# Mumble

> Free, low-latency, high-quality group voice chat application. (iPhone/iPad app by Mikkel Krautz.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mumble/id443472808 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Mikkel Krautz](https://appshunter.io/developer/392493641)
- Category: Social Networking, Utilities
- Price: Free
- Rating: 3.20/5 from 61 App Store ratings · 164 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 8.0 · 8 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2012-02-13
- Data updated: 2026-08-12
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mumble/id443472808/reviews.md

## What is Mumble?

Mumble - High quality, low latency voice chat

Mumble is a free group voice chat application. It allows you to talk to your friends on the go, and has finally arrived on the iOS platform. Simply find a public server and join it to chat with your friends!

Mumble requires a connection to a server to function. Servers can be rented from commercial hosting companies. The Mumble server software is also available free-of-charge under and open source license, so individuals are free to create their own servers, without limitations. See https://www.mumble.info for more information regarding Mumble servers.

Mumble provides the following features:

 • High quality, low latency voice chats via WiFi or 3G using state of the art codecs
 • Access to thousands of public servers -- free for you to use when chatting with friends
 • Ability to chat with hundreds of thousands of regular users of Mumble around the world
 • An easily accessible list of all of your favorite servers
 • Connect to and list available Mumble servers on the local network
 • SSL/TLS encryption of connections to remote servers; voice data encrypted using OCB2-AES128
 • Strong and flexible authentication with remote servers using either passwords or X.509 certificates
 • Advanced audio configuration, allowing users to configure the quality and bandwidth
   requirements of their transmitted audio (perfect for 3G connections with slow upload)
 • Push-to-Talk and Voice Activated audio transmission modes (for hands-free operation)
 • Flexible user-to-user and user-to-channel text messaging system for sharing links or images while talking
 • Basic user functionality on Mumble servers (server administration not possible)
 • Push-to-talk transmission mode.
 • Echo cancellation for the built-in microphone.
 • Bluetooth headset support.    

Mumble is open source software, developed collaboratively on the Internet. Mumble and its server software are available for free, for anyone to use. For more information about Mumble, please visit our website at http://www.mumbleapp.com.

## Key features

- High quality, low latency voice chat
- Access to thousands of public servers
- SSL/TLS encryption
- Push-to-Talk and Voice Activated modes
- Text messaging
- Echo cancellation
- Bluetooth headset support

## What do users think of Mumble?

Overall sentiment: neutral

**Pros**

- 👍 Great app
- 🚀 Works flawlessly
- 🚀 Excellent iOS implementation
- 🚀 Intuitive controls
- 🚀 Functioning in background

**Cons**

- 🐛 Crashes frequently
- 🐛 Audio issues (static, cutting out)
- 🔋 Heating up device
- 🔒 Lack of security features (no mute/kick/ban)

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Incompatible with newer iOS versions
- Inability to connect to servers
- Freezing on login screen
- Disconnects when switching networks

**Most requested features**

- Push-to-talk option
- Bluetooth headset support
- Noise cancellation
- Admin/moderation features
- iPad-optimized UI
- Ability to change username
- Whisper/shout functionality

## Recent user reviews (10 of 164)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mumble/id443472808/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Please update for ios26

*2026-02-27, version 1.3.1*

Used to Works great. Now it just crashes as soon as I try to join any server. Also, no updates for very long time.

### 1/5 — The app still cannot be used on iPhone 16.  Today is Jan 23,2025.

*2026-01-10, version 1.3.1*

Cannot be used on iPhone 16

### 5/5 — Great app

*2025-12-11, version 1.3.1*

Appreciate having this app to use.

### 3/5 — Missing mic settings

*2025-07-23, version 1.3.1*

It’s alright, some microphone settings would be nice (suppression, compression, quality, voice activity threshold, volume, etc).

### 1/5 — App just crashing when join server on iphone 13

*2025-05-01, version 1.3.1*

Update please

### 3/5 — It’s a start…

*2025-04-25, version 1.3.1*

Echo cancellation is an absolute must for any version moving forward. I recommend it be done on the server. Why? Because a perfect Denial of Service attack is two people without echo cancellation in a channel talking and feeding back on each other making the channel  unusable. Next problem that needs addressed is the app needs to be configured to work split screen if you’re not going to use screen real estate on the iPad. I’m using less than 25% of my screen on an app that doesn’t play well with other apps on screen. Really?

### 5/5 — Great App but...

*2025-03-26, version 1.3.1*

Love this and I much appreciate the hard work by the developers.  One thing... Can you allow users to remove the mouth image and replace it with something else? Maybe a PTT button?

### 5/5 — Great App but...

*2025-03-24*

Love this and I much appreciate the hard work by the developers.  One thing... Can you allow users to remove the mouth image and replace with something else?

### 5/5 — Beg you to update please. Not working anymore in ios16+ and No update?

*2025-02-26, version 1.3.1*

Used to Works great. Now it just crashes as soon as I try to join any server. Also, no updates for very long time.

### 1/5 — The app still cannot be used on iPhone 16.  Today is Jan 23,2025.

*2025-01-23, version 1.3.1*

Cannot be used on iPhone 16

## Frequently asked questions about Mumble

### What is Mumble?

Mumble is a free, open-source group voice chat application designed for high quality and low latency communication. It allows users to connect to servers to talk with friends and other users around the world, making it ideal for gaming, online communities, and general group conversations.

### How does Mumble work?

Mumble requires a connection to a Mumble server to function. Users can join publicly available servers or set up their own using the free server software. The app utilizes state-of-the-art codecs for clear audio over WiFi or 3G connections.

### Is Mumble free to use?

Yes, Mumble and its server software are completely free to use. While servers can be rented from commercial providers, individuals can also host their own servers without limitations, making it an accessible communication tool.

### What devices is Mumble compatible with?

The description specifically mentions Mumble's arrival on the iOS platform. It also supports Bluetooth headset integration and offers advanced audio configuration, suggesting broad compatibility with mobile devices capable of running the application.

### What are the main features of Mumble?

Key features include high-quality, low-latency voice chats, access to numerous public servers, secure SSL/TLS encryption, push-to-talk and voice-activated transmission modes, text messaging, echo cancellation, and Bluetooth headset support.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.3.1 — 2017-09-13

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

- Mumble has been updated to display properly on newer iOS devices.
- Mumble now works in 64-bit mode.

### 1.3.0 — 2014-03-12

• Updated the app's look and feel for iOS 7.
 • Fixed errors that caused Mumble 1.2.3 to behave weirdly on iOS 7.1.

### 1.2.3 — 2014-02-05

- Various bug fixes.

### 1.2.2 — 2013-09-18

- Fixed a bug where audio would be silent on launch or after consecutive visits to the app's preferences on iOS 7.
- Fixed a bug which prevented some certificates from importing correctly.
- Speakerphone mode is now optional (a preference).
- Mumble now forces CELT mode when using Opus, for performance reasons. This can be disabled in the app's preferences.

### 1.2.1 — 2013-06-20

• Fixed a bug where users using the 'Low' audio quality mode could not send audio on 1.2.4 servers.
• Fixed a bug where chat messages sometimes had incorrect timestamps.
• Fixed an audio recording bug that would sometimes crash the app.
• Fixed several crash bugs which were triggered when using the the 'Low' audio quality mode.

iOS 7 compatibility notes:
 • Some devices can have issues with recording audio under iOS 7. Work around this by disabling 'Echo Cancellation' in Preferences.

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