# Pepp vs Cubasis LE 3

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Cubasis LE 3 at 728 against Pepp's 5. Cubasis LE 3 also leads on update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 6 months) and review sentiment (43% vs 29%). Pepp's advantage is iOS requirement (7.0 vs 17.7). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Pepp sells 1 one-off in-app purchase 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 Pepp against 4.5 for Cubasis LE 3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Cubasis LE 3 has 728 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 29% of Pepp's written reviews are positive against 43% of Cubasis LE 3's.

Pepp ships an update every 6 months, Cubasis LE 3 every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on June 1, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Pepp | Cubasis LE 3 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pepp/id947339564/reviews)** | [4.5 (728 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cubasis-le-3/id1479016819/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 5 | **728** |
| Positive reviews | 29.2% of reviews | **43.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 6 months | **Every 6 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 4 MB | 1.2 GB |
| Requires iOS | **7.0** | 17.7 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Patrik Hedmalm](https://appshunter.io/developer/309022186) | [Steinberg Media Technologies GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/316698251) |

## What reviewers say

### Pepp

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pepp/id947339564)

Create electronic music with an intuitive rhythm and harmony engine, no prior musical knowledge required. Design unique sounds, save loops, and mix them live. Sync with other apps and hardware for expanded creative possibilities.

**Highlights:** Intelligent rhythm and harmony engine, Twisted groovebox/arpeggiator/synthesizer, Sixteen sliders and 16-step sequencer, 160 memory slots for loops, MIDI sync and sequencing, Audiobus integration, Ten synth and five drum oscillators

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlock Pepp | $4.99 | one-time |


### 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 Pepp free?

Pepp 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, Pepp or Cubasis LE 3?

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

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

Neither Pepp nor Cubasis LE 3 shows ads.

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

Pepp ships an update every 6 months, and Cubasis LE 3 every 6 weeks. Most recently, Pepp was updated on June 1, 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.*