Best Sidecar MIDI Controller alternatives: apps like Sidecar MIDI Controller

8+ similar apps compared and reviewed

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0 free apps
Updated November 2026

Whether you want more options like Sidecar MIDI Controller 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 Sidecar MIDI Controller

SuperSitter#1

SuperSitter by Simon Alexander

Sit Your Track Forward & Back
Editor's Choice
🎵 Music
4.9(13 ratings)
$2.99
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Easily adjust the front-to-back placement of sounds in your audio with a single intuitive control. Transform flat recordings into professionally spaced soundscapes by moving audio elements forward for presence or backward for warmth. This tool offers professional results with a simple, touch-optimized interface.

Waymaker - Modular Sequencer#2

Waymaker - Modular Sequencer by Aqeel Aadam

Modular melodic sequencer
Strong Contender
🎵 Music
4.7(18 ratings)
$14.99
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Create custom melodic sequences and control other compatible audio products. Offers a variety of sequencers and utilities for generating unique rhythms, harmonies, and soundscapes. Can be used as a standalone MIDI sequencer or as an effect.

GlitchStep#3

GlitchStep by Alex Matheu

16 Step MIDI Sequencer AUv3
Worth Considering
🎵 Music
4.9(19 ratings)
$9.99
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This music app is a monophonic 16-step MIDI sequencer and AUv3 MIDI processor extension. It allows for real-time sequence rearrangement, song building with playlists, and dynamic performance variations. Integrate it with your favorite AUv3 hosts for enhanced music production.

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Nikaya Wavetable and FM Synth
Nikaya Wavetable and FM Synth
Nikaya Wavetable and FM Synth
Polyphonic Synthesizer AUv3
$6.99

Create expressive sounds with a polyphonic wavetable and FM synthesizer. Generate or import wavetables from images and audio files, and design unique sounds with flexible oscillators, filters, and envelopes. Seamlessly integrate with AUv3 hosts and share presets with a community.

8-voice polyphonic engineWavetable and FM synthesisImage and WAV file import for wavetables
🎵 Music
(10)
paid
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Circa Looper
Circa Looper
Circa Looper
Creative Looping Environment
$7.99

A powerful multi-channel looping instrument for iPad, designed for musicians and producers. It offers six independent stereo loop layers, deep modulation, precision syncing, and built-in effects for creating complex patterns and evolving soundscapes. Its touch-friendly interface allows for hands-on creative control and seamless DAW integration.

Six independent stereo loop layersDeep modulation controlPrecision syncing
🎵 Music
(10)
paid
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Xequence 2
Xequence 2
Xequence 2
MIDI Workstation
$19.99

A powerful MIDI sequencer, editor, and controller for digital music production on iPhone and iPad. It offers a desktop-class editing experience, robust import/export, and advanced features like MPE support and Ableton Link.

MIDI sequencer, editor, arranger, and controllerDesktop-class editing experienceRobust MIDI file import/export
🎵 Music
(65)
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Enso Looper
Enso Looper
Enso Looper
Real-time audio looper
$7.99

This real-time audio looper plugin offers a unique and characterful toolkit for producers and live performers. It combines intuitive design with deep features for creating layered grooves, complex textures, and evolving soundscapes. Advanced controls allow for independent speed and direction manipulation, tape-style effects, and MIDI integration.

Real-time audio loopingOverdub modes (conventional and dual tape)Up to four definable Sectors
🎵 Music
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Radio Unit
Radio Unit
Radio Unit
Internet Radio & AUv3 Plugin
$6.99

Stream over 35,000 internet radio stations with this app. Enhance your audio experience by using it as an AUv3 plugin with other compatible music apps. Discover new music and save your favorites.

Access 35,000+ radio stationsEnhance audio with AUv3 pluginsIntuitive interface
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