# Set.fm Studio vs Soundtrap

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Set.fm Studio | Soundtrap |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/setfm-studio/id671972252/reviews)** | [4.3 (11K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/soundtrap-music-making-studio/id991031323/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **11K** |
| Positive reviews | — | 28.1% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#105** |
| Size | 20 MB | 103 MB |
| Requires iOS | **7.0** | 16.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [DejaSet, INC](https://appshunter.io/developer/656335443) | [Soundtrap](https://appshunter.io/developer/1704308584) |

## What reviewers say

### Set.fm Studio

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/setfm-studio/id671972252)

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.

**Highlights:** Capture high-fidelity live recordings, Promote and sell music instantly, Focus on music creation, Easy recording process, Publish recordings

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Soundtrap

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/soundtrap-music-making-studio/id991031323)

**Currently charting:** #105 Top Grossing · Music, #174 Top Free · Music (US App Store)

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.

**Highlights:** Cross-device music creation, Real-time collaboration, Vocal recording and effects, Extensive loop and instrument library, Cloud-based workflow, Mix and master tools

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Soundtrap Pro | $4.99 | per month |
| Soundtrap Premium | $9.99 | per month |
| Soundtrap Sound Starter | $11.99 | per month |
| Soundtrap Supreme | $14.99 | per month |
| Soundtrap Music Production | $16.99 | per month |
| Soundtrap Vocals & Songwriting | $16.99 | per month |
| Soundtrap Production & Vocals | $20.99 | per month |
| Soundtrap Sound Starter | $115.99 | per year |
| Soundtrap Music Production | $163.99 | per year |
| Soundtrap Production & Vocals | $199.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Easy to use
- 👍 Great for beginners
- 🎨 Lots of instruments and loops
- 💻 Good on desktop, poor on mobile

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and bugs
- 🔍 Difficult to navigate and find songs
- 🔊 Audio quality issues
- 🤖 Laggy and slow performance
- 💰 Subscription model too restrictive

**Reported bugs**

- 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**

- Add MIDI editing capabilities
- Improve mobile app functionality
- Implement auto-save feature
- Provide more free sound options


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Set.fm Studio free?

Set.fm Studio is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Soundtrap free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Set.fm Studio or Soundtrap?

Set.fm Studio is rated higher. Set.fm Studio averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Soundtrap averages 4.3 from 11K ratings.

### Do Set.fm Studio or Soundtrap have ads?

Soundtrap shows ads; Set.fm Studio does not.

### Which is updated more often, Set.fm Studio or Soundtrap?

Set.fm Studio ships an update every 5 weeks, and Soundtrap fortnightly. Most recently, Set.fm Studio was updated on November 1, 2026 and Soundtrap on November 10, 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.*