A DAW should do that too, but should also generally have support for things like MIDI keyboards, plug-in microphones, virtual instruments, DJ equipment, and more. They usually also include things like effects, pitch shifting, high-resolution support to hear every detail, and more. It’ll support multiple audio tracks so you can mix and master songs. However, a good DAW usually lets you go even further with various modulations, EQ, and other, more powerful features.
A good DAW generally has a few different features. The point is to put together songs, podcasts, or other audio productions. Mobile DAWs, or “digital audio workstations”, exist in the same capacity as video editing.