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Best Instrument Maker Apps

250+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.6 avg rating
19 free apps
Updated August 2026

With an average user rating of 4.6★, the instrument maker category is one of the App Store's strongest. Browse all 250+ apps we track, sorted so the most loved ones surface first.

Compare top Instrument Maker Apps (August 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1GarageBandGarageBandFree4.1★ (117K)NoNoAug 2026
2Tize: Music & Beat MakerTize: Music & Beat MakerFree4.5★ (16K)YesYesAug 2026
3BandLab – Music Maker & BeatsBandLab – Music Maker & BeatsFree4.7★ (501K)YesYesAug 2026
4MedlyMedlyFree4.6★ (38K)NoYesAug 2026
5Remixlive - Make Music & BeatsRemixlive - Make Music & BeatsFree4.7★ (12K)NoYesAug 2026
6TAIL Sampler: Beat MakerTAIL Sampler: Beat Maker$3.99—NoNoAug 2026
7TechnoJam: Kids Music MakerTechnoJam: Kids Music MakerFree—NoYesJul 2026
8Instrument BibleInstrument BibleFree3.9★ (12)NoNoMay 2026

Top Picks for Instrument Maker

GarageBand#1

GarageBand by Apple

Make great music anywhere
Editor's Choice
🎵 Music
4.1😊(117K ratings)
Free
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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

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Bugs and glitches causing crashes and data loss
  • ⏱️ Long download and optimization times
  • 🔇 Issues with audio recording and playback
Tize: Music & Beat Maker#2

Tize: Music & Beat Maker by SoundWare, Inc.

Make & mix beats on a Drum Pad
Strong Contender
🎵 Music
4.5😐(16K ratings)
FreeAdsIn-App Purchases
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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.

What We Love

  • 👍 User-friendly interface
  • 🎨 Wide variety of sounds and instruments
  • 🚀 Efficient beat-making process
  • 💡 Allows for creative expression

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Frequent crashes and bugs
  • 🔒 Limited login options
  • 💰 Expensive subscription model
BandLab – Music Maker & Beats#3

BandLab – Music Maker & Beats by BandLab Singapore Pte Ltd

AI Music Tools, Editor & DAW
Worth Considering
🎵 Music
4.7😐(501K ratings)
FreeAdsIn-App Purchases
#8in 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

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Syncing and saving issues
  • 🔇 Audio quality and latency problems
  • 🔒 Account and data security concerns

More Instrument Maker apps to explore

4
Medly
Medly
Medly
Music Making for Everyone
Free

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.

Section-based song buildingTouch-optimized note editingAudio recording and import
🎵 Music
(38K)
free with in-app purchases
5
Remixlive - Make Music & Beats
Remixlive - Make Music & Beats
Remixlive - Make Music & Beats
Drum Pads, Loops & DJ Mixer
Free

Create music and perform live with this beat maker and DJ studio. Play loops, jam with instruments, and remix tracks using a vast sample library and pro-grade effects. Import your own sounds and connect MIDI controllers for advanced production.

Play up to 48 synced loopsReal-time key and BPM controlLive drum and instrument recording
🎵 Music
(12K)
free with in-app purchases
6
TAIL Sampler: Beat Maker
TAIL Sampler: Beat Maker
TAIL Sampler: Beat Maker
The ultra mobile sampler
$3.99
🎵 Music
(0)
7
TechnoJam: Kids Music Maker
TechnoJam: Kids Music Maker
TechnoJam: Kids Music Maker
Beats & songs, no wrong notes
Free
🎵 Music
(0)
8
Instrument Bible
Instrument Bible
Instrument Bible
Virtual Fingering Chart
Free

This app provides interactive fingering charts for a wide range of instruments, including woodwind, brass, fretted, and string. It synchronizes with a MIDI player and tuner, allowing users to see how to play notes or entire songs. Additional features include a metronome, visual analysis tools, and a tone generator.

Interactive fingering chartsSynchronized MIDI player and tunerChromatic tuner with color mode
🎵 Music
(12)
free
9
Overtune: Instrumental Maker
Overtune: Instrumental Maker
Overtune: Instrumental Maker
Rap beat creator studio
Free

Create custom rap beats with a vast library of loops and an intuitive editor. Export high-quality stems and WAV files for royalty-free distribution. Record vocals with effects and generate social media-ready videos for your tracks.

Extensive beat pack libraryUser-friendly beat editorStems & master audio exports
🎵 Music
(279)
free with in-app purchases
10
SUMO AI: Music & Song Maker
SUMO AI: Music & Song Maker
SUMO AI: Music & Song Maker
Music Generator & AI Cover
Free
🎵 Music
(0)
11
SP Drum Pad - DJ Beat Maker
SP Drum Pad - DJ Beat Maker
SP Drum Pad - DJ Beat Maker
Create Music and Make DJ Beats
Free

Create unique music and powerful beats with realistic drum pads. Explore diverse sound packs and effects to craft your signature groove, perform live, or collaborate with others. Seamlessly export your creations for sharing or further production.

Realistic drum pads with high-fidelity samplesDiverse sound packs (EDM, Trap, Hip Hop, etc.)Real-time loop recording and effects
🎵 Music
(1)
free with in-app purchases
12
Musical Instruments Flashcards
Musical Instruments Flashcards
Musical Instruments Flashcards
Learn Bf English with Pictures
Free
📚 Education
(0)
13
Music Instruments - Music Game
Music Instruments - Music Game
Music Instruments - Music Game
Music Piano - Toy Instruments
Free
🎬 Entertainment
(0)
14
Raj Musicals
Raj Musicals
Raj Musicals
Raj Musicals
Free
🛍️ Shopping
(0)
15
Composer AR
Composer AR
Composer AR
AR Project Planner
Free
🎵 Music
(0)
16
ToneDex
ToneDex
ToneDex
Visualize Your Tone
Free
🎵 Music
(0)
17
Music Maker JAM
Music Maker JAM
Music Maker JAM
Remix, record & share music!
Free

Create, remix, and share your own music with a vast library of loops and studio-quality beats. Add vocals, apply effects, and mix your tracks on an 8-channel mixer. Share your creations instantly with a global community of artists and producers.

Remix audio loopsAdd vocals to tracksVirtual currency for loops
🎵 Music
(11K)
free with in-app purchases
18
Rithmatic
Rithmatic
Rithmatic
FM synth with 36,000 patches
Free
🎵 Music
(0)
19
Jelly Beats - Beat Maker
Jelly Beats - Beat Maker
Jelly Beats - Beat Maker
Music Maker, Beats & Loops
Free

Create music on your phone with an intuitive beat maker. Build drum patterns, layer melodies, and record your own sounds. Export your creations as MIDI or audio files to continue production elsewhere.

Intuitive step sequencerBeat makerMusic maker
🎵 Music
(1)
free with in-app purchases
20
StringVest
StringVest
StringVest
All in one musical groovebox
Free
🎵 Music
(0)

FAQ about Instrument Maker

What are the best instrument maker apps for iPhone?
GarageBand tops our instrument maker apps ranking as of August 2026, with a 4.1-star average from 117K App Store ratings, and it's free to download.
Yes — 19 of the top instrument maker apps we rank are free to download, including GarageBand and Tize: Music & Beat Maker.
GarageBand has no ads and has no in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of August 2026.
We track 250+ instrument maker apps on the iOS App Store as of August 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.
This app transforms your device into a portable music creation studio. You can play virtual instruments, record audio like vocals or guitars, and arrange and mix songs with up to 32 tracks. It also features Live Loops for DJ-style music creation and a Sound Library for additional free instruments and loops.
You can play a wide variety of virtual instruments, including keyboards, guitars, basses, and drums, using Multi-Touch gestures. The app also offers Smart Instruments that simplify playing complex musical parts, and you can download additional instruments and loops from the Sound Library.