# Lily – Playful Music Creation — Compose beautiful melodies > Playful music creation app with independent sequencers and diverse instruments. (iPhone/iPad app by Pelican 7.) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lily-playful-music-creation/id1135596302 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [Pelican 7](https://appshunter.io/developer/974613511) - Category: Music, Games, Casual, Music - Price: $3.99 with in-app purchases - Rating: 4.00/5 from 2 App Store ratings · 215 written reviews indexed - Age rating: 4+ - Requires: iOS 13.0 · 112 MB - Languages: British English, Japanese, Korean, Chinese (Simplified, China) - Released: 2016-08-13 - Data updated: 2026-09-04 - Monetization: paid - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lily-playful-music-creation/id1135596302/reviews.md ## What is Lily? Create music with Lily—a playful music experience for people of all ages. *Featured as Apple's App of the Day* Whether you are a complete beginner or an experienced musician, Lily enables you to easily compose beautiful, intricate melodies in a cozy, relaxing environment. Lily isn't entirely whimsical, however; each lily flower is an independent music sequencer, allowing you to effortlessly layer loops of different lengths and time signatures. Lily makes this level of polyrhythmic complexity intuitive—watch and listen as your melodies shift and evolve against one another, creating organic musical patterns. FEATURES • 18 Unique Instruments — Choose from 18 different lily flowers—each one a carefully crafted musical instrument. These 18 instruments are organized into 5 themed collections: Original, Winter, Zen, Synthwave, & Tropical. • Powerful Music Sequencing — Each lily is an independent sequencer; control its petal count, note value, and direction—including a 'shuffle' mode to generate musical sequences on the fly. • Compositional Depth — Chain up to 6 lilies on a single track to build longer musical phrases. Layer up to 9 simultaneous tracks to build up harmonies and complex polyrhythms. • Creative Control — Fine-tune your composition with global tempo control (BPM) and a choice of musical keys in all 12 tonics across 8 different modes. • Inspiration Hub — Browse a library of pre-made compositions and templates designed to spark your next idea or provide a creative starting point. • Save & Revisit — Build your own personal library of lily ponds and jump back into your favorite creations at any time. • Cozy Aesthetic — Step back and admire your creations from a serene, high-level view. Lily's playful interface is designed to encourage creative flow and relaxation. • Everything Included — Enjoy the full Lily experience from day one. No In-App Purchases, no subscriptions, and no interruptions. Peace. –andy. ## Key features - 18 unique instruments across 5 themed collections - Independent lily sequencers for layering loops - Polyarithmic complexity with adjustable parameters - Up to 9 simultaneous tracks for complex harmonies - Global tempo and musical key control - Inspiration hub with pre-made compositions - Save and revisit personal music libraries ## Pricing and in-app purchases Base price: $3.99. **One-time purchases** | Purchase | Price | Type | | --- | --- | --- | | Winter Wonderland | $0.99 | one-time | | Tropical Tango | $0.99 | one-time | | Zen Garden | $0.99 | one-time | | Synthwave | $0.99 | one-time | ## What do users think of Lily? Overall sentiment: mixed **Pros** - 🎨 Beautiful and creative design - 🎶 Ability to make soothing, relaxing music - 👍 Easy to use and get started - 🌟 Unique and innovative concept **Cons** - 🐛 Frequent crashes and stability issues - 🔇 Sound not working for some users - 🤔 Lack of clear instructions or tutorial - 💰 Concerns about in-app purchases **Commonly reported bugs** - App crashing after short usage - Inability to hear any sound - Lilies not playing consistently or disappearing **Most requested features** - Add ability to save and load compositions - Expand sound and instrument options - Implement MIDI support and integration with other music apps - Provide more advanced music creation tools ## Recent user reviews (10 of 215) All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lily-playful-music-creation/id1135596302/reviews.md ### 3/5 — Fun app but where are saved files? *2026-04-10* I’ve been enjoying exploring this app but it’s useless to me if I can’t export saved files to my files folder. **Developer response:** Happy to hear you're enjoying Lily! Please could you elaborate a little on why you want to export a saved composition to the Files app? That way I can evaluate whether it's something I can add. For example, is it to allow you to transfer a composition to another iOS device and then import it into another copy of Lily? Or to share it with friends perhaps? Or to back up your compositions? Thanks for your feedback! -andy. ### 5/5 — Awesome *2026-02-02, version 3.0* Just got the update and this improves on it almost every way. We have new visuals that work on an iPad, a greater range of sounds that improves the playability for new users, whilst maintaining the fun aspects that made this such a nice instrument to play with. So from my perspective, it's awesome to play with, and on the surface it might seem like a simple app, but as you delve deeper into what's on offer, you realise that it has a lot of potential to be more than just a passing interest. With a little effort on the users part, It's possible to set up quite complex rhythms, and with the addition of the playful sequencer function, it expands on the original by a long margin. An unusual and graphically playful musical instrument in today's world of serious synths, but that's what makes this worth buying it and playing with. Hell you might even be surprised at what you can get out of it. Yes it doesn't have AUv3 or midi, which by the way would be awesome, but when has that stopped anyone serious enough about music. If Teenage Engineering can do it with hardware, then this does it with software. ### 4/5 — It works again. *2025-09-25, version 2.3.1* They fixed the launch bugs. I appreciate that. ### 5/5 — Awesome *2025-09-24, version 2.3.1* It's awesome to play with, and on the surface it might seem like a simple app, but as you scratch the surface, you realise that it has a lot of potential to be more than just a passing interest. With a little effort on the users part, It's possible to set up quite complex rhythms, and with the in-app purchases, you can expand the sound pallet available. An unusual and graphically playful musical instrument in today's world of serious synths, but worth buying it and playing with it. Hell you might even be surprised at what you can get out of it. Yes it doesn't have AUv3 or midi, but when has that stopped anyone serious enough to make music. ### 3/5 — Awesome, but... *2025-07-05, version 2.3* It's awesome to play with, however, be careful not to purchase any in-app purchases, as these will disable the app. Unfortunately the developer is no longer contactable, so beware. ### 3/5 — Useful and Fun, Though Limited *2023-07-04* Lily was one of many purchases I made scouring the App Store for any music-making apps I can get my hands on, and having bought up all the pro stuff, I’m taking in apps from the outskirts. Lily strikes me as a sort of primer app as far as music-making goes. The GUI is beautiful, and it’s really useful and fun for making polymetered phrases with the great-sounding in-app soundpacks. I would absolutely recommend it for young students of music to get their hands wet. For professional use, however, it leaves some to be desired. First, you can’t change the tempo. It remains fixed at 110 BPM with no discernible means of adjustment. There is a “tempo” option in the sequencer menu, but this is an error; what is optional is the note *duration* rather than the tempo. Nonetheless, the very simple sequencer can be easily programmed to make multidimensional polyrhythmic sequences thanks to the ability to control the number of steps in a Lily loop. The next problem is it appears that you can’t change the key; only the scale. The key is always rooted in C as far as I can tell, and to the best of my knowledge, there is no way to change that. However, the scale does lock and there is a decent variety to choose from so that you should never find your lines becoming vanilla. Finally - and this is not a shortcoming on the developer’s part, merely an established standard - there is no MIDI input, Ableton Link, AuV3, or Audiobus support. All creations have to be exported, and if you have multiple channels, you may find yourself soloing each one and exporting them one by one only to mix them together elsewhere (GarageBand suffers the same limitation, but that’s an Apple app so the expectations are higher). Mind you, it’s a minor inconvenience for the privilege of building easy melodies. Now none of these complaints come from anything other than a professional perspective and I’m spoiled by the best, so take it with a grain of salt. Nonetheless, for what it is, I still find Lily to be fun to use, easy, and useful for quick loops. Key and tempo transposition I can do in other programs, and while it would be nice to see these innovations incorporated into future versions, none of this will subtract from the experience of what Lily has to deliver. I might have given it a lukewarm rating, but Lily is a perfect gateway for music dabblers to take it to the next step, and for what it it’s, it’s just as good as perfect. **Developer response:** Thank you SO MUCH for your super detailed review @ZeroGrav1984! I really appreciate all of your feedback; it’s so valuable to hear both what you like as well as your constructive feedback on aspects that can be improved. I’m beginning work on another update for Lily and will absolutely be taking into account your feedback. ❤️ -andy. ### 1/5 — App doesn’t open *2022-10-25, version 2.3* It simply crashes. Please fix this. ### 1/5 — 앱 실행이안돼요 *2022-08-31* 그냥 꺼지는데…..? **Developer response:** This is now fixed in the latest version (2.3.1). Thanks! -andy. ### 1/5 — Does work *2022-08-18, version 2.3* This app will not open. ### 4/5 — Export to WAV audio now supported *2022-05-09, version 2.3* In the current version, you can now export your audio files in WAV format to any app. Lily is easy to use and nice to look at. A child would have plenty of fun with it, but it’s good for adults too. The synth wave add-on sounds great and is well worth the price. ## Frequently asked questions about Lily ### What is Lily – Playful Music Creation? Lily is a music creation application designed to be playful and relaxing for users of all ages and skill levels. It allows you to compose beautiful melodies by using each lily flower as an independent music sequencer, enabling you to layer loops and create intricate musical patterns. ### What are the key features of Lily? Key features include 18 unique instruments organized into themed collections, powerful music sequencing with adjustable parameters for each lily, compositional depth with multiple tracks and chaining capabilities, creative controls for tempo and musical keys, an inspiration hub with templates, and the ability to save and revisit your creations. ### How much does Lily cost? The app offers the full experience from day one with no in-app purchases, no subscriptions, and no interruptions. This means it is a one-time purchase to access all features. ### What kind of music can I create with Lily? You can create a wide range of music, from simple melodies to complex, intricate compositions with polyrhythmic elements. The app's intuitive interface and diverse instruments allow for experimentation and the creation of organic musical patterns in a cozy, relaxing environment. ### Is Lily compatible with my device? While specific compatibility details are not provided in the description, the app was featured as Apple's App of the Day, suggesting strong compatibility with iOS devices. It is designed for a playful and relaxing user experience on mobile devices. ## Version history (last 5 releases) ### 3.0.1 — 2026-02-24 Lily has been completely rebuilt from the ground up! This major update evolves Lily into a deeper, more powerful compositional tool while preserving the playful nature that defines the Lily experience. NEW FEATURES: • Lily Chaining — You are no longer limited to short loops. Sequence up to 6 lilies in a row on a single track to build longer musical phrases. • Compositional Depth — Highly requested features have arrived, including global tempo (BPM) control and a choice of musical keys in all 12 tonics across 8 different modes. • The Full Collection — All 18 lilies are now included as standard! Explore and enjoy the 5 themed collections (Original, Winter, Zen, Synthwave, and Tropical) with no In-App Purchases and no interruptions. • The Lily Pond — A new high-level view to admire your creation, see your whole arrangement at a glance, and start all tracks simultaneously. • Inspiration Hub — Browse a library of pre-made compositions and templates designed to spark your next idea or provide a creative starting point. • Refined UI Design — An evolution of the user interface. Growing lilies is now more intuitive, and a new 'Compositions' screen shows visual previews for your saved compositions. Thank you for being part of Lily's journey. It means the world to me that you are here and I hope you enjoy the new features :) –andy. ### 3.0 — 2026-02-02 Lily has been completely rebuilt from the ground up! This major update evolves Lily into a deeper, more powerful compositional tool while preserving the playful nature that defines the Lily experience. NEW FEATURES: • Lily Chaining — You are no longer limited to short loops. Sequence up to 6 lilies in a row on a single track to build longer musical phrases. • Compositional Depth — Highly requested features have arrived, including global tempo (BPM) control and a choice of musical keys in all 12 tonics across 8 different modes. • The Full Collection — All 18 lilies are now included as standard! Explore and enjoy the 5 themed collections (Original, Winter, Zen, Synthwave, and Tropical) with no In-App Purchases and no interruptions. • The Lily Pond — A new high-level view to admire your creation, see your whole arrangement at a glance, and start all tracks simultaneously. • Inspiration Hub — Browse a library of pre-made compositions and templates designed to spark your next idea or provide a creative starting point. • Refined UI Design — An evolution of the user interface. Growing lilies is now more intuitive, and a new 'Compositions' screen shows visual previews for your saved compositions. Thank you for being part of Lily's journey. It means the world to me that you are here and I hope you enjoy the new features :) –andy. ### 2.3.1 — 2025-09-23 - Resolved an issue with validating in-app purchase receipts. - Removed the in-app recording button; you can now use the built-in Screen Recording button found in Control Center. https://support.apple.com/102653 ### 2.3 — 2019-05-01 • Change a lily's playback direction – Lilies can now play their petals in clockwise and anti-clockwise directions, as well as in a shuffled order to randomly generate melodies. • New musical scales – Three new musical scales have been added: Major Blues, Minor Blues, and Harmonic Minor. • New design – The sequencing screen has been redesigned to be easier to use and feature clearer musical notation icons. Thanks for all the support, feedback, and kind words :) Enjoy! -andy. ### 2.2 — 2019-03-21 • Synthwave lilies now available! Get a classic 1980's Sci-Fi sound with these retro lilies. • New and improved graphics. Thanks for all the support, feedback, and kind words :) Enjoy! -andy. ## Apps similar to Lily | App | Rating | Price | Category | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [FretViz](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fretviz/id6751173531) | — | $1.99 | Music | | [Launch Pad DJ](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/launch-pad-dj/id729679883) | 3.0 (2) | $1.99 | Music | | [BeatBlocks Studio](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/beatblocks-studio/id6499455200) | — | $9.99 | Music | | [Ova Ambient Synthesizer](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ova-ambient-synthesizer/id6751897870) | 5.0 (7) | $5.99 | Music | | [A Tribal Smile](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/a-tribal-smile/id6474884542) | 5.0 (3) | Free | Music | | [Mazetools Soniface Pro](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mazetools-soniface-pro/id1232018647) | 4.7 (24) | $12.99 | Music | ## More apps by Pelican 7 - [Songbirds – Creative Gaming](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/songbirds-creative-gaming/id1255573906) All apps by Pelican 7: https://appshunter.io/developer/974613511 ## Related topics [lily games](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/lily-games) --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). 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