Best Drum Rack alternatives: apps like Drum Rack — Beat Machine

9+ similar apps compared and reviewed

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8 free apps
Updated November 2026

Drum Rack is great, but it's not the only option. Explore 9+ similar apps for iPhone and iPad, each reviewed and rated by real users. Find free alternatives, premium upgrades, and hidden gems.

Top Alternatives to Drum Rack

Spreadsheets Synth#1

Spreadsheets Synth by James Hurlbut

Acid bass synth + sequencer
Editor's Choice
🎵 Music
2.0(1 ratings)
Free
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Create acid basslines and lead sounds with a resonant filter and built-in step sequencer. This app functions as an AUv3 plugin or standalone, offering MIDI support and background audio. It's designed for live performance and integration with other music production tools.

Audio Object#2

Audio Object by Green Rose Systems, LLC

A pocket-sized instrument
Strong Contender
🎵 Music
5.0(1 ratings)
Free
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This pocket-sized instrument turns your iPhone into a portable music creation studio. It features a four-track looper, a three-voice drum machine, and an eight-pad sampler with extensive editing capabilities. Seamlessly integrate with your Mac DAW via USB for professional workflows.

Bitbop - chiptune groovebox#3

Bitbop - chiptune groovebox by Franz Enzenhofer

8-Bit Music & Beat Maker
Worth Considering
🎵 Music
5.0(1 ratings)
Free
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Create music with a pocket instrument where every pad is in key. Explore over 1,000 songs across various genres, customize sounds with five unique synthesizer worlds, and visualize your music with full-screen graphics. Share your creations as video, audio, or links.

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Loop Breaker - Glow Machine
Loop Breaker - Glow Machine
Loop Breaker - Glow Machine
by GlowMachine LLC
$4.99

This app transforms your audio loops into evolving compositions by introducing random modifiers and effects. It encourages creative exploration by letting you decide how to alter your sound or letting the app make choices for you.

Gamified audio processingModifier system for effectsProbability system for modifier appearance
🎵 Music
(2)
free
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AmenBeats
AmenBeats
AmenBeats
Remix the classic drum breaks
Free

This app offers a dual-mode music creation experience. Kids can enjoy a simplified interface with big buttons and playful beats, while adults can access a full studio with advanced features and MIDI capabilities. All creations are saved locally and securely.

Kid-friendly interface with large buttonsVariety of playful and legendary drum breaksStep sequencer for beat creation
🎵 Music
(1)
free
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Clockworks – Easy Polyrhythms!
Clockworks – Easy Polyrhythms!
Clockworks – Easy Polyrhythms!
Polyrhythmic music maker
Free

Create complex polyrhythms visually by layering geometric shapes on a clockface. Explore diverse instruments, scales, and effects to generate intricate musical patterns without needing music theory knowledge. Export your creations as MIDI, audio, or sheet music.

Visual polyrhythm creationLayered shape system10 sampled instruments
🎵 Music
(2)
free
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Tonkro
Tonkro
Tonkro
Sampler, Synth & Beat Studio
Free
🎵 Music
(0)
8
Brusmaskin
Brusmaskin
Brusmaskin
Pocket groovebox & sampler
Free

Create complete music tracks on your mobile device with this 8-track groovebox. It features multiple sound engines, a sampler, deep modulation, and advanced sequencing capabilities for song creation and live performance.

8-track synthesizer, sampler, and sequencerSeven distinct sound enginesStereo sampler with slicing and chopping
🎵 Music
(1)
free
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PocketDAW: Mobile Studio
PocketDAW: Mobile Studio
PocketDAW: Mobile Studio
Vocal studio & lyric writer
Free
🎵 Music
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