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Updated August 2026
StepBud - AUv3 MIDI Sequencer
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Top Alternatives to StepBud

TONALY: Songs, Scales & Theory#1

TONALY: Songs, Scales & Theory by Christian Hengst Daniels

Chord Progressions & Practice
Editor's Choice
🎵 Music
4.8😊(6.3K ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
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This app helps musicians of all levels write songs, find chords, and learn music theory. It offers tools for chord and scale practice, MIDI and PDF export, and collaboration features for songwriters and producers.

What We Love

  • 👍 Intuitive and easy to use
  • 🚀 Helpful for learning music theory
  • 💡 Useful for songwriting and composing
  • 👍 Clean and visually appealing design

Room to Improve

  • 🔒 Paywall for additional scales and features
  • 🐛 Occasional glitches and crashes
  • 🔒 Limited chord and rhythm customization options
Scale Numbers Piano#2

Scale Numbers Piano by Scale Degrees LTD

Musical Workstation
Strong Contender
🎵 Music
4.2(12 ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
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Compose melodies and chords simultaneously on your device. Record and loop your creations for improvisation and songwriting. Learn music theory and play popular songs with a unique scale number system, no prior knowledge needed.

Piano Chords and Scales#3

Piano Chords and Scales by Sincere Apps

Learn, play and compose songs
Worth Considering
🎵 Music
4.8😊(9.1K ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
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Explore chords, scales, and progressions to compose music. Visualize musical structures on a virtual piano and staff, with interactive tools and audio playback. Ideal for musicians of all levels seeking inspiration and understanding.

What We Love

  • 🚀 Great app, great value for money
  • 👍 Useful for learning piano
  • 👍 Helpful for music production
  • 👍 Intuitive and easy to use

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Bugs and glitches in desktop and mobile versions
  • 💰 Expensive for full version
  • 🤔 Some features not as intuitive as expected

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