# Sound On Sound USA > Recording Technology magazine Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/id501046470](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id501046470) ## Overview - **ID:** `id501046470` - **Platform:** Apple - **Type:** Apple app - **Status:** Available - **Publisher:** Sound On Sound - **Category:** Music - **Rating:** 1.90 / 5 (13 ratings) - **Version:** 23.4 - **Last updated:** 2025-04-25 - **First published:** 2012-03-05 - **Size:** 23 MB - **Data as of:** 2026-09-17 - **Store listing:** [Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/sound-on-sound-usa/id501046470) - **Website:** [https://www.soundonsound.com/information/tablet-app-faq](https://www.soundonsound.com/information/tablet-app-faq) - **Privacy policy:** [https://www.soundonsound.com/information/privacy-policy](https://www.soundonsound.com/information/privacy-policy) ## Description This App is free to download and will enable you to purchase either single issues or a 12-month subscription. Sound On Sound is the world's best music recording technology magazine, packed full of in-depth, independent product tests, including music software, plug-ins, studio hardware, keyboards and live sound (PA) gear.  Every issue includes SOS's unique step-by-step tutorial and technique columns on all the leading DAW programs, plus insightful interviews with leading producers, mix engineers and musicians. Featuring all the content of the print edition of Sound On Sound — and sometimes more! — this is a fully bespoke iPad App, offering both enhanced readability and interactivity (the amount of interactive content may vary from issue to issue). Download each issue to your device and read without need for an internet connection. * Buy single issues using In-App Purchase. * Subscribe for 12 months using In-App Purchase (starts with current issue shown in iTunes). PLEASE NOTE: Print subscribers can upgrade to a combined print edition + app subscription. Prices vary depending on how many issues remain on your existing subscription and your location. Contact the SOS Subscriptions Department for details via the help link below. The Apple App Store subscription does not include access to SOS subscriber-only content on our web site. Sound On Sound Subscription. Single issue $5.99 12 Month subscription [12 issues] $39.99 Payment will be charged to your iTunes account at the confirmation of your purchase. Actual charge might be converted to your local currency depending on country of residence. * Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period. * Your account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period and the cost of renewal will be provided. Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to your iTunes Account > Settings screen after purchase. No cancellation of the current subscription is allowed during the active subscription period. By purchasing a subscription or downloading an App you agree that you have read and accepted Sound On Sound's Privacy Policy and our Terms of Use. https://www.soundonsound.com/information/privacy-policy https://www.soundonsound.com/help/sos-app ## Rankings - #444,343 — Overall ## Review summary The magazine’s content is consistently praised as high-quality and valuable. However, many reviews coalesce around persistent app flaws: login/subscription access problems, downloaded issues not staying available offline, reading progress not being remembered, and overall instability/compatibility issues. A minority cite improvements after updates (better accessibility, look/feel, and PDF options), but the recurring bugs and missing back issues drive frustration and cancellations among subscribers. ### Pros - High-quality, in-depth Sound On Sound content (tech articles, tutorials, gear reviews) - Improved accessibility and look/feel after the overhaul (praised by some users) - PDF versions of issues available as an alternate reading format - Some reviews note easy navigation within the digital edition (where applicable) ### Cons - Login and subscription access problems (cannot log in, restore purchases failing, region/account mismatches) - Downloaded issues disappear or do not stay available offline (need to re-download) - Reading progress is not remembered (returns to top or requires re-establishing position) - General instability and device compatibility issues (crashes, white screens, not loading on some devices) - Back issues disappearing or becoming unavailable after updates (restore issues) ## Similar extensions and apps - [Sound On Sound UK](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id500693692) - [Sound and Image](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id626894510) - [The Absolute Sound](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id966988916) — 2.90 / 5 - [Soundings Mag](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id510664477) — 4.90 / 5 - [Mix Magazine+](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id516625155) — 4.40 / 5 - [SoundWise](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1210322560) — 2.20 / 5 - [Hi-Fi News](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id583343493) — 4.80 / 5 - [Sight & Sound](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id548664090) — 1.70 / 5 - [Hi-Fi Choice](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id584813771) — 4.80 / 5 - [SoundBag](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1589447245) — 4.50 / 5 - [Essential AppleUser Magazine](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1333541681) — 4.50 / 5 - [Sonara App](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id6743202827) --- Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id501046470)