Best apps like Fugue Machine : MIDI Sequencer

20+ similar apps compared and reviewed

4.6 avg rating
3 free apps
Updated August 2026

Fugue Machine is great, but it's not the only option. Explore 20+ 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

Mela – AUv3: Synth, FX, MIDI#1

Mela – AUv3: Synth, FX, MIDI by Nikolozi Meladze

Modular Music-Making
Editor's Choice
🎵 Music
4.8(75 ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
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Create custom synthesizers, audio effects, and MIDI processors with a modular music-making tool. Arrange modules on lanes to process signals and route them internally or with your host DAW. Explore a vast library of modules to craft unique sounds.

AudioKit Synth One Synthesizer#2

AudioKit Synth One Synthesizer by AudioKit Pro

Feature-packed Pro Synthesizer
Strong Contender
🎵 Music
4.9😊(27K ratings)
Free
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This is a free, open-source professional synthesizer app for iOS devices. It offers over 300 presets, MIDI support, a sequencer, and vintage-inspired filters. Learn music production basics and create your own sounds.

What We Love

  • 😎 Easy to use
  • 🔥 Clean patches
  • 👍 Awesome synth
  • 🎸 Works great with GarageBand

Room to Improve

  • 🤔 No AU support yet
  • 🤔 Crashes with Audiobus 3
  • 🤔 Poor palette of sounds
SnakeBud - AUv3 MIDI Sequencer#3

SnakeBud - AUv3 MIDI Sequencer by Cem Olcay

4x4 Grid Step Sequencer
Worth Considering
🎵 Music
4.6(16 ratings)
$6.99
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This app is a 16-step AUv3 MIDI sequencer featuring a 4x4 grid for creating complex musical patterns. It offers extensive control over note, gate, velocity, and probability, with a music theory engine and randomization tools for unique sound design.

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This app is a musical instrument and songwriting tool that simplifies music theory. It helps users create chord progressions, discover new harmonies, and find melodies that match chords or scales. It integrates with other music apps and hardware for seamless production.

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This app is a powerful tool for musicians and producers to import, play, and customize piano SoundFonts. It offers built-in synthesizer tools, professional effects, and multi-layering capabilities for creating unique sounds. Seamlessly integrate with DAWs and MIDI keyboards for a professional music production experience.

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