Report updated Apr 6, 2026
Impact by Focusrite
v1.2.1Musicians and content creators who use iPhone for recording and want to achieve professional-sounding audio for their music videos with minimal technical friction.
What Is Impact by Focusrite?
Launched Sep 2, 2014
Updated Aug 2025
What users think iIndependent intel reports to help builders create better apps or enhance existing ones. Still in beta, accuracy and relevancy get better every day. For informational purposes only.
What does it look like?
What are the key features?
Applies high-quality post-production mastering effects to instantly improve recording sound quality
Plug and play compatibility with Core Audio Compliant iPhone audio interfaces, including Focusrite hardware
Basic in-app video trimming for start and end points to create a polished finish
Instant upload and sharing of recordings directly to YouTube and Facebook
What do users think? iIndependent intel reports to help builders create better apps or enhance existing ones. Still in beta, accuracy and relevancy get better every day. For informational purposes only.
“Recent user voice shows a frustrated sentiment. Users appreciate audio quality, but report app crashes and stability and lack of updates/compatibility.”
What Users Love
The audio came out great
Best audio fx for a video app
Pain Points
App crashes every time I try to share/export
It would start rendering then would froze halfway then the app would shut down
Last update was three years ago
Not working for IOS 11 since update
High confidence · 60 reviews available
What are the pros and cons?
Pros
- Focusrite brand authority
- High-quality proprietary mastering algorithms
- Native hardware integration (Core Audio)
Cons
- Significant technical debt (iOS version abandoned)
- Frequent crashes during video export
- Very basic video editing tools
What is the market outlook?
Growth Opportunities
- Integrate AI-driven audio enhancement
- Optimize for vertical video (Reels/TikTok)
- Cross-platform feature parity and stability
Market Threats
- Dolby On capturing the software-only mastering market
- Hardware rivals (Roland/Shure) offering better software support
- Native smartphone camera audio improvements
Who competes with Impact by Focusrite?
The Nemesis
AudioFix: Video Volume Booster
★4.1 (2K)Future Moments
Focuses specifically on the post-production audio enhancement and mastering for video that is a core differentiator of Impact.
Focuses specifically on the post-production audio enhancement and mastering for video that is a core differentiator of Impact.
Contenders
Acapella from PicPlayPost
Mixcord Inc.
Widely used by musicians to record and sync music videos with a focus on maintaining audio quality across multiple takes.
Widely used by musicians to record and sync music videos with a focus on maintaining audio quality across multiple takes.
Peers
The professional standard for mobile video, often used by musicians for its advanced audio monitoring and external mic support.
ProRes Capture
The preferred advanced video editor for musicians who find Impact's trimming tools too basic for their final music videos.
Hybrid Timeline
Moises: The Musician's App
Moises Systems, Inc
While focused on AI separation, it is part of the essential toolkit for musicians processing audio for social media content.
While focused on AI separation, it is part of the essential toolkit for musicians processing audio for social media content.
New Kids on the Block
USB Camera for Detail on Mac
★3.7 (18)Detail Technologies B.V.
An innovative video recording app that simplifies professional creator workflows with a focus on high-quality audio and multi-cam setups.
An innovative video recording app that simplifies professional creator workflows with a focus on high-quality audio and multi-cam setups.
What are the key takeaways?
Impact by Focusrite is a frustrating photo & video app that is completely free. With a 3.1/5 rating from 40 reviews, it frustrates many users from users. Users particularly appreciate audio quality, though app crashes and stability remains a common concern.
Best for: Musicians and content creators who use iPhone for recording and want to achieve professional-sounding audio for their music videos with minimal technical friction.
How much does it cost?
Model: free
The app serves as a utility tool to drive brand ecosystem adoption, specifically for Focusrite audio interface users, rather than as a standalone revenue-generating product.
iOS Version
1.2.1
Android Version
2.3.0825
Release Date
Sep 2, 2014
iOS Price
Free
Android Price
Free
Developer
Focusrite Audio Engineering