Comparison

FL Studio Mobile vs Badradio

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 and save complete multi-track music projects on your mobile device. Record, sequence, edit, mix, and render full songs with a wide array of instruments and effects. Share your creations via Wi-Fi or cloud.

Highlights
  • Multi-track audio recording
  • Sequencer and piano roll editing
  • Mixer with per-track controls
  • Extensive instrument and effect modules
  • MIDI controller and file support
  • 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

Badradio

Stream 24/7 Phonk, Trap, and Hip-Hop beats from top producers worldwide. Join a global community of over 100,000 listeners and submit your own music.

Highlights
  • 24/7 music streaming
  • Phonk, Trap, Hip-Hop genres
  • Chill beats included
  • Top producer curated
  • Global listener community
  • Music submission feature
Features
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24/7 Phonk, Trap, Hip-Hop & Chill beats by the world's best producers. Join the community and submit your tunes with over 100'000 listeners worldwide!

Screenshots

FL Studio Mobile4 screens
Badradio3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Badradio at Free against FL Studio Mobile's $14.99. Badradio also leads on rating (4.9 vs 3.8) and review sentiment (89% vs 53%). FL Studio Mobile's advantage is update cadence (every 9 days vs every 13 months) and ratings volume (577 vs 14). On ads, device support and iOS requirement 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

Badradio is free to download; FL Studio Mobile costs $14.99 up front. FL Studio Mobile sells 11 one-off in-app purchases. Badradio asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Badradio holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: FL Studio Mobile has 577 ratings behind it against 14, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 53% of FL Studio Mobile's written reviews are positive against 89% of Badradio's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

FL Studio Mobile ships an update every 9 days, Badradio every 13 months. The most recent releases landed on October 19, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 3 level
FL Studio Mobile versus Badradio: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFL Studio MobileBadradio
Price$14.99Free — better
Rating3.8 (577 ratings)4.9 (14 ratings) — better
Positive reviews53.0% of reviews88.9% of reviews — better
Number of ratings577 — better14
Update frequencyEvery 9 days — betterEvery 13 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
Best chart rank#3 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better12.1
Further details — not scored
Size407 MB10 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperImage Line SoftwarePaul Grey

Customer experience

FL Studio Mobile

All ratings577 ratings
Positive65.9%
Neutral10.2%
Negative23.9%
Written reviews1,695 reviews
Positive53.0%
Neutral14.9%
Negative32.1%

Badradio

All ratings14 ratings
Positive92.9%
Neutral7.1%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews18 reviews
Positive88.9%
Neutral5.6%
Negative5.6%

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

Badradio

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

11 purchases

FL Studio Mobile

One-time11
  • Transistor BassFree
  • Groove Machine SynthFree
  • Sliced Beats$0.99
Show 8 more
  • Voices$0.99
  • 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

Badradio

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is FL Studio Mobile free?
FL Studio Mobile costs $14.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Is Badradio free?
Badradio is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, FL Studio Mobile or Badradio?
Badradio is rated higher. FL Studio Mobile averages 3.8 out of 5 from 577 ratings, while Badradio averages 4.9 from 14 ratings.
Do FL Studio Mobile or Badradio have ads?
Neither FL Studio Mobile nor Badradio shows ads.
Which is updated more often, FL Studio Mobile or Badradio?
FL Studio Mobile ships an update every 9 days, and Badradio every 13 months. Most recently, FL Studio Mobile was updated on October 19, 2026 and Badradio on October 10, 2026.

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