Best apps like plugdata

8+ similar apps compared and reviewed

4.9 avg rating

5 free apps

Updated October 2026

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Whether you want more options like plugdata or a completely different take on the same concept, our curated list of 8+ similar apps has you covered. Updated for 2026 with the latest ratings and comparisons.

Top Alternatives to plugdata

#1

PdParty by Daniel Wilcox

Editor's Choice

5.0(16 ratings)

Free

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This app allows users to run Pure Data patches on iOS devices, enabling custom digital signal processing. It supports OSC, MIDI, and game controller input, offering a WYSIWYG experience for creating multimedia applications.

#2

Relic Flow by Alexander Zolotov

4 billion unique Lo-Fi rhythms

Strong Contender

4.8(26 ratings)

$1.99

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Generate unique Lo-Fi rhythms, noise patterns, and drum loops using advanced synthesis algorithms. Explore billions of sound samples with intuitive controls and real-time audio recording. Perfect for musicians and sound designers seeking endless creative possibilities.

#3

Relic Waves by Alexander Zolotov

4 billion unique Lo-Fi sounds

Worth Considering

5.0(42 ratings)

$1.99

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Generate unique Lo-Fi sounds, pads, and effects using advanced synthesis algorithms. Explore billions of sonic possibilities with intuitive controls and real-time recording. Perfect for musicians and sound designers seeking experimental audio.

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Effortlessly visualize MIDI

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.

Real-time MIDI visualizationAuto-hides irrelevant messagesPause and snapshot data

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This app is an AUv3 audio plugin that recreates the Bleep Bloop Machine. It offers MIDI control for its knobs, allowing users to manipulate sound and create music.

AUv3 pluginBleep Bloop Machine remakeMIDI knob control

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Sample loops manipulator

Manipulate audio loops non-destructively with this sampler. Rearrange, combine, and modify slices on the fly using various tools for pitch, time, and position adjustments. Features include multiple tracks, a built-in mixer, and bus effects.

Non-destructive sample slicingRearrange and combine loopsOn-the-fly modification of slices

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Magic Midi Modulation!

This app provides a powerful MIDI modulation engine to control various plugins, hardware, and instruments. It offers a range of modulation sources like LFOs and random generators, and includes a dedicated performance skin for live use. It's a MIDI-only FX version for hosts requiring pure MIDI processing.

MIDI CC control for plugins and hardwareLFO, Random, Envelope Follower modulatorsXY pads for modulation

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Generative Semi-modular Synth

This app is a compact, semi-modular synthesizer designed for generative music creation. It offers a comprehensive set of modular functions, aiming for analog-like sound and behavior with unique digital effects and an 'Instability Engine' for organic fluctuations.

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