# Cubasis LE 3 vs AloneQuartet

The clearest difference is rating: Cubasis LE 3 at 4.5 against AloneQuartet's 3.1. Cubasis LE 3 also leads on ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (752 vs 7). AloneQuartet's advantage is iOS requirement (15.6 vs 17.7). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Cubasis LE 3 sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and AloneQuartet sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Cubasis LE 3 holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Cubasis LE 3 has 752 ratings behind it against 7, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 43% of Cubasis LE 3's written reviews are positive against 33% of AloneQuartet's.

Cubasis LE 3 ships an update every 6 weeks, AloneQuartet monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Cubasis LE 3 | AloneQuartet |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (752 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cubasis-le-3/id1479016819/reviews)** | [3.1 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/alonequartet/id1538312159/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **752** | 7 |
| Positive reviews | **43.4% of reviews** | 33.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 1.2 GB | 12 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.7 | **15.6** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Steinberg Media Technologies GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/316698251) | [Naoto Sasaki](https://appshunter.io/developer/514447026) |

## What reviewers say

### Cubasis LE 3

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cubasis-le-3/id1479016819)

This mobile music creation system offers a streamlined interface for recording, editing, and mixing audio and MIDI tracks on your iPhone or iPad. It includes virtual instruments, effects, and the ability to connect external gear for professional-quality productions. The app can be extended with in-app purchases.

**Highlights:** Multitouch sequencer, Virtual keyboard and instruments, Audio and MIDI editing, Full-screen mixer, Pro-grade effects, External gear integration

**Features:** Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Micrologue ARP Arpeggiator | $4.99 | one-time |
| Waves Tune Real-Time | $4.99 | one-time |
| Classic Machines | $6.99 | one-time |
| FX Pack 1: Reverbs & Delays | $6.99 | one-time |
| FX Pack 2: Vintage FX | $6.99 | one-time |
| FM Classics | $13.99 | one-time |
| Waves Plug-in Bundle | $19.99 | one-time |
| HALion Sonic Selection | $19.99 | one-time |
| Cubasis 3 Full Feature Set | $29.99 | one-time |
| Cubasis 3 Full Feature Set | $49.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Powerful DAW on iPad
- 👍 User-friendly interface
- 💡 Great for mobile music creation
- 🚀 Stable and reliable performance

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and freezes
- 🔋 High battery consumption
- 🔒 Restrictive demo mode
- 💰 Expensive for a mobile app

**Reported bugs**

- Issues with connecting external audio interfaces
- Incompatibility with certain iOS versions
- Problems with importing and exporting projects

**Requested features**

- Tempo track and time signature support
- Improved MIDI and audio editing capabilities
- More built-in effects and instruments
- Seamless integration with desktop Cubase


### AloneQuartet

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/alonequartet/id1538312159)

Easily create split-screen videos with up to four panels. Record directly in each panel, import existing footage, and adjust individual volumes for a polished final product. Offers features like overlay recording and video trimming.

**Highlights:** 4-panel split video creation, Record directly in each panel, Import videos from camera roll, Individual volume control per panel, Video trimming function, Overlay recording

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlimited Option | $2.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Cubasis LE 3 free?

Cubasis LE 3 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is AloneQuartet free?

AloneQuartet is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Cubasis LE 3 or AloneQuartet?

Cubasis LE 3 is rated higher. Cubasis LE 3 averages 4.5 out of 5 from 752 ratings, while AloneQuartet averages 3.1 from 7 ratings.

### Do Cubasis LE 3 or AloneQuartet have ads?

AloneQuartet shows ads; Cubasis LE 3 does not.

### Which is updated more often, Cubasis LE 3 or AloneQuartet?

Cubasis LE 3 ships an update every 6 weeks, and AloneQuartet monthly. Most recently, Cubasis LE 3 was updated on November 7, 2026 and AloneQuartet on November 3, 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.*
