Comparison

Cubasis LE 3 vs RoundDanceQ

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

RoundDanceQ

Features
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RoundDanceQ is a music and video player built specifically for round dance practice. "That move, one more time" — the Q button brings that exact moment back with a single tap, and it will change the way you practice. ■ Q Button & Remember Q — the heart of the app While playing a video, just tap the Q button to remember that exact point. Next time, simply tap the flower marker on the timeline to jump straight back to that spot and start a loop. Never miss the moment you want to see "just one more time" — repeat it as many times as you need. ■ Sections & Loop Practice Section marks visualize the structure of a song. Combine section-based looping with A/B loops to focus on the parts you find difficult. Pre-roll (starting playback before the count) and beep cues help your body learn exactly where the loop begins. ■ PDF Cue Sheets & AI Analysis Practice while viewing your PDF cue sheet. With the AI analysis feature (requires your own AI service API key), the app can automatically read a PDF cue sheet and fill in section information for you. ■ BGM Mode Play your practice songs continuously by folder. Use shuffle, repeat-all, and the cue/original filter to recreate the atmosphere of a lesson hall. ■ Library Management Cued and original versions of the same song are automatically grouped together. Manage links to your NAS or streaming service, and export your library as a two-column PDF. ■ Apple Watch, Lock Screen & Pocket-Size Remote Control Jump between sections and control playback right from your Apple Watch — or from a tiny Bluetooth remote small enough to fit in your pocket (works great with keyboard-mode controllers like the 8BitDo Micro), so you can control the app hands-free while you dance. Full playback control, including the seek bar, is also available from the Lock Screen and CarPlay. ■ Backup & Sharing Create a complete ZIP backup including your songs, videos, PDFs, and metadata. Sharing via AirDrop is also supported. ■ Cuer Mode (Pro) A "cue karaoke" that shows and records the current cue in sync with playback — practice calling cues in your own voice. The current cue also appears on your Apple Watch and Lock Screen. ■ RoundDanceQ Pro (one-time purchase) Unlocks Cuer mode and AI features (cue sheet analysis, note generation). Pay once, use forever — not a subscription. * Existing users keep Pro features free — thank you for your support! * AI features require your own AI service API key (Cuer mode works without one).

Screenshots

Cubasis LE 34 screens
RoundDanceQ4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: RoundDanceQ at every 3 days against Cubasis LE 3's every 6 weeks. On price, ads, in-app purchases 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 and RoundDanceQ sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Cubasis LE 3 ships an update every 6 weeks, RoundDanceQ every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Cubasis LE 3 versus RoundDanceQ: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCubasis LE 3RoundDanceQ
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (749 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews43.4% of reviews—
Number of ratings749 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksEvery 3 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS17.716.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size1.2 GB27 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSteinberg Media Technologies GmbHNaoki Ito

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

RoundDanceQ

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
1 purchases

RoundDanceQ

One-time1
  • RoundDanceQ Pro$29.99

Questions

Is Cubasis LE 3 free?
Cubasis LE 3 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is RoundDanceQ free?
RoundDanceQ is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Cubasis LE 3 or RoundDanceQ have ads?
Neither Cubasis LE 3 nor RoundDanceQ shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Cubasis LE 3 or RoundDanceQ?
Cubasis LE 3 ships an update every 6 weeks, and RoundDanceQ every 3 days. Most recently, Cubasis LE 3 was updated on November 3, 2026 and RoundDanceQ on October 31, 2026.

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