Cubasis 3 - DAW & Music Studio

Name: Cubasis 3 - DAW & Music Studio
Price: 49.99 USD
Rating: 4.6 (3488 reviews)
Author: Steinberg Media Technologies GmbH

By: Steinberg Media Technologies GmbH App

Music Production & Recording

Overview

Version:

3.8.5

Last updated: 2026-08-04

Features & Capabilities

Cubasis 3 is a universal iOS DAW for iPhone and iPad that lets you quickly capture ideas and turn them into professional songs. It combines recording, editing and mixing in one powerful mobile studio, with a fast, intuitive workflow and support for tempo/signature tracks, group tracks, and a full-screen mixer. It’s a multi-award-winning app, honored by Computer Music Editor’s Choice (2020), MusicTech Choice Award (2020), and NAMM TEC Awards finalist (2026).

Key features include unlimited audio and MIDI tracks, 24-bit/96 kHz audio, real-time time-stretch with élastique 3, a suite of instruments (Micrologue, MicroSonic, MiniSampler), extensive effects, MIDI Learn and control protocol support, MIDI over Bluetooth LE, Audio Unit/MIDI Inter-App Audio/Audiobus 3 compatibility, Ableton Link, and flexible import/export options (iCloud, iTunes, Files, Cubase export, and more).

User Growth & Download Statistics

App Music & Audio

By:

Steinberg Media Technologies GmbH

Rating:

4.60

(3,488) 6 new ratings

Version:

3.8.5 Last updated: 2026-08-04

Version code:

883478889

Creation date:

2019-12-18

Compatible devices:

Size:

1.17GB

Price:

49.99

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Full description:

Source:

Apple Apps Store

Data ingested on:

2026-08-29

Compare stats and ranking:

Ranking

# 31,139 ▼ 25

Other rankings

#16 in reason keyword 1 ▼ 2#22 in record keyword 41 ▲ 1#52 in music keyword 46 ▲ 30

Other platforms

Cubasis 3 - DAW & Music Studio (v3.8.5)

52,153 4.31

(4,605)

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Developed by:

Steinberg Media Technologies GmbH

Apple Apps Store

https://apps.apple.com/us/app/cubasis-3-daw-music-studio/id1207839273

Website:

http://www.steinberg.net/cubasis

User Reviews

Overall, reviews praise Cubasis 3 as a powerful, affordable iPad DAW with professional features (routing, buses, and third-party plugin support), strong AUv3/iPad integration, and the ability to create complete songs without a subscription. However, recurring drawbacks include export/render failures, crashes with third-party plugins, and a workflow that can feel clunky. UI quirks (exit/Help) and device-specific scaling add to friction. It’s a strong choice for mobile music production, provided you can tolerate stability issues and invest in learning the workflow.

Pros

Pro-grade DAW on iPad with routing, buses, and support for third-party plugins.
Affordable upfront price with no subscription, offering desktop-like features for less.
Mobile-friendly and intuitive enough to sketch ideas quickly and produce full songs.
Excellent integration with AUv3 and other iPad music apps, boosting workflow with plugins and apps.
Versatile tool for musicians and podcasters; professional capabilities on the go.

Cons

Export/render issues: mixes can hang or fail to render, making it unreliable.
Crashes and instability with third-party plugins and AU MIDI units on some devices.
Workflow can feel clunky and not as intuitive as other DAWs, hindering efficiency.
UI/UX quirks and touch targets (double-tap exit, easily hit Help, and device-specific scaling) disrupt day-to-day use.

Recent reviews

Thank you for the wonderful app! Cubasis one of the closest to the desktop DAWs and pro workflows. But can you add some little midi effects like Pitch, Scale, Chords?

by Be*****, 2026-08-04

If you come from Pro Tools, and wished for the same experience on the iPad, this is the tool you need. I never used Cubase before, I was all in with Pro Tools until I was in need for a mobile version. I tried a couple, until I found the one. This app is perfect. Now I’m thinking to try it on desktop as well… this app has been so good that it may change my mind about Pro Tools. Seriously.