Comparison

FL Studio Mobile vs Cubasis LE 3

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

Cubasis LE 3

This mobile music creation system offers a streamlined interface for recording, editing, and mixing audio and MIDI tracks on your iPhone or iPad. It includes virtual instruments, effects, and the ability to connect external gear for professional-quality productions. The app can be extended with in-app purchases.

Highlights
  • Multitouch sequencer
  • Virtual keyboard and instruments
  • Audio and MIDI editing
  • Full-screen mixer
  • Pro-grade effects
  • External gear integration
Features
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*** Please note that a supported hardware device is required to unlock the feature set of Cubasis LE (unless unlocked Cubasis LE runs in demo mode). Please visit https://new.steinberg.net/cubasis/le/#83335 for more details. *** Cubasis LE is the compact version of Steinberg’s mobile multitouch sequencer, providing the same look and feel of its bigger brother Cubasis. Specially designed for quick and easy operation, Cubasis LE makes recording, editing and mixing a breeze, no matter where you are, right there on your iPhone or iPad. • Cubasis LE 3 for iPhone and iPad Capture your musical ideas when inspiration strikes. Cubasis offers excellent usability, ease of use and lightning fast operation for you to perform, record and mix your music quickly and efficiently – no matter if you're using an iPhone or iPad. • Keyboard and MicroSonic virtual instrument Create perfect tracks, beats and melodies from scratch on the integrated keyboard and load great-sounding MicroSonic instruments, based on the acclaimed HALion Sonic workstation and Allen Morgan drum kits. • Hook up your external gear Use your external devices to record your guitar, vocals and more in professional quality. Connect your keyboard hardware including MIDI over Bluetooth LE support. • Audio and MIDI editor Relish the ease of use and intuitive workflows when creating or mastering your audio and MIDI tracks in the editors. Straightforward usability and handy tools ensure you get tasks done at the speed of light. • Full-screen mixer and pro-grade effects Create perfect sounding mixes thanks to a full-blown mixer, which easily extends to full-screen, and make tracks instantly sound great with pro-grade effects that come with ready-to-use effect presets. • In-app purchases for Cubasis LE Easily extend Cubasis LE with great in-app purchases. Get all the features of Cubasis 3 in Cubasis LE, extend the app with excellent pro-grade plug-ins from Waves, add the world's most iconic drum machines and much more. • Free Cubasis LE 2 in-app purchase transfer Have you already purchased instruments or effects plug-ins via Cubasis LE 2 in-app purchases? Once you've installed Cubasis LE 3, simply transfer your previous plug-in in-app purchases from Cubasis LE 2 – free of charge. NEW IN CUBASIS LE 3 • Universal app support: Run Cubasis on the iPhone and iPad • Cubasis for iPhone: Create great music in the palm of your hand • Full-screen mixer: Easily extend the size of the mixer and more • Free Cubasis LE 2 IAP transfer: Freely transfer previous plug-in in-app purchases to Cubasis LE 3 • 960 PPQN MIDI resolution: Precise audio and MIDI event editing at the highest level • FX rearrangement: Quickly rearrange plug-ins and change their pre/post fader position • New effects presets: Make tracks sound great with these ready-to-use presets • Undo with history list: Quickly jump back to earlier versions of your song • Redesigned instruments and effects: Modern styling with more precise operation • Audio, and MIDI editors revisited: File editing is much more effective • Revised MediaBay: Your all-new control center for file and project management • UI scale presets for iPhone and iPad: Quickly change the size and arrangement of Cubasis • Overdub and looper recording modes: Choose the best mode for your recordings HIGHLIGHTS • Up to 4 audio and 4 MIDI tracks • 2 assignable physical inputs and stereo output • 32-bit floating point audio engine • Audio I/O resolution of 16-bit/44.1 + 48 kHz • MicroSonic with 25 instrument sounds based on HALion Sonic and Allen Morgan drum kits • Mixer with 5 effect processors • Super-versatile RoomWorks SE reverb effect with intuitive graphical display • Virtual keyboard with note repeat control • Sample Editor and MIDI Editor • Unlock all the features of the full Cubasis version via in-app purchase Technical support http://www.steinberg.net/cubasisforum If you like Cubasis, please support us by rating this app in the App Store! Thank you!

Screenshots

FL Studio Mobile4 screens
Cubasis LE 34 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Cubasis LE 3 at Free against FL Studio Mobile's $14.99. Cubasis LE 3 also leads on rating (4.5 vs 3.8). FL Studio Mobile's advantage is update cadence (every 9 days vs every 6 weeks) and chart position (#3 vs unranked). On ratings volume, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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

Cubasis LE 3 is free to download; FL Studio Mobile costs $14.99 up front. FL Studio Mobile sells 11 one-off in-app purchases and Cubasis LE 3 sells 14 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Cubasis LE 3 holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.8. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 625 and 746 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 53% of FL Studio Mobile's written reviews are positive against 44% of Cubasis LE 3'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 every 9 days, Cubasis LE 3 every 6 weeks. Both last shipped on October 21, 2026.

Scorecard7 real differences · 4 level
FL Studio Mobile versus Cubasis LE 3: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFL Studio MobileCubasis LE 3
Price$14.99Free — better
Rating3.8 (625 ratings)4.5 (746 ratings) — better
Positive reviews53.0% of reviews — better43.6% of reviews
Number of ratings625746 — better
Update frequencyEvery 9 days — betterEvery 6 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#3 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.7
Further details — not scored
Size422 MB1.2 GB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperImage Line SoftwareSteinberg Media Technologies GmbH

Customer experience

FL Studio Mobile

All ratings625 ratings
Positive65.8%
Neutral10.4%
Negative23.8%
Written reviews1,697 reviews
Positive53.0%
Neutral14.8%
Negative32.1%

Cubasis LE 3

All ratings728 ratings
Positive86.3%
Neutral2.7%
Negative11.0%
Written reviews264 reviews
Positive43.6%
Neutral12.9%
Negative43.6%

User reviews

FL Studio Mobile

From 625 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

Cubasis LE 3

From 746 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Powerful DAW on iPad
  • 👍 User-friendly interface
  • 💡 Great for mobile music creation
  • 🚀 Stable and reliable performance

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Frequent crashes and freezes
  • 🔋 High battery consumption
  • 🔒 Restrictive demo mode
  • 💰 Expensive for a mobile app

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

Cubasis LE 3

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Issues with connecting external audio interfaces
  • Incompatibility with certain iOS versions
  • Problems with importing and exporting projects

Requested features

4 requests
  • Tempo track and time signature support
  • Improved MIDI and audio editing capabilities
  • More built-in effects and instruments
  • Seamless integration with desktop Cubase

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
14 purchases

Cubasis LE 3

One-time14
  • Micrologue ARP Arpeggiator$4.99
  • Waves Tune Real-Time$4.99
  • Classic Machines$6.99
Show 11 more
  • FX Pack 1: Reverbs & Delays$6.99
  • FX Pack 2: Vintage FX$6.99
  • Waves AudioTrack$7.99
  • Waves L1 Ultramaximizer$7.99
  • Waves Q10 Equalizer$7.99
  • Neo FM$13.99
  • FM Classics$13.99
  • Waves Plug-in Bundle$19.99
  • HALion Sonic Selection$19.99
  • Cubasis 3 Full Feature Set$29.99
  • Cubasis 3 Full Feature Set$49.99

Questions

Is FL Studio Mobile free?
FL Studio Mobile costs $14.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Is Cubasis LE 3 free?
Cubasis LE 3 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, FL Studio Mobile or Cubasis LE 3?
Cubasis LE 3 is rated higher. FL Studio Mobile averages 3.8 out of 5 from 625 ratings, while Cubasis LE 3 averages 4.5 from 746 ratings.
Do FL Studio Mobile or Cubasis LE 3 have ads?
Neither FL Studio Mobile nor Cubasis LE 3 shows ads.
Which is updated more often, FL Studio Mobile or Cubasis LE 3?
FL Studio Mobile ships an update every 9 days, and Cubasis LE 3 every 6 weeks. Most recently, FL Studio Mobile was updated on October 21, 2026 and Cubasis LE 3 on October 21, 2026.

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