Best Apollo Motion Midi Controller Apps

218+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.2 avg rating
16 free apps
Updated May 2026

Whether you're new to apollo motion midi controller or looking for an upgrade, our curated collection of 218+ iOS apps has something for everyone. Each app is reviewed and rated by real users, helping you make an informed decision.

Top Picks for Apollo Motion Midi Controller

3.0(3 ratings)
Free
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Transform your iPhone into a musical instrument using its accelerometer. Trigger MIDI notes and chords with motion, creating a natural and organic feel for music production. Ideal for adding unique percussive elements or expressive control to your compositions.

NS MIDI Player#2

NS MIDI Player by Nitin Seshadri

Simple MIDI player
Strong Contender
🎵 Music
4.5😊(181 ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
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This application allows users to play MIDI files on their Apple devices. It supports various MIDI formats, custom sound fonts, and synchronized lyrics. Advanced features like audio export and MIDI output connection are available via a one-time purchase.

What We Love

  • 👍 Simple and intuitive user interface
  • 🎵 Excellent sound quality with soundfont support
  • 💰 Free version available with core functionality
  • 🎧 Custom soundfont compatibility

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Frequent crashes and freezing issues
  • ⏱️ Slow loading times for large MIDI files
  • 🔋 High battery consumption
MIDIKeys - MIDI Controller#3

MIDIKeys - MIDI Controller by Michael Eskin

Send MIDI Data to Apps/Synths
Worth Considering
🎵 Music
3.3(15 ratings)
Free
MIDIKeys - MIDI Controller screenshot 1
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This app acts as a virtual MIDI keyboard controller, allowing you to send MIDI messages to synthesizer apps and hardware. It offers customizable velocity, octave transposition, and tilt controls for expression.

More Apollo Motion Midi Controller apps to explore

4
MIDI Wrench
MIDI Wrench
MIDI Wrench
MIDI Monitor & MIDI Controller
Free

This app acts as a versatile tool for managing MIDI devices on iOS. It allows you to monitor incoming MIDI messages in real-time and send your own MIDI commands using virtual controls. It's useful for troubleshooting MIDI setups and understanding device communication.

Monitor incoming MIDI eventsSend MIDI messagesVirtual MIDI keyboard, buttons, and knobs
🎵 Music
(65)
free
5
MIDI Designer Pro X
MIDI Designer Pro X
MIDI Designer Pro X
Custom MIDI Controller
Free

Create custom MIDI controllers for any MIDI-enabled hardware or software. Offers extensive customization, a large user-created layout library, and robust MIDI communication. Ideal for musicians and producers seeking a personalized control experience.

Control any MIDI-enabled deviceNetwork, Bluetooth, and USB MIDIExtensive user layout library
🎵 Music
(266)
freemium
6
Motion Synth
Motion Synth
Motion Synth
by AUUG
Free

This app turns your iPhone or iPod touch into a musical instrument. Play notes with touch and control sound with motion. It can be used standalone, with other iOS music apps, or even external hardware and laptop software.

Play notes via touchShape sound through motionControl in-app sounds
🎵 Music
(40)
free
7
Midi Studio
Midi Studio
Midi Studio
by VITALIY TARASYUK
$1.99

This app acts as a modular MIDI control surface, allowing users to remotely control software and hardware via Wi-Fi or USB. It offers various touch controls like faders, knobs, and XY pads for music production and studio setups.

Modular MIDI control surfaceWi-Fi and USB connectivityFaders, knobs, buttons, XY pads
🎵 Music
(64)
free with in-app purchases
8
LK - Ableton & Midi Controller
LK - Ableton & Midi Controller
LK - Ableton & Midi Controller
Sequencer and Clip Launcher
Free

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.

Ableton Live integrationMIDI device controlClip launching and sequencing
🎵 Music
(691)
free with in-app purchases
9
TouchOSC Mk1
TouchOSC Mk1
TouchOSC Mk1
OSC and MIDI control surface
$4.99

This app provides a customizable OSC and MIDI control surface for iOS devices. It allows remote control of music software and hardware, sending and receiving OSC and MIDI messages over Wi-Fi or CoreMIDI. Users can create custom layouts with various controls and utilize accelerometer data.

Modular OSC and MIDI control surfaceSend/receive OSC and MIDI messagesWi-Fi and CoreMIDI support
🎵 Music
(87)
paid
10
Music Studio Lite
Music Studio Lite
Music Studio Lite
Digital Audio Workstation
Free

Create music on your mobile device with a comprehensive digital audio workstation. Features include a multi-track sequencer, studio-quality instruments, and real-time effects. Ideal for composers and aspiring musicians on the go.

127-track sequencer11 studio-recorded instrumentsReal-time effects
🎵 Music
(260)
free
11
7III Tap: Live MIDI Controller
7III Tap: Live MIDI Controller
7III Tap: Live MIDI Controller
MIDI & Ableton Live Controller
Free

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.

Device view with keyboards and sequencersClips view for launching and editingMixer view with integrated clips
🎵 Music
(13)
free with in-app purchases
12
GarageBand
GarageBand
GarageBand
Make great music anywhere
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.

Virtual instruments (keyboard, guitar, drums)Multi-track recording (up to 32 tracks)Live Loops for DJ-style creation
🎵 Music
(110K)
free
13
AudioKit Synth One Synthesizer
AudioKit Synth One Synthesizer
AudioKit Synth One Synthesizer
Feature-packed Pro Synthesizer
Free

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.

Over 300+ PresetsMIDI SupportVintage-Style Sequencer
🎵 Music
(27K)
free
14
BandLab – Music Maker & Beats
BandLab – Music Maker & Beats
BandLab – Music Maker & Beats
AI Music Tools, Editor & DAW
Free

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.

Virtual instruments and audio presetsAI music generatorAuto-tune vocals
🎵 Music
(489K)
freemium
15
Sidecar MIDI Controller
Sidecar MIDI Controller
Sidecar MIDI Controller
by Secret Base Design
$4.99

Transform your QWERTY keyboard or game controller into a powerful MIDI controller for your iOS music apps. Play melodies, trigger chords, and adjust synth parameters with ease, even while running other apps in the background.

QWERTY keyboard piano mappingConfigurable pads for notes, chords, and messagesScale-configurable virtual keyboard
🎵 Music
(14)
paid
16
MIDI-Controller
MIDI-Controller
MIDI-Controller
MIDI Keyboard & Controller
$3.99

This app provides a portable MIDI keyboard and controller for musicians, allowing them to play notes, trigger drum samples, and control parameters. It connects wirelessly or via USB to popular DAWs and synthesizers without extra software.

Play MIDI notes with piano keysTrigger drum samples with drum padsControl pitch bend with a slider
🎵 Music
(29)
paid
17
KeyPad MIDI Controller
KeyPad MIDI Controller
KeyPad MIDI Controller
SFZ, SF2 Player · Piano & Pads
Free

Transform your device into a professional MIDI controller with touch-optimized piano keys, drum pads, and performance controls. It supports SFZ, SF2, WAV, and M4A samples, and can control iOS apps, hardware synths, and Mac software wirelessly or wired.

Touch-optimized piano keyboard9-pad drum gridXY performance pad
🎵 Music
(5)
free
18
MIDI Opener
MIDI Opener
MIDI Opener
The essential MIDI player
Free

This app is a powerful and modern MIDI player designed for musicians, learners, and creators. It offers visual playback, tempo and key control, and advanced track management. Import custom soundbanks and enjoy features like synchronized lyrics and a 3D visualizer.

Visual MIDI playbackTempo and key controlAdvanced track controls
🔧 Utilities
(85)
free with in-app purchases
19
Tize: Music & Beat Maker
Tize: Music & Beat Maker
Tize: Music & Beat Maker
Make & mix beats on a Drum Pad
Free

Create professional music with a user-friendly interface. Easily make beats, record audio, add effects, and even auto-tune vocals. Share your creations with a global community or export them for use in other digital audio workstations.

Drum pad beat makingProfessional sound packsAudio recording and looping
🎵 Music
(16K)
free with in-app purchases
20
Knob Lab
Knob Lab
Knob Lab
Smart Rotary MIDI Controller
Free

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.

Remote DAW controlUSB, WiFi, Bluetooth connectivityVirtual MIDI support
🎵 Music
(12)
free with in-app purchases