Best apps like MIDISpy

10+ similar apps compared and reviewed

4.8 avg rating

2 free apps

Updated October 2026

Kai Aras

MIDISpy is great, but it's not the only option. Explore 10+ similar apps for iPhone and iPad, each reviewed and rated by real users. Find free alternatives, premium upgrades, and hidden gems.

Top Alternatives to MIDISpy

#1

Mozaic Plugin Workshop by Bram Bos

Roll Your Own MIDI Plugins

Editor's Choice

5.0(81 ratings)

$1.99

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Design and build your own custom MIDI plugins for music production. This tool offers a simple yet powerful scripting language and pre-built components to create filters, sequencers, and generative music tools. It integrates with AUv3 MIDI hosts for seamless workflow.

#2

ShowMIDI by Uwyn, LLC

Effortlessly visualize MIDI

Strong Contender

4.8(18 ratings)

Free

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This application provides a real-time, glanceable view of all MIDI activity on your computer. It visualizes various MIDI messages and allows you to pause the flow for a data snapshot. It can be used as a standalone tool or an AUv3 plugin within your DAW.

#3

Replicant 3 by Audio Damage, Inc.

Real-Time Glitch & Slice FX

Worth Considering

0.0(0 ratings)

$4.99

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This real-time audio effect processor captures, loops, and mangles audio on the fly. It offers advanced sequencing with per-step probability and direction, alongside four distinct slice effects for creative sound design. Control dynamics with envelope crossfading and trigger slices manually or via MIDI.

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OCTACHRON MIDI Drum Sequencer

OCTACHRON MIDI Drum Sequencer

OCTACHRON MIDI Drum Sequencer

This app is a flexible MIDI drum sequencer for iOS, offering up to 16 tracks with advanced modulation and sequencing. It can be used standalone or as an AUv3 plugin in DAWs, and is optimized for drums but also suitable for melodies. It requires iOS 12 or higher.

16 mutable tracksAUv3 MIDI pluginStandalone operation

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Physical Modelling Resonator

This music app emulates a renowned physical modeling synthesizer, offering diverse synthesis techniques and polyphonic capabilities. It allows for real-time parameter manipulation and can process external audio, creating unique sonic textures and rhythms.

Physical modeling synthesis emulationMultiple polyphony modes (Mono, Duo, Quad, True Polyphonic)Supports MIDI MPE and velocity sensitivity

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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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A zen garden of sound

This app creates evolving soundscapes by automatically recording and layering new audio input into independent microloopers. It offers extensive controls for loop size, repitching, and randomization, allowing for unique sonic textures. Designed as a modular tool, it integrates seamlessly with other audio effects for creative sound design.

Automatic microloopers with input detectionIndependent loopers with variable sizeRepitching and reverse controls

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FRMS - Granular Synthesizer

FRMS - Granular Synthesizer

FRMS - Granular Synthesizer

4-layer granular with FM

This app offers a powerful and flexible layering system for creating unique audio experiences. It blends multiple synthesis types, allowing users to craft everything from ambient soundscapes to glitchy textures. Import your own sounds or use the curated library for endless sonic exploration.

4 Synthesis Engines per voiceFM Modes & Operator StackingReal-Time Granulation

free with in-app purchases

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A wandering granular looper

Explore sound with a granular looper and AUv3 plugin. Create infinite soundscapes by manipulating microscopic audio moments in real-time. Record, overdub, and reimagine audio with flexible microloopers and advanced controls.

Granular looping engineReal-time audio manipulationAUv3 plugin compatibility

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K7D - Tape Delay

K7D - Tape Delay

K7D - Tape Delay

AUv3 plugin included

This app offers a vintage tape delay effect with analog emulation and modern controls. It recreates classic hardware echo machines for a warm, characterful sound. Use it standalone or as an AUv3 plugin in iOS DAWs.

Analog modeled dual playhead delayModeled microphone input with saturationNormal and Ping Pong modes

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