# Medly vs Auxy Studio

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.

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.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Medly | Auxy Studio |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (39K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/medly/id940268124/reviews)** | [4.5 (4.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/auxy-studio/id1034348186/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **39K** | 4.3K |
| Positive reviews | **74.1% of reviews** | 69.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 6 days** | Every 10 days |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 336 MB | 112 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **15.4** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Medly Labs Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/509970044) | [Auxy](https://appshunter.io/developer/845148415) |

## What reviewers say

### 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


### Auxy Studio

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/auxy-studio/id1034348186)

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:** Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Subscription | $5.99 | per month |
| Monthly Subscription | $5.99 | per month |
| Monthly Subscription | $6.99 | per month |
| Yearly Subscription | $49.99 | per year |
| Yearly Subscription | $49.99 | per year |
| Yearly Subscription | $49.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔒 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

**Reported bugs**

- Corrupted project files
- Inability to edit loops and patterns
- Inconsistent behavior when switching between scenes

**Requested features**

- 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


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*