FL Studio Mobile vs AudioStretch Lite
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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
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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
AudioStretch Lite
This app allows musicians to slow down, loop, and transpose music from audio or video files. It also enables capturing video directly with your phone's camera for transcription. Ideal for learning songs by ear or experimenting with sound.
- Slow down audio/video without pitch change
- Loop difficult sections
- Transpose music notes
- Import audio/video files
- Capture video with phone camera
- Live waveform scrubbing
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As a musician one of the most helpful tools you can have is the ability to slow-down, loop or auto-transpose the notes for a piece of music you are trying to learn. AudioStretch is the world’s first audio and video transcription tool. Now you can manipulate the pitch, speed and transcribe your tunes from both audio and video files; or by using your phone’s camera you can capture video directly into AudioStretch and transcribe it! FEATURES INCLUDE: Import audio or video files Capture video with your phone camera for transcription Change the speed of files without changing the pitch Listen to the individual notes as you drag the waveform Play audio and video at zero speed Transpose any music Loop difficult to learn sections With AudioStretch you get all of this in an incredibly responsive and easy-to-use app. Ideal for transcription, learning songs by ear, crazy sonic experimentation, or just listening to your music library in a new way. Note: This is the LITE edition of AudioStretch, which has a few feature limitations. To get all the features, without the limitations, consider buying the Full version. LIMITATIONS OF LITE VERSION: • Max song duration 3 minutes (full version 3 hours) • Speed range from -1.5x to 1.5x (full version -10x to +10x) • Pitch shift +/- 3 semitones (full version +/- 36 semitones) DETAILED FEATURES: • Load songs from your Music Library • Document Picker import/export option supports iCloud, OneDrive, and more • Open Dropbox files and email attachments via "Open In" • LiveScrub™ : listen as you drag/hold the waveform • Instant freeze to zero speed by double-tapping on speed display • Keyboard/spectrum feature for transcription • Super-fine speed/pitch adjustment via drag left-right on speed/pitch display • Flexible looping feature • No ads or in-app purchases If you run into any problems with AudioStretch or AudioStretch Lite, please contact support@audiostretch.com
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: AudioStretch Lite at Free against FL Studio Mobile's $14.99. AudioStretch Lite also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 11) and review sentiment (73% vs 57%). FL Studio Mobile's advantage is update cadence (every 9 days vs every 3 months) and chart position (#3 vs unranked). On ratings volume, 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
AudioStretch Lite is free to download; FL Studio Mobile costs $14.99 up front. FL Studio Mobile sells 11 one-off in-app purchases. AudioStretch Lite asks for nothing beyond the download.
AudioStretch Lite holds the better App Store score, 4.0 against 3.8. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 577 and 617 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 57% of FL Studio Mobile's written reviews are positive against 73% of AudioStretch Lite's.
FL Studio Mobile ships an update every 9 days, AudioStretch Lite every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 26, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | FL Studio Mobile | AudioStretch Lite |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $14.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 3.8 (577 ratings) | 4.0 (617 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 57.2% of reviews | 72.9% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 577 | 617 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 9 days — better | Every 3 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Best chart rank | #3 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 | 12.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 407 MB | 18 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Image Line Software | Cognosonic Pte Ltd |
Customer experience
FL Studio Mobile
AudioStretch Lite
User reviews
FL Studio Mobile
From 577 App Store ratingsWhat 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
AudioStretch Lite
From 617 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Great for making memes and YTPs
- 👍 User-friendly interface
- 🎨 Useful for music production and learning
- 🎉 Funny and entertaining to use
Room to improve
- 🐛 Audio/video issues (crashes, no sound, etc.)
- 💰 Paid features should be free
- 🔍 Difficulty importing files or accessing library
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
AudioStretch Lite
Reported bugs
3 issues- Audio stops working after a while
- Video disappears when trying to screen record
- Crashes when trying to export or share content
Requested features
3 requests- Add more editing tools and effects
- Improve loop management and save options
- Implement night mode and other visual customizations
In-app purchases
FL Studio Mobile
- Transistor BassFree
- Groove Machine SynthFree
- Sliced Beats$0.99
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- 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
AudioStretch Lite
No in-app purchases
Questions
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