# Music Studio — user reviews > 426 indexed App Store user reviews of Music Studio by Steinberg Media Technologies GmbH, rated 3.70/5 from 421 ratings. - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/music-studio/id328608539/reviews - App overview in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/music-studio/id328608539.md - Rating breakdown: 5★ 232 · 4★ 53 · 3★ 23 · 2★ 20 · 1★ 93 ## What do users think of Music Studio? Overall sentiment: positive **Pros** - 🚀 Powerful music production capabilities - 👍 Intuitive and user-friendly interface - 🎨 Wide selection of instruments and sounds - 💡 Ability to record audio and MIDI tracks - 🔌 Good integration with external devices and apps **Cons** - 🐛 Compatibility issues with newer iOS versions - 🔇 Audio playback problems - 📁 Difficulty organizing and managing projects - 🕹️ Unintuitive controls and navigation - 💰 Expensive in-app purchases required **Commonly reported bugs** - Bluetooth/wireless audio not working - Crashes and freezes when using certain features - Recorded audio files not saving properly - Syncing issues between devices and cloud storage - Instrument sounds distorting or cutting out **Most requested features** - Add pitch correction and speed adjustment tools - Improve audio file management and organization - Implement inter-app audio support for better integration - Add more natural-sounding instrument samples - Provide a more modern and customizable user interface ## Newest reviews (18 of 426) ### 4/5 — It’s pretty amazing and PLS respond *2026-02-16, version 2.11.1* I bought this app about six months ago and it is pretty cool. It comes with demos and lots of instruments that has more of a variety than garage band, you can add special effects and even make your own instruments. But one problem. When I try to name my sounds it kicks me out of the app. Could you fix that ? In other stuff, I recommend this app to everyone. 😁😀😊😋🤩 ### 3/5 — If they ever update this I will change my review *2026-01-06, version 2.11.1* I’ve had this app since release. Was fabulous and now NO SUPPORT AT ALL! I paid for the app and all the in apps and now no support or anything. I will change review when the app is usable again. Was one of my faves but now not usable on iOS 13. Please update and don’t let all your supporters be left out in the cold. Please update this app my goodness. ### 4/5 — Deberían mejorar más la app *2025-12-25, version 2.11.1* Es una aplicación muy buena. Doy 4 estrellas… Aunque deberían mejorar algunas cosas por ejemplo usar el pich en el teclado ya que no te deja vibrar los sonidos en el teclado. Y mejorar usar más ritmos en el track con samples ya que solo permiten usar un ritmo! Y combinar sonidos etc. debe tener actualizaciones. Ya que mucha gente lo usan. ### 4/5 — I LOVED IT *2025-09-14, version 2.11.1* Yeah, it may have some technical flaws and some purchases to make, but it was an amazing app! the instruments are better and has more variety than garage band. I think everyone should get this. I LOVED IT! 😆😍🥰😻 ### 2/5 — Stopped improving *2025-06-21, version 2.11.1* Last update was 4 years ago. That says all I or you need to know about this once fine app. ### 2/5 — No benefits from Steinberg buying this app *2025-06-08, version 2.11.1* What was the point of Steinberg buying this app? There doesn’t seem to be a benefit whatsoever as far as this app goes. ### 2/5 — Mises à jour *2025-05-18* Il n’existe pas de mises à jour de ce logiciel. Quelles en sont les raisons. ### 4/5 — Great app *2025-02-01* Great app, thanks, but why cannot I zoom out keyboard to a very tiny / narrow keys, giving me all 8 octaves as BEFORE , on iOS 17 ? It zooms out in somewhat limited manner, for 2-3 octaves. ### 2/5 — Subpar *2025-01-24, version 2.11.1* Does not load audio units nor load interapp audio units correctly anymore-either too big unusable or half a screen and black screen ### 3/5 — Immer noch die besten Instrumente *2024-11-28* Auch wenn es schon älter ist, die Vielzahl und Qualität der Instrumente ist nahezu unübertroffen. ABER es funktioniert nicht mehr mit BT und Airplay. Ein update wäre echt hilfreich ! ### 2/5 — Problem with the new update *2024-10-28, version 2.11.1* I love this app but the Bluetooth doesn’t work with the new update. I made sure my devices are connected and the Bluetooth selection is set to the device I want. As soon as I hit Bluetooth mode in the setting I hear nothing. Please fix this thanks ### 4/5 — Fantastic, but no longer works with AirPods!!! Plz Fix *2024-10-09* With a wide selection of instruments, and what seems like an infinite amount of tools, this is easily one of my most used apps! It is fun to use, and it has a massive range of capabilities. Definitely deserves more recognition. I highly recommend it! It would be nice to see a UI redesign with a more modern look, as well as some more instruments. It also seems as of August of 2023, the “bluetooth/airplay” feature is no longer working with AirPods or other wireless headphones. Upon selecting it, there is only silence, no matter what settings I change. Turning it off causes the audio to come through, but at a very grainy low quality... I know this is a very old app, but I really hope this issue is resolved as I use it a lot still! :) ### 4/5 — No sound without headphones *2024-09-12, version 2.11.1* I love this app so much, it’s kind of a life saver. The only problem I’m having, which is a rather big one, is that i have no sound from the app unless there are headphones connected. I’m not sure if my phone is outdated or if there’s a setting i need to toggle or what it could be but i can’t find a way to fix it. ### 4/5 — How to delete all trash files??? *2024-09-12* 長く愛用させていただいています。気がつけばtrashディレクトリのサイズが2Gbyte近くに… ファイルを一つずつ消すことはできますが、5000を超える数なので厳しいです。一括削除機能あって然るべきではないでしょうか？ ### 5/5 — I am waiting for the upgrade to version 3. *2024-07-02* It is very easy to use and a useful tool. The specifications for version 3 were listed previously, and they were very impressive, so I am very excited. ### 4/5 — Great app *2024-06-03, version 2.11.1* Easy to use. Great sounds and love the chord feature. ### 4/5 — I love this app! But, *2024-01-22, version 2.11.1* I have used this app for almost 7 years now. But I have extreme difficulty reading the “ and flat” and I think it would really help if those were labeled so I know exactly which key I’m touching. For one like D or F, just label them as C/D and F/G. Thank you. ### 4/5 — Revised *2023-11-26* Originally I gave a bad rating because I had problems reaching support and couldn’t resolve a sound issue that popped up on its own. I have since figured it out with the help button but still couldn’t connect with anyone. But the app isn’t expensive at all and it’s fair to see that they have a plethora of automation. Overall, this is an awesome app. 4 star because I couldn’t get chat or a manual on the developer site. I however do recommend this app ## Most critical reviews (10 lowest-rated) ### 1/5 — Like this game but wait *2025-06-24, version 2.11.1* I was cresting the song while I’m working, when I press undo button, it kicked me out and I need to do it again. ### 1/5 — Can’t upload song *2025-02-14, version 2.11.1* I’ve made three songs in this app. It’s great except for the fact that you can’t save your songs unto apple files or anywhere outside of the app. ### 1/5 — 今後のアプデは絶望的か？ *2023-04-15* いつの間にかデベロッパーがsteinbergに変わっていた事に驚き… それはさておき、オーディオファイルを読み込んだ時の表示がおかしくて、発音タイミングは合っているのに、トラック上では先頭部分が後ろにズレている為、まともな編集が出来ません。 アプデがこの書き込みをしている時点から二年前で停止しているようなので、開発終了した可能性もあるのかも？ リリース当初からお世話になっていたアプリですが今後は、メモ代わりかMIDI音源としての使い道しか無さそうなのが非常に残念です。 ### 1/5 — Updates messed up everything *2022-11-15, version 2.11.1* This app used to be great and gladly purchased all addons available. Now this app is worthless. Will not connect to bluetooth. Crashes constantly. I Deleted re-installed, did all the FAQ help section said and still no good. Re-installed app, nothing helped. I have looked everywhere for a remedy but now today the delete button must end it all. Was a nice ride while it worked though. ### 1/5 — Bluetooth headphones don’t work *2022-10-01, version 2.11.1* Bluetooth headphones don’t work anymore on iOS 16 ### 1/5 — Glissando gros bug ! *2022-05-24* Bonjour, Je l’utilisais en live et en plein concert, je fais un « glissando » en solo et patatras, blocage du son impossible de jouer, obligé de redémarrer, la honte…….. ### 1/5 — Mmmkay *2021-11-08, version 2.11.1* This is a big piece of crap! It can’t even perform the simplest of application tasks without crashing more than a crash test dummy at the Ford plant! ### 1/5 — Please fix the app! *2021-08-12, version 2.11.1* Please fix the app, I can’t import a song from my music library. Every time I try importing a song from my music library the app restarts. ### 1/5 — Add a support for Scarlett Focusrite Interface *2021-02-15* kindly add a support for Scarlett Focusrite Interface. ### 1/5 — Latest version now glitches during recording and playback *2020-12-26, version 2.11* I’ve used music studio since it’s earliest versions, and have despaired the last few years as no real updates or the promised version 3 have materialised. Unfortunately it is now unusable as it glitches regularly during audio recording and playback too, even with all other apps stopped. This means audio recordings drop out during a glitch, and the playback skips or pauses. Do yourself a favour and get a different DAW as this one is now no longer viable. ## Most praised reviews (10 highest-rated) ### 5/5 — Awesome app! *2025-11-23, version 2.11.1* I’ve used this app for 8 years now and I think it’s better than garageband! The fact you can make your own instruments makes it even better! ### 5/5 — Fantastic *2025-09-10, version 2.11.1* There are a few issues actually getting the audio file off the app and onto your PC, but generally great. ### 5/5 — Daw is Awe *2025-07-26, version 2.11.1* I use Cubase and Cubasis both. This DAW, also from the makers of Cubase, is amazing and loads of fun. Just right for the novice. It’s loaded. I recommend it. ### 5/5 — Nicks *2025-04-28, version 2.11.1* My bff ¿-._. ### 5/5 — Don’t sleep on this app *2025-03-09, version 2.11.1* This is in my opinion the best mobile daw. I hope it continues to be available for us to download for a lifetime because this app works well with Cubase 3. Let’s keep it up and running. ### 5/5 — Good app for my uses *2025-01-25* Used since 2011 it’s awesome leaves a little to be desired in the year 2025 in regards only to the samples but a)that is to be expected when the sample library is as small as it is because it has to fit on a phone and b) it has remained the app that I bought all those years ago. It is great for getting something from your head into some form of audio while you are on the go and proof of concept when you can’t pick up a guitar, drum kit, piano, you get the idea. I’m not a pro by any means I just write for my own pleasure. My issue is most of you are going to have access to garage band and probably don’t care admittedly but this is what I have used and it is as described on the carton. ### 5/5 — 合唱編曲で利用しています *2025-01-13* 10年近く愛用しています。楽譜化前段階の編曲とボーカロイド化前のデータ加工に利用しています。 音符を並べる、和音の構成といったことには、ノーテーションソフトより便利です。使用する楽器は殆どがコーラスとピアノで、エフェクトをかけるわけでもなく単純な作業しかしないので、使いやすいのでしょう。 iOSのアップデートに対してどうなるか、いつも不安（なかなかアップデートしない）でしたが、18.2.1でも今のところ動くようです。 スタインバーグにいつのまにか管理が移り、恐らくもうアップデートはないと思われます（スタインバーグのサイトに行ってもMusic Studioは見つけられない。Finaleと同じ運命を辿るのでしょう）。 このあたり、親会社のYAMAHAがなんとかして欲しいものです。 ### 5/5 — 5 Stars Forever *2024-10-05, version 2.11.1* There i was in 6-7th grade running wild like most kids, living off the grid about hour and a half from town with no power, just a generator at night and had to haul in all of our water from town. Living away from town meant i had to get creative for having fun and i was one of the only kids who lived that far out so by the 5th grade i had already picked up playing guitar and even before that at 4 years old 8 mile was the first movie i ever bought so all of that music had already stuck with me then around 6-7th grade i managed to do bunch of yard work and bought a used ipod touch off craigslist and the first things i did was go buy a bunch of music anytime i had change so i didnt have to be stuck with my same CD player always skipping on bus hitting bumps. During that time i first discovered the Music Studio app and also the early versions of FL Studio Mobile, it took me probably a week or two on school bus rides home to figure out how to make a beat and from there it was non stop. I have around a dozen devices with old and newer versions of this app and as well as FL studio mobile (2.5.4 IOS) before they changed it to the new hardly recognizable version that i dont understand even to this day but your app remained that same style as the old FL did and yours had the most user friendly setup ever. Im sure the original speed producers could have started there honestly hahaha. Never ever change this app if anything add small things but never change the whole layout and simplicity to it. I have for sure 10,000+ hours on this app alone and know how to find everything and i even have a few little things could change which ill include at the end of this. Ive been on this app for probably 12-15 years approximately maybe longer and its my 2nd language now hahaha. One day id like to meet the creators or owners and show them my dozens of devices with thousands and thousands of beats, i am creating a lot of albums as well with this Music Studio app and Garageband. I have a few inter app plugins i use occasionally but that has had some issues but rarely. I do plan to look into a newer ipad something with M2-M4 chip but i want this app to still work with it otherwise ill continue rocking my old one only for this app, not a single other app DAW can sell me like this one that has stayed true to its roots and design because it works great. Below ill include some things would be great to maybe add if ever a future update and as well as maybe a bug or two ive seen/ran into. Features to add if ever a future update (dont change layout though, everything easy to find way it is, just adding more to whats there) -AuV3 for pitch correction and maybe speed adjustment much like the app music speed does so can mess with audio samples a little easier and have it available when you record or when your editing audio, maybe have speed correction too so could snap to BPM or something right away if need it -When importing files say a drum kit when extracting the files have them go directly into tracks instead of audio folder as it can be hard to track them down if have 1000s of other audio files to scroll through and cant use a mouse to scroll so have to manually swipe swipe swipe until find each individual sound when if extract them all directly to tracks boom already there ready to sample -Make recordings only save if you save the beat, sometimes you record something and mess up or doesnt come out how you want and the file auto saves into audio folder but i always have to go in and manually erase each one that im not using so can find the ones i am after when if could just make it for saving only then would save a tremendous amount of storage too on these devices when recording or making new samples etc -Make compatible for inter app audio with Garageband. After the old FL studio mobile changed somewhere around 2018-2020 i stopped using it and discovered Garageband was on mobile so i got that and now i only use your Music Studio app and Garageband currently but cant use inter app audio between them both when it could help a lot instead of making a sample or whole beat then have to upload the folder into either app as it takes a really long time to bring a project over atleast 20 minutes or so saving each file n so on. -Lastly if i save a beat with each track seperate for stems purposes just make it into a folder not each individual file i have to select then email each one just for a beat when if save a beat then export with each file seperate if just make it into a zip folder right away be so much easier for sending out and so on, ive been in sessions where i wasnt able to get the track to the artist before they left because how long it takes finding it all instead of just making folders can select everything from (Bugs and or issues have ran into) -Inter app audio has had some issues like using Numa Player to record into Music Studio app it will play then when you save it and open it back up the inter app audio doesnt play it still has the notes written that you saved but doesnt play anything so if use Numa Player you have to record the song then export it immediately to wav or something for the instrument to stay on there but if you record something then save it then click back later it doesnt play and has an issue with that -For transferring data to other devices (most common annoyance ive had) When using the network feature to say connect a computer to save and download stuff from old devices i always have to individually select each beat then download, for some reason you cant select all at once and download so every device transfer ive ever done always took me 2-3 days sometimes more to download them all having to work A-Z going in order to download one at a time. It would be night and day difference if can maybe add those few features and dial in a couple others that could be looked at but over all i give it a 10 out of 5. Hit me back in the chat, truly yours, understand your biggest fan this is stan ### 5/5 — Best mobile app for beat making… *2024-09-11, version 2.11.1* This is literally the best app for any aspiring hip-hop producer. The most user-friendly DAW out there. Love it…thank you for making such a simple yet effective app. ### 5/5 — Come on Steinberg, update this app *2024-07-22, version 2.11.1* I’ve been using Music Studio for almost a decade and I still enjoy it. I bought Cubasis 3 hoping that it would replace Music Studio, but although a great app, it’s quite different, and I use them both for different purposes. I was hoping that Steinberg bought Music Studio to improve it instead of killing it. --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). 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