# FL Studio Mobile vs Splice

The clearest difference is price: Splice at Free against FL Studio Mobile's $14.99. Splice also leads on rating (4.6 vs 3.8) 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.

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.

Splice holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.8. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 658 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.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | FL Studio Mobile | Splice |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $14.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [3.8 (658 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fl-studio-mobile/id432850619/reviews) | **[4.6 (684 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/splice-make-music-now/id1108532275/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 658 | **684** |
| Positive reviews | **52.7% of reviews** | 43.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Best chart rank | **#4** | — |
| Size | 416 MB | 80 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.3 | **13.6** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Image Line Software](https://appshunter.io/developer/432850147) | [Splice](https://appshunter.io/developer/1108532274) |

## What reviewers say

### FL Studio Mobile

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fl-studio-mobile/id432850619)

**Currently charting:** #4 Top Paid · Music, #17 Top Paid, #103 Top Grossing · Music (US App Store)

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:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Groove Machine Synth | Free | one-time |
| Sliced Beats | $0.99 | one-time |
| Voices | $0.99 | one-time |
| Acoustic Guitars | $0.99 | one-time |
| Tuned 808 Bass | $0.99 | one-time |
| Synth Lead | $1.99 | one-time |
| Synth Plucks | $1.99 | one-time |
| Chill-Lo-Fi Mobile | $1.99 | one-time |
| Amped Guitar & Bass | $2.99 | one-time |
| Varazdin Orchestral Mobile | $3.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 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

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 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

**Reported bugs**

- 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**

- 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

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/splice-make-music-now/id1108532275)

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:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

- 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


## Frequently asked 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 3.8 out of 5 from 658 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*