Best Beat Pad Midi Apps

247+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.1 avg rating
15 free apps
Updated August 2026

Looking for free beat pad midi apps? 15 of our 247+ tracked titles are free to download β€” no subscription, no trial. The rest are premium picks worth paying for.

Compare top Beat Pad Midi Apps (August 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1Pad MIDIPad MIDI$0.993.0β˜… (1)NoNoAug 2026
2KeyPad MIDI ControllerKeyPad MIDI ControllerFree5.0β˜… (9)NoNoAug 2026
3miniMIDIminiMIDIFreeβ€”NoNoMay 2026
4Midi-MorfMidi-MorfFree was $6.99β€”NoNoJul 2026
5Sweet MIDI PlayerSweet MIDI PlayerFree3.6β˜… (86)NoYesAug 2026
6Drum Pads 24 Beat Maker MusicDrum Pads 24 Beat Maker MusicFree4.7β˜… (12K)YesYesAug 2026
7MIDI Controller PRO WiFi, USBMIDI Controller PRO WiFi, USBFree4.7β˜… (25)YesYesAug 2026
8Midi Controller - Remote & USBMidi Controller - Remote & USBFree was $7.994.1β˜… (42)NoYesAug 2026

Top Picks for Beat Pad Midi

Pad MIDI#1

Pad MIDI by Thirteen32 Pty Ltd

Editor's Choice
🎡 Music
3.0😐(1 ratings)
$0.99
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Transform your iPhone or iPad into a versatile MIDI controller. It offers wireless and USB connectivity, customizable pads, and a full piano keyboard for your music production needs. Requires external hardware or software to generate sound.

What We Love

  • πŸ‘ Works as expected
  • πŸ‘ Simple and functional
  • πŸ‘ Great MIDI tool
  • πŸ‘ Free and functional

Room to Improve

  • πŸ› No sound output
  • πŸ› Crashes on startup
  • πŸ› Does not load
KeyPad MIDI Controller#2

KeyPad MIDI Controller by DiscoDSP LLC

SFZ, SF2 Player Β· Piano & Pads
Strong Contender
🎡 Music
5.0(9 ratings)
Free
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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.

miniMIDI#3

miniMIDI by Jack Edmonds

Pocket-Sized MIDI Controller
Worth Considering
🎡 Music
0.0(0 ratings)
Free
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Transform your iPhone into a powerful MIDI controller for your Mac. Easily connect wirelessly or via wire to control software instruments in Logic Pro X and GarageBand. Features include customizable pads and a velocity-sensitive keyboard.

More Beat Pad Midi apps to explore

4
Midi-Morf
Midi-Morf
Midi-Morf
Wireless Midi Controller
Free
$6.99 | 100% OFF
🎡 Music
(0)
5
Sweet MIDI Player
Sweet MIDI Player
Sweet MIDI Player
by Roni Music
Free

This application allows users to play and edit MIDI files. It offers features like transposing, tempo changes, channel muting, and synchronized lyric display. Users can also manage playlists and utilize a built-in sound library.

MIDI file playbackMIDI file editingTempo and transpose control
🎡 Music
(86)
free with in-app purchases
6
Drum Pads 24 Beat Maker Music
Drum Pads 24 Beat Maker Music
Drum Pads 24 Beat Maker Music
Make EDM, trap, dubstep beats
Free

Create your own music with a vast library of sounds and a powerful drum pad machine. Design unique sound packs, record tracks, and share your creations with a global community of musicians and beatmakers.

Drum pad machineExtensive sound libraryCustom sound pack creation
🎡 Music
(12K)
free with in-app purchases
7
MIDI Controller PRO WiFi, USB
MIDI Controller PRO WiFi, USB
MIDI Controller PRO WiFi, USB
Keyboard, Pads & DAW Remote
Free

Create and control music with a customizable digital MIDI interface. Connect via USB, Bluetooth, or Wi-Fi to your favorite MIDI-compatible software. Offers a variety of built-in components for flexible music production.

Customizable control canvasUSB, Bluetooth, and Wi-Fi connectivityPiano roll
🎡 Music
(25)
free with in-app purchases
8
Midi Controller - Remote & USB
Midi Controller - Remote & USB
Midi Controller - Remote & USB
Pads, Fader & Keyboard
Free
$7.99 | 100% OFF

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
🎡 Music
(42)
free with in-app purchases
9
MIDI-Probe
MIDI-Probe
MIDI-Probe
Inspect. Control. Rule.
Free
🎡 Music
(0)
10
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
(71)
free
11
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
(33)
paid
12
Drum Pad Machine - Beat Maker
Drum Pad Machine - Beat Maker
Drum Pad Machine - Beat Maker
Make music & play DJ beats!
Free

Create professional-quality music and unique tracks with a variety of styles and sound packs. Utilize instruments, FX, and sequencing for creative sound design. Learn through beat school lessons and share your creations instantly.

Multiple music styles (Hip-hop, Trap, House, etc.)Professional sound packsDrum and Piano instruments
🎡 Music
(674K)
freemium
13
Midi Amuser
Midi Amuser
Midi Amuser
Midi Looper and Arranger
Free

This app allows you to connect, control, and record up to 10 MIDI instruments and controllers across 10 tracks. It manages routing, recalls instrument states, and enables live looping and complex song arrangements with a stable clock and zero latency.

Connect up to 10 MIDI instrumentsConnect up to 10 MIDI controllersZero latency
🎡 Music
(5)
free
14
SynthBridge MIDI Synth
SynthBridge MIDI Synth
SynthBridge MIDI Synth
MIDI synth and looper
Free

Transform your device into a versatile MIDI sound module and virtual piano. Load SoundFont files, connect controllers, and utilize expressive performance tools for practice, production, or live music.

MIDI controller support (Bluetooth, USB, Network)SoundFont (SF2/SF3) loading and playbackMulti-touch piano keyboard and drum pads
🎡 Music
(3)
free with in-app purchases
15
MIDI World
MIDI World
MIDI World
Turn sensors into MIDI music
$0.99

Transform device sensors and real-world data into MIDI control and musical notes. Create multitrack recordings, adjust performances with per-track controls, and export to any DAW. Connect environmental data to your music.

Sensor-to-MIDI mappingReal-world data integrationMultitrack recording
🎡 Music
(1)
paid
16
MIDI XY-PAD
MIDI XY-PAD
MIDI XY-PAD
Control your MIDI instruments
Free

This app enables sending two controllers simultaneously via network MIDI. It's designed to control your MIDI instruments by allowing you to select controllers and polarity on your mobile device, then connect to a network MIDI session on macOS.

Send two controllers simultaneouslyNetwork MIDI supportSelect controllers and polarity
🎡 Music
(7)
free
17
WiDI - MIDI Studio
WiDI - MIDI Studio
WiDI - MIDI Studio
MIDI Sequencer and Controller
$1.99

Create custom MIDI control surfaces and an integrated step sequencer to send MIDI events and play sequences. Connect to MIDI instruments and DAWs via network sessions or class-compliant interfaces. Automate control values with advanced modulation options.

Customizable control surface (buttons, pads, knobs, faders)Integrated step sequencer with multiple tracksMIDI Network Session support for DAWs
🎡 Music
(8)
paid
18
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
(65)
free with in-app purchases
19
Chorda: Chord Pads & MIDI
Chorda: Chord Pads & MIDI
Chorda: Chord Pads & MIDI
Choose your key. Play chords.
Free

This app allows you to play chords in any key without needing music theory knowledge. It features a built-in sampler, MIDI output for DAWs, and recording capabilities. Explore various pad modes, effects, and an arpeggiator for creative musical expression.

Play chords in key without music theoryOn-board sampler with multiple soundsUSB MIDI output to DAWs and hardware
🎡 Music
(0)
free
20
Ui MIDI mixer
Ui MIDI mixer
Ui MIDI mixer
by Pavel Beseda
Free

Control your audio mixer's virtual faders, effects, and parameters remotely using your hardware MIDI controller. Assign controls with a built-in "learn" function for seamless integration without touching the mixer's display.

Assign virtual faders via MIDI learnControl MICS, LINE, SUBS, DRUMS, GUITAR volumeRemotely enable/disable FX effects
🎡 Music
(9)
free with in-app purchases

FAQ about Beat Pad Midi

What are the best beat pad midi apps for iPhone?
Pad MIDI tops our beat pad midi apps ranking as of August 2026, with a 3.0-star average from 1 App Store ratings, and it's priced at $0.99.
Yes β€” 15 of the top beat pad midi apps we rank are free to download, including KeyPad MIDI Controller and miniMIDI.
Pad MIDI has no ads and has no in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of August 2026.
We track 247+ beat pad midi apps on the iOS App Store as of August 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.
Pad MIDI transforms your iPhone or iPad into a MIDI controller. It allows you to send MIDI messages wirelessly or via USB to control synthesizers, digital audio workstations (DAWs), or other MIDI-compatible hardware and software. The app provides both assignable MIDI pads and a full 88-key piano keyboard.
Key features include support for both Bluetooth wireless and USB MIDI connections, 16 assignable and nameable MIDI pads, a full 88-key piano layout, selectable MIDI channel and velocity settings, CC and Program Change controllers, and a MIDI message log for debugging. It also supports native Mac OS Network MIDI.