Doninn Audio Cutter (Free) for Android

I’ve been trying to chop up voice memos and podcast clips on my phone for ages, and this app showed up when I was tired of fumbling with clunky desktop tools. Honestly, it’s not fancy, but it does what it says: load an audio file, drag the sliders to pick a start and end point, and export. That’s it. No login, no ads screaming at you, just… cut and go.

The good stuff

What surprised me was how many formats it actually handles. I dropped in an old MP3 from a camcorder, a WAV from a recording app, even an M4A from my iPad - all played back fine. The fade-in and fade-out effects are usable, not perfect, but enough to smooth out abrupt starts or ends. I used it once to shorten a 15-minute voice note down to a 2-minute highlight, and it worked without any hiccups. Also nice that you can edit metadata - like renaming the track or adding artist info - right inside the app. It’s not flashy, but it’s reliable when you need something fast.

The not-so-good

And yeah, it’s free, but the lack of polish shows. The interface feels dated - buttons are small, the timeline isn’t super precise, and sometimes the playback lags a bit on older phones. There’s no way to preview your selection before exporting, which means you’re kind of guessing. And if you want to do anything beyond trimming, like splitting files or applying EQ, you’re out of luck. Also, the developer is unknown, which makes me wonder about updates or security. I wouldn’t trust it with sensitive recordings. If you’re serious about editing, FL Studio Mobile or even Audacity on a tablet would be better. But for casual users who just need to cut a few seconds off a clip? It’ll get the job done.

Bottom line

If you’re looking for a lightweight, no-strings-attached audio cutter on Android and don’t mind a slightly rough edge, Doninn Audio Cutter (Free) for Android is worth a download. It’s not going to win awards, but it’s free, it works, and it doesn’t ask for much. Just don’t expect pro-level control. For quick, one-off edits, it’s a solid stopgap.