# plugdata

> Visual programming environment for audio experimentation, prototyping, and education. (iPhone/iPad app by Timothy Schoen.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/plugdata/id6473122351 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Timothy Schoen](https://appshunter.io/developer/1718448510)
- Category: Music, Developer Tools
- Price: Free
- Rating: 4.40/5 from 17 App Store ratings · 18 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 12.0 · 147 MB
- Released: 2023-11-27
- Data updated: 2026-07-20
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/plugdata/id6473122351/reviews.md

## What is plugdata?

plugdata is visual programming environment for audio experimentation, prototyping and education. With plugdata for iOS, you can bring your plugdata patches with you everywhere you go. This app ships with a standalone application and audio plugins.

## Key features

- Visual programming environment
- Audio experimentation
- Prototyping
- Educational tool
- Standalone application
- Audio plugins

## Recent user reviews (10 of 18)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/plugdata/id6473122351/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Incredible tool for music making

*2026-02-16, version v0.9.3*

This is a really powerful tool for music making that is available for iPad users. Moreover, I am really amazed that the same version available for free on the desktop is the same one on iPad. This should serve as an example to other plugin developers to follow. Great job, developer!

### 1/5 — Won't save files

*2025-12-22, version v0.9.2*

I spent hours working on a patch, only to find out my saved file was not, in fact, saved. The autosaved file loaded and it was 2 days old. I saved a different file to the same directory and it also did not save, while saying it did. Useless.

### 5/5 — Pure excellence

*2025-09-23, version v0.9.2*

amazing seeing this arrive. Thank you for the amazing effort.

### 5/5 — best

*2025-09-05, version 0.8.4*

❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️🫶 thank you for this

### 3/5 — Abandoned?

*2025-08-10, version 0.8.4*

I so want to use this app, but basic functionality isn't working. Saving and Opening files for example doesn't work. Several objects I tried don't work. It crashes often...

### 5/5 — Pure data in your pocket

*2025-07-23, version 0.8.4*

Any time I'm stuck in a waiting room I open this app up and prototype a new idea in plugdata. Love it!

### 5/5 — This is great!

*2025-04-21, version 0.8.4*

Please fix documentation patches, a lot of them just fail to load

### 4/5 — :_(

*2025-03-10, version 0.8.4*

Unable to open saved patches :_(

### 5/5 — Very neat

*2025-02-09, version 0.8.4*

But not able to load subpatchers in the documentation

### 1/5 — Crashes on my iPad Pro

*2025-01-12, version 0.8.4*

Would love to have it running, works great on my Mac.

## Frequently asked questions about plugdata

### What is plugdata?

plugdata is a visual programming environment designed for audio experimentation, prototyping, and educational purposes. It allows users to create and manage audio patches in a graphical interface, making complex audio processes more accessible.

### What can I do with plugdata on iOS?

With plugdata for iOS, you can bring your plugdata patches with you anywhere. This enables you to experiment with audio, prototype new sound designs, and continue your learning on the go. The app includes both a standalone application and audio plugins.

### Is plugdata free to use?

Based on the provided information, plugdata is available for free. There are no mentions of subscription fees, in-app purchases, or advertisements, suggesting a completely free user experience.

### Who is plugdata designed for?

This application is ideal for individuals involved in audio creation and education. This includes musicians, sound designers, developers working with audio, and students looking for a visual tool to learn and experiment with audio programming concepts.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### v0.9.3 — 2026-02-14

- All changes of desktop v0.9.3 version, primarily bug fixes and QoL improvements- Fixed bottom of screen getting cut off on older iPads- Added "Open folder" option to get permission to read the resources stored beside a patch- Fix file permission issues when opening patches from recently opened panel- Enabled previously missing audio objects ([sfload], [play.file~], [sfz~])- Improved touch gesture support: no longer need two-finger scrolling on regular viewports

### v0.9.2 — 2025-09-22

- Base plugdata version updates from v0.8.3 to v0.9.2 (includes Metal accelerated rendering, improved UI and much more!)- Fixed many iOS specific file permission bugs- Fixed dialogs now showing inside AUv3 plugins- Fixed some of the network access permission bugs

### 0.8.4 — 2024-01-30

Fixes various bugs: working file browser in app and plugins, AUv3 app is now correctly scaled, fixed broken audio input in standalone app, and more.

### 0.8.3 — 2024-01-08

- Now ships with AUv3 effect and instrument plugins!- Correctly handles iPhones with an inset speaker- Fixed issue when you can't open any files using the file browser- Fixed issue that made it impossible to delete connections
- All other improvements from v0.8.3 desktop version

### 0.8.2 — 2023-11-27

No release notes.

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