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.
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
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.
- Guided loudspeaker measurements
- View saved frequency-response data
- Account activity management
- Access audio resources
- Manage subscriptions and purchases
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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/
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Verdict
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
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.
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.
| Parameter | FL Studio Mobile | SDS / Speaker Design Suite |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $14.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 3.8 (644 ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 52.8% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 644 — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Weekly | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | #4 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better | iPhone, iPad, Mac |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 422 MB | 523 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Image Line Software | BENNETT EXTON MEIER |
Customer experience
FL Studio Mobile
SDS / Speaker Design Suite
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
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
SDS / Speaker Design Suite
- MW Speaker Design Premium$14.991 Month
- Transmission Line Builder$24.99
- Custom Horn and Waveguide Builder$24.99
- Heritage Front-Loaded Horn Builder$24.99
Questions
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