# Music Maker JAM vs Medly

The clearest difference is ads: Medly at none against Music Maker JAM's shown. Medly also leads on update cadence (every 6 days vs monthly) and ratings volume (39K vs 11K). Music Maker JAM's advantage is iOS requirement (15.6 vs 17.0). On price, rating, review sentiment and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Music Maker JAM sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $4.49 per month and Medly sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Music Maker JAM against 4.6 for Medly. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 11K and 39K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 72% of Music Maker JAM's written reviews are positive against 74% of Medly's.

Music Maker JAM ships an update monthly, Medly every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Music Maker JAM | Medly |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (11K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/music-maker-jam/id880929886/reviews)** | [4.6 (39K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/medly/id940268124/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 11K | **39K** |
| Positive reviews | 72.2% of reviews | **74.1% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 6 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 91 MB | 336 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.6** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 12+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Loudly GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/880929889) | [Medly Labs Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/509970044) |

## What reviewers say

### Music Maker JAM

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/music-maker-jam/id880929886)

Create, remix, and share your own music with a vast library of loops and studio-quality beats. Add vocals, apply effects, and mix your tracks on an 8-channel mixer. Share your creations instantly with a global community of artists and producers.

**Highlights:** Remix audio loops, Add vocals to tracks, Virtual currency for loops, Apply FX and harmony features, Record and share music, 8-channel mixer, Combine samples from different genres

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Music Maker PRO monthly | $4.49 | per month |
| Halloween | $0.99 | one-time |
| Real Trap Deal | $0.99 | one-time |
| 90 Beatcoins | $0.99 | one-time |
| Trap Selects | $0.99 | one-time |
| Trap | $2.99 | one-time |
| Borgore - Ratchet | $2.99 | one-time |
| 400 Beatcoins | $3.99 | one-time |
| 750 Beatcoins | $6.99 | one-time |
| 2300 Beatcoins | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎨 Versatile music creation
- 👍 Easy to use for beginners
- 🎶 Diverse sound packs
- 💡 Helpful community
- 🎵 Good for music production

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and freezes
- 💰 Difficult to earn in-app currency
- 🔗 Connectivity issues
- 🔒 Concerns about account/purchase security
- 🔇 Bluetooth audio issues

**Reported bugs**

- Disappearing purchased sound packs
- Issues with saving and loading projects
- Inconsistent language translations
- Problems with uploading and sharing music

**Requested features**

- Add more free sound packs and loops
- Implement easier ways to earn in-app currency
- Allow importing of custom audio files
- Add more advanced music editing features
- Improve sharing and collaboration options


### Medly

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/medly/id940268124)

Create studio-quality music productions with an intuitive interface. Easily arrange notes, audio samples, and loops into sections to build songs. Offers advanced tools for editing, automation, and sharing your creations.

**Highlights:** Section-based song building, Touch-optimized note editing, Audio recording and import, Automated effects and pitch bends, SoundCloud and file sharing, Inter-App Audio and Ableton Link support

**Features:** Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly - Medly Member | $9.99 | per month |
| Yearly - Medly Member | $59.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great for beginners
- 🎨 Intuitive and easy to use
- 🎶 Variety of sounds and instruments
- 💡 Helpful tutorials
- 🚀 Simple and efficient

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Subscription model too expensive
- 🔒 Limited access to features without subscription
- 🎨 Restricted customization options
- 🎶 Lack of diverse instrument selection
- 🐛 Occasional crashes and bugs

**Reported bugs**

- Audio playback issues when switching between screens
- Freezing and crashing when exporting or sharing songs
- Inconsistent behavior when moving and arranging notes

**Requested features**

- Add more free instrument packs
- Implement ability to change time signatures
- Allow importing custom sounds and samples
- Improve recording and playback functionality
- Introduce more advanced music production tools


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Music Maker JAM free?

Music Maker JAM is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Medly free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Music Maker JAM or Medly?

Music Maker JAM is rated higher. Music Maker JAM averages 4.6 out of 5 from 11K ratings, while Medly averages 4.6 from 39K ratings.

### Do Music Maker JAM or Medly have ads?

Music Maker JAM shows ads; Medly does not.

### Which is updated more often, Music Maker JAM or Medly?

Music Maker JAM ships an update monthly, and Medly every 6 days. Most recently, Music Maker JAM was updated on October 25, 2026 and Medly on October 27, 2026.

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