Best apps like Fugue Machine : MIDI Sequencer

10+ similar apps compared and reviewed

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Updated September 2026

Fugue Machine is great, but it's not the only option. Explore 10+ similar apps for iPhone and iPad, each reviewed and rated by real users. Find free alternatives, premium upgrades, and hidden gems.

Top Alternatives to Fugue Machine

Samplr#1

Samplr by Marcos Alonso

The Multitouch Sampler
Editor's Choice
🎵 Music
4.7😊(149 ratings)
$19.99
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This app offers a unique multitouch interface for exploring and manipulating audio samples. Create music through various play modes, record gestures for sequencing, and experiment with audio effects. It's designed for audio experimentation, composition, and live performance.

What We Love

  • 👍 Intuitive and responsive interface
  • 🎨 Powerful sample manipulation capabilities
  • 🎶 Excellent for live performance and sound design
  • 💰 Great value for the price
  • 🎉 Inspiring and creative app

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Occasional crashes and stability issues
  • 🔌 Lack of audio import/export options
  • 🔀 Difficulty with sample organization and management
  • 🔇 Missing features like panning, MIDI support, and AUv3
Fluss - Granular Playground#2

Fluss - Granular Playground by Bram Bos

Tactile Granular Synthesizer
Strong Contender
🎵 Music
4.8(70 ratings)
$13.99
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Explore granular synthesis with a tactile interface. Import, record, or live-process audio to create unique sound textures, drones, and echoes. Features kinetic sliders for dynamic modulation and a unique shimmer feedback effect.

Drambo#3

Drambo by BeepStreet

Modular groovebox, synth & fx
Worth Considering
🎵 Music
4.8😊(325 ratings)
$24.99In-App Purchases
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This app offers a flexible sound design experience, allowing users to build beats, create synthesizers, and process audio with effects. Its innovative modular system simplifies connections and organization, making it suitable for both beginners and experienced musicians. It functions as a standalone application or a plugin within a DAW.

What We Love

  • 🚀 Incredibly powerful and flexible
  • 🎨 Endless creative possibilities
  • 👍 Intuitive and well-designed interface
  • 🔧 Modular synth capabilities
  • 🎛️ Excellent sequencing and groove box features
  • 💻 Works great as a standalone app or AUv3 plugin
  • 🔁 Constant updates and improvements

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Occasional crashes and stability issues
  • 🔒 Limited undo/redo functionality
  • 🔊 Audio export issues (pitch/tempo problems)
  • 🔀 Lack of dedicated audio track support

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