# Aurender Condcutor V3 — user reviews > 32 indexed App Store user reviews of Aurender Condcutor V3 by Aurender Inc., rated 3.30/5 from 42 ratings. - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/aurender-condcutor-v3/id426081239/reviews - App overview in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/aurender-condcutor-v3/id426081239.md - Rating breakdown: 5★ 20 · 4★ 4 · 3★ 2 · 2★ 0 · 1★ 16 ## Newest reviews (10 of 32) ### 4/5 — Great support, nice DAC, so so file managment *2019-11-24, version 3.3.60* Support has been great. I’ve contacted them 4 x in the past year for either questions or suggestions. They have always been responsive. A+ for support. DAC seems good. I haven’t done a side by side but no complaints. File management is poor. Can’t rename or delete music files on the hard drive with any ease. Can’t select a group of files to make changes to (such as part of an album or a rating). When you import music no meta data comes with it so my few thousand collection songs I am having to go back 1 by 1 to rate & catagorize. The plus side, however, is since this part of higher end system it’s making go through each song and I’m now rating songs differently because they sound so much better on my current system. I’m using an Aurender A10. ### 2/5 — HArd to use *2019-09-24, version 3.02.10* Seek bar doesn’t work, often drops in completely the wrong place or just restarts the song. Takes over 5 attempts on tidal ### 4/5 — Great app *2018-11-18, version 2.9.13* Rarely crashes and provides excellent integration with the Aurender servers. Could use a color refresh and connection to Allmusic.com instead of Wikipedia. ### 3/5 — Has Basic Functions, Lacks Good Liner Notes Capabilities *2018-10-22, version 2.9.12* At first I thought Conductor was just plain awful, it’s not at all intuitive. However, once you figure out how to use it, it does function as intended and it accomplishes most necessary tasks. However, it’s missing a lot: It really does need a “makeover”, it looks like it’s from the ‘90’s. More importantly, it needs a much better link to Liner Notes and information about the album/song/ artist. Wikipedia just does not cut it! Also, I’ve discovered that the Wikipedia link only works if you don’t add any custom information in the title on your music collection. I have a very large music collection, so I have 3/4 versions of many albums, and I title them by version or mastering (i.e. DSD, HDTracks, or Vinyl Rip, etc), once you do this, it will no longer pull up the Wikipedia link which is very frustrating! Also, a big feature they have missed, once you create a playlist, there is no way to edit the title of the playlist, you need to recreate the entire thing if you want to change (or fix) its name. Hopefully, a new Conductor app is coming soon with a major refresh, if Aurender won’t give us Roon, then at least please try and copy their interface and features to create a new Conductor that is basically just a plagiarized version of Roon:) On the positive, once you figure out how to actually use it, it functions for the basic needs and the Aurender itself does sound wonderful! ### 3/5 — Needs more effort *2018-08-26, version 2.9.9* 1. Why oh why does a long list of albums/songs (on the right side) JUMP to a different location a second or two after I select a song to be added to the playlist? This is SO frustrating. 2. It would be nice if the UI elements were refreshed. It feels/looks kinda old/clunky. Subjective, I know... 3. I wish there was an iPhone app. Fixing item #1 would make this app at least pleasantly usable in my opinion. I wonder if I’m the only one that suffers from this as I would think more people would be complaining about it... ### 1/5 — Crashing more frequently with current version. *2018-05-13, version 2.9.6* Since the last two sw upgrades, the app will crash randomly quite frequently. It will, of course, as a result lose connection with the Aurender and takes a minute or two to restart/reconnect. Very frustrating. Overall, I like the app if it can be better stabilized and several functions improved--one example is the searching MQA artists is sequential from A-Z with no way to search alphabetically. Actually, the impetus for writing this review was out of frustration during MQA searches--it will ploddingly load screens sequentially and it crashed twice--I could never get past "G" artists without it crashing. Please fix this app Aurender! ### 1/5 — A mess *2018-04-05, version 2.9.5* A train wreck. Disaster. Embarrassment. Hey Aurender guys; this app is going to sink your company. Yes, it works. I can use it to access Tidal. Music plays. But the rest; searching? User interface? Illogical in the extreme. My Aurender A10 is a nice piece of hardware, but this app makes me angry every time I use it. You want a list of the problems? I don’t have the time and space here. Get on the next plane to Korea and fire everybody involved. You’re welcome. ### 4/5 — Sorting Anomaly *2018-01-02, version 2.9.2* I really like this app, but from the beginning I have been frustrated and annoyed by the sorting algorithm. When a band name begins with “The” or “A”, the app places them at the END of titles in that start with the next letter of the remaining name-string. Thus, “The Beatles” (as one of many examples), appears AFTER Buffalo Springfield in my library instead of between Beastie Boys and Beck, a more natural placement. I much prefer the latter as used by software such as iTunes and Gracenote, both of which ignore the leading “The” when alphabetizing. Your approach makes browsing slower and less natural. It would definitely enhance the user experience. On a less important note, is there any way to add a switch that hides MQA titles in Tidal? My DAC does not support it, nor am I fan of MQA. The duplicate titles waste screen real estate when browsing for music to stream. Other than these annoyances, I really like the app as my way of interfacing with my music server. Update - again, an additional small request. I would appreciate a “play random ALBUM in its entirety” feature. I rarely want to play random tracks (independent of album), but for variety, I miss the iTunes option of randomly playing entire albums, or playing random albums in a playlist of albums. ### 1/5 — WorstApp Ever *2017-12-01, version 2.8.3* This is the most confusing, nonsensical user interface I've ever used. Nothing is intuitive. There are features that would be helpful, presumably, if there were any reference to how to access them. There's no help function without going to the web and even then, it lacks the most basic instructions. Why when you click/touch something does it not play? Then, why does it suddenly play from time to time when you do the same thing you've been doing that didn't work? How do you rate something? It's lacking some of the most basic functionality one would expect from a music server. I'm stunned that hardware this expensive could be accompanied by an app with such poor UI/UX. ### 3/5 — Not bad but weird bug *2016-01-30, version 2.2.13* Just purchased the amazing Aurender N100H for my headphone system. This app of course is used to control the Aurender. So far the interface seems well designed and fairly easy to navigate. Three suggested improvements: 1. view an artists's album list by release date instead of just alphabetical by title. 2. (More important) fix the weird glitch when opening the app (or leaving the app and coming back) that causes the conductor to search for the Aurender with its little spinning wheel. Strangely, you can stop this and immediately connect to the Aurender by double clicking the home button on the iPad (where you can the the tiles of all open apps) and reselecting the Conductor; would be nice to see this fixed. 3. Provide global dearth functionality (sort of like iTunes) where you can search for anything no matter where you are. With the conductor, search results are a function of where you might be (album view, genre view etc) A possible additional improvement might be the ability to play/change songs without having to preload in the playlist editor first. However, this feature might be designed to allow the Aurender to make more efficient use of the SSD; if that is the case then I would say it is designed correctly; if not, I would like an option to skip this step. ## Most critical reviews (10 lowest-rated) ### 1/5 — 소리바다도 아니고 2023년에 이런 UI라니 너무 불편함 *2023-03-31, version 3.27.4* 70대ㅠ할아버지가 만든 느낌 ### 1/5 — Awful software *2021-10-19, version 3.16* I regret my purchase of an ACS 10 because this software and the accompanying ACS Manager is an embarrassment. I expect the software for a $7000 device to be stable at a minimum. Others have already noted the poor interface and confusing features. That I can live with. The poor handling of metadata and lost edits is inexcusable. The utter inability to effectively move, copy, and delete content is inexcusable. A firmware update that corrupts the metadata file is inexcusable (ok, that one’s on the device firmware not on the software). ### 1/5 — Not so good ... *2021-03-23, version 3.12.47* The Conductor App was very good for app. our first year of use. Then came the updates. I’m not sure what has happened but we can no longer stream properly. We can force it to stream after many tries, but it no longer automatically connects, etc. We contacted customer support. We’ve tried everything they’ve suggested but it still does not stream correctly. Aurender thought it was our Qobuz streaming service, but that was tested and it’s not the case. Then they thought it was our 1 GB internet service - but we hooked it up at a neighbor’s home some miles away who uses a different internet company and the issue remained. Aurender claims it is not their N100, but stated it was a software issue (Conductor App) but have been unable to fix it for months. At this point we feel abandoned by the company. Improper streaming, no support. Very disappointed. ### 1/5 — Needs work (A Lot Of) *2020-01-30, version 3.3.60* By the way by Update I mean MY updated comments Update 5: I am at a complete loss as to how, after deleting all art work from all the files in question in my Update 4 comment: The Wrong Art Work Still Displays on the files in the Aurender App Update 4: Aurender requires a baker’s half dozen restarts in order for the app to register new additions of audio files to the Aurender Server Also is not handling artwork correctly: recently added some files with built in art work ... Aurender simply renders art from one of the files and applies it all the files Odd behavior as the artwork displays properly in iTunes Continued Update3 : Reminder: The Aurender App is just ONE component of the Aurender system and reviewing it is somewhat lacking in comprehensive meaning. Transferring audio to the Aurender server is excruciatingly error prone ... to the point of questioning whether any attention has been paid to rendering the Aurender Server compatible to Mac OS Please see below for update First Review I love the Aurender system when it’s working. But does not hold network connectivity reliably and does not handle transferring Mac files well with permissions locked resource metadata or invisible files contained in folders ... seems to me the Aurender OS should clean up files behind the scenes while transferring to the server hardware. As for the Conductor App: seems to under-utilize the iPad possibilities ... while it gets the job done I’d love to see the ability to access file metadata maybe even edit on the fly via the Conductor... or at least View it. The app or the server does tend to fall asleep and necessitate Re-searching and connecting. Don’t get me wrong ... it’s amazing tech ... but at a bit of a frustration considering ... It’s not quite Seamless yet Updated Review: I have to lower my review to 1 star Not sure how to get the app to recognize the server folders on the main display PLUS It is clear to me using the Aurender Music Server system that it simply is not ready for prime time. It simply is not compatible with Mac OS to a reasonable level My personal experience is that it is an unmitigated disaster of mal-function One example: Generally within a minute of transferring audio files from Mac to the Aurender Server file permissions get corrupted and files can neither be added to nor even deleted from Aurender drive until the whole system is rebooted ,,, then there is another few minute round of function ,,, Rinse/Repeat/Rinse/Repeat Bottom Line: Not Compatible With Mac ### 1/5 — Really? *2019-11-23, version 3.3.60* This app acts like it’s 40 years old. I can’t edit metadata, I can’t load a CD directly, it won’t even respond to the pause function. I’m so sorry I ever bought the A10. The company doesn’t respond to requests. ### 1/5 — Version 3.0 is like new coke. Not what we want or need. *2019-08-03, version 3.02* I really liked the older app so when 3.0 was released I expected the new version number to translate to big changes. And what we got is a new set of skins, new locations for many functions that are less instinctives and less convenient but you still can’t do the things I really hoped to see added (file management from the app, automatic metadata population and a metadata editor in the app). If you are going to mess with what people know and like then at least deliver some serious new features that are needed. Version 3.0 is like new coke, don’t need it, don’t like it and it ruined a good thing. ### 1/5 — I wish i could roll back *2019-07-30, version 3.00* Much to my dismay. I found the Aurender conductor app updated on my ipad mini. This new app is really bad. Wish i could get the old app back. I seldom write reviews but felt compeld to write about this one. Seems like i can’t find my albums. The search bar has a mind of it’s own. This app is not quite ready for prime time. ### 1/5 — Terrible update *2019-07-28, version 3.00* This update 3.0 Frequently stops playing and the app goes blank. There is nothing in the queue and silence feeding the DAC. Complete bomb. Must be addressed immediately! ### 1/5 — Super disappointed *2019-06-12, version 2.9.21* Wow this is bad. Unbelievable. ### 1/5 — A mess, and extremely outdated interface design. Apple should ban it. *2019-05-22, version 2.9.21* Hey, Aurender! Go back to work. This is a shame. I completely regret having bought my x100 because of this crappy app. You keep promising you are going to update its interface and functionality and nothing! It’s been more than 4 years that you keep saying the same. That stinky brown background, an interface that looks as old as the invention of the iPhone. Please, look around! It’s not that difficult, just copy Spotify, Tidal, Apple Music, you name it. Please, put some work into it and quit your eternal vacations! ## Most praised reviews (10 highest-rated) ### 5/5 — Brilliant app *2023-04-28, version 3.27.4* This is the best remote control app for playing music that I have used. It has nearly all the functionality I need. I would like the option to display lyrics and the option to get more detailed information about the album credits (the links for the web do not always take me where I want to go. Great app despite these minor quibbles ### 5/5 — Best Music Playback Software I’ve Used *2021-09-09* This is out and away the best music playback software I’ve used ... and that includes Roon! While perhaps not as metadata rich (though close), it is much more intuitive to use and that makes it a standout. The integration of Tidal or Qobuz with your own music library is outstanding. Ok, you need to own an Aurender music server to enjoy this bounty - but that’s the whole point! Aurender servers are all impressively good but it is the integration with their Conductor playback software that makes the process of streaming music at high resolution so enjoyable. ### 5/5 — This app is constantly being upgraded. *2020-05-24, version 3.6.11* Thank the Aurender software development team for its persistent efforts to improve performance and usability. This app is one of the world’s top music players and is constantly being upgraded. Good job! Keep going on!~ ### 5/5 — Great App and spectacular Company *2019-08-29, version 3.02* I am writing this review from a unique perspective, I am totally blind. While there may be things I would always like more in an app, my first question is whether that app is accessible. This app and the Music servers work wonderfully using the built-in text to speech applications on my iPad. Whenever I find a problem, I contact the developer and they make best efforts in fixing the issue. Unlike products like Roon, where the developer doesn’t care at all about accessibility, the Aurender team is totally committed to providing an accessible product. I can access all my several thousand songs by any of the means available to a sighted user. And best of all the music sounds GREAT ### 5/5 — Works for me *2019-08-08, version 3.02* I admit I found the interface clunky and non intuitive initially. Now that I’m used to it I wouldn’t want anything else. Oh, I suppose I wish I could control the volume from the app instead of constantly switching iPad with remote. But I like the playlist functionality and I love the sound so it’s working for me, ### 5/5 — Aurenda rules *2019-07-28, version 3.00* Absolutely love this app! It has been steadily improved over the 3 years I have been using it....bravo!!! ### 5/5 — V3 Beautiful Functional Design *2019-07-25, version 3.00* V3 is long awaited but very elegant design modernizing the very functional conductor application. I particularly like the ability to store your ratings and playlists for the time. Scales great on my 12.9” iPad Pro. ### 5/5 — Best music app ever *2017-12-09, version 2.8.8* If you have an Aurender music server you have the best, there is nothing out there better than this. Enjoy the music! ### 5/5 — This app is superb. *2017-04-25, version 2.8.2* I've used this app for a year. I hardly know where to start. It is, without question, the finest user interface I have ever used. The creators seem to have thought of everything and the app executes tasks beautifully. It allows me to create playlists mixing files anywhere on my network, Aurender N10 and Tidal. I can listen to internet radio stations via my Aurender, and the sound fidelity is truly top shelf. Superb, well thought out, intuitive software creation of the highest order. The fact that I could set this up with ease, and use it to create favorite artists, playlists, stations etc. is a minor miracle. By the way, the display is absolutely the best thing short of handling LP or cd jackets. Highly recommended. ### 5/5 — Love It! *2016-01-22* It would be hard to say how much I really like this app. My guess is that most streamers do a good job in just getting the music from storage to a DAC. The major issue is whether the streamer's app interface allows for a superior and seamless user experience. The Aurender app is great and as a user, my experience with it just gets better. As you can see from the version history, Aurender posts regular enhancements to the app. What that tells me is first, this is an 'in-house' app - it's management has not been farmed out to some third party. The regular updates also tell me that that the Aurender team is on the job - receiving criticisms and addressing them. Bravo, Aurender --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-06-11.*