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GarageBand

GarageBand

Make great music anywhere

110K ratings
2829 reviews
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Free

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  • Released
  • Updated
  • March 10, 2011
  • November 3, 2025

Developer

Apple Inc.
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About

Transform your device into a portable recording studio. Create music with virtual instruments, record vocals and guitars, and mix multi-track songs. Explore a vast library of sounds and effects to produce professional-sounding tracks anywhere.

✓Virtual instruments (keyboard, guitar, drums)
✓Multi-track recording (up to 32 tracks)
✓Live Loops for DJ-style creation
✓Sound Library for free instruments and loops
✓Virtual amps and stompbox effects
✓Smart Instruments for easy playing
✓Multi-Take Recording
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What users say

Summarized from real user reviews of GarageBand. Based on 110K reviews and a 4.1/5 average, it highlights the 5 positives and 5 negatives reviewers mention most about this Music app.

Positive things

  • 🎹Powerful music creation tools
  • 👍Intuitive and user-friendly interface
  • 🎨Wide variety of instruments and sounds
  • 💰Free to use with no ads
  • 🎶Helps inspire and develop musical skills

Negative things

  • 🐛Bugs and glitches causing crashes and data loss
  • ⏱️Long download and optimization times
  • 🔇Issues with audio recording and playback
  • 🔒Requires latest iOS version to function
  • 💾Takes up a lot of storage space
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What's New in GarageBand

2.3.18

November 3, 2025

This update includes stability improvements and bug fixes

User reviews

Most RecentHighest RatedLowest Rated

The best app for music I’ve seen

I love how you don’t have to pay (for anything I think???) it’s just a great app and I wish there were more like it. I love just making little songs, and someday I want to try to use GarageBand to start like a music career or something
Love itttttt 🧡🧡🧡
Potato10997Potato10997

This app helped so well

I loved this app because it helped me write a song about my camp snd it turned out great. You dont really need skill whatsoever!
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Why IS IT IMPOSSIBLE TO DELETE STUFF
DensthebestDensthebest

Best music app ever

Omg if you don’t have this app then you are missing out you can use pre made stuff it is soooooooo fun if I could add any more stuff I would add a way to choose a song and edit it like say you what to remake your favorite song you could just look it up and boom done change it up and add it to yt music or whatever you want so cool I love it so ya if you don’t like it then you don’t have to infinity/10
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Sans creatorSans creator

Pretty Good

This is a great app to use and it’s really fun to play around with the different sounds and instruments but is it meant to be static when I record?
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Reported Bugs

5 issues

Sustain pedal issues causing incorrect playback

Bug

Recorded audio not saving or getting corrupted

Bug

Compatibility problems with iOS 11 and newer

Bug

Inconsistent behavior when editing and duplicating tracks

Bug

Delays and lags when using external audio apps

Bug
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Requested Features

5 requests

Add more guitar, wind, and percussion instruments

Feature

Improve MIDI support and automation capabilities

Feature

Implement better mixing and mastering tools

Feature

Allow custom time signatures and tempo changes

Feature

Add a built-in tuner and metronome

Feature

FAQ

What can I do with this app?

This app transforms your device into a portable music creation studio. You can play virtual instruments, record audio like vocals or guitars, and arrange and mix songs with up to 32 tracks. It also features Live Loops for DJ-style music creation and a Sound Library for additional free instruments and loops.

Is this app free to use?

Yes, this application is completely free to download and use. It offers a full suite of music creation tools without any upfront cost or subscription fees.

What kind of instruments can I use?

You can play a wide variety of virtual instruments, including keyboards, guitars, basses, and drums, using Multi-Touch gestures. The app also offers Smart Instruments that simplify playing complex musical parts, and you can download additional instruments and loops from the Sound Library.

Can I record external instruments like a guitar?

Yes, you can plug in a guitar or bass and play through classic virtual amps and effects. You can also record any sound using a microphone or a guitar, and even record performances from third-party music apps using Audio Unit Extensions.

How many tracks can I use in a song?

You can record, arrange, and mix your song using up to 32 tracks. This allows for complex arrangements with multiple instrument layers, vocal tracks, and audio recordings.