Cubasis vs FL Studio

Cubasis9.3Visit FL Studio8.0Visit

Higher score Cubasis #2 in Audio Editing Apps for iPhone 9.3/10 Paid ✓ 1 of 4 features Visit Steinberg

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FL Studio #8 in Audio Editing Apps for iPhone 8.0/10 Paid ✓ 1 of 4 features Visit FL Studio

• Cubasis fits best

  Serious mobile DAW work across iOS and Android

• FL Studio fits best

  Desktop-first production that also needs deep tools

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Side by side

Feature	Cubasis 9.3/10 Visit ↗	FL Studio 8.0/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	9.3	8.0
Ranking	#2 in Audio Editing Apps for iPhone	#8 in Audio Editing Apps for iPhone
Best for	Serious mobile DAW work across iOS and Android	Desktop-first production that also needs deep tools
Pricing model	Paid	Paid
Starting price	—	$99 one-time
Free plan	—	—
Free trial	—	—
Deployment	Mobile	Desktop
Platforms	iOS, Android	Windows, macOS
Support	Email, Phone, Community, Docs	Tickets, Community, Docs
Built for	Solo, Small business	Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Cubasis 1/4 · FL Studio 1/4
Multitrack editing	✓	✓
Audio effects	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
MIDI support	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Cloud sync	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Specs
Maximum tracks	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Export formats	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Our review
Pros	Unlimited audio and MIDI tracks for larger mobile projects Time-stretching, pitch-shifting, automation and mixer effects Exports to Cubase and connects with major mobile audio ecosystems	Pattern, Playlist, and Piano Roll workflows cover complete song production Supports VST, VST3, Audio Unit, and CLAP third-party plugins AI stem separation, noise removal, and synchronized video playback included
Cons	Paid app with no free plan Mobile deployment does not provide a desktop workflow Plug-in support centers on Audio Unit and Inter-App Audio ecosystems	Runs on Windows and macOS rather than iPhone Fruity Edition does not include audio recording or stem separation No free plan; the $99 entry license is a one-time purchase
Our verdict	Cubasis is Steinberg’s mobile digital audio workstation for musicians and producers who want to record, edit, arrange and mix on iPhone, iPad, Android smartphones, tablets or Chromebooks. Its scope reaches beyond quick voice or podcast… Read the review →	FL Studio is a desktop digital audio workstation for music producers, composers, beat makers, and recording artists. Its workflow combines pattern-based beat and step sequencing with a Playlist for full-song arrangement, Piano Roll MIDI… Read the review →

Strengths and trade-offs

• Cubasis — where it wins

  • Unlimited audio and MIDI tracks for larger mobile projects
  • Time-stretching, pitch-shifting, automation and mixer effects
  • Exports to Cubase and connects with major mobile audio ecosystems

  Where it doesn't

  • Paid app with no free plan
  • Mobile deployment does not provide a desktop workflow
  • Plug-in support centers on Audio Unit and Inter-App Audio ecosystems

• FL Studio — where it wins

  • Pattern, Playlist, and Piano Roll workflows cover complete song production
  • Supports VST, VST3, Audio Unit, and CLAP third-party plugins
  • AI stem separation, noise removal, and synchronized video playback included

  Where it doesn't

  • Runs on Windows and macOS rather than iPhone
  • Fruity Edition does not include audio recording or stem separation
  • No free plan; the $99 entry license is a one-time purchase

• Cubasis9.3/10 · Paid

  A deep mobile DAW for serious recording, sequencing, editing and mixing.

  Visit SteinbergFull verdict →
• FL Studio8.0/10 · Paid

  A deep desktop DAW for production teams that do not need iPhone access.

  Visit FL StudioFull verdict →