# Iconica Sketch - Orchestra app

> Music instrument & plug-in

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/id6504404183](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id6504404183)

## Overview

- **ID:** `id6504404183`
- **Platform:** Apple
- **Type:** Apple app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Steinberg Media Technologies GmbH
- **Category:** Music
- **Rating:** 4.80 / 5 (156 ratings)
- **Version:** 1.2
- **Last updated:** 2026-08-04
- **First published:** 2024-12-16
- **Size:** 26 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-20
- **Store listing:** [Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/iconica-sketch-orchestra-app/id6504404183)
- **Website:** [https://www.steinberg.net/iconicamobile](https://www.steinberg.net/iconicamobile)
- **Privacy policy:** [http://www.steinberg.net/en/extras/privacy\_policy.html](http://www.steinberg.net/en/extras/privacy_policy.html)

## Description

Iconica Sketch brings a full mobile orchestra to iPhone and iPad with 34 instruments and 140 articulations, designed for AU-compatible mobile DAWs like Cubasis, Logic Pro for iPad, AUM, and GarageBand.

Key features include Adaptive True Legato, real-time dynamics view, easy articulation switching, and a free Cubasis plug-in for enhanced integration. Recorded at Funkhaus Berlin in collaboration with Orchestral Tools, Iconica Sketch enables cinematic scoring and modern pop production on the go.

## Rankings

- #113,242 — Overall
- #64 — plugin

## Review summary

Iconica Sketch offers strong, scalable orchestral sounds and a clear mobile workflow, with solid DAW integration and value for money. Frequent drawbacks are the heavy library download, missing instrumental options (solo strings, choir), stability and compatibility issues, a dark UI, and room for improvement in search and MIDI/velocity controls.

### Pros

- High-quality orchestral timbres on iOS, praised for realistic sounds.
- Great for quick sketching and mobile scoring with a clear, easy-to-use interface.
- AUv3/DAW integration enables use inside compatible hosts (e.g., Cubasis, AUM).
- Good value for money and perceived price-to-feature quality.

### Cons

- Very large library download (about 1.8 GB) and related install/storage issues.
- Missing features such as solo strings and choral/ensemble patches.
- Stability/compatibility problems across devices and DAWs (e.g., sound sometimes won't play, switch bugs).
- UI readability concerns (dark, low-contrast UI and small text).
- Search/organization and MIDI/velocity controls could be improved.

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