# Launchpad vs FL Studio Remote

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Launchpad at 85% against FL Studio Remote's 36%. Launchpad also leads on rating (4.8 vs 3.4) and ratings volume (35K vs 29). FL Studio Remote's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 10) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Launchpad sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month. FL Studio Remote asks for nothing beyond the download.

Launchpad holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Launchpad has 35K ratings behind it against 29, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 85% of Launchpad's written reviews are positive against 36% of FL Studio Remote's.

Launchpad ships an update fortnightly, FL Studio Remote every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 8, 2026 and November 7, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Launchpad | FL Studio Remote |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (35K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/launchpad-music-and-beat-maker/id584362474/reviews)** | [3.4 (29 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fl-studio-remote/id6450100085/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **35K** | 29 |
| Positive reviews | **84.9% of reviews** | 36.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 129 MB | 21 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | +4 | 4+ |
| Developer | [Focusrite Audio Engineering](https://appshunter.io/developer/321949338) | [Image Line Software](https://appshunter.io/developer/432850147) |

## What reviewers say

### Launchpad

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/launchpad-music-and-beat-maker/id584362474)

Create and remix electronic music with a user-friendly grid interface. Access a vast library of sounds, apply DJ-style effects, and record your performances. Hundreds of new soundpacks are released weekly to inspire your next track.

**Highlights:** Multi-color grid for sound triggering, DJ-style performance effects, Weekly updated soundpacks, Real-time tempo control, Audio import and export, MIDI sync output, Launchpad hardware integration

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Launchpad Premium (Monthly) | $7.99 | per month |
| Found Sound Journey: Hip Hop | Free | one-time |
| EDM Haze | Free | one-time |
| Dub Trap | Free | one-time |
| Found Sound Journey: Techno | Free | one-time |
| FoundSoundJourney:ItalianChill | Free | one-time |
| Glitchstep | $1.99 | one-time |
| Viral Hip Hop | $1.99 | one-time |
| Hypnotic Energy | $1.99 | one-time |
| Audio Import | $6.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fun
- 🚀 Lots of beats you can use
- 🚀 Good for mental capacity
- 🚀 So good at making beats
- 🚀 Really good

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Makes it look free but not
- 🐛 Not much you can do without paying
- 🐛 Crashes while working
- 🐛 Glitchy
- 🐛 Needs bluetooth MIDI desperately

**Reported bugs**

- Audio import not working
- Inability to delete unnecessary recordings
- Inability to see name of soundpack a loop belongs to
- Pad selections disappearing when hitting stop
- Inability to import audio after updating

**Requested features**

- Ability to edit after a track is recorded, adjusting levels/adding effects
- Pause button
- Ability to duplicate a current song
- Sequencer to use drum hits
- Ability to change key of project


### FL Studio Remote

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fl-studio-remote/id6450100085)

This app acts as a customizable virtual MIDI controller, connecting wirelessly to your computer's music production software. It allows you to control instruments, effects, and mixer functions with various interfaces like pads, faders, and keyboards. Create personalized layouts to streamline your music-making workflow.

**Highlights:** Wireless MIDI control, Customizable layouts, Transport controls, MIDI keyboard and pads, Performance Mode clip launcher, Mixer control, Create custom tabs

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Launchpad free?

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

### Is FL Studio Remote free?

FL Studio Remote is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Launchpad or FL Studio Remote?

Launchpad is rated higher. Launchpad averages 4.8 out of 5 from 35K ratings, while FL Studio Remote averages 3.4 from 29 ratings.

### Do Launchpad or FL Studio Remote have ads?

Neither Launchpad nor FL Studio Remote shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Launchpad or FL Studio Remote?

Launchpad ships an update fortnightly, and FL Studio Remote every 2 months. Most recently, Launchpad was updated on November 8, 2026 and FL Studio Remote on November 7, 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.*