Best apps like Knob Lab

8+ similar apps compared and reviewed

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8 free apps

Updated October 2026

Uri Nachmias

Whether you want more options like Knob Lab or a completely different take on the same concept, our curated list of 8+ similar apps has you covered. Updated for 2026 with the latest ratings and comparisons.

Top Alternatives to Knob Lab

#1

MIDI Expression Control by Robert Jonkman

Editor's Choice

5.0(6 ratings)

Free

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This application allows users to modify settings for MIDI Expression devices. Ensure your device has firmware version 2.6 or higher for iOS compatibility.

#2

Bluetooth MIDI Controller Pro by pablo lopez

BMC Pro

Strong Contender

4.4(10 ratings)

Free

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This app allows you to connect and control various Bluetooth MIDI devices, including soft instruments, DAWs, and hardware music devices. It offers a full-range MIDI keyboard, pads matrix, and adjustable knobs and faders for comprehensive music production.

#3

Protokol - MIDI/OSC Monitor by Hexler LLC

Control protocol test utility

Worth Considering

4.6(16 ratings)

FreeIn-App Purchases

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This utility app monitors and logs various control protocols like MIDI and OSC. It's designed for creators to inspect complex message streams, supporting sources such as Art-Net and gamepads.

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MIDI Designer Pro X

MIDI Designer Pro X

MIDI Designer Pro X

Custom MIDI Controller

Create custom MIDI controllers for any MIDI-enabled hardware or software. Offers extensive customization, a large user-created layout library, and robust MIDI communication. Ideal for musicians and producers seeking a personalized control experience.

Control any MIDI-enabled deviceNetwork, Bluetooth, and USB MIDIExtensive user layout library

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WiDI MIDI Studio

WiDI MIDI Studio

WiDI MIDI Studio

MIDI Sequencer and Controller

Create custom MIDI control surfaces and sequences for your music production. Map buttons, pads, knobs, and faders to send MIDI events and control instruments or DAWs. Features an integrated step sequencer for composing musical ideas.

Customizable MIDI control surfaceIntegrated step sequencerMIDI CC and Note generation

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7III Tap: Live MIDI Controller

7III Tap: Live MIDI Controller

7III Tap: Live MIDI Controller

Ableton Live Controller

This app transforms your iPhone or iPad into a powerful MIDI controller for music production. It offers versatile views for instruments, sequencers, clip launching, and mixing, allowing for hands-on control of compatible software and hardware. Experience full functionality with a one-time purchase.

Device view with keyboards and sequencersClips view for launching and editingMixer view with integrated clips

free with in-app purchases

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Magic Midi Modulation!

This app offers a robust MIDI modulation engine for controlling various instruments and plugins. It allows users to create dynamic audio with LFOs, random sources, and more, featuring a performance-focused interface for live use.

MIDI CC control for plugins and hardwareLFOs, random sources, and envelope followersAudio-based modulation capabilities

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2D Touch Control to MIDI CC

This free music app translates touch gestures into MIDI Control Change messages. It offers a 2D touch area to control three MIDI values and two gesture recording modes: infinite looping or one-time playback triggered by buttons.

2D touch area for MIDI controlX, Y, and Touch On/Off MIDI valuesLooping gesture recording

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