# MOTIV Audio

> High-definition recording

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/id938264337](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id938264337)

## Overview

- **ID:** `id938264337`
- **Platform:** Apple
- **Type:** Apple app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Shure
- **Category:** Music
- **Rating:** 4.60 / 5 (3,665 ratings)
- **Version:** 4.13.0
- **Last updated:** 2026-09-01
- **First published:** 2015-04-08
- **Size:** 133 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-06
- **Store listing:** [Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/motiv-audio/id938264337)
- **Website:** [https://www.shure.com/motiv](https://www.shure.com/motiv)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://www.shure.com/en-US/legal/privacy](https://www.shure.com/en-US/legal/privacy)

## Description

MOTIV Audio is a Chrome extension for **high-quality digital recording** and editing. It records in **uncompressed WAV** using the built-in microphone, and lets you trim or split with **adjustable fade curves and markers**, plus **high-resolution metering** and options to save in **compressed formats**.

When you connect a **Shure MOTIV microphone**, you gain **up to 36 dB of adjustable gain**, access to **preset modes or customizable settings**, and on-device processing including a **5-band equalizer, limiter, and compressor** for studio-quality results.

## Rankings

- #30,429 — Overall
- #42 — audio
- #60 — definition

## Review summary

MOTIV Audio is praised for its ease of use and strong voice-recording capabilities, with no subscription and minimal tracking. However, multiple reviews report serious reliability and compatibility flaws, including crashes, playback resets, and data loss, plus connectivity issues with external mics and Bluetooth devices. Users also note hardware/feature limits (LED, stereo options, discontinued WatchOS support) and notable battery drain. Overall, it’s solid for simple on-the-go recording but stability and device support improvements are frequently requested.

### Pros

- Easy to use with a clean, well-designed UI
- Strong voice-recording capabilities with flexible microphone control/options
- No in-app purchases or subscription requirements and minimal tracking
- Good for on-the-go recording and accessibility features

### Cons

- Reliability and stability issues (crashes, playback restarts, recordings failing)
- Connectivity/compatibility problems with external mics (MV88, MV7+) and Bluetooth devices after updates
- Data loss risks and limited recording workflow (dumped recordings, difficulty editing/over-recording, phone sleeping during capture)
- Hardware/feature limitations (LED control absence, stereo/mic options limitations, WatchOS support discontinued)
- Battery drain and heating during use

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id938264337)