# drop - Audio Recorder to DAW — Clean sound from your iPhone

> iPhone audio recorder that syncs WAV files to Mac DAWs via iCloud. (iPhone/iPad app by Lluis Gerard Lopez Ferrer.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/drop-audio-recorder-to-daw/id6759452634 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Lluis Gerard Lopez Ferrer](https://appshunter.io/developer/1029632416)
- Category: Music, Utilities
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.80/5 from 18 App Store ratings · 5 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 18.0 · 22 MB
- Languages: American English, Catalan, French (France), German (Germany), Japanese, Chinese (Simplified, China), European Spanish
- Released: 2026-03-28
- Data updated: 2026-08-26
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/drop-audio-recorder-to-daw/id6759452634/reviews.md

## What is drop?

Record a clean take. Sync to your Mac. Drag it into your editor.
One price. No subscription.

drop is the fastest way to capture audio on your iPhone and get it into Logic, Ableton, DaVinci, Premiere, or any editor on your Mac.

STEREO AND MP3, FREE
Record in true stereo and export as WAV, AAC, or MP3, all in the free version. drop Pro is a one-time purchase only when you want unlimited recordings.

TRANSCRIBE ON DEVICE
• Turn any recording into text, free, with no account and nothing uploaded
• Everything runs on your iPhone, so your audio never leaves the device
• Good for interviews, voice notes, podcast takes, and lyric ideas
• Requires iOS 26

WHY NOT JUST AIRDROP?
AirDrop just moves the original file. drop lets you export in the format you actually need:
• Export any recording as WAV, AAC, or MP3, free, right from your iPhone
• No Mac needed to share. Send a take to anyone straight from the app
• Record lossless ALAC when quality matters, or AAC for smaller files
• On Mac, every take lands in one folder, ready to drag into your editor

NO ACCOUNT REQUIRED
Just open and record. drop uses your private iCloud, so there's nothing to set up. Your takes sync automatically the moment you're done.

ONE PRICE. NO SUBSCRIPTIONS.
• Free: up to 25 recordings
• drop Pro: unlimited recordings, one-time purchase
• No trials that auto-charge, no surprises

FOR MUSICIANS
• Capture song ideas, jams, and riffs before they vanish
• Record band practice and rehearsals
• Plug in a USB interface or mic and record in true stereo
• Live waveform and input meters while you record

FOR VIDEO & VOICEOVER
• Record scratch VO or narration on your phone
• Drag straight into DaVinci Resolve, Premiere, or Final Cut
• Export as MP3 and send a voiceover straight to a client
• Clean, dry audio that is easy to process later
• Great for motion design, sound design, and field recording

HOW IT WORKS
• Tap the red button to record instantly
• Recordings sync automatically via iCloud
• Open drop on your Mac menu bar
• Drag files straight into your editor

PLUG IN YOUR GEAR
• Record from USB audio interfaces and mics in true stereo
• Hear yourself live with low-latency monitoring
• 48 kHz, 24-bit, lossless ALAC

YOUR MAC COMPANION
• Lives in your menu bar, always one click away
• Browse, play, and preview all your recordings
• Drag single or multiple files into any app
• Smooth scrolling through hundreds of takes

CARPLAY READY
• Play recordings back from your dashboard
• Review ideas on the drive home

PRIVACY FIRST
• Your audio syncs through your own iCloud and nowhere else
• We don't see or touch your recordings. Your iCloud is yours
• No ad trackers and no analytics SDKs. Only anonymous crash diagnostics, stored in the EU

Built in Catalonia by Lluis and Regina (WasabiNoise and RGBCN). Fifteen years shipping apps for other companies, now shipping one for creators. If something bugs you, write. We read every email.

For more information see our privacy policy: https://drop.wasabi.cat/privacy/ and terms of use https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

## Key features

- Instant recording
- Automatic iCloud sync
- Drag-and-drop to DAW
- Stereo recording with USB mics
- Low-latency monitoring
- Lossless ALAC audio
- CarPlay playback

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Drop Pro | $7.99 | one-time |
| Tip — Guitar strings | $4.99 | one-time |
| Tip — Coffee | $1.99 | one-time |
| Tip — Studio session | $9.99 | one-time |


## Recent user reviews (5 of 5)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/drop-audio-recorder-to-daw/id6759452634/reviews.md

### 2/5 — Nooo please!!!!

*2026-07-24*

The app can not adjust the gain with my rode mic and it should be fixed!

**Developer response:** Sorry for the frustration, and thanks for reporting it. On iOS, an app can only adjust input gain when the microphone exposes software gain control. Many RØDE models handle the level on the mic, receiver, or through RØDE Central instead. Email me the exact model and how it's connected at hello@wasabi.cat, and I'll check whether Drop can support it.

UPDATE:
With the version 2.2.0 I just released you can now change the levels when using external gear. Let me know how it goes!

### 5/5 — Simple. In just the right ways

*2026-06-28*

This app is a true gem. I decided to give it a try and I’m so glad I did. Pro was a no brainer upgrade. Excellent product from an excellent developer!

### 5/5 — Lightweight, private, easy

*2026-05-06*

This app is such a great tool to capture and bounce your noodling, jams, or impromptu recordings. It stores files securely and privately and the best part…. NO SUBSCRIPTION SERVICES!

### 5/5 — Finally!

*2026-05-02*

I always have my phone on me so this is how I capture many of my samples, ideas, etc.  This app has become my go to recorder as it easily bridges quick capture to immediately available for further production.

### 5/5 — great Voice Memo App

*2026-04-23*

Can’t wait till it’s compatible across windows machines somehow too. Great tool for Mac however! And great app period.

## Frequently asked questions about drop

### How does drop handle ads?

drop is ad-free, allowing for an uninterrupted recording experience. The app focuses on providing a clean interface for musicians.

### What is the pricing for drop Pro?

drop Pro is available as a one-time purchase, offering unlimited recordings without any recurring subscription fees or surprise charges.

### What devices does drop support?

drop is available for iPhone and syncs with Mac computers, allowing for a seamless workflow between your mobile device and desktop DAW.

### How often is drop updated?

The latest version of drop is 2.0.0, last updated on June 18, 2026. Updates aim to improve functionality and reliability for users.

### Does drop require an account to use?

No, drop does not require an account. It utilizes your existing iCloud account for automatic syncing of recordings.

### What audio quality does drop offer?

drop records in 48 kHz, 24-bit, lossless ALAC format, ensuring high-fidelity audio capture for your musical ideas.

### Can I record with external microphones using drop?

Yes, drop supports recording from USB audio interfaces and microphones in true stereo, with low-latency monitoring.

### How does drop ensure user privacy?

All audio syncs exclusively through your iCloud account. drop does not access or store your recordings on third-party servers, prioritizing your privacy.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 2.2.0 — 2026-08-15

Transcribe your recordings. Any take can now become text, processed entirely on your iPhone so your audio never leaves the device. Free, and requires iOS 26.

Link Audio Send. Send your live input to other Link Audio apps on your network, with no cable and no interface.

Track numbers and artist names. Add a track number to any recording and set an artist per folder. Both are written into AAC and MP3 exports.

Recording level for external gear. Adjust the level for external inputs, and hear the change in live monitoring as you set it.

Also: Settings reorganized so recording names, export details, transcription, and playback boost are easier to find, plus a Today shortcut when naming folders.

Fixed: recordings no longer stall if a file write fails mid-take.

### 2.1.0 — 2026-07-06

Share your recordings as MP3 or AAC for smaller files with title, artist, and year information embedded.

Fix: improved input switching between different mics.

### 2.0.0 — 2026-06-18

Drop 2.0: plug in your gear. Record from USB audio interfaces and mics in true stereo, and hear yourself live in your headphones while you record.

NEW
• External input: USB audio interfaces and mics, true stereo
• Low-latency monitoring in your headphones
• Live input meters and a built-in mic picker
• High-quality AirPods recording (not available in the EU)

ALSO
• Redesigned recorder screen and swipe actions on your list
• Faster, more reliable iCloud sync
• Fixed a sync loop and a rare recorder crash

### 1.3.3 — 2026-05-23

Bug fixes and improvements.

### 1.3.2 — 2026-05-16

CarPlay playback fix and smoother recovery after calls or Siri.

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*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 2026-08-26.*