# Impact by Focusrite

> iPhone app for creating and sharing music videos with audio mastering and video editing. (iPhone/iPad app by Focusrite Audio Engineering.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/impact-by-focusrite/id906699552 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Focusrite Audio Engineering](https://appshunter.io/developer/321949338)
- Category: Photo & Video, Music
- Price: Free
- Rating: 3.10/5 from 40 App Store ratings · 324 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 10.0 · 7 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2014-09-02
- Data updated: 2026-08-19
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/impact-by-focusrite/id906699552/reviews.md

## What is Impact by Focusrite?

Impact is the quickest and easiest way to create truly exceptional sounding music videos on your iPhone, then upload them directly to YouTube.

Instantly Improve Your Sound
Apply high quality post production audio mastering effects, which instantly improve the sound of your recording

Use with Just About Anything
Plug and play support for Core Audio Compliant iPhone audio interfaces (including Focusrite audio interfaces)

Directly Edit Video
Easily trim the start and end points of your video directly in the app, for a polished finish

Share with the World
Instantly share your recording on Facebook and YouTube

– Compatible with iOS 10 and above

## Key features

- High-quality audio mastering effects
- Plug and play audio interface support
- Direct video trimming
- Instant YouTube sharing
- Instant Facebook sharing

## What do users think of Impact by Focusrite?

Overall sentiment: mixed

**Pros**

- 🎵 High-quality audio recording and effects
- 🎬 Easy video and audio simultaneous recording
- ✨ Excellent reverb and room effects
- 💰 Free app with no ads
- 🎚️ Good audio level adjustment controls
- ⚡ Lightweight and responsive interface
- 🎸 Works well with external microphones and instruments

**Cons**

- 🐛 Frequent app crashes during save/export
- 🐛 Video rendering freezes and fails
- 📱 Landscape-only recording orientation
- 🔌 Bluetooth/wireless headphone compatibility issues
- 💾 Videos fail to save to camera roll
- 🔄 Rotation lock causes UI elements to disappear
- ⚠️ Inconsistent performance across iOS versions
- 🔊 Audio plays through speaker instead of headphones
- ⏱️ Arbitrary recording time limits
- 🐛 App crashes when external mic connected
- 🐛 Rendering stuck at 50% then crashes
- ❌ No visible record button on some devices

**Commonly reported bugs**

- App crashes when saving/exporting videos
- Video rendering gets stuck mid-process
- Screen rotation not working properly
- Record button disappears or not visible
- Audio not detected or recorded
- External microphone causes rendering failure
- App stuck on 'rotate phone' screen
- Incompatibility with iOS 11 and later versions
- Audio/video sync issues after 1-2 minutes
- Effects not saved when exporting video
- Wireless earphone connection drops
- App freezes during normalization process
- Files cannot be accessed or opened
- Gyroscopic sensor integration failure on some devices
- Screen goes black when external mic connected

**Most requested features**

- Portrait/vertical video recording mode
- Import videos from camera roll for editing
- Bluetooth/wireless headphone support
- Higher video resolution (1080p, 4K)
- Background recording capability
- Video trimming/cropping improvements
- Ability to delete recorded videos
- Support for iPad recording
- Multi-track audio editing
- Custom AU effects support
- Audio-only recording option
- Audiobus integration
- Better file management and export options

## Recent user reviews (10 of 324)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/impact-by-focusrite/id906699552/reviews.md

### 3/5 — 録音開始のボタンが表示されない

*2026-04-18*

iPadで録音開始のボタンが表示されません。
iOS26の影響でしょうか？

### 2/5 — 録画中と停止中を間違えやすい

*2026-02-09*

録画中と録画中じゃないときのUIをわかりやすくすればかなりいいアプリなのに勿体無い。。

### 3/5 — Good but needs more updates

*2026-01-20, version 1.2.1*

Does this work with rode ixy mics?

### 3/5 — 画面の向き

*2025-10-05*

縦でもすぐ録画できるようにして欲しいなあ。。横にしてから録画ボタン、縦に戻す、っていう工程がちょっと不便。

### 4/5 — Good but needs more updates

*2025-09-24, version 1.2.1*

Does this work with rode mics?

### 1/5 — Cant access

*2025-09-20, version 1.2.1*

Why i cant use this app .. it says go to toturial and i click then nothing .. just flip cam .. dont have button play dont have any access to recording my guitar

### 2/5 — 修正お願い

*2025-09-06*

前まで愛用していて、今日久々に使ってみたら、画面に映らなく、録音はできているのだろうけど、保存もされていない、ファイルも開けなくて、何も出来ません。
アップデートもきていないので、おかしいと思います。
修正お願いします。

### 2/5 — 匿名

*2025-08-19*

縦動画で撮れるようにしてください

### 1/5 — 保存ができません。

*2025-07-15*

音声を調整できる分には良いアプリですが、最近は保存ができない状態です。

### 5/5 — 保存できない問題

*2025-04-03*

外部マイクを繋ぐと保存できない問題は外部マイクつなぎっぱなしで保存すればできました！！
無料で広告もなくこのクオリティはすごい！！
弾き語りライフ楽しみましょー！

## Frequently asked questions about Impact by Focusrite

### What does the Impact app do?

Impact is an iPhone application designed to help you create professional-sounding music videos. It allows you to apply high-quality audio mastering effects to instantly improve your recordings and edit video clips directly within the app for a polished final product. You can then share your creations directly to platforms like YouTube and Facebook.

### What are the key features of Impact?

Key features include instant audio mastering effects to enhance sound quality, plug-and-play support for Core Audio compliant iPhone audio interfaces (including Focusrite interfaces), direct video editing to trim start and end points, and the ability to instantly share your music videos on Facebook and YouTube.

### Is Impact free to use?

Yes, the Impact app is available for free. The provided information indicates no in-app purchases or advertisements, suggesting a completely free user experience.

### What are the compatibility requirements for Impact?

The Impact app is compatible with iOS 10 and above. It also supports Core Audio compliant iPhone audio interfaces, allowing for easy integration with external audio hardware.

### Who is the target audience for the Impact app?

This app is intended for musicians and content creators who want to quickly and easily produce high-quality music videos directly from their iPhone. It's ideal for those looking to improve their audio quality and streamline the video editing and sharing process.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.2.1 — 2018-04-12

This app has been updated by Apple to display the Apple Watch app icon.

-support for 32-bit iPhones

### 1.2 — 2017-11-22

-Fixed error when attempting to upload to YouTube 
-Fixed crash when trying to Save Video
-Fixed issue with screen orientation on some iPhones

### 1.1 — 2014-10-11

– iOS 8 support
– Tap to focus
– Bug fixes

### 1.0.1 — 2014-09-01

– Adjustable mastering presets
– Input FX for Focusrite iTrack Pocket

### 1.0 — 2014-08-15

No release notes.

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