Comparison

FL Studio Mobile vs Splice

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

Head to head
About

FL Studio Mobile

Create, record, edit, and mix complete multi-track music projects on your mobile device. Features high-quality synthesizers, samplers, drum kits, and a comprehensive mixer. Supports MIDI controllers and allows project sharing.

Highlights
  • Multi-track audio recording
  • High-quality synthesizers and samplers
  • MIDI controller support
  • Piano roll and step sequencer
  • Mixer with per-track controls
  • Project sharing via Wi-Fi/Cloud
  • Audiobus and IAA support
Features
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Create and save complete multi-track music projects on your iPad, iPhone or Mac. Record, sequence, edit, mix and render complete songs. FEATURE HIGHLIGHTS * Audio recording, track-length stem/wav import * Browse sample and presets with preview * Effects modules (see Included Content) * Full-screen MacBook and iMac Trackpad and Mouse support. * High quality synthesizers, sampler, drum kits & sliced-loop beats * Instrument modules (see Included Content) * Load projects in the FL STUDIO** FREE Plugin version of this App * MIDI controller support (class compliant). Automation support. * MIDI file import and Export (Single-track or Multi-track) * Mixer: Per-track mute, solo, effect bus, pan and volume adjustment * Piano roll. Edit notes or capture recorded performances. * Save and load WAV, MP3, AAC*, FLAC, MIDI * Share your songs via Wi-Fi or Cloud to other Mobile 3 installations * Step sequencer * User interface configurable with all screen resolutions and sizes. * Virtual piano-keyboard & Drumpads * IAA App support (In/Out), Audiobus support (In/Out) * Audio recording (external and internal sources) * Share your songs via Sync to other Mobile 3 devices / installations * Load your projects in the FL STUDIO* FREE 'Plugin' Version of this App# IN APP PURCHASES & INCLUDED CONTENT FL Studio Mobile includes in-app purchases for the DirectWave sample player. You can install your own samples and don’t need to buy content. All Instrument modules are included: Drum Sampler, DirectWave Sample Player, GMS (Groove Machine Synth), Transistor Bass, MiniSynth & SuperSaw. All Effect modules are included: Analyzer (visual), Auto Ducker, Auto-Pitch (pitch correction), Chorus, Compressor, Limiter, Distortion, Parametric Equalizer, Graphic Equalizer, Flanger, Reverb, Tuner (Guitar/Vocal/Inst), High-Pass/Low-Pass/Band-Pass/Formant (Vox) Filters, Delays, Phaser and Stereoizer. Included Drum Samples: Cymbals, Hats, Kicks, Snares, Toms, Percussion, Risers, SFX Included DirectWave Instruments: Guitars, Keyboards, Orchestral, Synth, Bass, Synth Keyboards, Synth Leads, Synth Pads, Sliced, Drums, Drum Kits and Effects. Included MiniSynth Presets: Bass, Keys, Leads, Pads, SFX, Synths Included SuperSaw Presets: Arps, Bass, Bells, SFX, Leads, Pads, Sequences, Synths WANT TO TRY BEFORE YOU BUY? Install FL STUDIO 20 for macOS / Windows and you can use the FL Studio Mobile Plugin. This is identical to the App, as a plugin inside FL Studio. Get it here: http://www.image-line.com/downloads/flstudiodownload.html MANUAL / TRAINING / VIDEOS http://support.image-line.com/redirect/flstudiomobile_help http://support.image-line.com/redirect/flstudiomobile_videos SUPPORT Please help us to help you! In the App, tap 'Help > Users & Support Forums' to register FL Studio Mobile to your Image-Line account and gain access to the forum. You can then report bugs, make feature requests and access free downloadable content: http://support.image-line.com/redirect/flmobile_forum

About

Splice

Access a vast library of royalty-free music samples to inspire your next song. Browse, organize, and discover sounds on the go. Record your own audio and experiment with new musical ideas directly from your phone.

Highlights
  • Royalty-free sample library
  • Browse and organize sounds
  • Record audio with Splice Mic
  • Create mode for beat generation
  • Export to DAW
  • Share musical ideas
Features
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Splice is a royalty-free sample library, trusted and used by your favorite music creators. With Splice Mobile, you now have the power to browse the entire Splice catalog, organize your favorite sounds, discover hidden gems, record your own audio, and start countless new ideas with Create mode—right from your phone. Splice Mobile keeps inspiration within reach wherever you are. DISCOVER NEW SPLICE SOUNDS ON THE GO Inspiration isn’t limited to the studio, and now, neither is your creativity. With our mobile app, you can browse the entire Splice catalog all from your phone. Dive deep into packs and genres and discover hidden gems. Search by keyword and filter by tags to find the perfect sound for your project. Quickly audition loops, tap the heart icon to save your favorite sounds, and organize them into Collections. VOICE TO VERSE—ANYWHERE The latest mobile feature, Splice Mic, redefines mobile music creation for songwriters who know inspiration doesn’t wait. More than just a recording app, it lets you hear every topline, verse, or riff in full musical context over Splice sounds—right from your phone. Instantly test ideas, explore genres, and unlock new creative possibilities. Humming a melody? Strumming a riff? Working out lyrics? Splice Mic turns spontaneous moments into real musical opportunities. Every take is a step toward your next track. When you're ready, export to your DAW and turn those mobile ideas into full songs. INSTANT INSPIRATION WITH CREATE MODE Generating new musical ideas and starting beats on the go has never been easier. Simply tap on the Create icon, select your desired genre, and immediately drop into a Stack of loops from the Splice library. You may find the generated Stack fits what you’re looking for perfectly, but if not, that’s great too. Developing a musical idea is often about trying combinations of sounds and figuring out what feels good to you—Create Mode is a great companion for that process. Create Mode leaves creative control in your hands—shuffle to create a whole new Stack or add new layers of compatible sounds and your own recordings. If you want to replace a single loop with a new option of the same type of sound, swipe right. If you want to delete the layer altogether, swipe left. You can also solo a layer by holding down, or tap the layer to mute. Once you’ve chosen your Stack layers, you can fine-tune your loop with volume adjustments and BPM control. When your idea hits the spot, save it with a click. You can also click the Stack icon to hear any individual loop in the Splice library in musical context with Create mode. SAVE IT. SEND IT. SHARE IT. Creating and saving your Stack is just the beginning. Not only is the Stack accessible from anywhere you can access your Splice account, but you can also share it directly with a unique link, AirDrop it to friends, or upload to Dropbox, Drive, or another cloud service right from your device for seamless collaboration. If you work in Ableton Live or Studio One, you can export your Stack as a DAW file and open it up with key and tempo information synced when you’re back in the studio. You can also save as a bounced stereo mix to hear the full idea rendered. START WITH SPLICE Subscribe to use Splice's expansive library of royalty-free samples, presets, MIDI, and creative tools in your music. Use Splice samples to create anything—they’re cleared for commercial use in new works. Cancel your subscription anytime and keep everything you've downloaded. Privacy Policy: https://splice.com/privacy-policy Terms of Use: https://splice.com/terms

Screenshots

FL Studio Mobile4 screens
Splice4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Splice at Free against FL Studio Mobile's $14.99. Splice also leads on rating (4.6 vs 3.7) and in-app purchases (none vs 10). FL Studio Mobile's advantage is chart position (#4 vs unranked) and update cadence (weekly vs fortnightly). On ratings volume, 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

Splice is free to download; FL Studio Mobile costs $14.99 up front. FL Studio Mobile sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Splice asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Splice holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 657 and 684 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 53% of FL Studio Mobile's written reviews are positive against 44% of Splice's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

FL Studio Mobile ships an update weekly, Splice fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 12, 2026 and November 11, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 3 level
FL Studio Mobile versus Splice: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFL Studio MobileSplice
Price$14.99Free — better
Rating3.7 (657 ratings)4.6 (684 ratings) — better
Positive reviews52.7% of reviews — better43.5% of reviews
Number of ratings657684 — better
Update frequencyWeekly — betterFortnightly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationPaidFree with in-app purchases — better
Best chart rank#4 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, MaciPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS16.313.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size416 MB80 MB
Age rating4+9+
DeveloperImage Line SoftwareSplice

Customer experience

FL Studio Mobile

All ratings656 ratings
Positive65.4%
Neutral10.1%
Negative24.5%
Written reviews1,734 reviews
Positive52.7%
Neutral14.9%
Negative32.4%

Splice

All ratings655 ratings
Positive90.8%
Neutral2.7%
Negative6.4%
Written reviews542 reviews
Positive43.5%
Neutral14.4%
Negative42.1%

User reviews

FL Studio Mobile

From 657 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Great app for making music on the go
  • 👍 Intuitive and easy to use interface
  • 💡 Ability to import own samples and sounds
  • 🚀 Powerful sequencing and composition tools
  • 👍 Good value for the price

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Frequent crashes and bugs
  • 🔇 Limited sound selection and synth capabilities
  • 🔇 Clunky piano roll and note editing
  • 🔇 Restrictive effects and mixing options
  • 🔇 Compatibility issues with newer devices

Splice

From 684 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Seamless workflow
  • 🎨 Diverse sound selection
  • 💡 Helpful for music production
  • 👍 Intuitive interface
  • 🔥 Inspiring for creativity

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Bugs and glitches
  • 🔍 Limited search and filtering
  • 📥 Difficulty downloading samples
  • 🔑 Login issues
  • 🔋 High battery consumption

Bugs and requests

FL Studio Mobile

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • App crashes when importing audio files
  • Saved projects randomly deleted or corrupted
  • MIDI import/export not functioning properly
  • Slide notes not working in slicer feature
  • Audio quality issues when exporting tracks

Requested features

5 requests
  • Add tempo automation
  • Improve piano roll and note editing
  • Expand sound library and synthesis options
  • Enhance effects and mixing capabilities
  • Improve compatibility and stability

Splice

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • Samples not downloading fully
  • Frequent app crashes
  • Liked samples not syncing
  • Search function not working properly
  • Playback issues with certain samples

Requested features

5 requests
  • Add ability to like and save samples
  • Implement sample organization tools
  • Integrate with mobile DAWs
  • Add BPM and key filtering
  • Improve sample download and sync process

In-app purchases

10 purchases

FL Studio Mobile

One-time10
  • Groove Machine SynthFree
  • Sliced Beats$0.99
  • Voices$0.99
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  • Acoustic Guitars$0.99
  • Tuned 808 Bass$0.99
  • Synth Lead$1.99
  • Synth Plucks$1.99
  • Chill-Lo-Fi Mobile$1.99
  • Amped Guitar & Bass$2.99
  • Varazdin Orchestral Mobile$3.99
None

Splice

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is FL Studio Mobile free?
FL Studio Mobile costs $14.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Is Splice free?
Splice is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, FL Studio Mobile or Splice?
Splice is rated higher. FL Studio Mobile averages 3.7 out of 5 from 657 ratings, while Splice averages 4.6 from 684 ratings.
Do FL Studio Mobile or Splice have ads?
Neither FL Studio Mobile nor Splice shows ads.
Which is updated more often, FL Studio Mobile or Splice?
FL Studio Mobile ships an update weekly, and Splice fortnightly. Most recently, FL Studio Mobile was updated on November 12, 2026 and Splice on November 11, 2026.

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