Best Instrument Maker Apps & Games

250+ iOS apps & games curated and reviewed

4.4 avg rating
20 free apps & games
Updated November 2026

With an average user rating of 4.4★, the instrument maker category is one of the App Store's strongest. Browse all 250+ apps and games we track, sorted so the most loved ones surface first.

Compare top Instrument Maker Apps & Games (November 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1GarageBandGarageBandFree4.1★ (118K)NoNoNov 2026
2Tize: Music & Beat MakerTize: Music & Beat MakerFree4.5★ (16K)YesYesNov 2026
3Beat Studio - Music MakerBeat Studio - Music MakerFree—NoYesOct 2026
4BandLab – Music Maker & BeatsBandLab – Music Maker & BeatsFree4.7★ (513K)YesYesNov 2026
5MedlyMedlyFree4.6★ (39K)NoYesNov 2026
6Beat Maker Studio: Jam PadBeat Maker Studio: Jam PadFree1.0★ (1)YesYesNov 2026
7Music Draw: Melody MakerMusic Draw: Melody MakerFree——NoOct 2026
8SOUNDRAW Grid: Beat MakerSOUNDRAW Grid: Beat MakerFree5.0★ (4)NoYesOct 2026

Top Picks for Instrument Maker

GarageBand#1

GarageBand by Apple

Make great music anywhere
Editor's Choice
🎵 Music
4.1😊(118K 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
  • 🎶 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
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
  • 🔇 Annoying metronome that can't be turned off

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FAQ about Instrument Maker

What are the best instrument maker apps & games for iPhone?
GarageBand tops our instrument maker apps & games ranking as of November 2026, with a 4.1-star average from 118K App Store ratings, and it's free to download.
Yes — 20 of the top instrument maker apps & games 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 November 2026.
We track 250+ instrument maker apps & games on the iOS App Store as of November 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.