# RØDE Rec LE

> Professional audio recording app with core features and upgrade options. (iPhone/iPad app by RØDE Microphones.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rde-rec-le/id590021166 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [RØDE Microphones](https://appshunter.io/developer/423929371)
- Category: Music, Utilities
- Price: Free
- Rating: 1.70/5 from 83 App Store ratings · 303 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 8.0 · 18 MB
- Languages: American English, French (France), German (Germany), Italian, Japanese, Korean, European Portuguese, Russian, Chinese (Simplified, China), European Spanish
- Released: 2013-01-08
- Data updated: 2026-08-14
- Monetization: freemium
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rde-rec-le/id590021166/reviews.md

## What is RØDE Rec LE?

RØDE Microphones presents RØDE Rec LE, an introductory version of its professional audio recording app, RØDE Rec.

RØDE Rec LE gives you the opportunity to trial the core elements of RØDE Rec free of charge, with the ability to upgrade at any time to access the complete professional feature set of the full app.

New in 2.8:
• Dedicated iPad interface – view the waveform, editing and a suite of controls on the one screen
• Improved interface

BROADCAST QUALITY AUDIO

• High resolution 24-bit, 44.1kHz stereo/mono recording (up to 96kHz when paired with the RØDE iXY microphone)
• Live input monitoring
• Output in multiple formats including WAV, AIFF, and CAF
• Direct publish to SoundCloud
• Upload via FTP

Upgrade to the full version of RØDE Rec to access all the features, including:

• Output in extended formats including MP3, AAC, Apple Lossless, FLAC and more
• EQ and dynamics: Compression, high/low-pass filter, and frequency cut/boost
• Preset recording profiles for a range of common situations (lecture, concert, interview and more)
• Real-time waveform and one-touch markers
• Non linear cut/copy/paste/crop
• Waveform looping
• Normalise volume and change gain levels
• Direct publish to Dropbox
• Extended SoundCloud Functionality

## Key features

- Broadcast quality stereo/mono recording
- Live input monitoring
- Multiple output formats (WAV, AIFF, CAF)
- Direct publish to SoundCloud
- Upload via FTP
- Dedicated iPad interface

## What do users think of RØDE Rec LE?

Overall sentiment: negative

**Pros**

- 🚀 Great audio quality
- 👍 Useful features like gain control
- 💡 Ability to record at high sample rates

**Cons**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and bugs
- 🔌 Difficulty exporting/sharing recordings
- 👎 Outdated and unintuitive interface
- 🚫 Paid version not available in all regions

**Commonly reported bugs**

- App crashes when trying to record
- Recordings not saving properly
- Compatibility issues with newer iOS versions

**Most requested features**

- Batch export of recordings
- Better metering and level monitoring
- More reliable performance and stability

## Recent user reviews (10 of 303)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rde-rec-le/id590021166/reviews.md

### 1/5 — Wofür?

*2026-02-26*

Kann nichts was die Sprachmemo App von Apple nicht besser kann

### 1/5 — Frechheit

*2025-12-09*

Ich kaufe mir also Mikrofone für 300 Euro und habe dann noch nicht mal die Software kostenfrei? Seid ihr Mischukke? Ne bodenlose Frechheit!

### 5/5 — Record with super high gain

*2025-04-13, version 2.9.43*

The function is awesome

### 1/5 — Kein Upgrade möglich

*2024-09-07*

Ich hätte ja ein Upgrade auf die Vollversion kaufen wollen. 
Habe auch den Kauf-Button angeklickt und dann: 
…
… 
Nichts 🧐keine Reaktion

### 1/5 — Crashing

*2024-07-31, version 2.9.43*

Crashing on my m1 iPad Air. Firstly crashed when opening. Secondly after trying to add new recording.

### 1/5 — Does not work

*2024-07-20, version 2.9.43*

Got the Røde Rec which is no longer supported and available to download. Tried both the LE and the PRO. Both crashes constantly and both are not updated any longer. Røde makes great recording devices but the apps are simply no good.

### 1/5 — App forgotten by Rode

*2024-05-12, version 2.9.43*

All the comments are correct… the app is almost useless plus it hasn’t been updated in 8 years. I thought Apple was going to start removing apps that haven’t been updated in the last few years. Cmon Rode, you make great hardware, how about putting just a little work into the software side. It’s embarrassing how sad the quality of the available apps (this is the worst of them).
This app looks and works like it’s a high school beginner programming class project that at best would get a C- grade. (Only because it actually runs, doesn’t crash the phone, and records audio. Sadly, you can’t do anything with the recording. You can’t export it, delete it, or use it outside the app.
It needs to be completely rewritten or just removed from the store

### 1/5 — Versione PRO a pagamento sparita

*2023-11-11, version 2.9.43*

Ho comprato tempo fa la versione PRO ora non più disponibile e anche se istallata non funziona più. Far pagare per un app per poi non poterla più utilizzare non è professionale e serio. Vergogna

### 1/5 — Plna verzia nejde

*2023-10-22, version 2.9.43*

Mal som kúpenú plnu verziu a zrazu prestala ísť. Zamklo mi všetky súbory a musel som ich posielať do RODE do Austrálie aby to odblokovali. Rode reporter je krok dozadu.

### 1/5 — Waste of money

*2023-10-01, version 2.9.43*

How can I make full use of the ixy specs if the software for the mic isn’t maintained? 

The app crashes whenever I try to use a higher sample rate. False advertising.

## Frequently asked questions about RØDE Rec LE

### What is RØDE Rec LE?

RØDE Rec LE is an introductory version of a professional audio recording application. It allows users to experience the core recording functionalities for free, with an option to upgrade to the full version for advanced features.

### What are the key features of RØDE Rec LE?

Key features include broadcast-quality stereo/mono recording at high resolutions, live input monitoring, and the ability to output recordings in WAV, AIFF, and CAF formats. It also offers direct publishing to SoundCloud and FTP uploads.

### How much does RØDE Rec LE cost?

RØDE Rec LE is a freemium app. The core recording features are available for free. Users can choose to upgrade to the full version of RØDE Rec to unlock additional professional editing and export capabilities.

### What devices is RØDE Rec LE compatible with?

The app is designed for mobile devices and features a dedicated interface for iPad. Specific compatibility details regarding iOS versions would typically be found in the app store listing.

### What are common use cases for RØDE Rec LE?

This app is suitable for recording high-quality audio for various purposes, including interviews, lectures, field recordings, and initial podcast setup. The ability to upgrade allows for more complex audio editing and production needs.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 2.9.43 — 2016-02-15

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

This update of RØDE Rec LE fixes a wide range of issues and bugs, including improved performance, stability and compatibility with iOS 9 and the iPhone 6s and 6 Plus.

### 2.9.42 — 2015-01-02

iOS8 bugfixes
1. Fixes 88/96k recording/replay application hanging issue.
2. Fixes crashes after saving/exporting a file.

### 2.9.36 — 2014-10-20

iOS8 bugfixes:
1. Fixes iPad device rotation and subsequent UI misalignment issues
2. Fixes continuous startup crash issue

### 2.9.33 — 2014-10-06

Support for iOS8

### 2.9.31 — 2014-06-15

Support for iOS 7

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All apps by RØDE Microphones: https://appshunter.io/developer/423929371

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