Comparison

BandFlow Studio vs Glue Pads

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

Head to head
About

BandFlow Studio

This music app helps performing musicians organize setlists, play backing loops, and record on the fly. It features a live view for controlling playback and tempo, with offline loop functionality for stage use.

Highlights
  • Live performance view
  • Setlist management
  • Backing loop library
  • On-the-fly recording
  • Offline loop playback
  • 6-band parametric EQ
Features
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BandFlow Studio — Live Performance & Loop Library BandFlow Studio is the all-in-one performance tool built for working musicians. Organise your setlists, play backing loops, record on the fly, and step on stage with everything you need — right from your phone. LIVE PERFORMANCE Take the stage with a purpose-built live view. Control your loop playback, monitor tempo, and use the built-in EQ to shape your sound in real time. Microphone recording lets you capture moments as they happen. Performance Mode keeps the screen on and maximises tap targets so you never miss a cue. SETLIST MANAGEMENT Build and manage unlimited setlists for every gig. Add songs with BPM, time signature, and artist info, star your favourites, reorder on the fly, and download loops directly to each song for offline playback — no Wi-Fi required on stage. LOOP LIBRARY Browse thousands of backing tracks across every genre — Gospel, Worship, Afrobeats, R&B, Jazz, Hip-Hop, Rock, Latin, Reggae, and more. Filter by genre, BPM, and time signature. Download loops for offline use, or use AI-assisted generation to find the perfect track for your set. BUILT FOR MUSICIANS •6-band parametric EQ (HPF, Low, Mid-L, Mid-H, High, LPF) •Supports 4/4, 3/4, 6/8, 5/4, 7/8, and more time signatures •Cloud sync keeps your setlists and library across all your devices •Offline-first — your downloaded loops work without a connection BANDFLOW PRO Upgrade to Pro for unlimited loop downloads, advanced performance tools, and priority access to new features. Subscriptions are billed through your Apple ID. Cancel anytime. Restore previous purchases at any time from the Profile tab. Terms of Use: https://najiteglobal.com/bandflow/terms

About

Glue Pads

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Glue is a live worship performance app built for musicians who want inspiring sound without a complicated setup. On iPhone, Glue gives you instant access to ambient worship pads in all 12 keys. Choose a sound, shape your tone, adjust effects, and play. On iPad, Glue expands into a complete performance workstation designed for live worship. Build songs, launch scenes and loops, trigger sounds, control your mix, and keep your performance organized from one focused workspace. FEATURES • Ambient worship pads in all 12 keys • Multiple pad sound presets • 5-band tone shaping and EQ presets • Reverb, fade and filter controls • Dedicated iPad Performance Workstation • Scene and loop launching • Sync and Free performance modes • Built-in transport and click • Performance triggers • Mixing and EQ controls • Songs and setlists Glue is designed to stay out of the way so you can focus on playing, leading, and creating atmosphere. No DAW. No complicated routing. Just open Glue and play. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

BandFlow Studio4 screens
Glue Pads4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Glue Pads at every 2 days against BandFlow Studio's monthly. On price, ads, in-app purchases 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. BandFlow Studio sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and Glue Pads sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

BandFlow Studio ships an update monthly, Glue Pads every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 8 level
BandFlow Studio versus Glue Pads: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBandFlow StudioGlue Pads
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 2 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.115.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size72 MB342 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperNajite Global LTDDarrell Liles

In-app purchases

2 purchases

BandFlow Studio

Subscriptions2
  • BandFlow Pro Monthly2 variants$4.991 Month
  • BandFlow Pro Annual$49.991 Year
3 purchases

Glue Pads

Subscriptions2
  • Glue Workstation Monthly$2.991 Month
  • Glue Workstation Annual$24.991 Year
One-time1
  • Pads Lifetime$6.99

Questions

Is BandFlow Studio free?
BandFlow Studio is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Glue Pads free?
Glue Pads is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do BandFlow Studio or Glue Pads have ads?
Neither BandFlow Studio nor Glue Pads shows ads.
Which is updated more often, BandFlow Studio or Glue Pads?
BandFlow Studio ships an update monthly, and Glue Pads every 2 days. Most recently, BandFlow Studio was updated on October 13, 2026 and Glue Pads on October 12, 2026.

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