Install the iPhone app
Grab PocketMonitor from the App Store and open it once on your phone.
Real-Time Phone Test For Producers
Do the phone test in real time.
Hear your DAW mix straight out of your iPhone over local Wi-Fi, with no bouncing, exporting, or sending files back and forth.
Real-time mix translation
No back and forth
Works over the same Wi-Fi
You will also need the free sender plugin on your computer
Mac: AU / VST3
Windows: VST3
How it works
Three quick steps.
Install the free sender plugin
Download the sender for Mac or Windows and place it on your DAW master channel.
Connect on the same Wi-Fi
Keep both devices on the exact same local network, then tap connect in the app.
Why producers use it
Built for the fastest possible mix check.
Hear what listeners actually hear
Most music gets discovered on phones, so PocketMonitor helps you check translation where it matters most.
Keep momentum in your session
Stay inside your DAW and listen in real time instead of exporting test files every few minutes.
Focus on the details that move
Quickly hear whether your bass, vocals, and balance still land on a real phone speaker.
Desktop Sender
Then install the free sender on your Mac or Windows computer.
The iPhone app receives audio from the companion sender plugin running on your computer. If you are on your phone right now, you can come back to this page later on your studio machine.
FAQ
Before you download.
Do both devices need to be on the same Wi-Fi?
Yes. Keep your computer and iPhone on the exact same network, and turn off VPNs or firewall rules that block local traffic.
Do I need the sender plugin too?
Yes. The iPhone app receives audio from the companion sender plugin running on your Mac or Windows DAW session.
Which desktop formats are available right now?
The current sender release supports macOS AU and VST3, plus Windows VST3.
Can I use this as a quick mix-translation check?
That is exactly the point. PocketMonitor is built for hearing your mix through a real phone before you print, send, or upload it.
What do I need to use PocketMonitor?
You need the iPhone app, the free sender plugin on your Mac or Windows computer, and both devices on the same Wi-Fi network.