Best X808 alternatives: apps like X808

10+ similar apps compared and reviewed

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10 free apps
Updated October 2026

Looking for something like X808? We've analyzed 10+ similar apps to help you find the best alternative. Each app is compared by ratings, features, and real user reviews, so you can make the right choice.

Top Alternatives to X808

4.2😐(33 ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
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Create professional music on your iPad with an intuitive 8-track sequencer, a vast library of instruments, and flexible mixing with DSP effects. Record, edit, and arrange loops, beats, and melodies in real-time, controlling every aspect of your music project.

What We Love

  • 🚀 Powerful sequencer
  • 👍 Intuitive interface
  • 🎨 Great sound quality
  • 💰 Good value for money
  • 🎶 Excellent for music creation
  • 🔄 Flexible workflow

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Crashes and stability issues
  • 🔇 Limited audio export options
  • 🔒 Lack of Audiobus/Inter-App Audio support
  • 🔢 Limited track count
  • 🔀 Difficulty with time signatures and polyrhythms
  • 🔧 Outdated and unsupported
Doctor Vibe (Legacy)#2

Doctor Vibe (Legacy) by Sketch Audio, LLC

Classic sampling workflow
Strong Contender
🎵 Music
4.8(9 ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
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This app simulates the sound of classic sampling hardware with three DSP modules: a vinyl simulator, gritty AD/DA converters, and a powerful compressor. It offers extensive control over audio degradation and creative morphing for unique sound design.

SquareBeat#3
4.9(8 ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
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Create music by building patterns with samples and AUv3 plugins. Arrange these patterns into songs, import your own sounds, and mix tracks. Features a text-based tracker GUI for rapid development, with all core functionality free except for WAV file export.

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Trap Drum Pads Guru Beat Maker
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Emulates a vintage 80s drum machine with a realistic interface. Create your own beats or use presets, and integrate with other music apps. Unlock full functionality through in-app purchase.

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This app is a powerful and intuitive MIDI step sequencer for creating complex musical patterns. It offers extensive control over MIDI devices, enabling organic bass lines, leads, and pads for studio or live performance. Advanced features allow for real-time pattern manipulation directly from a MIDI keyboard.

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This app offers a robust MIDI modulation engine for controlling various instruments and plugins. It allows users to create dynamic audio with LFOs, random sources, and more, featuring a performance-focused interface for live use.

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This audio unit plugin emulates the classic Fairchild 670 tube compressor and limiter, offering its renowned sonic character. It provides comprehensive controls, including sidechain filters and boost, for detailed audio shaping. A free version is available for testing, with a one-time purchase to remove limitations.

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Drum Machine - Beat Groove Pad
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Create deep, earth-shattering bass lines and custom electronic drum sounds. This powerful synth offers a lightweight yet robust tool for musicians across various electronic genres. It functions as a standalone app and an AUv3 plugin, allowing for seamless integration into your existing music production workflow.

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