# Music Studio vs Audio Evolution Mobile Studio

The clearest difference is rating: Audio Evolution Mobile Studio at 4.2 against Music Studio's 3.7. Audio Evolution Mobile Studio also leads on update cadence (every 8 days vs every 2 months) and price ($11.99 vs $14.99). Music Studio's advantage is iOS requirement (12.4 vs 15.6). On review sentiment, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Music Studio costs $14.99 and Audio Evolution Mobile Studio $11.99 up front. Music Studio sells 6 one-off in-app purchases and Audio Evolution Mobile Studio sells 19 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Audio Evolution Mobile Studio holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 3.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 421 and 171 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 69% of Music Studio's written reviews are positive against 65% of Audio Evolution Mobile Studio's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Music Studio ships an update every 2 months, Audio Evolution Mobile Studio every 8 days. Both last shipped on October 13, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Music Studio | Audio Evolution Mobile Studio |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $14.99 | **$11.99** |
| Rating | [3.7 (421 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/music-studio/id328608539/reviews) | **[4.2 (171 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/audio-evolution-mobile-studio/id1094758623/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **421** | 171 |
| Positive reviews | **69.3% of reviews** | 64.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 8 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#58** |
| Size | 775 MB | 163 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.4** | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Steinberg Media Technologies GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/316698251) | [Davy Wentzler](https://appshunter.io/developer/1094758622) |

## What reviewers say

### Music Studio

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/music-studio/id328608539)

This app provides a comprehensive music production environment for mobile devices. It features a virtual keyboard, a multi-track sequencer, and a wide array of studio-quality instruments and real-time effects. Users can record, edit, and mix their music with professional-level tools.

**Highlights:** Virtual piano keyboard with pitch bend, 194 studio-recorded instruments, 127-track sequencer with extensive note editing, 10 real-time audio effects, Microphone recording and audio track editing, Sampler for custom instruments, MIDI import/export

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 80s Retro Kits | $2.99 | one-time |
| Classic Pack | $3.99 | one-time |
| Band Pack | $3.99 | one-time |
| Electro Pack | $3.99 | one-time |
| World Pack | $3.99 | one-time |
| 60 Instrument Bundle | $6.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Powerful music production capabilities
- 👍 Intuitive and user-friendly interface
- 🎨 Wide selection of instruments and sounds
- 💡 Ability to record audio and MIDI tracks
- 🔌 Good integration with external devices and apps

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Compatibility issues with newer iOS versions
- 🔇 Audio playback problems
- 📁 Difficulty organizing and managing projects
- 🕹️ Unintuitive controls and navigation
- 💰 Expensive in-app purchases required

**Reported bugs**

- Bluetooth/wireless audio not working
- Crashes and freezes when using certain features
- Recorded audio files not saving properly
- Syncing issues between devices and cloud storage
- Instrument sounds distorting or cutting out

**Requested features**

- Add pitch correction and speed adjustment tools
- Improve audio file management and organization
- Implement inter-app audio support for better integration
- Add more natural-sounding instrument samples
- Provide a more modern and customizable user interface


### Audio Evolution Mobile Studio

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/audio-evolution-mobile-studio/id1094758623)

**Currently charting:** #58 Top Paid · Music (US App Store)

This app is a portable multitrack audio and MIDI recording studio. It offers virtual instruments, pitch and time editing, real-time effects, and automation for creating music productions on the go.

**Highlights:** Multitrack audio recording and playback, MIDI sequencing with piano roll editor, Virtual instruments and Soundfont support, Real-time effects and flexible routing, Pitch and time editing for vocals, Non-linear editing with undo/redo, Export tracks as separate audio files

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (19)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Summer Trance sample pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| FX pack 1 | $1.99 | one-time |
| FX pack 2 (Graphic EQ) | $1.99 | one-time |
| ToneBoosters Compressor | $1.99 | one-time |
| ToneBoosters EQ | $1.99 | one-time |
| ToneBoosters Ferox | $1.99 | one-time |
| Classic Keyboards | $2.99 | one-time |
| Steinway Grand Piano | $2.99 | one-time |
| Ultra Trap sample pack | $3.99 | one-time |
| Toneboosters Reverb V4 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Toneboosters Compressor V4 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Vocal Tune | $4.99 | one-time |
| ToneBoosters FX pack 1 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Toneboosters EQ V4 | $4.99 | one-time |
| PRO (very old versions only) | $6.99 | one-time |
| Synth pack 1 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Synth pack 2 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Drum kit pack | $10.99 | one-time |
| Vocal Tune Studio | $12.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Convenient and easy to use
- 🚀 Efficient workflow
- 💡 Powerful features for the price
- 🎨 Great sound quality
- 👍 Responsive developer support

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes and stability issues
- 🔒 Confusing trial/purchase model
- 👎 Unintuitive user interface
- 🔋 High resource usage on older devices
- 👎 Missing key features compared to competitors

**Reported bugs**

- Undo function causes freezing
- MIDI files not importing correctly
- Audio sync issues when using external interfaces
- AU plugins not integrating smoothly

**Requested features**

- Add a global swing/groove track
- Improve MIDI editing capabilities
- Implement a more intuitive mixer layout
- Add support for MP3 export
- Integrate better with other iOS apps


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Music Studio free?

Music Studio costs $14.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Is Audio Evolution Mobile Studio free?

Audio Evolution Mobile Studio costs $11.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Music Studio or Audio Evolution Mobile Studio?

Audio Evolution Mobile Studio is rated higher. Music Studio averages 3.7 out of 5 from 421 ratings, while Audio Evolution Mobile Studio averages 4.2 from 171 ratings.

### Do Music Studio or Audio Evolution Mobile Studio have ads?

Neither Music Studio nor Audio Evolution Mobile Studio shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Music Studio or Audio Evolution Mobile Studio?

Music Studio ships an update every 2 months, and Audio Evolution Mobile Studio every 8 days. Most recently, Music Studio was updated on October 13, 2026 and Audio Evolution Mobile Studio on October 13, 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.*