Best Ableton Apps

4.2😊(676 ratings)

$6.99In-App Purchases

#7in Music

Create musical ideas with curated sounds and effects. Build beats, melodies, and sample your surroundings. Seamlessly transfer your projects to Ableton Live for further development.

What We Love

🚀 Intuitive workflow
🎨 Great sound quality
🤝 Seamless Ableton Live integration
💰 Affordable price
🔥 Inspiring for creativity
🌟 Impressive for a first release

Room to Improve

🔇 No audio track support
🎹 Limited note editing capabilities
⏱️ Bluetooth latency issues
🔢 Restricted to 4/4 time signature
🔧 Lacking some advanced features

GarageBand by Apple

Make great music anywhere

Strong Contender

4.1😊(117K ratings)

Free

Transform your device into a portable recording studio. Create music with virtual instruments, record vocals and guitars, and mix multi-track songs. Explore a vast library of sounds and effects to produce professional-sounding tracks anywhere.

What We Love

🎹 Powerful music creation tools
👍 Intuitive and user-friendly interface
🎨 Wide variety of instruments and sounds
💰 Free to use with no ads
🎶 Helps inspire and develop musical skills

Room to Improve

🐛 Bugs and glitches causing crashes and data loss
⏱️ Long download and optimization times
🔇 Issues with audio recording and playback
🔒 Requires latest iOS version to function
💾 Takes up a lot of storage space

BandLab – Music Maker & Beats by BandLab Singapore Pte Ltd

AI Music Tools, Editor & DAW

Worth Considering

Grip: Control Ableton Live

4.7😐(507K ratings)

FreeAdsIn-App Purchases

#7in Music

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Create music on the go with this free app. Record vocals, make beats, and mix demos using a mobile DAW. Collaborate with others and access exclusive AI tools and distribution opportunities with an optional membership.

What We Love

👍 Easy to use
🚀 Versatile music creation tools
💡 Collaborative features
🎨 Wide range of sounds and effects
🆓 Free to use with no ads

Room to Improve

🐛 Syncing and saving issues
🔇 Audio quality and latency problems
🔒 Account and data security concerns
💰 Paid subscription required for full access
🤖 Issues with bots and fake accounts

More Ableton apps to explore

Remote creative companion

Wireless Ableton Live controlVoice control for transport and recordingTrack arming, soloing, and muting

Control Ableton Live remotely from your iOS device. Manage transport, recording, track settings, and clips wirelessly. Includes a built-in MIDI keyboard for on-the-go note input.

This app extends the creative capabilities of Logic Pro and GarageBand on your Mac. It transforms your iPad or iPhone into a versatile controller for recording, mixing, and performing instruments remotely.

Remote instrument performanceMulti-Touch mixer controlsTransport control

Make better music now

Color-coded key relationshipsKey signature and triad displaySounded chords and arpeggios

Explore music theory with a visual representation of the 12 keys. Understand scales, compose chord progressions, and mix in key. Features color-coded relationships, key signatures, and sounded chords for each key.

Start making your own songs

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free

Splice: Make music now

Royalty-free sample libraryBrowse and organize soundsRecord audio with Splice Mic

Access a vast library of royalty-free music samples to inspire your next song. Browse, organize, and discover sounds on the go. Record your own audio and experiment with new musical ideas directly from your phone.

(655)

audacity, mixer, music studio.

SoundLab - Audio Editor

16-track audio editorOver 20 audio effectsAI Vocal Separator

This app provides desktop-grade audio editing tools on your mobile device. It features a multi-track editor with numerous effects, an AI vocal separator, and a robust audio recorder. It's designed for music and podcast creators needing a convenient, on-the-go solution.

(14K)

rekordbox - DJ App & DJ Mixer

Create DJ Mix & Remix DJ Music

Free basic DJ features (decks, samplers, mixers, effects)Integrates with Spotify, Apple Music, SoundCloud, Beatport, TIDALPad FX for rearranging tracks and adding textures

This app allows anyone to start DJing and mixing music, from beginners to professionals. It offers essential DJ features for free and integrates with streaming services and compatible hardware for enhanced creativity.

(3.2K)

Cycle - Time Lag Accumulator

Meditative Synthesizer

Time lag accumulation for sonic texturesMeditative and ambient music creationRecord and export to WAV/MIDI

This app creates evolving musical textures by repeating notes that gradually fade. It offers a meditative experience and is ideal for ambient music creation. Users can record and export their creations in various formats.

LK - Ableton & Midi Controller

(507)

paid

Sequencer and Clip Launcher

Ableton Live integrationMIDI device controlClip launching and sequencing

This application acts as a remote control for Ableton Live and MIDI devices, enhancing electronic music production and live performance. It offers deep integration with Ableton Live and extensive MIDI capabilities for controlling software and hardware. The app is modular, with features available as separate in-app purchases.

(706)

Auxy Studio

Music & Beat Maker

Create melodies and drum patternsArrange loops into full tracksThousands of instruments and drum hits

Create modern beats and electronic music with this intuitive app. Easily compose melodies, drum patterns, and arrange them into full tracks. Access a vast library of sounds or import your own, and enhance your productions with studio-grade effects and automation.

(4.3K)

Mobile Music Creation System

Cubasis LE 3

Multitouch sequencerVirtual keyboard and instrumentsAudio and MIDI editing

This mobile music creation system offers a streamlined interface for recording, editing, and mixing audio and MIDI tracks on your iPhone or iPad. It includes virtual instruments, effects, and the ability to connect external gear for professional-quality productions. The app can be extended with in-app purchases.

(728)

AudioKit Synth One Synthesizer

Feature-packed Pro Synthesizer

Over 300+ PresetsMIDI SupportVintage-Style Sequencer

This is a free, open-source professional synthesizer app for iOS devices. It offers over 300 presets, MIDI support, a sequencer, and vintage-inspired filters. Learn music production basics and create your own sounds.

Launchpad - Music & Beat Maker

(27K)

free

Play, Record & Remix like a DJ

Multi-color grid for playing soundsMix and remix soundpacksDJ-style performance effects

Create and remix electronic music with a professional sound library and intuitive grid interface. Layer beats, melodies, and vocals, then apply DJ-style effects to craft unique tracks. Record and share your musical creations with the world.

(35K)

KORG Gadget 2 Le

Make music

Virtual instrument collectionAll-in-one music production studioIntuitive user interface

This app provides a collection of virtual instruments and a music production studio for mobile devices. It allows users to create electronic music with an intuitive interface, share their creations globally, and expand functionality with MIDI controllers.

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7III Tap: Live MIDI Controller

Ableton Live Controller

Device view with keyboards and sequencersClips view for launching and editingMixer view with integrated clips

This app transforms your iPhone or iPad into a powerful MIDI controller for music production. It offers versatile views for instruments, sequencers, clip launching, and mixing, allowing for hands-on control of compatible software and hardware. Experience full functionality with a one-time purchase.

(15)

SAND: Audio MIDI Sequencer

Record & Make Music, Host AUv3

Grid-based MIDI sequencingAUv3 plugin hostingExternal MIDI device support

This app is a grid-based music sequencer that allows users to create compositions using AUv3 plugins and external MIDI devices. It offers extensive tools for arranging clips, editing notes, automating parameters, and routing MIDI.

(86)

Chord Progression Generator

Music Producing & Song Ideas!

Chord progression generationMelody and bassline creationMIDI file export

Generate chord progressions for any genre with this music production tool. Easily create melodies and basslines, then export them as MIDI files for your DAW. Ideal for producers and musicians looking to spark song ideas.

(1.7K)

Music Making for Everyone

Medly

Section-based song buildingTouch-optimized note editingAudio recording and import

Create studio-quality music productions with an intuitive interface. Easily arrange notes, audio samples, and loops into sections to build songs. Offers advanced tools for editing, automation, and sharing your creations.

(38K)