# RØDE Central Mobile — user reviews > 550 indexed App Store user reviews of RØDE Central Mobile by RØDE Microphones, rated 1.80/5 from 32 ratings. - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rde-central-mobile/id1576314986/reviews - App overview in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rde-central-mobile/id1576314986.md - Rating breakdown: 5★ 3 · 4★ 0 · 3★ 4 · 2★ 4 · 1★ 21 ## What do users think of RØDE Central Mobile? Overall sentiment: negative **Pros** - 👍 Works flawlessly - 🚀 Great addition to the product - 🚀 Allows changing settings on the go **Cons** - 🐛 Doesn't connect to devices - 🐛 Requires proprietary cable - 🐛 Doesn't recognize devices - 🐛 Firmware update issues - 🐛 App is not user-friendly - 🐛 Limited functionality **Commonly reported bugs** - App doesn't recognize devices even with latest firmware - Constant requests to update firmware - Incompatibility with standard cables **Most requested features** - Allow downloading of recorded files - Support for more devices - Improve app usability - Add dark mode ## Newest reviews (17 of 550) ### 2/5 — Does NOT recognize Rode AI-1 *2026-07-11, version 2.0.113* Connect the Rode AI-1 to the iPhone 15, open the Rode Connect app. The app stays at the initial screen. Close the Rode Connect app and I can record with third party apps and listen to playback just fine with this setup. ### 4/5 — Chinesisch… *2026-06-25* Die App ist einfach mal auf Chinesisch… kann ich leider nicht… 🤷‍♂️ ### 2/5 — Not functioning on iPhone *2026-06-24, version 2.0.111* I love this wireless me mic,it’s great especially when I paired with my camera but with the iPhone it keeps not recording my audio through the mic and at this point it is annoying,cuz it is supposed to be easy to use just plug in connect the app and record but not anymore! ### 2/5 — Can’t get files?? *2026-05-25, version 2.0.111* Super lame that you can’t retrieve audio files recorded onto the transmitter device by plugging it into the iPhone with the USB-C cable. That would require very little effort from the developers ### 1/5 — 👎🏾 *2026-04-29* Leider seit dem neuen Update sehr kompliziert. Die Verbindung mit dem Smartphone funktioniert nicht. ### 1/5 — doesnt work iphone *2026-04-18, version 2.0.111* bought five cable offical apple cables still dont recognise bs app ### 1/5 — No microphone found *2026-04-06* The app cant find my microphone so the microphone is useless ### 1/5 — Advertised as wireless *2026-04-01, version 2.0.110* The mics are advertised as wireless but you need a wire (usbc to lightning) to make it work. Make it make sense ### 1/5 — Doesn’t work *2026-03-19, version 2.0.110* Tried connecting my wireless micros to the phone through the receiver and it did nothing. So I tried this app to see if I needed to do something here and even the app won’t let me connect my mics. How great 👍 ### 1/5 — Nur Japanisch *2026-03-11* App lädt sich japanisch herunter und es gibt keine Möglichkeit die Sprache zu ändern. ### 1/5 — Videomic NTG *2026-03-02, version 2.0.110* Videomic NTG. Doesn’t appear to work with it at all. And now I can’t figure out how to see or update the firmware on the microphone. Link on Rode website is outdated. ### 1/5 — Einfach schlecht *2026-02-27* Auf der Startseite wird direkt gefragt ob man Connection Probleme hat. Es funktioniert weder das verbinden mit dem Wireless Micro und es wird nicht gut genug Hilfe geleistet. Der Support bringt einen auch nicht weiter.. ### 1/5 — Failure *2026-02-22, version 2.0.108* Not sure if this app is never tested with actual RODE mics or, it is, and we’re looking at planned obsolescence. If you have a working version never, ever upgrade. ### 3/5 — Love it BUT… *2026-02-11, version 2.0.108* I love the functionality of the app however it would be more useful if you can add video with the PIP feature instead of just another camera. This would be perfect for reaction videos ### 1/5 — Garbage *2026-01-22, version 2.0.108* This thing sucks. Let me use my words when I plug up my rode lav mic set. It does not want to register even with the cables that came with it still does not register. Why? Is there any fixing this? I’m going to sell this and get a new/ different brand. ### 3/5 — Doesn’t recognize NT USB Mini mic *2026-01-17, version 2.0.108* Doesn’t recognize NT USB Mini mic ### 1/5 — Not working and really frustrating *2026-01-17, version 2.0.108* The app says i need an update that i can only do on the desktop(what)? I connect to desktop app, it says it is up to date. You really got left behind ## Most critical reviews (10 lowest-rated) ### 1/5 — Terrible *2026-08-29, version 2.0.113* App updates break device functionality, last known working version is 2.0.100 (208) ### 1/5 — Stopped working *2026-08-28, version 2.0.113* It stopped saving my db levels and changing it is a pain, ive had to restart my phone and delete the app multiple times ### 1/5 — Just awful *2026-08-24, version 2.0.113* If I could just clear the files without using the worst app UI ever created, that would be so great. This is so bad ### 1/5 — Wow… *2026-08-09, version 2.0.113* I never leave negative reviews, but this app & microphone absolutely suck. ### 1/5 — Rode Micro Wireless Mics *2026-08-03, version 2.0.113* Terrible; refuses to connect with phone. Only windows showed any signs of life. MacBook cannot steadily read the dongle, therefore cannot be updated. IPhone 16 pro max cannot read dongle. I thought Rode was top of the line Will be switching to a different company for life! ### 1/5 — Rode Wireless Go 2 wird nicht erkannt *2026-07-17* Die App erkennt das o.g. Mikroset nicht. Alle denkbaren Kabel probiert: USB-C und 3,5 Klinke, Original Apple Adapter USB-C auf Klinke. Nix. iPhone 16 Pro Max mit iOS 26. App und Mikros definitiv nicht Apple tauglich. Ärgere mich über die Geldverschwendung. ### 1/5 — actual scam company. *2026-06-13, version 2.0.111* I can’t believe they have the audacity to advertise their product as a iPhone compatible, and then not only NOT include any chords that actually support iPhone, but also not support the Apple branded iPhone to USB-C cord I buy. Genuinely shocking they can get away with this, and I am repulsed that I purchased from this actual miserable company. KYS! ### 1/5 — Impossible de voir les enregistrements *2026-05-25* Il est impossible de voir les enregistrements qui sont sur les émetteurs. Il n'y a même pas de bouton "recordings" !!! Je suis sur IOS ### 1/5 — App doesn’t see mic *2026-05-18, version 2.0.111* Worked on windows not on iPad os. Doesn’t see nt usb mini as stated in the app description… why not? Make this app better ### 1/5 — Verbindung bricht ständig ab *2026-05-04* Mein iPhone nimmt bei Verbindungsabbruch mit dem eigenen Mikro auf. Mehrere wichtige Auftritte die ich filmen wollte sind jetzt in schlechter Audio-Qualität. ## Most praised reviews (10 highest-rated) ### 5/5 — Rode AI MIC *2026-03-20* For this product at least it works like an absolute charm! ### 5/5 — It's fine *2026-02-11, version 2.0.108* Learn to use it ### 5/5 — New App Design *2026-02-09, version 2.0.108* Finally, the app looks great and is very easy to read. The previous version felt more like a test app. It works perfectly on both desktop and mobile. I also appreciate the helpful tips that explain some features for less advanced users. ### 5/5 — It works with my iPhone 15 pro *2026-01-12, version 2.0.108* I see the reviews, ppl say it doesn’t work for them and I don’t know if someone fixed it or not but it seems to work for me just fine ### 5/5 — Neue App ist 100% besser *2025-11-22* Kurz das Update hat es gebracht funktioniert reibungslos ### 5/5 — 挺好用的 *2025-10-30* 设置界面也比较直观 连接设备速度快👍 ### 5/5 — 使用体验 *2025-10-30* 更新之后好用太多了！各种设置非常方便！ ### 5/5 — As Described *2025-10-27, version 2.0.104* Connected receiver to phone with USB-C female to male cable, (bulky phone case). Receiver paired instantly with transmitters(Mics). It then asked to download one of the Rode apps. The firmware took 10mins to complete with many “Allow accessory” notifications. All three devices had their firmware updated. Opened the app chose my settings and began recording. Compared audio recordings between phone mics and the Rode, what an improvement. It worked exactly as described. Five Stars. ### 5/5 — Thank gods for this redesign *2025-07-29, version 2.0.101* I was finally able to change some settings how I imagined it should be, without pulling my hair off and searching for tips on the internet. It’s not only useful but also looks neat. ### 5/5 — Needs dark mode icons *2025-07-19, version 2.0.101* Needs dark mode icons --- *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 2026-09-03.*