# OCTANE Mobile - AUV3 — user reviews > 90 indexed App Store user reviews of OCTANE Mobile by SoundWare, Inc., rated 3.40/5 from 89 ratings. - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/octane-mobile-auv3/id1586784492/reviews - App overview in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/octane-mobile-auv3/id1586784492.md - Rating breakdown: 5★ 48 · 4★ 3 · 3★ 5 · 2★ 3 · 1★ 30 ## What do users think of OCTANE Mobile? Overall sentiment: negative **Pros** - 🎵 Rich, high-quality sound packs - 🎨 Intuitive and visually appealing GUI - 💰 Affordable pricing for features offered - 🔄 Cross-platform access (iOS, desktop, iPad) - 🎹 Diverse layering and sound editing options - ⚡ Responsive customer support (when reached) - 🎛️ Extensive arpeggio and preset options **Cons** - 🐛 Frequent crashes and freezing - 🚫 Incompatible with GarageBand and Logic Pro - 🔐 Mandatory account creation before use - 📥 Download failures at 99% completion - ⚠️ Requires internet connection to function - 💳 Deceptive pricing model (appears free, requires payment) - 🔒 Login authentication issues - 🛑 AUv3 plugin functionality broken or missing - 📦 Sound pack purchase system broken - ⏱️ Slow preset loading times - 🔧 Poor filter quality and limited filter types - 🎚️ Unreliable effects (compressor, expander, gate) - 🚫 Inconsistent multi-sample tuning - 📱 Unstable on iPad (especially M1/M2 models) - 💬 Slow or non-responsive customer support - 🔄 No offline functionality **Commonly reported bugs** - App crashes on launch or during initial download - Download failures at 99.9% completion - Login page not found or account creation fails - Password authentication not working despite correct credentials - App doesn't appear as AUv3 in GarageBand or Logic Pro - Crashes when opening in DAW hosts - Sound packs show as locked despite purchase - Preset load failures and freezing - Random sound muting during playback - Keys getting stuck - Connection errors despite stable WiFi/5G - App requires re-login on every launch - Purchased content not accessible after update - Crashes when downloading specific sound packs - GarageBand integration causing lag and crashes - Sound pack purchase UI disappears after selection - Duplicate presets appearing - Audible loop points in multisamples - Inconsistent sample brightness in multisamples - Tuning issues when pitching sounds **Most requested features** - Free trial or demo before purchase - Transparent pricing in app description - Offline mode capability - Keyboard zoom and stretch options - Next/previous preset buttons - Multiple sound pack queuing for downloads - User SFZ file import capability - Additional filter types (high-pass, band-pass, etc.) - Improved EQ section with better frequency control - Preset organization by category or folders - Better multi-sample consistency - Improved ADSR envelope release behavior - Faster spectrum analyzer response - Better DAW integration and stability - Ability to purchase sound packs individually - Automatic login persistence ## Newest reviews (14 of 90) ### 2/5 — Not working?!? *2026-02-20* Didn’t work on my older iPad. It crashes upon initial download completion. ### 2/5 — Doesn’t work properly *2026-01-09* After using the app once or twice on iOS mobile it refuses to load and ask you to contact manufacturer or an update complete waste of my money ### 3/5 — It’s Great, But… *2025-12-04* I really like this. This is an awesome app, and the sounds are great too. But there is only ONE problem. This is usable for GarageBand, right? Well, every time I open this in GarageBand, it doesn’t work. I keep doing it and doing it, but it keeps telling me to either reload or disable. So if you could fix this problem, that would be great. This is still a great app and it has quite the potential. :) ### 2/5 — Does not work on my m1 iPad Air *2025-05-31, version 1.5.9* Like the title says …..it doesn’t…I log in and it doesn’t pass log in ### 4/5 — Crashes when downloading packs *2025-01-27* Crashes when I try to install Halloween pack on my iPad ### 1/5 — Logic Pro on IPad *2024-07-28* Logic Pro on iPad is not supported so I’ve wasted 10 bucks for nothing ### 1/5 — No longer working with any mobile DAWs *2024-07-22* So even though I have purchased sound packs to use through Logic / GarageBand on iPad it now doesn’t even register in either of these DAWS ### 3/5 — crash *2024-07-16, version 1.5.6* the latest update crashes when you download certain packs! It seems most packs were able to be dowloaded as expected but i wasnt able to download the following , “Detroit to the Bay” “Beethovens Keys” “8-bit Pack” “Rave Bae Pack”.. All these ones crash when i try to download, they get to 99.99% then crash ### 1/5 — Does not work as Auv3 for iPad and IPhone *2024-07-16, version 1.5.6* This app does not show up for Audio Units for hosts like GarageBand or Logic and Cubasis 🤦‍♂️ ### 1/5 — What happened to the auv3 function *2024-07-08* What happened to the auv3 did something change it disappeared when y’all did the update now have it no more is it auv3 ### 3/5 — No longer working with new sounds *2024-06-23* It’s no longer allowing me to buy more sounds for mobile or download free packs ### 1/5 — Update *2024-06-13* An update is needed. It will not even open. It seems to me as though you guys don’t care about your product or customers anymore, noticing that your last update was a year ago! ### 1/5 — Does not work *2024-05-27, version 1.5.1* As soon you open the app it reports a error which stops you downloading the sound library ### 1/5 — Terrible app won't that work on my iPad *2024-05-19, version 1.5.1* This is a shocker that doesn't work. After the annoying login process (which doesn't allow you to access your saved passwords) the app then proceeds to just lock up and display an error message and there's nothing you can do except close it and try again and try again and try again or however many times you wish to try before your patience grows too thin. I gave up trying and I wrote and unfavourable review which clearly outlined the problems with this app and that review seems to have disappeared from the App Store. Hence this new review. Given their failure to update this app in quite a long time it's a little wonder that it doesn't work and it has such a low ranking on the App Store. I wonder why they even bothered to send me a link to an app that they appear to be no longer developing and I also wonder if that was a way to get my email details etc for some future marketing. ## Most critical reviews (10 lowest-rated) ### 1/5 — Wont download *2025-12-29, version 1.6* Wont fully download gets all the way the end and that’s it wont open in any daw or anything can we figure out what the problem is here please and thank u ### 1/5 — Don’t purchase *2025-12-15* I purchased and only got a smidge of what I purchased. They have an automatic response on email and social media so either don’t care or don’t check emails social media and etc. t They have everything running properly to take your money but not keep server up and running so u can play with what you purchased. At this point I just want money back because if you can’t support your customers that are paying you then I cannot support you. Don’t matter how good your product is , which I don’t know because everything is all janky. Hopefully this will get their attention before I have to start posting everywhere related to music. Come on guys fix the problem. Not cool to just take people’s money and not even have a working server or product ### 1/5 — Too unstable *2025-11-09, version 1.6* Wanted to like this app after seeing a recent demo. Good point, it installed fine. However, on opening it goes straight into the download sounds screen with no options. Every time the download reaches 99.9%, it crashes, and no amount of retries works. Deleted! ### 1/5 — Poor app *2025-09-06, version 1.5.9* I bought this in good faith and it keeps giving me log in issue saying I’m using wrong password I know my password The help,desk takes days to reply when you ask for support I want a refund please as the produce is faulty ??? ### 1/5 — Unstable in Logic Pro *2025-08-04, version 1.5.9* Keeps crashing. First inside host application, and now in stand alone mode. Don’t waste your time . ### 1/5 — Worst on ios *2025-05-03, version 1.5.9* Every update is a nightmare the worst software on ios ### 1/5 — Non Starter *2025-03-01, version 1.5.9* Not actually sure how Octane performs because I didn’t get that far but any app that makes you register first is a complete non starter. ### 1/5 — Crashes on logic bro I pad a lot *2024-12-01, version 1.5.8* Can’t even open sounds without it crashing ### 1/5 — This App must be 1st in the Worst Apps in AppStore *2024-11-06, version 1.5.8* If I’m buying anything from Soundware ever, I’ll definitely be dead by then. ### 1/5 — No longer working with any mobile DAWs *2024-08-09, version 1.5.7* New update works with DAWs again but can’t DL new sounds even if purchased. ## Most praised reviews (10 highest-rated) ### 5/5 — Octane *2026-03-30* I like the app but your Detroit sounds does not download all the stops towards the reset the app I would love get those please fix it ### 5/5 — So much potential *2025-05-08, version 1.5.9* If they can get this to work on all iPads this romper would be crazy good. It’s a missed opportunity because there is nothing like it on the App Store. I hope they fix it ### 5/5 — Well thought out *2025-03-14* OCTANE represents a cutting-edge option that warrants serious consideration when selecting a multitool application designed to encompass a diverse range of sounds that are constantly evolving. ### 5/5 — BAY AREA STAND UP! *2024-09-24* Really great app! I believe all products so far are beyond reasonable in affordability and deserve way more recognition. The amount of service this app provides for iOS, outside of it’s Standalone applications for computers, is beyond beneficial. This is my only source I use outside of the major 🥭 product from Imageline. Soundware has really been representing the community well! Esp to be putting themselves into a game where there’s already elite status for some others In said lane! I like to consider myself a SOUNDWARE ELITE AFFILIATE / POWER USER.. no marketing or paid promotions here though! Keep delivering y’all! I’ll always be here for it!!! -LuhtaScoob! ### 5/5 — Awesome app with awesome support! *2024-08-09* I like using different romplers but I just love the amount of different sounds and ways to edit and enhance them through the interface options and effects! But best of all..I noticed the app was having an issue, contacted the support team and they responded and had an update already in line to fix the problem! Great customer service always gets 5 stars from me! ### 5/5 — Update *2024-06-26* Thanks for the update and sorry for blasting you guys on instagram. ### 5/5 — Install issue *2024-03-22* Yes I’m give it five star because I’m just showing love, but when I open the app and the installing it it gets errors on random % and I’m not liking it is their a way to fix that ### 5/5 — Octane *2022-09-24, version 1.2.8* I love this app it is so great keep going do your thing !!!!! ### 5/5 — Caint purchase a pack *2022-09-14, version 1.2.8* Detroit to the bay pack won’t let me purchase what’s wrong ### 5/5 — Fix the crashing *2022-08-04* Fix the crashing when when you try to use it as plugin in garage band or whatever daw you working in that’s the only set back with the app please fix that or update the software so where it crash --- *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 2026-08-15.*