Comparison

Medly vs Auxy Studio

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

Head to head
About

Medly

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
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Music-making for everyone. From new musicians looking to get started to experienced producers, Medly has everything you need to unleash your musical spark. A Best of App Store 2016 winner, Medly’s simple interface is packed with advanced tools to create studio-quality productions. Get started for free with the Starter Pack of 17 instruments and over 100 loops and samples. You can also try Medly Member free for 7 days to unlock over 3500 instruments, loops, and exclusive features. CREATIVE CONTROL Music-making can be intimidating. Medly makes it easy by breaking songs down into Sections. You can add notes, audio samples, and loops to your Sections, then copy, paste and rearrange them to build your song. At any time, use the History tool to quickly rewind and undo your changes. A MAGIC TOUCH TO NOTES From simply adding a note to complex multi-note editing, each interaction was carefully designed with touch in mind. And with over 300 instruments available to Members, you can quickly try out different sounds and find your style. AMPLIFIED AUDIO Edit, snap, and trim your audio clips to your liking. Record or import audio, or use a sample from Medly’s vast audio library. You can record audio up to 4 bars or become a Member and record and import audio up to 30 seconds. As a Member, bring your songs to the next level with professionally recorded vocals by Medly’s talented artists. POINT PERFECT AUTOMATION Automatically change volume, echo, and other effects to add fades and pitch bends to your sounds. Snap between points and beats to achieve point perfect precision and use the selection tool to edit multiple automation points together. Then open the effect picker to quickly see the automation graphs of all effects within a Section. SHARE AND PLAY Quickly upload your songs to SoundCloud, or share them as a video, audio, MIDI, or Medly file. You can also connect Medly to other apps using Inter-App Audio or play in time using Ableton Link. MADE IN CANADA We’re a small team working relentlessly to make Medly possible. We’d love to know what you think about Medly, let us know on Facebook, Twitter, or email us at hi@medlylabs.com *iPad App of the Year: Japan and South Korea *iPhone App of the Year Runner-Up: China, Hong Kong, Macau, Taiwan https://medlylabs.com/legal

About

Auxy Studio

Create modern beats and electronic music with this intuitive app. Easily compose melodies, drum patterns, and arrange them into full tracks. Access a vast library of sounds or import your own, and enhance your productions with studio-grade effects and automation.

Highlights
  • Create melodies and drum patterns
  • Arrange loops into full tracks
  • Thousands of instruments and drum hits
  • Import custom samples
  • Studio-grade effects
  • Automation tools
  • Export audio, stems, and project files
Features
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Turn your musical ideas into great-sounding productions. Auxy makes it easy to create modern beats and electronic music—whether you're sketching ideas or producing full tracks. "Auxy is my favorite way to get what's going on in my brain into a musical format. It's simple on the surface but with tremendous depth if you need it." – RAC, Grammy Award-winning producer CREATE LOOPS THAT HIT Draw notes to craft melodies and drum patterns. Arrange loops into full tracks—or just mess around and see where the music takes you. No fluff. Just flow. FIND YOUR SOUND Browse thousands of high-quality instruments and drum hits. Import your own samples to create custom kits and unique melodic sounds. MIX IT UP Shape your sound with studio-grade effects like reverb, delay, and distortion. Add energy and movement with powerful automation tools. DROP IT ANYWHERE Finished a track? Export high-quality audio or upload straight to SoundCloud. Need some more layers? Export stems or native project files for Ableton Live, Bitwig Studio, and Studio One. TRY IT FREE Start making music today with a selection of demo sounds. Unlock everything with a 7-day free trial—no commitment. MADE IN SWEDEN We’re a small, independent team making Auxy because we love music and hate unnecessary complexity. We’d love to hear from you—reach out at feedback@auxy.co. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Medly4 screens
Auxy Studio4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Medly at 39K against Auxy Studio's 4.3K. Auxy Studio's advantage is iOS requirement (15.4 vs 17.0). On price, rating, review sentiment and update cadence 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. Medly sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month and Auxy Studio sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Medly against 4.5 for Auxy Studio. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Medly has 39K ratings behind it against 4.3K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 74% of Medly's written reviews are positive against 70% of Auxy Studio's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Medly ships an update every 6 days, Auxy Studio every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on October 28, 2026 and October 26, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Medly versus Auxy Studio: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMedlyAuxy Studio
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (39K ratings) — better4.5 (4.3K ratings)
Positive reviews74.1% of reviews — better69.5% of reviews
Number of ratings39K — better4.3K
Update frequencyEvery 6 days — betterEvery 10 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.015.4 — better
Further details — not scored
Size336 MB112 MB
Age rating9+4+
DeveloperMedly Labs Inc.Auxy

Customer experience

Medly

All ratings38,095 ratings
Positive88.9%
Neutral4.9%
Negative6.2%
Written reviews907 reviews
Positive74.1%
Neutral9.9%
Negative16.0%

Auxy Studio

All ratings4,302 ratings
Positive87.3%
Neutral3.7%
Negative8.9%
Written reviews807 reviews
Positive69.5%
Neutral8.7%
Negative21.8%

User reviews

Medly

From 39K App Store ratings

What we love

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

Room to improve

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

Auxy Studio

From 4.3K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Intuitive and easy to use
  • 🎨 Versatile sound design capabilities
  • 🎶 Excellent for creating music on the go
  • 👍 Powerful yet simple workflow
  • 💡 Useful automation features

Room to improve

  • 🔒 Subscription model limits access
  • 🔒 Locked out of past projects without subscription
  • 🔒 Lack of free instruments and sounds
  • 🐛 Occasional bugs and glitches
  • 🔋 Concerns over battery consumption

Bugs and requests

Medly

Reported bugs

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

Requested features

5 requests
  • 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

Auxy Studio

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Corrupted project files
  • Inability to edit loops and patterns
  • Inconsistent behavior when switching between scenes

Requested features

5 requests
  • Add more free instruments and sounds
  • Implement one-time purchase option
  • Allow more customization of time signatures
  • Add undo/redo functionality
  • Improve song organization and management

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Medly

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly - Medly Member7 Days trial4 variants$9.991 Month
  • Yearly - Medly Member7 Days trial4 variants$59.991 Year
6 purchases

Auxy Studio

Subscriptions6
  • Monthly Subscription1 Month trial$5.991 Month
  • Monthly Subscription2 Months trial$5.991 Month
  • Monthly Subscription7 Days trial$6.991 Month
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  • Yearly Subscription7 Days trial$49.991 Year
  • Yearly Subscription1 Month trial$49.991 Year
  • Yearly Subscription2 Months trial$49.991 Year

Questions

Is Medly free?
Medly is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Auxy Studio free?
Auxy Studio is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Medly or Auxy Studio?
Medly is rated higher. Medly averages 4.6 out of 5 from 39K ratings, while Auxy Studio averages 4.5 from 4.3K ratings.
Do Medly or Auxy Studio have ads?
Neither Medly nor Auxy Studio shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Medly or Auxy Studio?
Medly ships an update every 6 days, and Auxy Studio every 10 days. Most recently, Medly was updated on October 28, 2026 and Auxy Studio on October 26, 2026.

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