Comparison

Studiolab vs SoundCraft

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Studiolab

This app helps you write songs by providing tools for composition, arrangement, and lyric writing. You can experiment with musical patterns, chord progressions, and melodies, and even collaborate with others. Export your creations as PDF scores, MIDI, or audio files.

Highlights
  • Songwriting tools
  • Musical pattern integration
  • Chord progression experimentation
  • Melody and arrangement editing
  • Lyric writing support
  • Collaboration features
  • PDF, MIDI, and audio export
Features
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Unlike great musical productions, great songs do not depend on amazing sounds and effects. You can write one on a beach, using a guitar, pen and paper. Studiolab is a tool for writing songs. Start with an empty composition or with a known song. Use musical patterns for filling the song with music, so you can make major changes with a few, small edits. Experiment with the structure, chord progressions, musical patterns, melodies, arrangements and lyrics until you are satisfied. You can even collaborate with friends. You can export PDF scores, MIDI and audio. Create and share your own sounds and composition templates. Almost all Studiolab features can be used offline. The iPhone and iPad versions have the same features, but the iPad is naturally easier to use. Studiolab is a huge, evolving project for composing music. Most features are described in the in-app documentation.

About

SoundCraft

Features
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SoundCraft: Instruments Studio is a simple and powerful music app designed for anyone who loves playing and creating music. Enjoy realistic instrument sounds, smooth controls, and an easy-to-use studio experience right on your phone. Play Piano with rich and natural sound Switch between Guitar, Harmonium, and Synth Record your music and save projects Create loops and layered tracks Customize audio with reverb and sound controls Low latency performance for smooth playing Manage recordings in your music library Whether you are practicing, learning, recording melodies, or just having fun, SoundCraft helps you create music anytime and anywhere. Perfect for: Piano lovers Music learners Beat creators Songwriters Keyboard players Casual music practice Features: Real piano keyboard Multiple instruments Studio recording tools Loop music creator Audio effects and controls Modern dark theme UI Smooth and responsive experience Start your musical journey with SoundCraft: Instruments Studio and create music your way.

Screenshots

Studiolab4 screens
SoundCraft4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: SoundCraft at none against Studiolab's 1. Studiolab's advantage is iOS requirement (8.0 vs 13.0). On price, ads 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

Both are free to download. Studiolab sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. SoundCraft asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Studiolab versus SoundCraft: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterStudiolabSoundCraft
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.4 (7 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings7 — better—
Update frequencyWeekly—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS8.0 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size70 MB70 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDemagic ABHimalay Diyora

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Studiolab

One-time1
  • 400 Studiolab Points$1.99
None

SoundCraft

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Studiolab free?
Studiolab is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is SoundCraft free?
SoundCraft is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Studiolab or SoundCraft have ads?
Neither Studiolab nor SoundCraft shows ads.

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