# Bass Line Composer — user reviews > 52 indexed App Store user reviews of Bass Line Composer by N. Wheeler, rated 4.70/5 from 181 ratings. - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bass-line-composer/id541384670/reviews - App overview in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bass-line-composer/id541384670.md - Rating breakdown: 5★ 156 · 4★ 13 · 3★ 5 · 2★ 4 · 1★ 3 ## Newest reviews (12 of 52) ### 4/5 — Sound lag/errors as well as worse sound effects for snare drum and cymbals. *2026-05-06* This, as well as the Ensemble composer app, were my favorite for transcribing and testing out ideas. Unfortunately none of my existing works plays correctly, as the sound lags and has weird spacing no matter what tempo I chose. Also, the new sound effects replacing some of the existing sounds, such as the snare drum shot, ping, and stick click are much worse (the stick click especially; sounds very clunky). The stick sound effect for the metronome has also been replaced with a worse, clunky sound as well; not really sure why they replaced that sound when the new one sounds nothing like any sticks drumline techs would use. Very disappointing with this latest update. ### 4/5 — Great until this update… *2026-03-02* This has been hands down my favorite app to use as a bass drummer. Since 2020 when I got it, learning to use it and fully understand how everything works has been one of the most rewarding experiences ever. Being able to compose entire scores from my phone is a very powerful tool, however this new update is making it very hard to use. The sounds changing has been probably the worst part of the new update, but the Metronome not changing volume or staying as whatever I set it to is a close second. These micro details make it so hard to use, especially being used to how it was before. This app would be a genuine Top 3 app of all time for me if these issues got fixed. ### 3/5 — AMAZING, but PLEASE add an undo button *2026-02-07* I’ve loved this app for a long time. Although in this new update, the bass drum sounds have a muffled popping sound like a static pop after each hit, making it just so annoying to compose and listen to (causing it to no longer be fun to use). Before this update, the sounds were amazing and so satisfying. Also the buttons, like flam, buzz, rim click, etc. are smaller now and harder to press. It just got an update after years but still no undo button! Please add an undo button! Also the met sound doesn’t get quieter when i turn the slider down and it’s so loud. Also, the met that I set it to (stick click) no longer stays selected after I close the app, which is also a bit annoying because it used to stay. Also, I might be going crazy but I do think the stick click met got changed, so it would be cool to be able to customize the kind of met a little more, because I really liked the stick clicks before the update. The most important thing for me is the sound of the bass drums and the static pop is really annoying, so if there’s any way to fix it, that would be really cool! The app in general was just much better and more practical before update 2.5.3. Amazing app though!! ### 3/5 — Great App, but now it Keeps Crashing *2019-06-19* I’ve been using this app for over a year now, and it’s been a great tool for me as an instructor to help my students understand what their parts are supposed to sound like before they play them. However, after saving what I believe was my 59th or 60th file, the app crashed and it will now crash every time I open the app and tap anywhere. Is it possible for me to re-download the app and restore all of my saved files? I really love what you guys have done with the app and I would like to continue using it, any help would be greatly appreciated. **Developer response:** Oh my! Sounds like we may have found the memory limit of the app, which isn’t a good experience! We’ll do some testing to see if that’s the case and then get a fix out ASAP. ### 4/5 — sheet music *2018-11-16* i bought some sheet music and every time i try to open the file it says it’s a “unsupported file” i’ve tried saving it in my notes &’ it won’t let me open the link can you please fix it and get me my sheet music **Developer response:** Can you please send us an example file? ### 2/5 — Please fix! *2018-02-12* I have been using this app for about a year and recently switched phones. I went to restore my purchases because I bought the in-app purchase where I can export through audio files and sheet music. When I went “home” all of my saved work was gone!!! I had so many cool walk on cadences and like drum licks to fill some dead time but there is no way to get all of my work back! This app is great but that one feature just kills and recently I had to delete the app AGAIN because the bass sounds weren’t coming out of my speakers at all only the metronome sound. I killed the app and restarted my phone but nothing changed. Please fix this! **Developer response:** that sucks. we hate to lose our work too. we store all files locally on the device. if you got a new device, you should be able to restore from a back up. we're looking at moving the files to the cloud. regarding the sounds, can you provide us more information? drumline.apps@gmail.com. ### 4/5 — I love this app, but it's missing some key fearures *2016-08-24, version 1.8.2* I love this app but it seems to be missing a few very important details. I still cannot change the number of Bass Drums! It is stuck on just 5 and I need to write for 6 and sometimes 7 basses! I really like the version thus far with all its added features but there seems to be a lack of an undo button. I find myself accidentally pressing across the screen and writing a bunch of notes. ### 4/5 — Option for six basses *2016-01-19, version 1.8.2* Really enjoying the app. Would be happier with an option for six basses. ### 3/5 — I need help! *2015-09-10, version 1.7* Me and my friends are creating a winter show so I bought this app to write the bass part but I can't here the music so if you could tell me how that would be great! ### 2/5 — "Works" *2015-09-02, version 1.7* When pressing split and changing the beats, it for some reason doesn't play those beats and breaks the rest of it. There's a few things that are weird about it, but it works. ### 4/5 — App is fixed, yes yes YES *2015-06-10, version 1.7* I've been waiting for this day to come; this updated app is fantastic! I don't get excited about apps, but this bassline composer brought a joy to me like a child on Christmas morning. It looks like a costly app, but it is definitely worth every single penny. It really is a must-have! ### 4/5 — Great, but it seems quiet *2015-04-02, version 1.6.5* The clicking sound is gone, and the new dynamic system is cool. But it seems like even at fortissimo, it's really quiet. Also, the unison feature is great. ## Most critical reviews (10 lowest-rated) ### 1/5 — deleted all my music *2020-09-25* i loved this app because i used it to make play along tracks for all my drumline warmups. i spent all this time doing a bunch of them and now the app has updated and the files are all there, but they’re empty! absolutely livid that i will have to redo them all. plus the new layout of the app is so confusing, i don’t like that it makes it so you can see all the random files on my phone that are from other apps that have no music relation. mostly just angry it deleted all my music **Developer response:** we're sooo bummed to read that you lost some of your files. Was never our intention! And although some folks did have issues, most were able to upgrade seamlessly. Regarding the new UI, progress sometimes means tradeoffs. the new UI allows you to save your files off of your device, which is a feature users have long been asking for. Try creating a folder with just your music in it. that'll clear it up to just your music. ### 1/5 — Bassline *2017-07-26, version 1.9.1* This app is amazing.... but not perfect. The only downside is that you don't get the option to export the audio file or print sheet music. The sheet music part is understandable but I think you should at least be able to export audio for free-please change! Update: FIX THE GLITCHES!! I can't play the music because the app refuses to work half the time! ### 1/5 — Bass *2015-11-09, version 1.7* Cannot figure out how to save my work and name it. Also since I purchased the bundle, I would have liked to add in the tenor and snare pieces that were created in a separate app that you included in my bundle. As it stands now I cannot do that. Disappointed and would not have paid for this app if allowed to sample it first... so smart move by you. Also where are the cymbals? ### 1/5 — Nope *2015-10-15, version 1.7* Doesn't play back sound. Maybe it needs an update. Not at all worth the price as is. ### 1/5 — Am I Deaf??? *2015-03-31, version 1.6.5* The new versions of all these composer apps have drastically lowered the volume levels making it impossible to hear a bass lick even when your volume is all the way up. Disappointed. Please fix. ### 1/5 — Useless now *2015-03-31, version 1.6.5* The latest update rendered this app completely useless - sequencer will not play ### 1/5 — Lied about pushing an update *2014-08-12, version 1.4* Has many bugs and needs an update.. It is a great app, but the bugs are ruining it. Also, they lied about an "update" coming.. Pathetic. ### 1/5 — Lame *2013-01-14, version 1.3* Man I just hate this stupid thing ### 2/5 — Pretty good, but really unstable *2024-07-15* The app does let you write basslines pretty well with no creative restrictions, but several times I’ve lost entire files at random moments, and saving doesn’t help. It also: - Costs money despite not really deserving to - Doesn’t let you simply type the tempo and instead makes you use an oversensitive scroll - Has a very janky and unfriendly file management system (which, as mentioned before, also loses files randomly) - Doesn’t have a good way of getting to different parts of a song, using an uncomfortable scrolling system - Doesn’t have a very good sound for accents - Has other problems that I can’t think of off the top of my head The app really needs to work on stabilizing itself. Get to fixing bugs please, because this app could be so great. ### 2/5 — Restore Saved Files *2020-06-04* I really love this app. However, after creating many pieces, I decided to take a step away from the app. Recently, I redownloaded the app, and ALL of my saved files are GONE. So much hard work. Please tell me, is there ANY way and can get my work back? **Developer response:** If you deleted the app during your absence, then yes all your files are unfortunately gone. With the newest release, you can store your files in iCloud or wherever your phone connects. ## Most praised reviews (10 highest-rated) ### 5/5 — very nice *2023-03-07* ui could be slightly cleaner but it is solid ### 5/5 — The Best and Only of its Kind *2020-10-31* This app is incredible.... if I had to pay for it I would. It works great, there are ample sounds to work with, and so much versatility that no matter what your composition needs are, rhythmically or otherwise, youll have a program that can get the job done. MASSIVE props to the creators of this masterpiece software. **Developer response:** thank you!!! great to hear! ### 5/5 — 6 basses *2020-01-26* Yo where that 6 bassdrum option at **Developer response:** get the latest release. 6 Basses are there now. Thanks to the 2019 Carolina Crown drumline! ### 5/5 — Plz help me *2019-11-20* I love this app and when I started using it, it was amazing. But after being inactive for about two weeks are so I got on the app and my audio wasn’t working. So I would like if someone could direct me in how to fix it or if it’s an issue in the app if y’all could fix it. ### 5/5 — I love this app!!! *2019-01-17* this app is amazing and I love it! I didn't know how much I needed it till I got it ### 5/5 — Please Fix *2018-03-22* I have 59 pieces saved on the application. The moment that I launch the application and touch the screen, the application crashes, so I cannot access any of my creations. **Developer response:** oh no! that's not a good situation. we haven't seen any crash reports for this. can you please turn on developer reports and try again? ### 5/5 — Amazing and easy to use *2016-07-24, version 1.8.2* This app makes making cool beats and splits easy and fast to do. It has great functions and is very practical to use. This app is very much worth the $3 it costs! ### 5/5 — Awesome *2016-04-26, version 1.8.2* Works really really well. Very intuitive and definitely worth the money! ### 5/5 — Superb App!! *2016-04-03* So far, so great! I'm enjoying everything from this app! The layout seems awkward at first but you'll get used to it and it's quite manageable! I'm also really liking the sound of quality of different effects of the instruments!! (To the devas) I highly recommend adding different tones to drums as if you were using different kind of mallets. That would be a cooler effect, and also adding the undo button would really help so that way there wouldn't need to be deleting all the accidental adding/changing of notes manually! Overall, I highly recommend buying this app to all you drumline folks out there! ### 5/5 — This App Has Come a Very Long Way *2015-05-12* I got this app near when it first came out and I've been using it from marching band in high school then to world class drum corps now! I feel like it has been evolving with me all these years such that as the music I play gets harder, the developers update it to allow for more freedom and variation from stock rhythms. It's really amazing how the app now has every feature I ever wanted from different and odd meters within a measure to tempo changes. A huge thank you to the developers for making this app exist because it has helped me so much when it comes to learning music and practicing splits. --- *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 2026-09-12.*