Best Pulse16 alternatives: apps like Pulse16: Beat Maker & Sampler

8+ similar apps compared and reviewed

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Updated November 2026

Pulse16 is great, but it's not the only option. Explore 8+ similar apps for iPhone and iPad, each reviewed and rated by real users. Find free alternatives, premium upgrades, and hidden gems.

Top Alternatives to Pulse16

5.0(2 ratings)
Free
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This pocket beat machine, shaped like a metallic cube, offers a unique way to create music. Spin it to access different instruments like a drum sequencer, melody roll, and sample slicer. Tap glyphs to build patterns and record your jams.

ORPHEUS: Music Synthesizer#2

ORPHEUS: Music Synthesizer by HYUNG MIN SON

Grid Instrument Play By Touch
Strong Contender
🎵 Music
5.0(1 ratings)
Free
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Create music by tapping cells on a glowing grid, which plays them back as a loop. Build melodies, bass lines, and countermelodies on multiple layers with adjustable patterns and instruments. Turn your loops into full songs using a sequencer, with no musical training required.