# FL Studio Mobile vs BeatDiscovery

The clearest difference is price: BeatDiscovery at Free against FL Studio Mobile's $14.99. BeatDiscovery also leads on rating (5.0 vs 3.8). FL Studio Mobile's advantage is ratings volume (577 vs 1) and chart position (#3 vs unranked). On update cadence, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

BeatDiscovery is free to download; FL Studio Mobile costs $14.99 up front. FL Studio Mobile sells 11 one-off in-app purchases and BeatDiscovery sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

BeatDiscovery holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: FL Studio Mobile has 577 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

FL Studio Mobile ships an update every 9 days, BeatDiscovery weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 28, 2026 and September 13, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | FL Studio Mobile | BeatDiscovery |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $14.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [3.8 (577 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fl-studio-mobile/id432850619/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/beatdiscovery/id6772562163/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **577** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 57.2% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 9 days | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#3** | — |
| Size | 407 MB | 253 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Image Line Software](https://appshunter.io/developer/432850147) | [YouSound Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1452078261) |

## What reviewers say

### FL Studio Mobile

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

**Currently charting:** #3 Top Paid · Music, #44 Top Paid, #111 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


### BeatDiscovery

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/beatdiscovery/id6772562163)

This music production app helps producers quickly create and refine beat ideas. It offers a controlled system for generating variations using real sounds and MIDI patterns, allowing for detailed editing and seamless export to DAWs. Suitable for both beginners and professionals.

**Highlights:** 16-channel drum groove engine, Sound and pattern pack switching, Per-channel editing, Audio effects suite, MIDI and stem export, Custom sample pack creation

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pack Pass | $4.99 | per month |
| Own Forever | $9.99 | one-time |
| Afrobeat | $9.99 | one-time |
| Compurhythms | $9.99 | one-time |
| Latin Rhythms | $9.99 | one-time |
| Rare Drums | $9.99 | one-time |
| Scratch Beats | $9.99 | one-time |
| Simms | $9.99 | one-time |
| SP 303 Drums Vol. 1 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Name Trap Life Vol 2 | $9.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is FL Studio Mobile free?

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

### Is BeatDiscovery free?

BeatDiscovery is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, FL Studio Mobile or BeatDiscovery?

BeatDiscovery is rated higher. FL Studio Mobile averages 3.8 out of 5 from 577 ratings, while BeatDiscovery averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do FL Studio Mobile or BeatDiscovery have ads?

Neither FL Studio Mobile nor BeatDiscovery shows ads.

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

FL Studio Mobile ships an update every 9 days, and BeatDiscovery weekly. Most recently, FL Studio Mobile was updated on September 28, 2026 and BeatDiscovery on September 13, 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.*