# FL Studio Mobile vs Ableton Note

The clearest difference is price: Ableton Note at $6.99 against FL Studio Mobile's $14.99. Ableton Note also leads on rating (4.2 vs 3.8) and review sentiment (72% vs 57%). FL Studio Mobile's advantage is update cadence (every 9 days vs every 5 weeks) and chart position (#2 vs #7). On ratings volume, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

FL Studio Mobile costs $14.99 and Ableton Note $6.99 up front. FL Studio Mobile sells 11 one-off in-app purchases and Ableton Note sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Ableton Note holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 3.8. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 577 and 695 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 57% of FL Studio Mobile's written reviews are positive against 72% of Ableton Note's.

FL Studio Mobile ships an update every 9 days, Ableton Note every 5 weeks. Both last shipped on October 14, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | FL Studio Mobile | Ableton Note |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $14.99 | **$6.99** |
| Rating | [3.8 (577 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fl-studio-mobile/id432850619/reviews) | **[4.2 (695 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ableton-note/id1633243177/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 577 | **695** |
| Positive reviews | 57.0% of reviews | **72.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 9 days** | Every 5 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#2** | #7 |
| Size | 407 MB | 1010 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Image Line Software](https://appshunter.io/developer/432850147) | [Ableton AG](https://appshunter.io/developer/1228664884) |

## What reviewers say

### FL Studio Mobile

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

**Currently charting:** #2 Top Paid · Music, #16 Top Paid, #119 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


### Ableton Note

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ableton-note/id1633243177)

**Currently charting:** #7 Top Paid · Music, #43 Top Paid (US App Store)

Create musical ideas with curated sounds and effects. Build beats, melodies, and sample your surroundings. Seamlessly transfer your projects to Ableton Live for further development.

**Highlights:** Create beats and melodies, Sample sounds with phone microphone, MIDI Editor for sequencing, Transfer projects to Ableton Live, 76 Drum Sampler kits, 317 synth sounds

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Drift In-App Purchase | $3.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Intuitive workflow
- 🎨 Great sound quality
- 🤝 Seamless Ableton Live integration
- 💰 Affordable price
- 🔥 Inspiring for creativity

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔇 No audio track support
- 🎹 Limited note editing capabilities
- ⏱️ Bluetooth latency issues
- 🔢 Restricted to 4/4 time signature
- 🔧 Lacking some advanced features

**Reported bugs**

- Occasional loss of unsaved work
- Freezing issues when editing clips

**Requested features**

- Audio track support
- Expanded note editing tools
- Midi controller support
- More effects and synth options
- Time signature flexibility


## Frequently asked questions

### Is FL Studio Mobile free?

FL Studio Mobile costs $14.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Is Ableton Note free?

Ableton Note costs $6.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, FL Studio Mobile or Ableton Note?

Ableton Note is rated higher. FL Studio Mobile averages 3.8 out of 5 from 577 ratings, while Ableton Note averages 4.2 from 695 ratings.

### Do FL Studio Mobile or Ableton Note have ads?

Neither FL Studio Mobile nor Ableton Note shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, FL Studio Mobile or Ableton Note?

FL Studio Mobile ships an update every 9 days, and Ableton Note every 5 weeks. Most recently, FL Studio Mobile was updated on October 14, 2026 and Ableton Note on October 14, 2026.

### Which is more popular, FL Studio Mobile or Ableton Note?

FL Studio Mobile currently peaks at #2 in the App Store charts, and Ableton Note at #7. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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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.*