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GarageBand

GarageBand

Make great music anywhere

118K ratings
5196 reviews
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Free

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Released
March 10, 2011
Updated
October 22, 2026

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Developer

Apple Inc.
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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 about GarageBand

Reviews of GarageBand are mostly positive: the Music app is rated 4.1/5 from 118K App Store ratings. What users like most: powerful music creation tools, intuitive and user-friendly interface. Top complaints: bugs and glitches causing crashes and data loss, long download and optimization times. Summarized from real user reviews.

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

2.3.20

October 22, 2026

• Adds support for iPhone Duo • This update includes stability improvements and bug fixes

User reviews

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It’s insane

There’s no other way to dicribe then insane! There’s so many features and it’s completely free. you will love it !
MMagicmixer92

Smart Piano Chord Strips Shrunk After Update

I’ve been using GarageBand for a long time, and after updating to version 2.3.20, I noticed that the Smart Piano chord strips became significantly narrower, leaving much more unused space on both sides of the screen.

I have screenshots from September 21 showing the previous layout on the exact same iPhone 18 Pro Max. The chord strips were noticeably wider before the update.

This makes the instrument harder to play, especially when switching between chords. I’m concerned this may be an unintended scaling or layout bug introduced in the latest update.

Please investigate this issue and either restore the previous chord-strip dimensions or add an option to adjust their size manually. Thank you!
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WOW APPLE

I,m making a miku ringtone it works,
CICabaret and I

😀

I love this app 📲💻📻📻📻📻📻📻📻🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸
JJordBann

Can you add violas and other string instruments?

I always wanted more string instruments so I could do covers
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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.