Best MS alternatives: apps like MS-12: 12bit Beat Sampler

10+ similar apps compared and reviewed

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9 free apps

Updated October 2026

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Whether you want more options like MS 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 MS

Strumetra Studio by Dmitrii Valinovskii

Guitar Tabs, Drums & Metronome

Editor's Choice

🎵 Music

0.0(0 ratings)

Free

Gelato Synth by Cerrone LLC

No wrong notes. Just play.

Strong Contender

🎵 Music

5.0(1 ratings)

FreeIn-App Purchases

This music creation app makes it easy to play and compose, ensuring every note is in key. Explore a variety of sounds, play chords with a single tap, and record your musical ideas with multi-layer looping.

GLYPHTONE by Takayoshi Ogihara

16×16 Step Sequencer

Worth Considering

🎵 Music

0.0(0 ratings)

$9.99

More apps like MS

FingerDrumPad

Drumming at your fingertips.

Beatbook: Beatbox Loop Station

Your voice is the drum kit

by Green Rose Systems, LLC

Free

This pocket-sized instrument turns your iPhone into a portable music creation studio. It features a four-track looper, a three-voice drum machine, and an eight-pad sampler with extensive editing capabilities. Seamlessly integrate with your Mac DAW via USB for professional workflows.

Four-track looper with bar-quantized recordingThree-voice drum machine click trackEight-pad sampler with EQ and varispeed

Foundry: Pocket Sampler

Chop, pad & sequence samples

Free

This app is a powerful sampler designed for music producers. It automatically detects tempo and key, allowing for precise slicing and manipulation of audio samples. Perform and record on velocity-sensitive pads, then refine your performance on a timeline for professional results.

Automatic BPM, key, and downbeat detectionBeat-grid slicing with draggable markersPer-slice pitch, type, and length editing

AI beats · synth & sampler

Vinyl Layer: Record Ambience

Vinyl warmth for any music

Create professional-quality beats with an intuitive step sequencer and custom drum kits. Offers high-quality samples and rhythm lessons for practice and music production. Ideal for musicians of all levels looking to craft unique rhythms.

Intuitive step sequencerCustomizable drum kitsHigh-quality drum samples