# Lurssen Mastering Console — user reviews > 153 indexed App Store user reviews of Lurssen Mastering Console by IK Multimedia US, LLC, rated 3.00/5 from 86 ratings. - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lurssen-mastering-console/id1059837456/reviews - App overview in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lurssen-mastering-console/id1059837456.md - Rating breakdown: 5★ 34 · 4★ 7 · 3★ 5 · 2★ 5 · 1★ 35 ## What do users think of Lurssen Mastering Console? Overall sentiment: negative **Pros** - 🎵 Professional-quality mastering sound - ✨ Excellent sonic character and warmth - 🎚️ Effective preset-based mastering - ⚡ Quick and easy to use - 🎯 Produces bright, polished results - 💪 Delivers competitive commercial-quality output **Cons** - 💸 Extremely expensive pricing ($99-$170) - 🐛 Frequent crashes and stability issues - 📁 Limited file import options (iTunes only) - ⏱️ No updates in 5-6 years - 🔐 Persistent authentication/registration problems - 📤 Poor export functionality and file management - 🎚️ Lacks metering tools (LUFS, goniometer) - 🔌 No AU/IAA/Audiobus support - 📊 Minimal customization and tweaking options - 💾 Excessive storage consumption - 🎯 Preset-dependent, one-size-fits-all approach - ❌ Non-functional demo mode **Commonly reported bugs** - App crashes when importing songs - Crashes on launch or opening - Registration/login failures requiring repeated re-authentication - Audio playback glitches and skipping - Waveform display out of sync with audio - Horizontal mode lock slipping back to locked position - Unable to add songs or access music library - Demo mode only allows 5-second playback - Incompatibility with iOS 14 and newer versions - Files stored in inaccessible iTunes shared folder - Cannot delete mastered files without reinstalling app - In-app purchase authorization issues **Most requested features** - LUFS integrated loudness meter - Audio Unit (AU) plugin support - Audiobus and IAA compatibility - Dropbox and iCloud import support - Goniometer and multimeter visualization - Better export options beyond iTunes - More customizable parameters - Improved file browser and management - Regular app updates and maintenance - Free trial period (10+ days) with full functionality - Lower pricing structure - Support for multiple file formats on import ## Newest reviews (13 of 153) ### 4/5 — 不停閃退 *2026-06-11, version 1.1.1* 你好，我係 Lurssen Mastering Console iOS 版永久付費用戶，使用 iPhone 14 Pro，系統已更新至 iOS 26.5 最新正式版。 目前 App 一開就閃退，無法載入音樂。我已嘗試強制關閉、重啟、刪除重裝、恢復購買、開齊所有權限，但問題完全一樣。 呢個係 iOS 26 兼容問題 — App 好耐冇更新，已經 完全唔支援 iOS 26.x，大量用戶都遇到同樣閃退情況。 懇請官方 盡快推出 iOS 26 兼容更新，等付費用戶可以正常使用。多謝！ ### 4/5 — Sehrgutes Mastering App aber HD Engine zu Teuer *2025-04-11, version 1.1.1* Sehr tolles Mastering App, einer der besten. Ich habe nur 4 Sterne gegeben wege teueren Preis von HD Engine 99 Euro ist zu Teuer die Hälfte währe angemessen und würde auch sofort kaufen. ### 4/5 — Sounds really good with some caveats *2024-02-13, version 1.1.1* I really like how this sounds and I will say, the better your mix is, the better the master. I like what this app does to the sound. I do wish there was a little more visual representation like a gonometer, multimeter, or even just a LUFs meter. It would provide some assurance that the levels are where they need to be without having to export the file to a DAW and checking it there. OR just make it an AUV3 so we can do metering in the DAW. ### 4/5 — ? *2024-02-02* Quando que vocês vão atualizar o aplicativo? ### 2/5 — Play backs once or twice , then skips audio with glitch *2024-01-21, version 1.1.1* God knows what happened to this app, songs all play back fine once or twice then jump randomly around/glitching while playing the song in question. Come on IK multimedia either fix the bugs or update the app or at least just take it down so others don’t waste money on this. ### 1/5 — Non funziona *2023-10-04, version 1.1.1* Su iphone 11 con ios16 Quando scelgo il percorso dei file musicali l'app si interrompe improvvisamente. Puo' essere un problema di spazio? ### 1/5 — Please update! *2023-09-20, version 1.1.1* When can consumers expect a new update from this fabulous app? And if IK consider lowering the price a little bit... a lot of people would buy it. ### 1/5 — App Doesn’t Work Anymore *2023-06-28, version 1.1.1* PLEASE UPDATE THIS APP CRASHES EVERYTIME I TRY TO LOAD A SONG! ### 1/5 — アップデート無し *2023-04-12, version 1.1.1* 4年もアップデート無しって事はもうしないって事。iOSについて行けなくなったらゴミ。モノは良いのになぜ？。ラーセンさんとの契約更新が出来なくなったとか大人の事情すかね？。アイゾさんのオゾンのiOS版とか出たら買うのにな。M1やM2チップ積んでるから余裕でこなせるのに。ミックス確認って結局iPhoneでやるからそこでリマスターしてエクスポート。それこそ理想のマスタリング。 ### 1/5 — Lurssen *2023-03-30, version 1.1.1* I had to buy the entry level of the app, it would not let me buy the HD version, so I paid $64.99 SMH!! And if I upgrade I will have to pay $99 !!! The app continues to crash!! DO NOT WAIST YOUR MONEY AND TIME I WAS WARNED BUT DID NOT TAKE HEED!!! THIS APP WILL CONTINUE TO CRASH! OH AND NO MONEY BACK!!! ### 1/5 — ios & iPad os developers are Wack *2023-03-11, version 1.1.1* Are you seriously kidding in this age of cloud storage and external drives This Incredibly over prices app can’t import from the files app or storage devices why should we even bother with Audio Copy and other antiquated forms of file transfer. STEP YOUR GAME UP OR PLEASE GIVE UP ### 1/5 — The SS in Lurssen is much like the SS in you know what SS im talking about *2023-03-09, version 1.1.1* Bad ideas poorly executed at far too a much a cost. i will put it simply (because these makers can never seem to). the app doesn’t work. And so like their predecessor, who lost heartedly in the second world war for similar reasons and some worse ones… I predict over time, as LurSSen ignores outside voice and any logic or reason whilst pressing forward vith! their vision of precision! that their ideals, the ones encased in deep histories infused and refused will be split-carved thru by a train and soon after, the world will force them into hiding. brush up on your Paraguayan Guaraní ### 1/5 — Crashing when trying to import files *2022-12-28, version 1.1.1* Everytime I try to import from music library the app crashes. ## Most critical reviews (10 lowest-rated) ### 1/5 — So much hope *2026-06-28, version 1.1.1* I got free version and I liked it. I finally decided to spend the almost 200 to purchase the full capability of the app and it seems to work for about an hour before never opening again. All started after registration. Did all the trouble shooting steps and even hard reset of phone and nothing. App will not open or should I say fully open. It tries but immediately closes. Very disappointing as I really wanted to use it. So I requested refund the day I purchased. Can’t even use the free one anymore. Just refuses to open. ### 1/5 — App crashes immediately when opening. *2026-06-04, version 1.1.1* Was using the free version. Went to purchase the paid version and the app started crashing immediately upon opening. Deleted, reinstalled. App does not open. ### 1/5 — Не работает *2025-12-01, version 1.1.1* iphone 16 pro. The app doesn't work. I decided to test it before buying. When I add a song through the library, nothing happens; it shows a blank page. I don't understand what the Shared Library is, and there's no mention of adding directories in the settings. When I add a song through Apple Music, the app completely closes and crashes. It's a good thing I didn't pay right away. Before starting, there's a warning about possible issues in test mode, but I didn't know what serious issues were that would prevent me from even slightly trying out the features and making a purchase decision. ### 1/5 — 6 years old. Out of date *2024-12-24, version 1.1.1* So much has happened in the six years since the last update of this app. I tried it this morning and couldn’t even get as far as to log in to my account to restore my former purchases. We really need some good mastering options for IOS, but unfortunately, this isn’t it anymore. ### 1/5 — Unusable. *2024-10-09, version 1.1.1* That’s all I can say about it, I can’t use it because it crashes as soon as I try to use it. ### 1/5 — App crashes every time I try to add a track *2024-09-18, version 1.1.1* Come on guys, it’s been 3 years this problem has been an issue. ### 1/5 — Why hasn’t this app been updated in 6 years? *2024-09-07, version 1.1.1* Won’t let me upgrade to the version that I paid for! ### 1/5 — Broken, crashes *2024-05-22, version 1.1.1* Therefore, doesn’t work anymore, last update 5y as of this review ### 1/5 — Does Not Work *2024-02-28, version 1.1.1* It asks me to register every time I open the app going through the process of putting in the username and serial number and then crashes as soon as I try to import a song. I have never been able to load a song so this app is completely broken and useless. Multiple users in the review section are saying the same thing going back a year or more. The developer needs to fix this app. I would expect more from IK especially at this price point. ### 1/5 — I know IK is better than this! *2024-01-22, version 1.1.1* I’m a big fan and daily user of IK’s plugins. I have T-Racks, Amplitube, Sampletank, etc… I own the Lurssen Mastering Console plugin that is supposed to give a app version and it just won’t work correctly! Maybe I’m not the smartest donut in the box but I’ve registered this app at least 10 times and it still will ask me to purchase it randomly! Like it would fry my socks if it’s this difficult to keep an app authorized on a mobile device especially Apple at that. Just make it make sense for me somehow… Did I go wrong somewhere? ## Most praised reviews (10 highest-rated) ### 5/5 — Muy bueno! *2025-11-03, version 1.1.1* He de decir que va demasiado bien! La app sí que es verdad que se ha de pagar por separado. No tiene nada que ver la app con El software y se han de pagar los 99 y 69€ de la app más el software., pero por lo demás la verdad que estoy muy satisfecho de esta compra! Sigan haciendo mejoras que la verdad que esto promete! ### 5/5 — Mastering like Pros *2025-09-13, version 1.1.1* If you have an ear for music this app is phenomenal. Nothing short of magic. I only use presents and it makes all my music creations sound bright, professional and warm. ### 5/5 — Great tool! *2025-03-14, version 1.1.1* I use it for professional voice recordings. 10 TV Spots On Air - finalized with LMC! ### 5/5 — maestro de maestros *2023-11-25, version 1.1.1* llevo 15 años grabando en analógico y esta app es el único máster que me entrega el volumen deseado al convertirlo a digital y sin perder la naturalidad. ya probé varios en logic y protools y también van bien , pero que hay mas cómodo que tener la misma calidad en el iphone?. si alguien opina que es muy caro ,creo que no conoce los precios de un buen master. no debes comprarla como una app mas. esta app es una herramienta muy profesional y precisa. ### 5/5 — Genial *2023-04-24, version 1.1.1* Suena muuuy bien, tengo la versión completa hace mucho y sigue yendo perfecta, y sin problemas para exportar ### 5/5 — Absolutely the best and I could audibally hear and see the difference *2023-01-21, version 1.1.1* Incredible and worth every penny. 👽✌🏻 ### 5/5 — app crashing *2022-09-20* update please app crashing when you load a music to start ### 5/5 — Teuer aber zu gebrauchen *2022-04-22, version 1.1.1* Muss meine erste Bewertung korrigieren.Es lag ein allgemeiner Fehler in den Einstellungen vor. Jetzt funktioniert alles genau wie Ich mir das vorgestellt hatte. ### 5/5 — Purchase *2022-03-16, version 1.1.1* Please help, I tried to purchase, but it’s doesn’t allowed. ### 5/5 — After using a couple of years... *2021-03-10, version 1.1.1* After using this app for a couple of years, and mastering over 43 projects with it for clients, I must say I really enjoy how it just works. I have FinalTouch, and I have Grand Finale, and the simplicity to get a classic sound with this is really great! If I could make a suggestion, it would be to add a LUFS Integrated meter to it, which would be great, because these old dials arent always the easiest to get an estimate from. Thanks guys! --- *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 2026-08-27.*