Best WiDI alternatives: apps like WiDI - MIDI Studio

9+ similar apps compared and reviewed

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5 free apps
Updated November 2026

WiDI is great, but it's not the only option. Explore 9+ similar apps for iPhone and iPad, each reviewed and rated by real users. Find free alternatives, premium upgrades, and hidden gems.

Top Alternatives to WiDI

Auto Fills Drum Fill Generator#1

Auto Fills Drum Fill Generator by Cem Olcay

Generative AUv3 MIDI Sequencer
Editor's Choice
šŸŽµ Music
4.3(21 ratings)
$5.99
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Generate unique drum fills for your drum synths and hardware. This app allows you to customize drum kits, set probabilities for each part, and control fill length and timing. It integrates with popular music production apps as an AUv3 MIDI sequencer.

Knob Lab#2

Knob Lab by Uri Nachmias

Smart Rotary MIDI Controller
Strong Contender
šŸŽµ Music
4.2(13 ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
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This application transforms your iOS device into a versatile MIDI controller. It allows you to manage various DAWs and music software remotely via USB, WiFi, or Bluetooth. Create intricate control setups with a single rotary knob, affecting multiple MIDI destinations simultaneously.

ShowMIDI#3

ShowMIDI by Uwyn, LLC

Effortlessly visualize MIDI
Worth Considering
šŸŽµ Music
4.8(18 ratings)
Free
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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.

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miRack
miRack
miRack
Eurorack modular synth and fx
$14.99

This app offers a comprehensive Eurorack-style modular synthesizer environment for creating custom synths, audio/MIDI effects, and controlling other applications. It features a vast library of modules and integrates with hardware and software for flexible music production and live performance.

Polyphonic Eurorack-style modular environmentOver 800 third-party modulesAUv3 plugin hosting
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Bluetooth MIDI Controller Pro
Bluetooth MIDI Controller Pro
Bluetooth MIDI Controller Pro
BMC Pro
Free

This app allows you to connect and control various Bluetooth MIDI devices, including soft instruments, DAWs, and hardware music devices. It offers a full-range MIDI keyboard, pads matrix, and adjustable knobs and faders for comprehensive music production.

MIDI KeyboardMIDI Pads MatrixMIDI Knobs
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MIDI Designer Pro X
MIDI Designer Pro X
MIDI Designer Pro X
Custom MIDI Controller
Free

This app is a professional-grade, customizable MIDI controller for music production. It allows users to control any MIDI-enabled hardware or software, with extensive community-created layouts and powerful 'superpowers' for advanced MIDI manipulation. It supports AUv3 plugins and offers robust network, Bluetooth, and USB MIDI communication.

Control any MIDI-enabled hardware/softwareAUv3 MIDI Processor ExtensionReliable MIDI communication (Network, Bluetooth, USB)
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Midi Controller - Remote & USB
Midi Controller - Remote & USB
Midi Controller - Remote & USB
Pads, Fader & Keyboard
Free

Transform your iPhone or iPad into a versatile MIDI controller. Send notes, control changes, and program changes wirelessly or via USB to any compatible DAW or hardware. Customize your workspace with unlimited, dynamic controls.

USB, WLAN, and Bluetooth connectivityCustomizable buttons, pads, and slidersSend Notes, CC, and Program Change values
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8
AUM - Audio Mixer
AUM - Audio Mixer
AUM - Audio Mixer
Connect, route, mix, record!
$24.99

This app is a versatile audio mixer, recorder, and connection hub for mobile devices. It allows users to connect various audio sources, route signals, apply effects, and record mixes with high fidelity. It supports advanced features like MIDI control, synchronization, and integration with other audio apps and hardware.

Connect hardware inputs/outputsRoute audio and MIDIHost Audio Unit extensions
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(535)
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9
NERD Synth A2x + AUv3
NERD Synth A2x + AUv3
NERD Synth A2x + AUv3
Virtual Analog Synthesizer
$5.99

This virtual analog synthesizer offers a powerful and intuitive sound design experience, inspired by classic hardware. Explore over 40 classic waveforms, a versatile arpeggiator, step sequencer, and lush effects to craft unique electronic music.

Virtual Analog Synthesizer40+ Classic WaveformsArpeggiator
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paid