Comparison

Cubasis LE 3 vs HISONG Link

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

HISONG Link

This app enhances audio control, recording, and device management for creators using the HISONG AirStudio S1. It offers specialized workflows for music production, content creation, and live performance, with real-time sound shaping tools and flexible recording options.

Highlights
  • Audio control and recording
  • Music production, content creation, live performance workflows
  • Real-time EQ, reverb, noise reduction, compressor, limiter
  • USB dual-track and single-track recording
  • MV video recording
  • OTA firmware updates
  • Bluetooth pairing management
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HISONG Link is the official companion app for HISONG AirStudio, designed to simplify audio control, recording, and device management for creators. Built around three core workflows — Music Production, Content Creation, and Live Performance — HISONG Link provides a more focused experience for different creative needs. Users can adjust mic gain, IEM monitoring volume, and music level, access one-tap mute, and shape their sound with real-time tools including EQ, reverb, noise reduction, compressor, and limiter. The app supports USB dual-track recording for flexible post-production, along with single-track audio/video recording with Wireless Receiver and Universal Receiver for fast and convenient capture. It also supports dry/wet recording switch during USB recording, giving users more control over how their sound is recorded. Additional features such as MV video recording, OTA firmware updates, Bluetooth pairing management, and Wireless Receiver pairing make HISONG Link an essential companion for AirStudio users.

Screenshots

Cubasis LE 34 screens
HISONG Link4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Cubasis LE 3 at 4.5 against HISONG Link's 3.5. Cubasis LE 3 also leads on ratings volume (752 vs 8). HISONG Link's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 10) and review sentiment (57% vs 43%). 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 10 one-off in-app purchases. HISONG Link asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Cubasis LE 3 holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Cubasis LE 3 has 752 ratings behind it against 8, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 43% of Cubasis LE 3's written reviews are positive against 57% of HISONG Link's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Cubasis LE 3 ships an update every 6 weeks, HISONG Link monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Cubasis LE 3 versus HISONG Link: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCubasis LE 3HISONG Link
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (752 ratings) — better3.5 (8 ratings)
Positive reviews43.4% of reviews57.1% of reviews — better
Number of ratings752 — better8
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksMonthly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.716.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size1.2 GB170 MB
Age rating4+9+
DeveloperSteinberg Media Technologies GmbHHisong Music Technology Inc.

Customer experience

Cubasis LE 3

All ratings728 ratings
Positive86.3%
Neutral2.7%
Negative11.0%
Written reviews265 reviews
Positive43.4%
Neutral12.8%
Negative43.8%

HISONG Link

All ratings8 ratings
Positive62.5%
Neutral0.0%
Negative37.5%
Written reviews7 reviews
Positive57.1%
Neutral0.0%
Negative42.9%

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

HISONG Link

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

10 purchases

Cubasis LE 3

One-time10
  • Micrologue ARP Arpeggiator$4.99
  • Waves Tune Real-Time$4.99
  • Classic Machines$6.99
Show 7 more
  • FX Pack 1: Reverbs & Delays$6.99
  • FX Pack 2: Vintage FX$6.99
  • FM Classics$13.99
  • Waves Plug-in Bundle$19.99
  • HALion Sonic Selection$19.99
  • Cubasis 3 Full Feature Set$29.99
  • Cubasis 3 Full Feature Set$49.99
None

HISONG Link

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Cubasis LE 3 free?
Cubasis LE 3 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is HISONG Link free?
HISONG Link is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Cubasis LE 3 or HISONG Link?
Cubasis LE 3 is rated higher. Cubasis LE 3 averages 4.5 out of 5 from 752 ratings, while HISONG Link averages 3.5 from 8 ratings.
Do Cubasis LE 3 or HISONG Link have ads?
Neither Cubasis LE 3 nor HISONG Link shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Cubasis LE 3 or HISONG Link?
Cubasis LE 3 ships an update every 6 weeks, and HISONG Link monthly. Most recently, Cubasis LE 3 was updated on November 7, 2026 and HISONG Link on November 4, 2026.

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