# FL Studio Mobile vs Medly

The clearest difference is price: Medly at Free against FL Studio Mobile's $14.99. Medly also leads on rating (4.6 vs 3.8) and ratings volume (38K vs 577). FL Studio Mobile's advantage is chart position (#3 vs unranked) and device support (4 vs 2). On update cadence, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Medly is free to download; FL Studio Mobile costs $14.99 up front. FL Studio Mobile sells 11 one-off in-app purchases and Medly sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Medly holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Medly has 38K ratings behind it against 577, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 57% of FL Studio Mobile's written reviews are positive against 74% of Medly's.

FL Studio Mobile ships an update every 9 days, Medly every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 18, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | FL Studio Mobile | Medly |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $14.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [3.8 (577 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fl-studio-mobile/id432850619/reviews) | **[4.6 (38K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/medly/id940268124/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 577 | **38K** |
| Positive reviews | 57.0% of reviews | **74.2% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 9 days | **Every 6 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#3** | — |
| Size | 407 MB | 336 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Image Line Software](https://appshunter.io/developer/432850147) | [Medly Labs Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/509970044) |

## What reviewers say

### FL Studio Mobile

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

**Currently charting:** #3 Top Paid · Music, #10 Top Paid, #98 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


### Medly

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/medly/id940268124)

Create studio-quality music productions with an intuitive interface. Easily arrange notes, audio samples, and loops into sections to build songs. Offers advanced tools for editing, automation, and sharing your creations.

**Highlights:** Section-based song building, Touch-optimized note editing, Audio recording and import, Automated effects and pitch bends, SoundCloud and file sharing, Inter-App Audio and Ableton Link support

**Features:** Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly - Medly Member | $9.99 | per month |
| Yearly - Medly Member | $59.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great for beginners
- 🎨 Intuitive and easy to use
- 🎶 Variety of sounds and instruments
- 💡 Helpful tutorials
- 🚀 Simple and efficient

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Subscription model too expensive
- 🔒 Limited access to features without subscription
- 🎨 Restricted customization options
- 🎶 Lack of diverse instrument selection
- 🐛 Occasional crashes and bugs

**Reported bugs**

- Audio playback issues when switching between screens
- Freezing and crashing when exporting or sharing songs
- Inconsistent behavior when moving and arranging notes

**Requested features**

- Add more free instrument packs
- Implement ability to change time signatures
- Allow importing custom sounds and samples
- Improve recording and playback functionality
- Introduce more advanced music production tools


## Frequently asked questions

### Is FL Studio Mobile free?

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

### Is Medly free?

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

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

Medly is rated higher. FL Studio Mobile averages 3.8 out of 5 from 577 ratings, while Medly averages 4.6 from 38K ratings.

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

Neither FL Studio Mobile nor Medly shows ads.

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

FL Studio Mobile ships an update every 9 days, and Medly every 6 days. Most recently, FL Studio Mobile was updated on October 17, 2026 and Medly on October 18, 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.*