Best CRATE alternatives: apps like CRATE: AI Sampler

10+ similar apps compared and reviewed

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Updated November 2026

Looking for something like CRATE? We've analyzed 10+ similar apps to help you find the best alternative. Each app is compared by ratings, features, and real user reviews, so you can make the right choice.

Top Alternatives to CRATE

Deconpose: Stem Splitter#1

Deconpose: Stem Splitter by Ardian Ibrahimaj

Vocal & Instrument Remover
Editor's Choice
🎡 Music
5.0(1 ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
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This app uses AI to split any song into individual instrument tracks directly on your device. Practice instruments, remove vocals for karaoke, or learn complex rhythms with offline processing and privacy-focused features.

Foundry: Pocket Sampler#3

Foundry: Pocket Sampler by Querci

Chop, pad & sequence samples
Worth Considering
🎡 Music
4.2(5 ratings)
FreeAdsIn-App Purchases
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This app is a powerful sampler designed for music producers. It automatically detects tempo and key, allowing for precise slicing and manipulation of audio samples. Perform and record on velocity-sensitive pads, then refine your performance on a timeline for professional results.

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4
CrateDive : AI Sample Finder
CrateDive : AI Sample Finder
CrateDive : AI Sample Finder
Stem Splitter, Loops & Beats
Free

This app uses AI to quickly identify sample-worthy moments in any audio track, including loops, vocal chops, and melodic hooks. It offers features like interactive waveforms, AI loop ranking, and BPM/key detection to streamline the music production process.

AI sample detectionInteractive waveform visualizationAI loop ranking
🎡 Music
(3)
freemium
5
Dawcade
Dawcade
Dawcade
Pocket music studio
$9.99

This pocket-sized music studio allows you to record, sequence, mix, and arrange music entirely on your device. It offers a vast array of instruments, effects, and play surfaces, with no subscriptions or cloud services required. Buy it once to access all features.

Record, sequence, mix, and arrange musicOver fifty built-in instruments and effectsMultiple play surfaces including chord pads and circle of fifths
🎡 Music
(10)
paid
6
Branches - Semi-modular synth
Branches - Semi-modular synth
Branches - Semi-modular synth
Standalone & plugin
$5.99

This semi-modular synthesizer offers a "west coast" style of sound design, inspired by classic synthesizers. It functions as a standalone app with MIDI input or as an AUv3 plugin within a DAW, allowing for complex sound creation and experimentation.

Semi-modular synthesis engineStandalone app and AUv3 plugin supportWest coast style sound processing
🎡 Music
(12)
paid
7
GlitchShredder
GlitchShredder
GlitchShredder
Glitch, Stutter & Bitcrush FX
$4.99

This app creates glitch and stutter audio effects for music production. It captures, repeats, reverses, and recombines audio fragments in real-time, offering extensive control over rhythmic subdivisions and chaotic textures. It functions as a standalone app or an AUv3 plugin for compatible hosts.

Independent stereo chopper with 16 segment slots per channelAdjustable chaos and glitch probabilityStutter sync to host tempo with rhythmic subdivisions
🎡 Music
(5)
paid
8
Octal: Pocket Synth
Octal: Pocket Synth
Octal: Pocket Synth
Eight buttons, endless music
Free

This app transforms your phone into a musical instrument with eight intuitive buttons that always create harmonious chords or notes. Easily record loops, layer beats, and arrange them into full songs. Explore a variety of sounds and share your creations.

Eight-button chord/note interfaceLoop recording and editingSong arrangement
🎡 Music
(2)
free with in-app purchases
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Model D6
Model D6
Model D6
Physical Modeling Clavinet D6
$19.99

This app is a physical modeling emulation of the classic Hohner Clavinet D6 keyboard. It recreates the iconic funky sounds used in 70s music and offers extensive sound shaping capabilities with built-in effects and amp simulations.

Physical Modeling engineAuthentic D6 filter recreationAdjustable pickup positions
🎡 Music
(5)
paid
10
Julienne 2
Julienne 2
Julienne 2
Chop, scratch, warp, export
Free

This app allows users to chop, manipulate, and export audio samples. It features automatic tempo and transient detection, flexible pad-based playback, and advanced warping capabilities. Users can also split songs into stems and integrate their creations into other music production software.

Automatic tempo and transient detectionTap-based chopping with snap to transientPad-based sample playback
🎡 Music
(2)
freemium