# Medly vs Cubasis LE 3

Medly and Cubasis LE 3 both sit at 4.6 stars, but that hides the real split: 74% of Medly's written reviews are positive against 43% of Cubasis LE 3's. Medly also leads on update cadence (every 6 days vs every 6 weeks) and ratings volume (38K vs 728). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Medly sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month and Cubasis LE 3 sells 14 one-off in-app purchases. 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 Cubasis LE 3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Medly has 38K ratings behind it against 728, 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 43% of Cubasis LE 3's.

Medly ships an update every 6 days, Cubasis LE 3 every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 26, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Medly | Cubasis LE 3 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (38K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/medly/id940268124/reviews)** | [4.5 (728 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cubasis-le-3/id1479016819/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **38K** | 728 |
| Positive reviews | **74.4% of reviews** | 43.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 6 days** | Every 6 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 336 MB | 1.2 GB |
| Requires iOS | **17.0** | 17.7 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Medly Labs Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/509970044) | [Steinberg Media Technologies GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/316698251) |

## 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


### Cubasis LE 3

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cubasis-le-3/id1479016819)

This mobile music creation system offers a streamlined interface for recording, editing, and mixing audio and MIDI tracks on your iPhone or iPad. It includes virtual instruments, effects, and the ability to connect external gear for professional-quality productions. The app can be extended with in-app purchases.

**Highlights:** Multitouch sequencer, Virtual keyboard and instruments, Audio and MIDI editing, Full-screen mixer, Pro-grade effects, External gear integration

**Features:** Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (14)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Micrologue ARP Arpeggiator | $2.49 | one-time |
| Classic Machines | $3.49 | one-time |
| FX Pack 1: Reverbs & Delays | $3.49 | one-time |
| FX Pack 2: Vintage FX | $3.49 | one-time |
| Waves Tune Real-Time | $4.99 | one-time |
| Waves AudioTrack | $7.99 | one-time |
| Waves L1 Ultramaximizer | $7.99 | one-time |
| Waves Q10 Equalizer | $7.99 | one-time |
| Neo FM | $9.99 | one-time |
| Waves Plug-in Bundle | $9.99 | one-time |
| FM Classics | $9.99 | one-time |
| Cubasis 3 Full Feature Set | $17.99 | one-time |
| HALion Sonic Selection | $19.99 | one-time |
| Cubasis 3 Full Feature Set | $29.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Powerful DAW on iPad
- 👍 User-friendly interface
- 💡 Great for mobile music creation
- 🚀 Stable and reliable performance

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and freezes
- 🔋 High battery consumption
- 🔒 Restrictive demo mode
- 💰 Expensive for a mobile app

**Reported bugs**

- Issues with connecting external audio interfaces
- Incompatibility with certain iOS versions
- Problems with importing and exporting projects

**Requested features**

- Tempo track and time signature support
- Improved MIDI and audio editing capabilities
- More built-in effects and instruments
- Seamless integration with desktop Cubase


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Medly free?

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

### Is Cubasis LE 3 free?

Cubasis LE 3 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Medly or Cubasis LE 3?

Medly is rated higher. Medly averages 4.6 out of 5 from 38K ratings, while Cubasis LE 3 averages 4.5 from 728 ratings.

### Do Medly or Cubasis LE 3 have ads?

Neither Medly nor Cubasis LE 3 shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Medly or Cubasis LE 3?

Medly ships an update every 6 days, and Cubasis LE 3 every 6 weeks. Most recently, Medly was updated on September 26, 2026 and Cubasis LE 3 on September 24, 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.*