# Web AU — Limitless production resources

> Integrates internet music production resources into DAWs. (iPhone/iPad app by Christian Thompson.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/web-au/id1543843478 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Christian Thompson](https://appshunter.io/developer/1511795684)
- Category: Music, Utilities
- Price: $2.99
- Rating: 5.00/5 from 1 App Store ratings · 17 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 17+
- Requires: iOS 17.0 · 6 MB
- Languages: English
- Released: 2020-12-22
- Data updated: 2026-07-21
- Monetization: paid
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/web-au/id1543843478/reviews.md

## What is Web AU?

Web AU brings a real web browser into your DAW workflow, keeping reference material, tutorials, documentation, support pages, videos, and downloads close to the tools you are already using, with powerful new preset snapshots for saving and reopening complete browser setups.

Built for musicians, producers, and power users working in compatible AUv3 hosts, Web AU delivers a focused browsing experience with modern essentials:

- Preset snapshots for saving and reopening browser setups from Preset Browser
- Multi-tab browsing
- Complete bookmark management
- Browser history
- iCloud sync for presets, bookmarks, and browsing history
- Mobile or desktop browsing modes
- Built-in ad blocking and privacy controls
- Safe Browsing warnings
- Device permission controls for Photos, Camera, and Microphone
- Local file loading and media playback on iPhone and iPad

Web AU is designed to keep the web available without pulling you out of your creative environment. Open multiple pages, move quickly between tabs, save the sites you actually use, and save full browser setups as presets so you can return to the same working context later without rebuilding it tab by tab.

Preset snapshots give Web AU a stronger workflow advantage inside music production sessions. Use them to capture a group of pages, references, and browsing state for a specific task, then reopen that setup later from Preset Browser. This makes it easier to keep recurring research, manuals, tutorials, support pages, and work-specific browsing layouts ready when you need them.

Privacy and control are built in. You can enable ad blocking, manage Safe Browsing warnings, switch between mobile and desktop user agents, view and clear saved website data to manage storage use, review device-permission status from inside the app’s settings experience, and back up or restore bookmarks when needed.

Presets, bookmarks, and browsing history can stay in step across your devices through iCloud. Web AU also includes sync status details in Settings, along with manual sync controls when you want to check or refresh sync while the browser is open.

Web AU is built for compatible AUv3 host workflows, including setups running on Apple silicon Macs.

Whether you need synth manuals, plug-in documentation, patch notes, support articles, YouTube tutorials, download pages, or quick searches while you work, Web AU keeps that material close without turning your session into window-management overload, and presets make it much faster to return to the exact kind of browser setup you use most.

In accordance with copyright laws, Web AU does NOT permit the downloading, recording, or capturing of content. All online playback operates independently of audio recording capabilities.

## Key features

- Access online video, cloud storage, and social media
- Find sheet music, lyrics, and chord charts
- Seamless DAW integration
- Intuitive user interface
- AUv3 compatible
- Universal app for iOS and macOS

## Recent user reviews (10 of 17)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/web-au/id1543843478/reviews.md

### 1/5 — Doesn’t work

*2026-07-05*

I bought this to use in AUM and it doesn’t show up within the app. Also whenever I open Web AU as a standalone and go to type in the search bar the screen just keeps scrolling up and down and glitching out so it’s pretty much unusable , wish I would be able to get a refund if the app doesn’t work.

### 5/5 — EPIC UPDATE!

*2026-05-16*

This update was massive! I absolutely love that I can create presets of my browsing sessions. I wish all browsers had that ability. Thank you for making such a useful tool.

### 5/5 — Incredible update!!!

*2026-04-15*

I’m blown away by the evolution of this app! I’m not sure what I’m more excited about but the preset/snapshot capability is very useful, especially now that it supports multi-tab browsing. Thank you!!!

### 1/5 — Big bugs

*2026-03-25*

The playback of videos is UNSTOPPABLE even after unloading the plugin. No pro dev could possibly miss such a bug.

### 2/5 — Needs improvement

*2025-08-03*

I was hoping the problem with no volume control would have been addressed but it seems not.  So, technically it is not fully compatible with your DAW since the volume sliders have no effect and if your going through an audio interface with you iPad, the iPad volume also looses control.

### 5/5 — A must-have audio unit!

*2024-10-30*

I now have the ability to live stream unlimited sources within my daw. Web AU is super easy to use. Thank you for updating the bookmark window.

### 1/5 — Will change star rating when resolved

*2024-07-31*

I am currently unable to request a refund for some reason. Also, the contact form on the developer’s web site returns an error. 

This plugin does not for audio through your host, s someone on a forum led me to believe. I was hoping to pipe YouTube through AUM so that I could run it through a limiter. Some podcasts have wildly variable speech and it’s very frustrating in the car. 

Anyway please allow me to request a refund somehow and perhaps make it clear that this cannot be used in the way I described. 

Thank you.

**Developer response:** Thank you for your feedback. I would advise you to avoid making decisions on misleading forums. If you read the app description, it is explicitly stated that Web AU does not allow audio recording.

### 1/5 — Audio is not routed properly

*2023-03-23*

I bought this so that I could adjust the volume of YouTube videos relative to other audio apps but it doesn’t work.

I loaded into AUM and the fader has no effect on the output volume and even adding a gain plug in also has no effect which I believe means that the output is not being sent as output of AUv3 but somehow bypasses this completely making it pretty useless.

If I just wanted to play YouTube videos then I could easily run YouTube in slide over mode and this is a lot easier.

It’s only £1.99 but I feel cheated.

**Developer response:** I can appreciate what you are saying, thank you. If you review the app page I tried to make it clear that the audio within Web AU is not available within your DAW. 

Nonetheless, you are entitled to a full refund. Please submit a request via the AppStore. 

Cheers.

### 2/5 — M1 iPad Pro 0s 16 no vol control

*2022-10-28*

Tried AUM , LumaFusion, Cubasis and Camelot Pro but could not control vol. Updated to 2 stars as developer responded with a refund offer. Think the vol issue is an Apple iOS thing but not sure.

**Developer response:** I’m sorry your expectation of the app has clearly left you disappointed. If you find the app useful in any capacity please consider changing your review from a 1 star. If you purchased the app based on it having volume control then please submit a refund request. 

Cheers.

### 3/5 — So close!

*2022-09-27*

I bought this for one reason, and one reason only to get Spotify to play through AUM. Which works!!! Downfall is no control of volume which puts me back at square one :-/

## Frequently asked questions about Web AU

### What is Web AU?

Web AU is a music production tool that integrates online resources like sheet music, lyrics, and video tutorials directly into your Digital Audio Workstation (DAW). It allows you to access these materials without interrupting your audio production workflow.

### Does Web AU allow downloading or recording content?

No, in accordance with copyright laws, Web AU does not permit the downloading, recording, or capturing of content. All online playback operates independently of audio recording capabilities.

### On which devices can I use Web AU?

Web AU is a universal app compatible with iPhone, iPad, and iPod. It also supports macOS, but requires an Apple Silicon Processor for Mac.

### How often is Web AU updated?

The latest version of Web AU is 2.0.2, last updated on January 27, 2026. This indicates a commitment to ongoing development and improvements.

### What is the price of Web AU?

Web AU is a paid application, available for $1.99. This one-time purchase grants you access to its full range of features.

### What is the age rating for Web AU?

Web AU has an age rating of 17+. This is likely due to the nature of content that may be accessed online through the application.

### What kind of online resources can I access with Web AU?

You can gain instant access to online video services, cloud storage, social media platforms, NAS, and a multitude of other resources directly within your music production app.

### How does Web AU compare to other DAW plugins?

Web AU's unique selling proposition is its direct integration of a wide array of internet resources for music production, such as sheet music, lyrics, and tutorials, all within the DAW environment, streamlining the creative process.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 3.0 — 2026-04-15

This release marks a major step forward for Web AU, with a more capable browser, stronger privacy controls, and a more complete companion app experience.

What’s new in this version:

- Multi-tab browsing for working across multiple pages in a single session
- Built-in ad blocking and expanded privacy controls
- Device permission controls for Photos, Camera, and Microphone
- Preset snapshots for saving a browser setup and reopening it later from Preset Browser
- iCloud sync for presets, bookmarks, and browsing history across devices
- Bookmark backup and restore
- A full redesign across the browser, bookmarks, and settings experience
- A rebuilt companion app with an in-app user manual and direct Web AU access

### 2.0.2 — 2026-01-27

This update includes stability improvements and bug fixes.

### 2.0.1 — 2025-01-06

- Stability improvements and bug fixes.

### 2.0 — 2024-10-30

- Revitalized user interface design for a more engaging and intuitive experience.
- Enhanced web engine for superior performance.
- Revised companion app manual.
- Stability improvements and bug fixes.

### 1.4.1 — 2023-12-26

- Stability improvements and bug fixes.

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