# StudioMini XL — user reviews > 109 indexed App Store user reviews of StudioMini XL by Otreus Inc., rated 4.63/5 from 219 ratings. - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/studiomini-xl/id366011355/reviews - App overview in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/studiomini-xl/id366011355.md - Rating breakdown: 5★ 164 · 4★ 34 · 3★ 12 · 2★ 3 · 1★ 2 ## What do users think of StudioMini XL? Overall sentiment: positive **Pros** - 👍 Easy to use - 🚀 Straightforward recording - 💡 Useful drum loops - 🚀 Convenient for songwriting - 👍 Good sound quality **Cons** - 🐛 Tracks bleed into each other - 💡 No panning or effects - 🐛 Crashes on some devices - 💡 Lacks editing features - 💡 No stereo recording **Commonly reported bugs** - Crashing issues on some devices - Inability to monitor input signal - Tracks cutting out during recording **Most requested features** - Panning controls - Audio effects (reverb, delay, etc.) - Ability to adjust tempo of drum loops - Punch-in/punch-out recording - Bounce/mixdown functionality - Import/export options (WAV, AIFF) - Landscape mode - Noise reduction/filtering ## Newest reviews (14 of 109) ### 4/5 — One vital omission *2022-06-25, version 2.2.7* This is a great little app. A cheap and cheerful notepad to get ideas down when the muse strikes in a field! But if it only had panning so you could try out mix ideas! Next upgrade……PANPOTS!!!!!!!!!! ### 3/5 — ;no Manual *2021-01-10* Cant even figure out how to record. Bought it but no manual. So right now useless **Developer response:** Hello again Brass band1! We just released our first content to help use StudioMini. In StudioMini, go to Settings > Help > StudioMini User Guide and take a look. What would you like to see us cover in our next posts? Do you have any questions or feature requests? You can always reach us at help@otreus.com Thank you 🙏 ### 4/5 — Go-to app for recording *2018-06-11, version 2.2.5* Would have got five stars if there was more flexibility on tempo for backing loops, and if there was some/any indication that the app is still supported and being developed. Ability to export to StudioMini on other devices would be a plus, so I could carry on working on a song. But this is being picky picky. Love this app. ### 3/5 — Motpom *2018-04-20* Worth the money, but kinda of watered down tones and rhythm. **Developer response:** Thanks for your feedback! What kind of loops would you like to see in StudioMini? How would you describe the style(s) of music you record? You can always contact us at help@otreus.com ### 4/5 — Easy Professional Recording *2018-04-08* I just wanted a easy quality recorder that works on IOS devices. I have been impressed with the multitrack recording quality and options. ### 4/5 — Solid. Simple. Awesome. *2017-12-31* There are only a few 5-star apps out there...but this one is a solid 4+. It's beauty is its simplicity. Record into it. Playback out of it. And (optionally) use some pre-recorded beats. It works. Perfectly. Every time. Web transfer of files over local network is very easy. ### 5/5 — Easy and simple.... *2017-09-12* I have an old tascam 4 track and is pretty much the same but simpler and the memory is not a problem... Excellent... ### 5/5 — New update great studio app! *2017-08-10* Got back great help and support. from the app makers! Greatest recording app, Out five stars from me! **Developer response:** UPDATE - We've just released StudioMini 2.2.5 that includes the fix for this bug. - Please contact us at help@otreus.com with some more information so we can figure out what the issue you're experiencing is. ### 5/5 — Prepare to be impressed *2017-08-10* I got the iPhone version a while back and then got this when I got my iPad. Having more tracks and the bigger interface is pretty great. I'm a singer and I just love how fast I can record my new song ideas. I figured that if it's good enough for the Gorillaz to use on their album, should be good enough for mine, right? We've used tracks from StudioMini straight into Pro Tools for my new album. Great job on the iPad version, a nice companion to my iPhone StudioMini. ### 5/5 — StudioMini 2.2.5 is Back! *2017-08-09, version 2.2.5* I have used StudioMini with my iPad Mini since 2013 to keep track of my songwriting ideas. A few months ago, I noticed an issue with headphone monitoring and contacted Support. They suggested a workaround and promised to fix the problem. I am happy to say that the latest version, StudioMini 2.2.5, is back to being the great little multitrack recorder I have depended on for years - awesome digital sound quality, great reliability and ease of use! Now I can add exceptional user support to the list! Well done, Otreus! ### 5/5 — Mini studio xl *2017-03-11, version 2.2.2* Just a big thank you for mini studio xl it is easy to use and straight forward. It's great for song writing as i can just plug in and off we go, and I am happy with the results. Thank you!!! ### 5/5 — Great app but... *2016-09-10, version 2.2.2* It's a wonderful app. The quality is great, and it's very user friendly. I can't seem to upload or send a recording, so that's the only issue so far. Hopefully this gets fixed. ### 5/5 — Great App BUT! *2016-02-29* I wanted to chime in on this app... I use it a lot for multi track recoding songs I have made... It sounds great, it records great, and I find nothing wrong with that end of it..... BUT...... Getting music out of it is not easy to do... You must have an Internet connection, or make vain attempts at removing songs through ITunes File Sharing, which is at best not very easy to do! I don't believe it's the Apps fault, I believe it's Apple's.... I would like to see this app be able to record an MP3 or 4 in the future, and be able to post the song you made up on Facebook. Or even move it to your music library right from the app... Keep plugging away at it gang... It's a great App. And I have given it four out of five stars..... ### 3/5 — Questions *2015-09-29, version 2.2.1* Ce que j'ai tėléchargė,ne donne pas ce que la photo du logiciel,montre. ## Most critical reviews (10 lowest-rated) ### 1/5 — 5 years since an update? *2025-12-11* Way too long. **Developer response:** You're absolutely right, it is too long, we agree. Behind the scenes, our small indie team has been focused on a major overhaul of StudioMini for iPhone, which involves rebuilding the audio engine to include effects and other improvements. Our plan is to bring a comparable major update to StudioMini for iPad once that foundation is fully in place. We now release updates for iPhone regularly, and our goal is to follow the same approach for iPad as the app catches up with the new audio engine. We appreciate your patience! If you'd like to email us at help@otreus.com we'll follow up as soon as we have news. ### 1/5 — Does this app work with Bluetooth Headphones? Apparently NOT! *2024-09-12* Without a headphone connection, this app is trash. On an iPad you use Bluetooth for headphones or you’re SOOL. I’m looking for a refund here since the app does not seem aware of Bluetooth for output. I can’t believe you guy are still selling this version and have not updated the app in four years! **Developer response:** Hello Joe, and thanks for letting us know how important Bluetooth support is for you. We recently released a major new version for StudioMini on iPhone which includes Bluetooth support, along with many other great new features. We're hard at work on the iPad version currently. I'll follow up when we have news on its release. Feel free to reach out to us at any time with questions or feedback at help@otreus.com ### 1/5 — Naw *2021-02-19* This would be a great $.99 app. As is, it’s barely better than iOS voice memos. At least voice memos has a timeline. Rumors of punch and the like appear to be just that. Email option dead in the water. For this kind of money you can do FAR better. Please refund $9.00 of my investment and we both win. Thanking you in advance... **Developer response:** Hi and thanks for the feedback! 👋 Voice Memos is great, but it's not a multitrack recorder like StudioMini XL where you can record and mix your music. We hear from many users that love StudioMini XL because of its simplicity and pro quality audio. Please email us at help@otreus.com and we'll help you with anything you need, including getting a refund. ### 1/5 — Where are the tools? *2017-07-30, version 2.2.3* This has the appearance of functionality but I can't do anything meaningful with it aside from song sketches, can't find a mic input, no asio selector, no routing... Nada. Am I just stupid? It records and plays via the iOS onboard stuff so it gets a star, but this app sold itself as something better than what it is... I would like a refund. Sorry, I hate to leave negative feedback but I'm tired of wasting my time with scams and if you talk your product up then you better deliver. ^updated- hooked up a mic via sub and this app crashes instantly upon arming track for rec ### 1/5 — Does not multitrack record *2016-06-06, version 2.2.2* You can record more than one track but it does not record more than one simultaneously. ### 1/5 — Only Mic Input *2015-06-07, version 2.2.1* Don't buy if you want to record through anything other than your pad/phones mic. This app would be very use if it interfaced with a direct input device. Until then it's utility is a TOY. ### 1/5 — Doesn't record stereo signal - no panning option *2015-05-04, version 2.2.1* The drum loops are in stereo but you cannot record a stereo signal with this app...I tried every way I could think of, with a guitar interface, and also using an outboard mixer and all you get is a mono guitar signal, no panning left or right. Until this is added, I consider this $ wasted. ### 1/5 — Don't download *2015-03-12, version 2.2.1* If no headphones are used, it picks up instrument just fine. When headphones are inserted, you can't play loud enough to record unless you're playing very loudly through an amp. This obviously shouldn't happen and keeps you from being able to use it as a multitrack recorder! Don't download! ### 1/5 — Not working in ios8? *2014-11-08, version 2.1.7* I've used this app for some time, and really liked. However, I cannot make it work on my new iPad Air 2. ### 1/5 — Bad app *2014-08-13, version 2.1.7* This is the first review I've ever done, but this app is so expensive and SO bad Please do not waste your hard earned money like I did. Very complicated and tedious,wish I could get my money back ## Most praised reviews (10 highest-rated) ### 5/5 — So Convenient for Composition *2020-11-25, version 2.2.7* I have been using Studio Mini Mix XL for grabbing ideas for original songs. The drum loops are so helpful to set the groove and the ease to send to my computer and edit with Audacity make the app a powerful portable studio. ### 5/5 — Love this App *2019-08-15* I’m loving this app it’s definitely a lifesaver. I write children’s stories and was paying to record in professional studios. A friend introduced me to this app and I haven’t looked back. I still can’t believe all of this is on one app. It’s The Best!!!!! **Developer response:** So awesome to hear!! 🙌 Thank you for encouraging us by sharing what you use StudioMini XL for and what you like about it! 🙏 ### 5/5 — Awesome! *2019-07-31* This is the most simple app sounds great and is very user-friendly. Love it! **Developer response:** Thank you for the review! 🙏 Being easy to use is part of our core philosophy 🏖, along with rock-solid reliability, practical functionality and pro-quality audio, so we're thrilled to hear that StudioMini XL is serving you well! ### 5/5 — Simply The Best Multi Tracker *2019-06-10, version 2.2.5* StudioMini is a great app for quick recordings. All so is great for writers block. Backing drums are extremely well put together. I wish the app would be updated with editing features and possibly punch in punch out. For a no frills app it's still the easiest multi track recording app out there. ### 5/5 — Best Lil Tool *2019-03-10* Buy it and enjoy! **Developer response:** Great to hear! 💯 ### 5/5 — I love this app *2019-02-18* Got it on all my devices. It’s awesome! **Developer response:** Fantastic! 👌 Thank you for the review! 🤩 ### 5/5 — StudioMiniXL *2019-02-13* Hi all ! Ben using this app for a long Time now . Very simple to use Would like to have more backing tracks **Developer response:** Thank you for the review and for being a long time user! 🏅 In regards to your request for more backing tracks, do you need more Loop options? More audio tracks to record onto? We'd love to hear more details around your creative process and workflows. 🧠 help@otreus.com ### 5/5 — Mini studio is great *2018-12-30, version 2.2.5* So good and easy to use , designed for quick creativity and not have to go through a long process to record , old school design classic fantastic ### 5/5 — Awesome!! *2018-12-11* I have been loving the iPhone version but kept thinking how took it would be to have an bigger /deluxe version... turns out it already exists!! Both great apps! ### 5/5 — Great. *2017-11-01, version 2.2.5* This is a great app for getting your ideas down quickly. Really fast and easy to use. Recommended --- *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 2026-06-14.*