Caustic

Name: Caustic
Price: 9.99 USD
Rating: 3.5 (175 reviews)
Author: Rejean Poirier

By: Rejean Poirier

Music

Features & Capabilities

Caustic 3 is a mobile-ready rack-style music studio that lets you build a custom rig with up to 14 machines, spanning subsynth, PCMSynth, BeatBox, and more. Everything runs in real time and is touch-optimized for mobile devices.

It includes an effects rack (two effects per machine, 20 effect types), a mixer with EQ and global delay/reverb, a master section and song sequencer, and extensive import/export and MIDI support. It supports WAV, SF2, SFZ, and can import via Open In, iTunes, AudioShare, or FTP. Automation editing, WAV recording, and the option to download a free PC/Mac version from the product site complete the workflow.

User Growth & Download Statistics

App Music & Audio Entertainment

By:

Rejean Poirier

Rating:

3.50

(175)

Version:

3.2.0 Last updated: 2017-02-01

Version code:

841446091

Creation date:

2013-12-14

Compatible devices:

Size:

51.96MB

Price:

9.99

Full description:

Source:

Apple Apps Store

Data ingested on:

2026-06-08

Compare stats and ranking:

Ranking

# 134,115 ▲ 880

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Developed by:

Rejean Poirier

Apple Apps Store

https://apps.apple.com/us/app/caustic/id775735447

User Reviews

Caustic is praised as a historically influential mobile DAW with a strong sequencer and a scratch-built workflow that inspires creativity. However, on iOS it suffers from major orientation and screen-cropping issues, persistent bugs, and broad device compatibility problems. Additional drawbacks include limited file/export capabilities and pricing/content refund frustrations. Overall, its legacy and potential are clear, but current iOS support falls short for many users.

Pros

Historically strong mobile DAW with an acclaimed sequencer.
Encourages creativity by letting users craft tracks from scratch (no loops).
Regarded as one of the first and best mobile DAWs, with a lasting inspirational legacy.
Cross‑platform appeal and ongoing recognition beyond iOS (Android origin; Windows version mentioned).

Cons

Severe orientation/screen-cropping issues on iOS (landscape-only, half the screen, portrait not supported).
Persistent bugs and unresponsive controls that render the app unusable on current devices.
Poor compatibility with newer iPhones/iOS versions (iPhone 14/15/16, iOS 17).
File/storage access and export limitations (no Files integration, export problems, no iPhone storage access).
Pricing/refund frictions and purchase-related issues (paid $10, refund requests, missing content).

Recent reviews

I wish the core of those who wish to use this app could give bug fixes. Well, the screen does not align for iPad Pro devices. As from the bottom up has more screen but it conflicts with use ability a bit. Now, on iPad Air it is in reverse the room from the top does not conflict with app. But u know screen size is missing but all the app still shows up good. I hope I did help. Peace R.E.J. Singlecellsoftware!!!