Best Hoverophone alternatives: apps like Hoverophone: Theremin Synth

10+ similar apps compared and reviewed

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10 free apps
Updated November 2026

Whether you want more options like Hoverophone or a completely different take on the same concept, our curated list of 10+ similar apps has you covered. Updated for 2026 with the latest ratings and comparisons.

Top Alternatives to Hoverophone

Syntheremin: Theremin Synth#1

Syntheremin: Theremin Synth by XYK LLC

A theremin played in the air
Editor's Choice
🎵 Music
5.0(1 ratings)
Free
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This app transforms your iPhone's front camera into a touchless musical instrument. Control pitch and volume with hand movements, sculpt sound with wrist gestures, and layer harmonic textures. It offers multiple synth characters and scale-based note gravity for intuitive play.

Gesture Synth - Music Maker#2

Gesture Synth - Music Maker by Vladislav Dugnist

play notes with your hands
Strong Contender
🎵 Music
4.3(54 ratings)
Free
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Create music by playing notes with hand gestures and sing along to your favorite songs. Record your performances and share them instantly on social media. Explore melodies and turn your movements into a unique musical instrument.

Wave Organ#3

Wave Organ by Raemond Bergstrom-Wood

Magic Phone Theremin Emulator
Worth Considering
🎵 Music
5.0(1 ratings)
Free
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This app emulates a theremin, allowing you to control tone with one hand and volume with the other by hovering over your phone's screen. Experience unique musical expression through intuitive gesture control.

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Etherpad
Etherpad
Etherpad
Music synthesis & soundscapes
Free

Create evolving soundscapes and ambient textures with an intuitive touch-based music synthesizer. Explore generative music without needing music theory, perfect for relaxation or creative expression.

Multi-touch synthesisMultiple sound presetsVisual particle effects
🎵 Music
(21)
free
5
Sonobender
Sonobender
Sonobender
Bend sounds with your hands
Free
🎵 Music
(0)
6
Particle Chimes: Ambient Synth
Particle Chimes: Ambient Synth
Particle Chimes: Ambient Synth
Generative soundscape visuals
Free

Create generative ambient music and captivating visualizers with this sonic instrument. Explore diverse soundscapes, from gentle strings to glass bells, and customize your experience with various visual themes. Easily record and share your creations, or use it for relaxation and focus.

Generative soundscapesDiverse instrument tonesInteractive visualizers
🎵 Music
(12)
free with in-app purchases
7
Airmony - Gesture Synth
Airmony - Gesture Synth
Airmony - Gesture Synth
Air music maker: play chords
Free

Transform the air into a musical instrument using your hands and the device's camera. Effortlessly create beautiful melodies and harmonies with intuitive gestures, no prior musical experience needed. Capture and share your creations with ease.

Play music with hand gesturesReal-time gesture trackingAutomatic key snapping
🎵 Music
(2)
free with in-app purchases
8
Synesthesia Synth
Synesthesia Synth
Synesthesia Synth
Audiovisual synthesizer
Free

An experimental audio-visual instrument that allows users to sculpt evolving spatial audio by manipulating floating capsules. Position, rotation, and pulse changes affect tone, texture, and synchronized particle generation. It's a visual synthesizer, not a game.

Experimental audio-visual instrumentSculpt evolving spatial audioManipulate floating capsules
🎵 Music
(2)
free
9
AirBending: MIDI Controller
AirBending: MIDI Controller
AirBending: MIDI Controller
Hand gestures MIDI controller
Free

Transform your iPhone or iPad into a hands-free MIDI and OSC controller using just your hands. Control music software, synthesizers, or play built-in instruments with expressive gestures. Supports wireless connection to computers and hardware.

Hands-free MIDI and OSC controlUse iPhone/iPad camera for trackingWireless connection to Mac and hardware
🎵 Music
(2)
free with in-app purchases
10
Aureline
Aureline
Aureline
by Hideki Konishi
Free

This app is an 8-voice polyphonic synthesizer that combines the feel of classic analog synths with the unique character of waveform memory sound sources. It offers a wide range of sound creation capabilities, from warm pads and powerful basses to digital game sounds and sound effects.

8-voice polyphonyDual oscillator configurationAnalog modeling and waveform memory
🎵 Music
(7)
free