# Audigo Studio vs Strum Machine

The clearest difference is rating: Strum Machine at 4.7 against Audigo Studio's 4.1. Strum Machine also leads on review sentiment (89% vs 72%) and device support (3 vs 1). Audigo Studio's advantage is monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Audigo Studio sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $15.00 per month and Strum Machine sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Strum Machine holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.1. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 154 and 118 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 72% of Audigo Studio's written reviews are positive against 89% of Strum Machine's.

Audigo Studio ships an update weekly, Strum Machine fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Audigo Studio | Strum Machine |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.1 (154 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/audigo-studio/id1504584157/reviews) | **[4.7 (118 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/strum-machine-backing-tracks/id1509158553/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **154** | 118 |
| Positive reviews | 71.6% of reviews | **88.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | #197 | **#172** |
| Size | 152 MB | 77 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **15.4** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Audigo Labs Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1504584156) | [Luke Abbott LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1509158552) |

## What reviewers say

### Audigo Studio

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/audigo-studio/id1504584157)

**Currently charting:** #197 Top Grossing · Music (US App Store)

Record, mix, and edit music and videos with studio-quality sound directly from your phone. This app offers effortless, wireless recording and powerful multitrack editing capabilities, allowing for remote collaboration and easy sharing.

**Highlights:** Wireless stereo microphone recording, Multitrack audio and video recording, In-app mixing and editing, EQ and audio effects, Remote collaboration, Export individual audio tracks

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Studio+ Monthly | $15.00 | per month |
| Studio+ Annual | $99.00 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎵 Exceptional audio quality for size and price
- ⚡ Quick setup and easy to use
- 🎬 Seamless audio-video synchronization
- 🎚️ Intuitive EQ and reverb controls
- 📱 Portable all-in-one solution

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent app crashes and freezes
- 📡 Unreliable WiFi transfer and connectivity issues
- 💾 Excessive app storage consumption (60GB+)
- 🔐 Subscription paywall for basic features
- 🎚️ Difficult panning and volume control interface

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes during file upload and download
- Mic won't pair or shows 'Failed to pair' error
- Recording stops unexpectedly mid-take
- Audio-video sync issues and latency problems
- WiFi transfer fails frequently

**Requested features**

- Ability to use mic with third-party apps and DAWs
- Track trimming and audio clipping functionality
- Timeline scrubbing and seeking capability
- Batch delete for multiple projects
- Track duplication feature


### Strum Machine

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/strum-machine-backing-tracks/id1509158553)

**Currently charting:** #172 Top Grossing · Music (US App Store)

Generate realistic backing tracks for practice with real instrument audio. Customize chord progressions, keys, and tempo. Features a large song library, song editor, and band customization options. Works offline and syncs across devices.

**Highlights:** Realistic instrument audio backing tracks, Customizable chord progressions, keys, and tempo, Extensive song library, Simple song editor, Band and instrument customization, Cross-platform syncing and offline mode

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Subscription | $4.99 | per month |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Audigo Studio free?

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

### Is Strum Machine free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Audigo Studio or Strum Machine?

Strum Machine is rated higher. Audigo Studio averages 4.1 out of 5 from 154 ratings, while Strum Machine averages 4.7 from 118 ratings.

### Do Audigo Studio or Strum Machine have ads?

Neither Audigo Studio nor Strum Machine shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Audigo Studio or Strum Machine?

Audigo Studio ships an update weekly, and Strum Machine fortnightly. Most recently, Audigo Studio was updated on September 25, 2026 and Strum Machine on September 24, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Audigo Studio or Strum Machine?

Audigo Studio currently peaks at #197 in the App Store charts, and Strum Machine at #172. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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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.*