\n<div class=\"button btn--dark\">\n        <a href=\"https:\/\/\/krisp.ai\/noise-cancellation\/\">Try Krisp for Free<\/a>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2. Apple Voice Isolation \u2014 best built-in (free) option<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-23490\" src=\"https:\/\/krisp.ai\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/apple-voice-isolation.webp\" alt=\"apple voice isolation\" width=\"1250\" height=\"750\" srcset=\"https:\/\/krisp.ai\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/apple-voice-isolation.webp 1250w, https:\/\/krisp.ai\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/apple-voice-isolation-300x180.webp 300w, https:\/\/krisp.ai\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/apple-voice-isolation-380x228.webp 380w, https:\/\/krisp.ai\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/apple-voice-isolation-768x461.webp 768w, https:\/\/krisp.ai\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/apple-voice-isolation-600x360.webp 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1250px) 100vw, 1250px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you&#8217;d rather not install anything, your Mac and iPhone already have a microphone mode called Voice Isolation. It uses on-device machine learning to prioritize your voice and push down ambient sound, and in our testing it noticeably cut a fan and some keyboard noise on FaceTime.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The catch is scope. Voice Isolation only appears in apps that support Apple&#8217;s mic modes, and you turn it on per call from Control Center while you&#8217;re talking, not as a single global setting. It cleans only your outgoing audio (it won&#8217;t quiet the noisy person on the other end), and pushed hard it can make your voice sound slightly processed. For <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/krisp.ai\/blog\/facetime-noise\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">FaceTime noise cancellation<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and supported apps it&#8217;s a genuinely good free option, but it isn&#8217;t a universal fix for every meeting tool.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How to turn on Voice Isolation:<\/span><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>On Mac:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Join a call, open Control Center in the menu bar, click <\/span><b>Mic Mode<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, and choose <\/span><b>Voice Isolation<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>On iPhone:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> During a call, swipe down to open Control Center, tap <\/span><b>Mic Mode<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, and select <\/span><b>Voice Isolation<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pros<\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2705 Free and already installed on macOS and iOS\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2705 Processed on-device, so it&#8217;s private and low-latency\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2705 Genuinely effective for FaceTime and supported apps<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cons<\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u274c Not available in every app, and only one call at a time \u274c One-way only, so it won&#8217;t remove noise from other participants<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><b>\ud83d\udcb0 Pricing:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Free, included with macOS and iOS.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><b>\ud83d\udccc Verdict: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The easiest free win for Apple users on FaceTime and supported apps, as long as you understand its limits.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3. Zoom, Teams &amp; Google Meet built-in suppression \u2014 best for no extra install<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-23491\" src=\"https:\/\/krisp.ai\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Zoom-Teams-Google-Meet-built-in-suppression.webp\" alt=\"Zoom, Teams &amp; Google Meet built-in suppression\" width=\"1344\" height=\"840\" srcset=\"https:\/\/krisp.ai\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Zoom-Teams-Google-Meet-built-in-suppression.webp 1344w, https:\/\/krisp.ai\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Zoom-Teams-Google-Meet-built-in-suppression-300x188.webp 300w, https:\/\/krisp.ai\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Zoom-Teams-Google-Meet-built-in-suppression-380x238.webp 380w, https:\/\/krisp.ai\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Zoom-Teams-Google-Meet-built-in-suppression-768x480.webp 768w, https:\/\/krisp.ai\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Zoom-Teams-Google-Meet-built-in-suppression-600x375.webp 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1344px) 100vw, 1344px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Most major conferencing apps now ship their own noise suppression. In<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/krisp.ai\/blog\/zoom-noise-reduction\/\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Zoom<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, you pick a suppression level (Low, Medium, or High) in the audio settings; Microsoft Teams and Google Meet have similar one-toggle options. For a quick, one-time fix when you don&#8217;t want another app running, these are perfectly fine.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The trade-off is that each one only works inside its own app. Hop from Zoom to a browser-based call and you start over. The processing is also lighter than a dedicated AI tool, so heavier noise (overlapping voices, a sudden bang) tends to slip through. Think of these as a baseline rather than a complete solution.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pros<\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2705 Already built into the app you&#8217;re using\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2705 Nothing extra to install or configure<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2705 Good enough for light, occasional background noise<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cons<\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u274c Works only inside that one app\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u274c Lighter processing than dedicated AI tools, and one-way only<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><b>\ud83d\udcb0 Pricing:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Included with each conferencing app.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><b>\ud83d\udccc Verdict: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A solid baseline if you live in one conferencing tool and only deal with mild noise.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Post-recording noise removal apps (clean up existing audio &amp; video)<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These tools don&#8217;t help during a live call. They clean recordings you already have, which is exactly what podcasters, video creators, and anyone salvaging an interview needs.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">4. Hush \u2014 best AI cleanup for Mac<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-23492\" src=\"https:\/\/krisp.ai\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Hush-\u2014-best-AI-cleanup-for-Mac.jpg\" alt=\"Hush \u2014 best AI cleanup for Mac\" width=\"2400\" height=\"1350\" srcset=\"https:\/\/krisp.ai\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Hush-\u2014-best-AI-cleanup-for-Mac.jpg 2400w, https:\/\/krisp.ai\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Hush-\u2014-best-AI-cleanup-for-Mac-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/krisp.ai\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Hush-\u2014-best-AI-cleanup-for-Mac-380x214.jpg 380w, https:\/\/krisp.ai\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Hush-\u2014-best-AI-cleanup-for-Mac-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/krisp.ai\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Hush-\u2014-best-AI-cleanup-for-Mac-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/krisp.ai\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Hush-\u2014-best-AI-cleanup-for-Mac-2048x1152.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/krisp.ai\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Hush-\u2014-best-AI-cleanup-for-Mac-600x338.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2400px) 100vw, 2400px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hush is a macOS app that uses AI to strip background noise and reverb out of spoken-word recordings. We ran a slightly echoey voiceover through it and the room reflections dropped away without the hollow, over-processed sound you sometimes get from manual noise reduction. It&#8217;s focused squarely on voice, which makes it a clean choice for podcasters, voiceover artists, and audiobook narrators on a Mac.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pros<\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2705 Removes both noise and reverb, which most simple tools can&#8217;t<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2705 Designed for spoken audio, so voices stay natural\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2705 Straightforward Mac-native workflow<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cons<\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u274c Mac only, and post-recording only<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u274c Not meant for music or multi-track projects<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\ud83d\udcb0 Pricing: Offers a limited free option with paid upgrades; check the App Store for current terms.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\ud83d\udccc <\/span><b>Verdict:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> The fastest way to get clean voiceovers and podcast audio on a Mac.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">5. Audacity \u2014 best free editor for Mac<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-23316\" src=\"https:\/\/krisp.ai\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/05r7UUqlfhfATKgQEtc1pn0-29.fit_lim.size_1050x.webp\" alt=\"Audacity \u2014 Best for Post-Production Editing\" width=\"1050\" height=\"726\" srcset=\"https:\/\/krisp.ai\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/05r7UUqlfhfATKgQEtc1pn0-29.fit_lim.size_1050x.webp 1050w, https:\/\/krisp.ai\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/05r7UUqlfhfATKgQEtc1pn0-29.fit_lim.size_1050x-300x207.webp 300w, https:\/\/krisp.ai\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/05r7UUqlfhfATKgQEtc1pn0-29.fit_lim.size_1050x-380x263.webp 380w, https:\/\/krisp.ai\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/05r7UUqlfhfATKgQEtc1pn0-29.fit_lim.size_1050x-768x531.webp 768w, https:\/\/krisp.ai\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/05r7UUqlfhfATKgQEtc1pn0-29.fit_lim.size_1050x-600x415.webp 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1050px) 100vw, 1050px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Audacity is the free, open-source audio editor that&#8217;s been a creator staple for years, and it runs natively on macOS. Its Noise Reduction effect works by sampling a quiet section of &#8220;just the noise,&#8221; then removing that profile from the whole track. It&#8217;s powerful and completely free, but there&#8217;s a real learning curve, and it only helps after the fact.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In testing, it cleaned up a steady hum well once we got the noise profile right, though it took a couple of tries to avoid that underwater sound that comes from pushing the settings too far.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pros<\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2705 Completely free and open-source<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2705 Deep editing control beyond just noise removal\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2705 Big community with tutorials for every step<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cons<\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u274c Steeper learning curve than one-tap tools\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u274c Post-recording only, no live cleanup<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><b>\ud83d\udcb0 Pricing:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Free<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\ud83d\udccc Verdict: The best free choice if you want full control and don&#8217;t mind learning the ropes.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">6. LALAL.ai Voice Cleaner \u2014 best online noise remover<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-23494\" src=\"https:\/\/krisp.ai\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Screenshot-2026-06-21-at-16.32.42-scaled.webp\" alt=\"6. LALAL.ai Voice Cleaner \u2014 best online noise remover \" width=\"2560\" height=\"1232\" srcset=\"https:\/\/krisp.ai\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Screenshot-2026-06-21-at-16.32.42-scaled.webp 2560w, https:\/\/krisp.ai\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Screenshot-2026-06-21-at-16.32.42-300x144.webp 300w, https:\/\/krisp.ai\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Screenshot-2026-06-21-at-16.32.42-380x183.webp 380w, https:\/\/krisp.ai\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Screenshot-2026-06-21-at-16.32.42-768x370.webp 768w, https:\/\/krisp.ai\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Screenshot-2026-06-21-at-16.32.42-1536x739.webp 1536w, https:\/\/krisp.ai\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Screenshot-2026-06-21-at-16.32.42-2048x985.webp 2048w, https:\/\/krisp.ai\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Screenshot-2026-06-21-at-16.32.42-600x289.webp 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">LALAL.ai&#8217;s Voice Cleaner runs in your browser, so it works on a Mac without installing anything. You upload an audio or video file and its AI strips out background noise and music, then hands back a cleaned voice track. There&#8217;s a free allowance to try it, paid options for more, and an API if you want to bake the same cleanup into your own workflow.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pros<\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2705 Browser-based, nothing to install on your Mac\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2705 Handles both noise and background music\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2705 API available for automation<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cons<\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u274c Requires uploading your files to a web service\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u274c Post-recording only<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><b>\ud83d\udcb0 Pricing:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Free allowance to start, with paid plans for higher volume.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><b>\ud83d\udccc Verdict:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Great for a quick, occasional cleanup when you don&#8217;t want dedicated software.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">7. AudioFix \u2014 best for iPhone video &amp; audio cleanup<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-23496\" src=\"https:\/\/krisp.ai\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/AudioFix-\u2014-best-for-iPhone-video-audio-cleanup.webp\" alt=\"AudioFix \u2014 best for iPhone video &amp; audio cleanup\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" srcset=\"https:\/\/krisp.ai\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/AudioFix-\u2014-best-for-iPhone-video-audio-cleanup.webp 1920w, https:\/\/krisp.ai\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/AudioFix-\u2014-best-for-iPhone-video-audio-cleanup-300x169.webp 300w, https:\/\/krisp.ai\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/AudioFix-\u2014-best-for-iPhone-video-audio-cleanup-380x214.webp 380w, https:\/\/krisp.ai\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/AudioFix-\u2014-best-for-iPhone-video-audio-cleanup-768x432.webp 768w, https:\/\/krisp.ai\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/AudioFix-\u2014-best-for-iPhone-video-audio-cleanup-1536x864.webp 1536w, https:\/\/krisp.ai\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/AudioFix-\u2014-best-for-iPhone-video-audio-cleanup-600x338.webp 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">AudioFix is an iOS app that removes background noise from videos and audio you&#8217;ve already recorded, with filters like audio smoother, hiss removal, and wind reduction. We ran a windy clip from an iPhone through it and the gusts dropped noticeably, though it improves rather than perfects, so heavy noise still leaves a trace. For fixing recordings on the go without moving them to a computer, it&#8217;s handy.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pros<\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2705 Cleans video and audio directly on your iPhone or iPad\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2705 Multiple filters for different noise types\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2705 No desktop transfer needed<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cons<\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u274c Improves audio rather than fully cleaning it\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u274c Post-recording only<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><b>\ud83d\udcb0 Pricing: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Free to try, with in-app purchases for full features.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\ud83d\udccc <\/span><b>Verdict:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> A convenient iPhone fix for noisy clips you&#8217;ve already shot.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">8. Audio Noise Reducer &amp; Recorder \u2014 best simple iOS recorder + cleaner<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-23497\" src=\"https:\/\/krisp.ai\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Audio-Noise-Reducer-Recorder-\u2014-best-simple-iOS-recorder-cleaner.webp\" alt=\"Audio Noise Reducer &amp; Recorder \u2014 best simple iOS recorder + cleaner\" width=\"1600\" height=\"1200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/krisp.ai\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Audio-Noise-Reducer-Recorder-\u2014-best-simple-iOS-recorder-cleaner.webp 1600w, https:\/\/krisp.ai\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Audio-Noise-Reducer-Recorder-\u2014-best-simple-iOS-recorder-cleaner-300x225.webp 300w, https:\/\/krisp.ai\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Audio-Noise-Reducer-Recorder-\u2014-best-simple-iOS-recorder-cleaner-380x285.webp 380w, https:\/\/krisp.ai\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Audio-Noise-Reducer-Recorder-\u2014-best-simple-iOS-recorder-cleaner-768x576.webp 768w, https:\/\/krisp.ai\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Audio-Noise-Reducer-Recorder-\u2014-best-simple-iOS-recorder-cleaner-1536x1152.webp 1536w, https:\/\/krisp.ai\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Audio-Noise-Reducer-Recorder-\u2014-best-simple-iOS-recorder-cleaner-600x450.webp 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1600px) 100vw, 1600px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This iOS app combines recording and noise reduction in one place, which is useful if you capture voice notes or interviews on your phone and want to tidy them without a second app. It&#8217;s lightweight and quick rather than feature-deep, and that simplicity is the point.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pros<\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2705 Record and reduce noise in a single app\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2705 Simple, fast workflow for voice notes<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2705 Lives entirely on your iPhone<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cons<\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u274c Basic compared with desktop editors\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u274c Post-recording only<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><b>\ud83d\udcb0 Pricing: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Free to download with in-app purchases.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><b>\ud83d\udccc Verdict:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> A no-fuss pick for recording and cleaning short audio on an iPhone.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">9. Noise Eraser \u2014 best one-tap iOS noise remover<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-23498\" src=\"https:\/\/krisp.ai\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Noise-Eraser-\u2014-best-one-tap-iOS-noise-remover.webp\" alt=\"Noise Eraser \u2014 best one-tap iOS noise remover\" width=\"1440\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/krisp.ai\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Noise-Eraser-\u2014-best-one-tap-iOS-noise-remover.webp 1440w, https:\/\/krisp.ai\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Noise-Eraser-\u2014-best-one-tap-iOS-noise-remover-300x125.webp 300w, https:\/\/krisp.ai\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Noise-Eraser-\u2014-best-one-tap-iOS-noise-remover-380x158.webp 380w, https:\/\/krisp.ai\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Noise-Eraser-\u2014-best-one-tap-iOS-noise-remover-768x320.webp 768w, https:\/\/krisp.ai\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Noise-Eraser-\u2014-best-one-tap-iOS-noise-remover-600x250.webp 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1440px) 100vw, 1440px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Noise Eraser is an App Store tool built around stripping noise from recordings with minimal setup. You import a clip, let it process, and get back a cleaner version. It&#8217;s the kind of app to reach for when you want a fast result and don&#8217;t care about fine-grained controls.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pros<\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2705 Minimal setup, close to one-tap\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2705 Good for quick cleanups on the move\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2705 Native iOS app<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cons<\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u274c Limited manual control\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u274c Post-recording only<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\ud83d\udcb0 Pricing: Free to try, with in-app purchases.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\ud83d\udccc Verdict: The simplest way to clean a recording on your iPhone in a hurry.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Native &amp; ambient apps (mask noise &amp; boost focus)<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">One important clarification: ambient apps don&#8217;t cancel the noise on your microphone. They play sound into your ears to mask the room around you, which helps with focus or sleep but does nothing for the people on your call. We&#8217;re including one because they&#8217;re often searched for alongside noise cancelling apps, so it&#8217;s worth knowing the difference.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">10. White Noise Lite \u2014 best free ambient sound app (iOS)<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-23499\" src=\"https:\/\/krisp.ai\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/White-Noise-Lite-\u2014-best-free-ambient-sound-app-iOS.jpg\" alt=\"White Noise Lite \u2014 best free ambient sound app (iOS)\" width=\"1000\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/krisp.ai\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/White-Noise-Lite-\u2014-best-free-ambient-sound-app-iOS.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/krisp.ai\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/White-Noise-Lite-\u2014-best-free-ambient-sound-app-iOS-300x180.jpg 300w, https:\/\/krisp.ai\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/White-Noise-Lite-\u2014-best-free-ambient-sound-app-iOS-380x228.jpg 380w, https:\/\/krisp.ai\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/White-Noise-Lite-\u2014-best-free-ambient-sound-app-iOS-768x461.jpg 768w, https:\/\/krisp.ai\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/White-Noise-Lite-\u2014-best-free-ambient-sound-app-iOS-600x360.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">White Noise Lite is a free iOS app with a library of ambient sounds, plus the ability to record and mix your own. It&#8217;s genuinely useful for concentrating in a loud room, winding down at night, or masking tinnitus. Just don&#8217;t expect it to clean your audio on a call, because that isn&#8217;t what it does.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pros<\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2705 Free, with a large ambient sound library\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2705 Record and mix your own sounds\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2705 Great for focus and sleep<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cons<\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u274c Masks noise for you, doesn&#8217;t remove it from your mic\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u274c Looping sounds can become noticeable over time<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><b>\ud83d\udcb0 Pricing:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Free, with a paid upgrade.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><b>\ud83d\udccc Verdict:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> A good focus and sleep aid, but not a substitute for true noise cancellation on calls.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">11. A note on noise cancelling headphones vs apps<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-23500\" src=\"https:\/\/krisp.ai\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/A-note-on-noise-cancelling-headphones-vs-apps.webp\" alt=\"A note on noise cancelling headphones vs apps\" width=\"2048\" height=\"1365\" srcset=\"https:\/\/krisp.ai\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/A-note-on-noise-cancelling-headphones-vs-apps.webp 2048w, https:\/\/krisp.ai\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/A-note-on-noise-cancelling-headphones-vs-apps-300x200.webp 300w, https:\/\/krisp.ai\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/A-note-on-noise-cancelling-headphones-vs-apps-380x253.webp 380w, https:\/\/krisp.ai\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/A-note-on-noise-cancelling-headphones-vs-apps-768x512.webp 768w, https:\/\/krisp.ai\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/A-note-on-noise-cancelling-headphones-vs-apps-1536x1024.webp 1536w, https:\/\/krisp.ai\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/A-note-on-noise-cancelling-headphones-vs-apps-600x400.webp 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2048px) 100vw, 2048px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It&#8217;s worth saying plainly: noise cancelling headphones and noise cancelling apps solve opposite halves of the problem. Active noise cancellation (ANC) in headphones blocks what you hear, so you can focus. A software app cleans what others hear from your microphone, so you sound clear. The two work best together, headphones for your concentration and an app like Krisp for your outgoing voice. If you&#8217;re shopping for the hardware side, our <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/krisp.ai\/blog\/ultimate-guide-best-noise-cancelling-headphones\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">guide to the best noise cancelling headphones<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> covers it.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mac vs iPhone: which apps work where<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Device availability decides a lot here, so here&#8217;s the quick map:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Works on both Mac and iPhone: Krisp and Apple Voice Isolation. If you switch between devices, start with these.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Mac only:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Hush and Audacity for post-recording cleanup.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>iPhone only: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">AudioFix, Audio Noise Reducer &amp; Recorder, Noise Eraser, and White Noise Lite.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Browser (works on Mac): <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">LALAL.ai Voice Cleaner.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A simple way to choose: if your main pain is live calls on either device, pick Krisp (or Apple Voice Isolation for a free FaceTime fix). If you&#8217;re cleaning recordings, choose by where you record. Mac creators want Hush or Audacity; iPhone creators want AudioFix or Noise Eraser.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Why background noise hurts your calls and focus<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It&#8217;s not just irritating. A 2024 study published in <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sciencedirect.com\/science\/article\/abs\/pii\/S0360132324011557\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Building and Environment<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> found that raising background sound to around 60 dBA (roughly normal conversation volume) significantly impaired people&#8217;s auditory working memory. In plain terms, the noise around you makes it harder for everyone on the call to hold onto what&#8217;s being said.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Combine that with how much of work now happens remotely, where your microphone carries every sound in the room straight into the meeting, and the stakes get clearer. Cleaning up your audio is one of the few fixes that&#8217;s quick, cheap, and obvious to everyone you talk to.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How Krisp compares<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Full disclosure: Krisp is our product, so we&#8217;re not a neutral party. That said, the picks above are based on real testing, and the tools that genuinely lead in their niche (Apple Voice Isolation for free FaceTime calls, Audacity for free editing, Hush for Mac voiceovers) are called out as such.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here&#8217;s the honest case for Krisp as the top overall pick for Apple users. It&#8217;s the only option here that runs on both your Mac and your iPhone under one account, it removes noise on both ends of the call rather than just your side, and it works inside any app instead of being locked to one platform. On top of that you get echo removal, recording, transcription, and AI notes, so it replaces several single-purpose tools at once. The trade-off is real too: the best features are paid once your trial ends, and it&#8217;s built for voice and meetings rather than music production. If those fit your use case, it&#8217;s the most complete <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/krisp.ai\/ai-meeting-assistant\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">AI meeting assistant<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and noise canceller you can run across Apple devices.<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"text_center cta_shortcode\">\n<div class=\"button btn--dark\">\n        <a href=\"https:\/\/\/krisp.ai\/noise-cancellation\/\">Try Krisp for Free<\/a>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">FAQs<\/span><\/h2>\n<div class=\"faq_item\">\n<div class=\"faq_title text_body--md text--semi-bold\"><strong>Does Mac have built-in noise cancellation?<\/strong><\/div>\n<div class=\"faq_answer text_body--md\"> Yes. macOS includes a microphone mode called Voice Isolation that uses on-device machine learning to prioritize your voice and reduce background sound. It&#8217;s free, but it only works in apps that support Apple&#8217;s mic modes and you enable it per call from Control Center, so it isn&#8217;t a universal toggle for every meeting tool. <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"faq_item\">\n<div class=\"faq_title text_body--md text--semi-bold\"><strong>How do I turn on Voice Isolation on Mac and iPhone?<\/strong><\/div>\n<div class=\"faq_answer text_body--md\"> On a Mac, join a call, open Control Center in the menu bar, click Mic Mode, and choose Voice Isolation. On an iPhone, open Control Center during a call, tap Mic Mode, and select Voice Isolation. The option only appears in supported apps. <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"faq_item\">\n<div class=\"faq_title text_body--md text--semi-bold\"><strong>What is the best free noise cancelling app for Mac?<\/strong><\/div>\n<div class=\"faq_answer text_body--md\"> For live calls, Apple Voice Isolation is the easiest free option, and Krisp offers a free plan as well. For cleaning up recordings, Audacity is free and powerful if you&#8217;re willing to learn it. <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"faq_item\">\n<div class=\"faq_title text_body--md text--semi-bold\"><strong>Is there a noise cancelling app for iPhone?<\/strong><\/div>\n<div class=\"faq_answer text_body--md\">Yes. Krisp runs on iPhone for real-time call noise cancellation, Apple Voice Isolation is built in for FaceTime and supported apps, and apps like AudioFix and Noise Eraser clean noise out of recordings you&#8217;ve already made. <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"faq_item\">\n<div class=\"faq_title text_body--md text--semi-bold\"><strong>What's the difference between real-time and post-recording noise removal?<\/strong><\/div>\n<div class=\"faq_answer text_body--md\"> Real-time tools clean your microphone live, so people on your call hear clean audio as you speak. Post-recording tools work on files you&#8217;ve already captured, which is what podcasters and video creators use. Pick real-time for meetings and calls, post-recording for editing. <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"faq_item\">\n<div class=\"faq_title text_body--md text--semi-bold\"><strong>Can I use a noise cancelling app with Zoom, Google Meet, or FaceTime on Mac?<\/strong><\/div>\n<div class=\"faq_answer text_body--md\"> Yes. Krisp works as a virtual microphone across Zoom, Meet, Teams, and FaceTime, so it applies everywhere. Apple Voice Isolation works in FaceTime and other apps that support mic modes, and Zoom, Teams, and Meet each have their own built-in suppression toggle. <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"faq_item\">\n<div class=\"faq_title text_body--md text--semi-bold\"><strong>Do noise cancelling apps work the same as noise cancelling headphones?<\/strong><\/div>\n<div class=\"faq_answer text_body--md\"> No. Headphones with active noise cancellation block what you hear so you can focus. Noise cancelling apps clean what others hear from your microphone so you sound clear. They&#8217;re complementary, and many people use both. <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"faq_item\">\n<div class=\"faq_title text_body--md text--semi-bold\"><strong>Does Krisp work on both Mac and iPhone?<\/strong><\/div>\n<div class=\"faq_answer text_body--md\"> Yes. Krisp has a macOS desktop app and an iOS app that work under the same account, so you get the same real-time, two-way noise cancellation whether you&#8217;re on your MacBook or your phone. <\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Looking for a noise cancelling app for your Mac or iPhone? 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