Comparison

FL Studio Mobile vs SDS / Speaker Design Suite

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

SDS / Speaker Design Suite

This mobile app acts as a companion for loudspeaker design and measurement. It allows users to perform guided measurements, view saved data, and access audio resources. It also manages account activity and purchases across devices.

Highlights
  • Guided loudspeaker measurements
  • View saved frequency-response data
  • Account activity management
  • Access audio resources
  • Manage subscriptions and purchases
Features
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SDS for iPhone is the mobile companion to Speaker Design Suite. Use your MeierWerks account to: • Run guided loudspeaker and room measurements • View saved frequency-response measurements • Keep account activity and orders connected across devices • Browse practical audio resources and a curated history of sound • View and restore eligible SDS subscriptions and add-on purchases Capture data where the speaker is, then continue your detailed design work in SDS on Mac. The iPhone app focuses on field measurement, account access, orders, learning resources, and purchase management. A MeierWerks account is required for measurement and saved account data. Some features and add-ons require separate purchases. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

FL Studio Mobile4 screens
SDS / Speaker Design Suite2 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: SDS / Speaker Design Suite at 100% against FL Studio Mobile's 53%. SDS / Speaker Design Suite also leads on price (Free vs $14.99) and rating (5.0 vs 3.8). FL Studio Mobile's advantage is ratings volume (644 vs 1) and chart position (#4 vs unranked). On ads, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support 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

SDS / Speaker Design Suite is free to download; FL Studio Mobile costs $14.99 up front. FL Studio Mobile sells 11 one-off in-app purchases and SDS / Speaker Design Suite sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $14.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

SDS / Speaker Design Suite 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 644 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 53% of FL Studio Mobile's written reviews are positive against 100% of SDS / Speaker Design Suite's.

Scorecard6 real differences · 5 level
FL Studio Mobile versus SDS / Speaker Design Suite: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFL Studio MobileSDS / Speaker Design Suite
Price$14.99Free — better
Rating3.8 (644 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews52.8% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings644 — better1
Update frequencyWeekly—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#4 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — betteriPhone, iPad, Mac
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size422 MB523 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperImage Line SoftwareBENNETT EXTON MEIER

Customer experience

FL Studio Mobile

All ratings639 ratings
Positive65.6%
Neutral10.5%
Negative23.9%
Written reviews1,724 reviews
Positive52.8%
Neutral14.9%
Negative32.3%

SDS / Speaker Design Suite

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

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

SDS / Speaker Design Suite

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

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
4 purchases

SDS / Speaker Design Suite

Subscriptions1
  • MW Speaker Design Premium$14.991 Month
One-time3
  • Transmission Line Builder$24.99
  • Custom Horn and Waveguide Builder$24.99
  • Heritage Front-Loaded Horn Builder$24.99

Questions

Is FL Studio Mobile free?
FL Studio Mobile costs $14.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Is SDS / Speaker Design Suite free?
SDS / Speaker Design Suite is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, FL Studio Mobile or SDS / Speaker Design Suite?
SDS / Speaker Design Suite is rated higher. FL Studio Mobile averages 3.8 out of 5 from 644 ratings, while SDS / Speaker Design Suite averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do FL Studio Mobile or SDS / Speaker Design Suite have ads?
Neither FL Studio Mobile nor SDS / Speaker Design Suite shows ads.

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