# iAudioGate

> High-resolution music player for iPhone with DSD and FLAC support. (iPhone/iPad app by KORG INC..)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/iaudiogate/id997209451 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [KORG INC.](https://appshunter.io/developer/363714046)
- Category: Music, Entertainment
- Price: $14.99
- Rating: 3.21/5 from 33 App Store ratings · 51 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 9.3 · 71 MB
- Languages: English, Japanese
- Released: 2015-06-25
- Data updated: 2026-06-10
- Monetization: paid
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/iaudiogate/id997209451/reviews.md

## What is iAudioGate?

Enjoy audiophile sound quality from your iPhone! Nearly a decade of AudioGate innovation has been used by KORG to create the finest high-resolution music player: iAudioGate.

* The functions for iAudioGate's DSD playback may be limited by each iOS device. Be sure to confirm “DSD format Compatibility Charts” before you buy.
* The software converts sound to 44.1kHz or 48kHz when iPhone plays back independently.

KORG was one of the first to realize the potential of high-resolution audio sound, delivering DSD (Direct Stream Digital) in a series of acclaimed recording and playback products. AudioGate, the powerful DSD and audio format conversion software launched in 2006, has since become a blockbuster success boosting the awareness of DSD which had been previously known only to high-end users. AudioGate is recognized as pre-eminent in the DSD player and audio format software worlds.

Now, KORG is proud to introduce a high-resolution music player fully loaded with the AudioGate player engine and customized as an iPhone app – iAudioGate. Enjoy amazing high quality sound through the engineering experience of KORG, one of the leading experts in sound and music, and winner of a Best App award (Japan) from Apple. 

Main Features:
- Incorporates a high-quality sound playback engine equivalent to AudioGate, the leading DSD player-converter software.
- Intuitive and stylish interface fully exploits the power of your iPhone.
- Plays a wide range of audio file types, including high-resolution audio, DSD, FLAC, WAV, MP3, etc.
- Includes many popular playback modes including gapless playback, playlist playback, shuffle playback, etc.
- High sound quality high-resolution playback (up to PCM 192kHz / DSD 11.2MHz) connected with external USB-DAC. 
- Wireless playback using Bluetooth headphones and AirPlay devices is also supported.
- Upsampling function (up to DSD 11.2MHz) enables reproduction of your favorite music with higher quality.
- Easy to adjust high-definition graphic equalizer.
- Lyrics are displayed.
- Easily post information of the song being currently played to SNS.
- Enables easy transfer of audio files from Mac/Win via iTunes or wireless smart forwarding via AirDrop, iCloud Drive, Dropbox, Google Drive, etc.
- Flexible remote control via a dedicated Apple Watch app.

Devices Supported:
iPhone XS Max, iPhone XS, iPhone XR, iPhone X, iPhone 8, iPhone 8 Plus, iPhone 7, iPhone 7 Plus, iPhone SE, iPhone 6s, iPhone 6s Plus, iPhone 6, iPhone 6 Plus, iPhone 5s, iPod touch sixth-generation
* Apple Watch interoperability is a function only of the iPhone.
* The iAudioGate's DSD playback functions may be limited by each iOS device. Be sure to confirm “DSD format Compatibility Charts”.

Supported file formats:
WAV, BWF, AIFF, FLAC, ALAC (Apple Lossless), AAC, MP3 *compatible with 44.1kHz - 192kHz 
DSD (DSDIFF, DSF, WSD) * compatible with 2.8MHz, 5.6MHz, 11.2MHz
* Not compatible with files protected with DRM.
* The software converts sound to 44.1kHz or 48kHz when iPhone plays back independently. 
* Compatible with DSD native playback with DoP.

DSD format Compatibility Charts:
- DSD native playback with DoP
   DSD 11.2MHz : iPhone 6 or later
   DSD 5.6MHz : iPhone 5s or later
   DSD 2.8MHz : iPhone 5s or later

- DSD upsampling playback with DoP
   DSD 11.2MHz : iPhone 6 or later
   DSD 5.6MHz : iPhone 5s or later
   DSD 2.8MHz : iPhone 5s or later

- PCM conversion playback
   DSD 11.2MHz, 5.6MHz and 2.8MHz : iPhone 5 or later

For more information about iAudioGate, please visit http://goo.gl/nq31Ed

## Key features

- High-quality sound playback engine
- Supports DSD, FLAC, WAV, MP3, and more
- Gapless, playlist, and shuffle playback
- High-resolution playback up to 192kHz/11.2MHz with external DAC
- Upsampling function
- Graphic equalizer
- Lyrics display

## Recent user reviews (10 of 51)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/iaudiogate/id997209451/reviews.md

### 1/5 — Can’t use it

*2023-05-20*

I had to pay the 15 bucks up front, installed it on iPhone, cannot figure out how to add music. The quick start says look at the faq. When I click on the faq the page says I’m not authorized. As far as I can tell there is no help at all, no documentation, and no way to get help, except maybe by leaving a 1 star review.

### 1/5 — No update for two years

*2021-12-31, version 4.1.4*

As a paid app it should works with every iOS update it crashes a lot with iOS 15 and with other apps as well it looks outdated. Don't recommend this app for anyone.

### 4/5 — Support import from file is better

*2021-11-18, version 4.1.4*

It will be more convenient.

### 1/5 — Deficient Product

*2021-01-04, version 4.1.4*

This will down-sample music to 48 kHZ. It will not play your music in its native format. 

For high resolution music or custom formats, this product is useless. 

Also, If you are meticulous with the tagging of your music and embed the front and back of the album art, the player will only display the LAST or second image and thus, your music album art will be displayed with the BACK of the album cover. No other program or app does this.

### 5/5 — The Best!

*2020-01-22, version 4.1.4*

I downloaded other HiRes audio apps to play my Flac and DSD music and this one is by far the best one in the App Store.  Waiting for my DragonFly usb DAc to be shipped so I can really experience HiRes on my iPhone !

### 4/5 — One issue

*2020-01-08, version 4.1.4*

App works great with one flaw: sometimes a song will appear to be "skipped" while listening to an album. For example, after song 1 on the album, the app screen indicates that song 3 is now playing, when in fact song 2 is playing. It's annoying, and it seems like an easy fix. I am on an iPhone 7 running iOS 10. Please fix!!

### 5/5 — Mozikk

*2019-11-02, version 4.1.4*

Add support too sort music by date you import them

### 1/5 — Pretty bad...

*2019-07-07, version 4.1.4*

Won’t even play downloaded music from Apple Music, doesn’t upscale anything in library that will play.
  What’s the point of access to iTunes library of downloads are all drm? Seems like just asking for people to be upset when you claim Apple Music can be played. NONE of mine does, nothing downloaded from iTunes. 
   I don’t get the point when I can just use a flac player, you claim this upscales audio res, but it doesn’t that I see. At least not any mp3, and what’s the point in upscaling .wav .flac? 
   Already got refund, just like I sold all my korg hardware, I think I’m done w korg. Thanks for many hours of submenu rage.

### 5/5 — iAudioGate

*2019-07-01, version 4.1.4*

Enjoyable audio experience .

### 1/5 — Not good

*2019-03-19, version 4.1.3*

Can’t play a single song off of my iTunes library. I understand the DRM restriction on apps that allow you to edit the music and copyrights etc , but this is literally supposed to be for playback (at high quality) , and cannot play a single song for me. Wish I could return it. No I don’t want to individually download each song , at that point I could just upsample and convert the files myself

## Frequently asked questions about iAudioGate

### What does iAudioGate do?

iAudioGate is a high-resolution music player for iPhone that delivers audiophile-grade sound quality. It incorporates a powerful playback engine, supports a wide variety of audio file formats including DSD and FLAC, and offers advanced playback features.

### What are the main features of iAudioGate?

Key features include a high-quality sound playback engine, support for numerous audio file types (DSD, FLAC, WAV, MP3), gapless playback, upsampling capabilities, a graphic equalizer, lyrics display, and easy file transfer options.

### How much does iAudioGate cost?

Based on the provided information, this application is a paid app. There is no mention of in-app purchases or a subscription model, indicating a one-time purchase.

### What devices is iAudioGate compatible with?

The app is designed for iPhone and iPod touch (sixth-generation). Specific iPhone models are listed, and Apple Watch interoperability is supported via the iPhone.

### Can I play DSD files with iAudioGate?

Yes, iAudioGate supports DSD playback, including DSDIFF, DSF, and WSD formats at 2.8MHz, 5.6MHz, and 11.2MHz. However, DSD playback functions may be limited by individual iOS devices, so it's recommended to check the DSD format compatibility charts.

## Version history (last 1 release)

### 4.1.4 — 2019-06-20

Thank you for using iAudioGate.
This version includes some improvements and fixes such as:

- Improved: now displays ID3 tags in WAV format.
- Improved: now supports gapless playback in playlist. *Gapless playback is performed by continuous playback in the same format.
- Fixed: playback now resumes from Control Center after stopping playback in the background.
- Fixed: the bit rate of AAC fomat is now displayed correctly.
- Fixed: playback speed now correct when using AirPlay or USB DAC device.
- Fixed: the lyrics of FLAC format are now displayed correctly.
- Fixed: AAC-HE format can now be imported.
- Fixed: the shuffle order can now be refreshed after previous album shuffle finished.
- Support for iOS 8 has been terminated.
- Minor bug fixes and improvements

We will continue to develop new functionalities to provide an enjoyable music and audio experience for you. Thank you for using iAudioGate for iPhone!

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