Set.fm Studio vs Soundtrap
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Set.fm Studio
This platform allows musicians to instantly capture, promote, and sell high-fidelity live recordings. Fans can enjoy the live music experience from anywhere. The studio app handles the recording process, letting artists focus on creating music.
- Capture high-fidelity live recordings
- Promote and sell music instantly
- Focus on music creation
- Easy recording process
- Publish recordings
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Set.fm is a musician’s technology platform that enables artists to capture, promote and sell high-fidelity recordings instantly, so that music fans anywhere can enjoy the live music experience. Our Set.fm Studio is used to take care of all of the heavy lifting for your recordings so you can focus on making great music. Set.fm artists just login, select your show, hit record and publish and you're done!
Soundtrap
Create music and record podcasts with an intuitive online studio and mobile app. Collaborate in real-time, access thousands of loops and instruments, and mix your tracks with professional effects. Seamlessly switch between devices to capture inspiration wherever it strikes.
- Cross-device music creation
- Real-time collaboration
- Vocal recording and effects
- Extensive loop and instrument library
- Cloud-based workflow
- Mix and master tools
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Soundtrap: Music Production, made simple. Join millions of creators using Soundtrap – the online studio & app built for making music and recording podcasts, fast. Record vocals, produce beats, collaborate in real time, and mix your songs with pro-level power across your browser and mobile app. Whether you're capturing a vocal idea on the go or polishing a mix on your laptop, Soundtrap lets you move seamlessly between devices. Start a song on your computer, tweak it on your phone - your studio goes wherever inspiration strikes. That's the future of music creation. Create your sound with powerful, easy-to-use tools: • Cross-Device Studio – Switch seamlessly between desktop and mobile. Your projects stay synced in the cloud so you never lose a beat. • Vocal Suite – Record, tune, and polish your vocals with pro-grade effects and pitch correction that works automatically. • Playback Anywhere – Stream and listen back to your studio sessions on the go with the mobile app. • Loops & Sounds – Access thousands of royalty-free loops and samples across every genre, from indie pop to hip-hop and EDM. • Instruments & Effects – Produce with 400+ built-in instruments. Pianos, synths, drums and more, plus studio effects for mixing and mastering. • Collaboration in Real Time – Invite friends or bandmates to join your session instantly. Co-create, comment, and record together — wherever you are. • Mix & Master – Use smart automation and instant mastering to get a professional sound in minutes. • Cloud-Based Workflow – Every project is backed up automatically, no downloads or hard drives required. • Built-In Auto-Save & Version History – Keep your progress secure and revisit older takes anytime. • Browser & Desktop App – Work directly in your browser or use the desktop app for maximum performance. • Multi-Genre Sound Packs – Discover new inspiration with curated packs designed by producers from around the world. • Accessible to Everyone – A clean, intuitive interface designed to get you creating faster. For every creator, from first beat to final mix: • Producers: Finish songs faster with intuitive workflows and fast rendering. • Singers: Record, tune, and layer harmonies with ease. • Podcasters: Record high-quality audio straight from your browser with simple editing tools. • Collaborators: Invite anyone to your session, no DAW downloads needed. Why musicians love Soundtrap: • Built for simplicity and speed, no learning curve • Cloud-based, so you can create anywhere • Trusted by artists, labels & more Your next song starts here. Bring your idea to life, fast.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Set.fm Studio at 5.0 against Soundtrap's 4.3. Set.fm Studio also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 10) and ads (none vs shown). Soundtrap's advantage is ratings volume (11K vs 1) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 5 weeks). On price 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
Both are free to download. Soundtrap sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Set.fm Studio asks for nothing beyond the download.
Set.fm Studio holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Soundtrap has 11K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.
Set.fm Studio ships an update every 5 weeks, Soundtrap fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 10, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Set.fm Studio | Soundtrap |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better | 4.3 (11K ratings) |
| Positive reviews | — | 28.1% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 11K — better |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | Fortnightly — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | #97 — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 7.0 — better | 16.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 20 MB | 103 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | DejaSet, INC | Soundtrap |
Customer experience
Set.fm Studio
Soundtrap
Bugs and requests
Set.fm Studio
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
Soundtrap
Reported bugs
4 issues- Unable to log in or access account
- Tracks disappearing or not saving properly
- Microphone and audio recording issues
- Compatibility problems with older devices
Requested features
4 requests- Add MIDI editing capabilities
- Improve mobile app functionality
- Implement auto-save feature
- Provide more free sound options
In-app purchases
Set.fm Studio
No in-app purchases
Soundtrap
- Soundtrap Pro1 Month trial$4.991 Month
- Soundtrap Premium1 Month trial$9.991 Month
- Soundtrap Sound Starter7 Days trial$11.991 Month
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- Soundtrap Supreme1 Month trial$14.991 Month
- Soundtrap Music Production7 Days trial$16.991 Month
- Soundtrap Vocals & Songwriting7 Days trial$16.991 Month
- Soundtrap Production & Vocals7 Days trial$20.991 Month
- Soundtrap Sound Starter7 Days trial$115.991 Year
- Soundtrap Music Production7 Days trial$163.991 Year
- Soundtrap Production & Vocals7 Days trial$199.991 Year









