# FL Studio Mobile vs Cubasis LE 3

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.

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.

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.

FL Studio Mobile ships an update every 9 days, Cubasis LE 3 every 6 weeks. Both last shipped on October 21, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | FL Studio Mobile | Cubasis LE 3 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $14.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [3.8 (625 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fl-studio-mobile/id432850619/reviews) | **[4.5 (746 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cubasis-le-3/id1479016819/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 625 | **746** |
| Positive reviews | **53.0% of reviews** | 43.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 9 days** | Every 6 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#3** | — |
| Size | 422 MB | 1.2 GB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 17.7 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Image Line Software](https://appshunter.io/developer/432850147) | [Steinberg Media Technologies GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/316698251) |

## What reviewers say

### FL Studio Mobile

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

**Currently charting:** #3 Top Paid · Music, #14 Top Paid, #105 Top Grossing · Music (US App Store)

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:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Transistor Bass | Free | one-time |
| 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


### Cubasis LE 3

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cubasis-le-3/id1479016819)

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:** Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (14)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Micrologue ARP Arpeggiator | $4.99 | one-time |
| Waves Tune Real-Time | $4.99 | one-time |
| Classic Machines | $6.99 | one-time |
| FX Pack 1: Reverbs & Delays | $6.99 | one-time |
| FX Pack 2: Vintage FX | $6.99 | one-time |
| Waves AudioTrack | $7.99 | one-time |
| Waves L1 Ultramaximizer | $7.99 | one-time |
| Waves Q10 Equalizer | $7.99 | one-time |
| Neo FM | $13.99 | one-time |
| FM Classics | $13.99 | one-time |
| Waves Plug-in Bundle | $19.99 | one-time |
| HALion Sonic Selection | $19.99 | one-time |
| Cubasis 3 Full Feature Set | $29.99 | one-time |
| Cubasis 3 Full Feature Set | $49.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

- Issues with connecting external audio interfaces
- Incompatibility with certain iOS versions
- Problems with importing and exporting projects

**Requested features**

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


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