Comparison

Cubasis LE 3 vs FL Studio Remote

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Cubasis LE 3

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
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*** Please note that a supported hardware device is required to unlock the feature set of Cubasis LE (unless unlocked Cubasis LE runs in demo mode). Please visit https://new.steinberg.net/cubasis/le/#83335 for more details. *** Cubasis LE is the compact version of Steinberg’s mobile multitouch sequencer, providing the same look and feel of its bigger brother Cubasis. Specially designed for quick and easy operation, Cubasis LE makes recording, editing and mixing a breeze, no matter where you are, right there on your iPhone or iPad. • Cubasis LE 3 for iPhone and iPad Capture your musical ideas when inspiration strikes. Cubasis offers excellent usability, ease of use and lightning fast operation for you to perform, record and mix your music quickly and efficiently – no matter if you're using an iPhone or iPad. • Keyboard and MicroSonic virtual instrument Create perfect tracks, beats and melodies from scratch on the integrated keyboard and load great-sounding MicroSonic instruments, based on the acclaimed HALion Sonic workstation and Allen Morgan drum kits. • Hook up your external gear Use your external devices to record your guitar, vocals and more in professional quality. Connect your keyboard hardware including MIDI over Bluetooth LE support. • Audio and MIDI editor Relish the ease of use and intuitive workflows when creating or mastering your audio and MIDI tracks in the editors. Straightforward usability and handy tools ensure you get tasks done at the speed of light. • Full-screen mixer and pro-grade effects Create perfect sounding mixes thanks to a full-blown mixer, which easily extends to full-screen, and make tracks instantly sound great with pro-grade effects that come with ready-to-use effect presets. • In-app purchases for Cubasis LE Easily extend Cubasis LE with great in-app purchases. Get all the features of Cubasis 3 in Cubasis LE, extend the app with excellent pro-grade plug-ins from Waves, add the world's most iconic drum machines and much more. • Free Cubasis LE 2 in-app purchase transfer Have you already purchased instruments or effects plug-ins via Cubasis LE 2 in-app purchases? Once you've installed Cubasis LE 3, simply transfer your previous plug-in in-app purchases from Cubasis LE 2 – free of charge. NEW IN CUBASIS LE 3 • Universal app support: Run Cubasis on the iPhone and iPad • Cubasis for iPhone: Create great music in the palm of your hand • Full-screen mixer: Easily extend the size of the mixer and more • Free Cubasis LE 2 IAP transfer: Freely transfer previous plug-in in-app purchases to Cubasis LE 3 • 960 PPQN MIDI resolution: Precise audio and MIDI event editing at the highest level • FX rearrangement: Quickly rearrange plug-ins and change their pre/post fader position • New effects presets: Make tracks sound great with these ready-to-use presets • Undo with history list: Quickly jump back to earlier versions of your song • Redesigned instruments and effects: Modern styling with more precise operation • Audio, and MIDI editors revisited: File editing is much more effective • Revised MediaBay: Your all-new control center for file and project management • UI scale presets for iPhone and iPad: Quickly change the size and arrangement of Cubasis • Overdub and looper recording modes: Choose the best mode for your recordings HIGHLIGHTS • Up to 4 audio and 4 MIDI tracks • 2 assignable physical inputs and stereo output • 32-bit floating point audio engine • Audio I/O resolution of 16-bit/44.1 + 48 kHz • MicroSonic with 25 instrument sounds based on HALion Sonic and Allen Morgan drum kits • Mixer with 5 effect processors • Super-versatile RoomWorks SE reverb effect with intuitive graphical display • Virtual keyboard with note repeat control • Sample Editor and MIDI Editor • Unlock all the features of the full Cubasis version via in-app purchase Technical support http://www.steinberg.net/cubasisforum If you like Cubasis, please support us by rating this app in the App Store! Thank you!

About

FL Studio Remote

This app acts as a customizable virtual MIDI controller, connecting wirelessly to your computer's music production software. It allows you to control instruments, effects, and mixer functions with various interfaces like pads, faders, and keyboards. Create personalized layouts to streamline your music-making workflow.

Highlights
  • Wireless MIDI control
  • Customizable layouts
  • Transport controls
  • MIDI keyboard and pads
  • Performance Mode clip launcher
  • Mixer control
  • Create custom tabs
Features
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FL Studio Remote is a free, customizable virtual MIDI controller built by the FL Studio team. It doesn’t produce sound - instead, it connects to FL Studio over WiFi to control it like a physical MIDI controller. Use pads, faders, knobs, and even create your own layouts to suit your workflow. To get started, open FL Studio on your computer and launch FL Studio Remote on your iOS device. As long as both devices are connected to the same network, the connection is automatic - no setup required. Once connected, you can: * Control FL Studio instantly, including instruments and effect plugins, just like any other MIDI controller. * Connect up to 15 devices at once, whether they’re Phones, Tablets, or Chromebooks. FL Studio Remote includes a variety of built-in controller tabs such as: * Transport controls * MIDI keyboard * FPC pads * Harmonizer keyboard * Performance Mode (Clip launcher) * Gross Beat FX * Mixer and more If you need more customization, FL Studio Remote lets you create your own tabs using a wide range of control types: * Pads, faders, knobs * Jog wheels, X/Y pads, piano keyboards * Harmonic grids, clip launchers, mixer strips, and containers Each control is fully customizable, enabling you to design a virtual MIDI controller setup that perfectly suits your workflow. Learn more in the user manual here: https://support.image-line.com/redirect/flstudio_remote_manual NOTE: FL Studio Remote replaces Image-Line Remote for FL Studio 2025.1 and up. Enjoy!

Screenshots

Cubasis LE 34 screens
FL Studio Remote3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Cubasis LE 3 at 4.5 against FL Studio Remote's 3.3. Cubasis LE 3 also leads on ratings volume (728 vs 26) and review sentiment (43% vs 35%). FL Studio Remote's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 14) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.7). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Cubasis LE 3 sells 14 one-off in-app purchases. FL Studio Remote asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Cubasis LE 3 holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Cubasis LE 3 has 728 ratings behind it against 26, 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 35% of FL Studio Remote's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Cubasis LE 3 ships an update every 6 weeks, FL Studio Remote every 2 months. Both last shipped on September 24, 2026.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Cubasis LE 3 versus FL Studio Remote: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCubasis LE 3FL Studio Remote
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (728 ratings) — better3.3 (26 ratings)
Positive reviews43.3% of reviews — better34.9% of reviews
Number of ratings728 — better26
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeks — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.713.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size1.2 GB21 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSteinberg Media Technologies GmbHImage Line Software

Customer experience

Cubasis LE 3

All ratings728 ratings
Positive86.3%
Neutral2.7%
Negative11.0%
Written reviews263 reviews
Positive43.3%
Neutral12.9%
Negative43.7%

FL Studio Remote

All ratings26 ratings
Positive53.8%
Neutral7.7%
Negative38.5%
Written reviews43 reviews
Positive34.9%
Neutral11.6%
Negative53.5%

Bugs and requests

Cubasis LE 3

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Issues with connecting external audio interfaces
  • Incompatibility with certain iOS versions
  • Problems with importing and exporting projects

Requested features

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

FL Studio Remote

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

14 purchases

Cubasis LE 3

One-time14
  • Micrologue ARP Arpeggiator$2.49
  • Classic Machines$3.49
  • FX Pack 1: Reverbs & Delays$3.49
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  • FX Pack 2: Vintage FX$3.49
  • Waves Tune Real-Time$4.99
  • Waves AudioTrack$7.99
  • Waves L1 Ultramaximizer$7.99
  • Waves Q10 Equalizer$7.99
  • Neo FM$9.99
  • Waves Plug-in Bundle$9.99
  • FM Classics$9.99
  • Cubasis 3 Full Feature Set$17.99
  • HALion Sonic Selection$19.99
  • Cubasis 3 Full Feature Set$29.99
None

FL Studio Remote

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Cubasis LE 3 free?
Cubasis LE 3 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is FL Studio Remote free?
FL Studio Remote is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Cubasis LE 3 or FL Studio Remote?
Cubasis LE 3 is rated higher. Cubasis LE 3 averages 4.5 out of 5 from 728 ratings, while FL Studio Remote averages 3.3 from 26 ratings.
Do Cubasis LE 3 or FL Studio Remote have ads?
Neither Cubasis LE 3 nor FL Studio Remote shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Cubasis LE 3 or FL Studio Remote?
Cubasis LE 3 ships an update every 6 weeks, and FL Studio Remote every 2 months. Most recently, Cubasis LE 3 was updated on September 24, 2026 and FL Studio Remote on September 24, 2026.

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