# Audio Evolution Mobile Studio vs Setlist Genius

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Audio Evolution Mobile Studio at 66% against Setlist Genius's 0%. Audio Evolution Mobile Studio also leads on rating (4.2 vs 2.5) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 2 months). Setlist Genius's advantage is price ($1.99 vs $11.99) and in-app purchases (none vs 19). On ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Audio Evolution Mobile Studio costs $11.99 and Setlist Genius $1.99 up front. Audio Evolution Mobile Studio sells 19 one-off in-app purchases. Setlist Genius asks for nothing beyond the download.

Audio Evolution Mobile Studio holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 2.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Audio Evolution Mobile Studio has 170 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 66% of Audio Evolution Mobile Studio's written reviews are positive against 0% of Setlist Genius's.

Audio Evolution Mobile Studio ships an update every 2 weeks, Setlist Genius every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 26, 2026 and September 27, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Audio Evolution Mobile Studio | Setlist Genius |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $11.99 | **$1.99** |
| Rating | **[4.2 (170 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/audio-evolution-mobile-studio/id1094758623/reviews)** | [2.5 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/setlist-genius-pads-and-click/id1599615188/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **170** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | **65.7% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Paid |
| Best chart rank | **#27** | — |
| Size | 181 MB | 192 MB |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 | **11.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Davy Wentzler](https://appshunter.io/developer/1094758622) | [Caleb Smith](https://appshunter.io/developer/1586199403) |

## What reviewers say

### Audio Evolution Mobile Studio

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/audio-evolution-mobile-studio/id1094758623)

**Currently charting:** #27 Top Paid · Music (US App Store)

This app is a portable multitrack audio and MIDI recording studio. It offers virtual instruments, pitch and time editing, real-time effects, and automation for creating music productions on the go.

**Highlights:** Multitrack audio recording and playback, MIDI sequencing with piano roll editor, Virtual instruments and Soundfont support, Real-time effects and flexible routing, Pitch and time editing for vocals, Non-linear editing with undo/redo, Export tracks as separate audio files

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (19)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Summer Trance sample pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| FX pack 1 | $1.99 | one-time |
| FX pack 2 (Graphic EQ) | $1.99 | one-time |
| ToneBoosters Compressor | $1.99 | one-time |
| ToneBoosters EQ | $1.99 | one-time |
| ToneBoosters Ferox | $1.99 | one-time |
| Classic Keyboards | $2.99 | one-time |
| Steinway Grand Piano | $2.99 | one-time |
| Ultra Trap sample pack | $3.99 | one-time |
| Toneboosters Reverb V4 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Toneboosters Compressor V4 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Vocal Tune | $4.99 | one-time |
| ToneBoosters FX pack 1 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Toneboosters EQ V4 | $4.99 | one-time |
| PRO (very old versions only) | $6.99 | one-time |
| Synth pack 1 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Synth pack 2 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Drum kit pack | $10.99 | one-time |
| Vocal Tune Studio | $12.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Convenient and easy to use
- 🚀 Efficient workflow
- 💡 Powerful features for the price
- 🎨 Great sound quality
- 👍 Responsive developer support

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes and stability issues
- 🔒 Confusing trial/purchase model
- 👎 Unintuitive user interface
- 🔋 High resource usage on older devices
- 👎 Missing key features compared to competitors

**Reported bugs**

- Undo function causes freezing
- MIDI files not importing correctly
- Audio sync issues when using external interfaces
- AU plugins not integrating smoothly

**Requested features**

- Add a global swing/groove track
- Improve MIDI editing capabilities
- Implement a more intuitive mixer layout
- Add support for MP3 export
- Integrate better with other iOS apps


### Setlist Genius

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/setlist-genius-pads-and-click/id1599615188)

This app combines ambient pads and a metronome for music performance. Easily manage your setlist with song details like key, BPM, and time signature. It allows for seamless transitions between songs and on-the-fly edits.

**Highlights:** Pads in every key, Accent-free click track up to 300bpm, Automatic pad crossfading, Seamless click track changes, 6 song sections for setlist management, On-the-fly performance edits

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Audio Evolution Mobile Studio free?

Audio Evolution Mobile Studio costs $11.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Is Setlist Genius free?

Setlist Genius costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Audio Evolution Mobile Studio or Setlist Genius?

Audio Evolution Mobile Studio is rated higher. Audio Evolution Mobile Studio averages 4.2 out of 5 from 170 ratings, while Setlist Genius averages 2.5 from 4 ratings.

### Do Audio Evolution Mobile Studio or Setlist Genius have ads?

Neither Audio Evolution Mobile Studio nor Setlist Genius shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Audio Evolution Mobile Studio or Setlist Genius?

Audio Evolution Mobile Studio ships an update every 2 weeks, and Setlist Genius every 2 months. Most recently, Audio Evolution Mobile Studio was updated on September 26, 2026 and Setlist Genius on September 27, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*