# moodscaper — generative ambient music

> Generative ambient music app and interactive soundscape instrument. (iPhone/iPad app by Rob Jackson.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/moodscaper/id1088768073 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Rob Jackson](https://appshunter.io/developer/1072346998)
- Category: Music, Entertainment
- Price: $1.99
- Rating: 4.80/5 from 29 App Store ratings · 50 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 15.6 · 247 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2016-03-29
- Data updated: 2026-08-30
- Monetization: paid
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/moodscaper/id1088768073/reviews.md

## What is moodscaper?

"Part instrument, part interactive ambience, part subtly-changing New Age album, moodscaper's autoplay button is a wonderful introduction to its charms.  With a single touch, it generates a musical artwork that's different every time."
 
"A worthy and lush-sounding musical companion."
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Sound On Sound Magazine - Aug 2016

Moodscaper is a generative music app and a great personal companion for studying, providing non-intrusive headphone music at work, relaxing, meditating and even sleeping. Just launch the app, tap automatic play, and moodscaper will produce melodic, atmospheric and evocative ambient music in a “light”, “dark”, “space”, "happy" or “sad” mood.
 
Moodscaper is also an easy to use instrument for creating epic-sounding pads and effects as part of a larger iPad-based music-making setup.

Main features:
 
· Unique generative atmospheric sample-based instrument
· Simple user interface
· Sleep timer
· Five scale-based moods
· Variable dynamics - from mellow and sparse to full-on drama!
· Four loopers with optional sync
· Provides tasteful auto-accompaniment to your playing in realtime or in loops
· Hints displayed on keys that should sound good with root notes or chords
· Samples are randomly stacked for a bigger sound with more variation
· Effects section with filter, dual-delay and reverb
· Effects tweaks can be recorded in loopers
· Additional 20 key instrument for each mood
· IAA support (as a generator) with no special setup required

*** Please note that this app is now in maintenance / bug fixes only mode as it relies on "deprecated" (by Apple) technology such as IAA. ***

## Key features

- Generative atmospheric sample-based instrument
- Sleep timer
- Five scale-based moods
- Variable dynamics
- Four loopers with optional sync
- Realtime auto-accompaniment
- Effects section (filter, delay, reverb)

## Chart rankings

- #199 in Top Paid · Music (US App Store)

## Recent user reviews (10 of 50)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/moodscaper/id1088768073/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Moodscaper

*2026-06-30*

Very relevant, even in June 2026. Thank you for inventing this, and Touchscaper!

### 5/5 — Forgot how easy this is!

*2026-04-20*

You can’t ‘not’ make great sounds with this app.  And it’s so easy!

### 3/5 — Limited ambient amusement

*2025-07-04*

If you have zero musical ability and just want to play around with dreamy ambient soundscapes, this is an app for you. If you want control over things like sounds or chords or key, then you should just graduate to the sequel to this app called Touchscaper.

### 5/5 — Auv3 ? Очень просится

*2025-06-22*

И очень хочется новых функций , новых звуков .., Спасибо 🙏 IAA Auv3 Если возможно будет круто 🙌
Кино набор 
Космос набор 
Drums cinematic pack …
Ambient 
Traditional Electronic 
Thanks by your work!! It’s cool 🎉✨🌊🌊

### 5/5 — Auv3 ? Очень просится

*2023-03-31*

И очень хочется новых функций , новых звуков .., 
Спасибо 🙏 
IAA
Auv3 
Если возможно будет круто 🙌

### 5/5 — Thanks moodscaper

*2021-08-10*

Love iit long time

### 3/5 — Audioshare or files support please

*2020-02-23*

Importing sounds from audioshare or fils would be nice

**Developer response:** It's a great idea for a feature but I can't say for sure if / when I'll get to it I'm afraid.  Sorry about that. -Rob

### 5/5 — First in this scaper series, they’re all great

*2019-07-13*

Great as a generative relaxation too, or an inspiring musical instrument anyone can play.  Use it alone or with other apps via any inter app audio compatible app.  I highly recommend all of the scaper series apps this developer offers.  A lot of fun for those who love music.

### 4/5 — Ambient generator

*2019-05-27*

Nette „Spielerei“ um Ambient sound Collagen zu erstellen.
Es dauert bis man das Gefühl dafür bek9mmt, was man durch interaktionen wirklich steuern kann.

### 5/5 — Ambient Blissfulness

*2019-05-05*

I’ve had this app for quite some time now, a couple of years at least, and I never tire of it. So many times I have run it in the background while working or reading or simply relaxing. As an iOS musician I have also incorporated it into my music making with wonderful results. It is IAA compatible and works with any of the standard iOS DAWs. I use it in Cubasis. Initially, the layout seems rather cryptic but it doesn’t take long to know your way around the user interface. This app is one of those gems I’m very glad I found!

## Frequently asked questions about moodscaper

### What does moodscaper do?

moodscaper is a generative music app that creates unique, evolving ambient music. It can be used as a personal companion for studying, working, relaxing, meditating, and sleeping. It also functions as an instrument for creating atmospheric pads and effects.

### What are the key features of moodscaper?

Key features include a unique generative sample-based instrument, a simple user interface, a sleep timer, five scale-based moods, variable dynamics, four loopers with optional sync, and an effects section with filter, dual-delay, and reverb.

### How much does moodscaper cost?

The application is a paid app. There are no in-app purchases or advertisements mentioned.

### What devices is moodscaper compatible with?

The app is designed for iPad and supports Inter-App Audio (IAA) as a generator. However, it relies on deprecated Apple technology, meaning it is now in maintenance and bug fixes only mode.

### How can I use moodscaper for relaxation or study?

Simply launch the app and tap the automatic play button. moodscaper will then generate melodic, atmospheric, and evocative ambient music in various moods like 'light', 'dark', 'space', 'happy', or 'sad', providing non-intrusive background audio.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 2.0.5 — 2025-01-30

Fix (more of a workaround really...) for device orientation messing up layout due to changed APIs (sorry, this has been broken for ages)

User sample import no longer supported - (sorry, it's complicated, but I didn't break it...)

Updated support URL - so you can let me know about broken things ;-)

### 2.0.4 — 2018-11-15

IAA stability improvements.

### 2.0.3 — 2017-11-28

Random stuff!

Added more playback randomisation - this should be noticeable on longer evolving chord and effect sounds.  You may even hear some things you haven’t heard before!  Hope you like this little tweak.

*** Special note if you create and import your own sounds ***

Please note that by default, sounds will not play from the beginning of the file - the starting point is randomised.  If you want certain sounds to always play from the beginning, or “frame zero” you need to include a special tag in the filename “pff0” (play from frame zero).  For example: “01-one-small-step-pff0.caf”.

### 2.0.2 — 2017-10-15

Fixed issue relating to screen orientation changes not being handled properly.

### 2.0.1 — 2017-05-28

Added random automation to dynamics and sympathetic controls during auto-play for some extra subtle variation.

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## More apps by Rob Jackson

- [pianoscaper](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pianoscaper/id1177444402)
- [moodscaper SE](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/moodscaper-se/id1247452905)
- [touchscaper](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/touchscaper/id1250344299)
- [guitarscaper](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/guitarscaper/id1316544251)
- [moodscaper LE](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/moodscaper-le/id1435065372)

All apps by Rob Jackson: https://appshunter.io/developer/1072346998

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