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4.6 avg rating
8 free apps
Updated September 2026
CR-5k
CR-5k
David Rochaix
🔧 Utilities
🎵 Music

Whether you want more options like CR or a completely different take on the same concept, our curated list of 9+ similar apps has you covered. Updated for 2026 with the latest ratings and comparisons.

Top Alternatives to CR

Blofeld#1

Blofeld by Waldorf Music

Editor's Choice
🎵 Music
4.6😊(28 ratings)
$24.99
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Experience the classic Waldorf synthesizer sound on your iPad with this app. It offers a powerful wavetable engine for rich, expressive tones and can control hardware units. Compatible with existing soundsets and popular hosts, it brings iconic sounds to your mobile music production.

What We Love

  • 🚀 Great sound
  • 👍 Awesome synth
  • 💡 Serum wavetable import works well
  • 🚀 Sounds lovely
  • 👍 Brilliant synthesizer app
  • 👍 Sounds phenomenal

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 UI is a bit janky
  • 👎 UI doesn't scale well on iPad MINI
  • 👎 Multi-mode is confusing and doesn't work properly
  • 👎 Individual sounds are rather flat and don't sound like the hardware version
  • 👎 Volume faders in multi-mode are extremely unresponsive
EGDR808 Drum Machine lite#2

EGDR808 Drum Machine lite by Elliott Garage

Vintage Drum Machine emulation
Strong Contender
🎵 Music
4.5😞(1.1K ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
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Emulate a classic 80s drum machine with realistic interface and sound. Create your own rhythms using the 16-step sequencer and programmable patterns. Offers control over drum kit parameters for a vintage feel.

What We Love

  • 🚀 Easy to use
  • 🎉 Faithful 808 emulation
  • 💡 Convenient for practicing/songwriting
  • 👍 Intuitive interface

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Restore purchase not working
  • 🐛 Crashes and bugs
  • 🔋 Battery draining issues
  • 🤯 Confusing/missing features
  • 💰 Overpriced for the functionality
  • 🤬 Aggressive upselling/in-app purchases
Poly 2#3

Poly 2 by James Milton

Worth Considering
🎵 Music
4.8😊(686 ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
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This app generates evolving musical patterns and melodies using polyrhythms. It offers extensive sound manipulation with a sampler, multiple effects, and the ability to store numerous configurations. Users can also import their own sounds and integrate with other music production tools.

What We Love

  • 🚀 Unique, creative, and powerful tool
  • 👍 Intuitive and user-friendly interface
  • 🎨 Excellent for ambient, experimental, and generative music
  • 🎹 Great for drum grooves and rhythmic patterns
  • 💻 Seamless integration with external hardware and software

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Occasional crashes and bugs
  • 🔇 Lack of sustain/voice ring-out when transport is stopped
  • 📺 Small interface elements can be difficult to use on iPad
  • 🔌 Compatibility issues with some third-party apps

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