# Caustic

> Music

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/id775735447](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id775735447)

## Overview

- **ID:** `id775735447`
- **Platform:** Apple
- **Type:** Apple app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Rejean Poirier
- **Category:** Music
- **Rating:** 3.50 / 5 (177 ratings)
- **Version:** 3.2.0
- **Last updated:** 2017-02-01
- **First published:** 2013-12-14
- **Size:** 52 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-06
- **Store listing:** [Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/caustic/id775735447)

## Description

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.

## Rankings

- #121,342 — Overall

## Review summary

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).

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