5+ iOS apps curated and reviewed
If you already know Drive Player, this is the deeper bench. 5+ gesture based music app for iPhone, all reviewed and ranked by user rating, recency, and download trend as of July 2026.
| # | App | Price | Rating | Ads | In-App Purchases | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  | Free | 5.0★ (1) | No | Yes | May 2026 |
| 2 |  | Free | — | No | Yes | Aug 2026 |
| 3 |  | Free | 5.0★ (5) | No | No | Aug 2026 |
| 4 |  | $5.99 | 5.0★ (3) | No | No | Aug 2026 |
| 5 |  | $1.99 | — | No | No | May 2026 |
Control your music playback with intuitive swipes while driving. This app offers quick access to your favorite playlists and integrates with Siri Shortcuts for hands-free control. It also includes an Apple Watch app for convenient music management from your wrist.
This free music app translates touch gestures into MIDI Control Change messages. It offers a 2D touch area to control three MIDI values and two gesture recording modes: infinite looping or one-time playback triggered by buttons.
This app translates touch gestures into MIDI Control Change messages. It offers two recording modes, scene management for storing settings, and extended timing controls for loops. It can run standalone or as an AUv3 plugin.