Best Ipad Midi Controller App

211+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.4 avg rating
16 free apps
Updated June 2026

From beginner-friendly picks to power-user tools, our ipad midi controller app list covers 211+ iPhone apps updated through June 2026. Compare ratings, prices, and screenshots in one place.

Compare top Ipad Midi Controller App (June 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1KeyPad MIDI ControllerKeyPad MIDI ControllerFree5.0★ (5)NoNoJul 2026
2MIDI WrenchMIDI WrenchFree4.6★ (65)NoNoJul 2026
3MIDI Designer Pro XMIDI Designer Pro XFree4.6★ (266)NoYesJul 2026
4LK - Ableton & Midi ControllerLK - Ableton & Midi ControllerFree4.3★ (695)NoYesJul 2026
5MIDIKeys - MIDI ControllerMIDIKeys - MIDI ControllerFree3.3★ (15)NoNoJul 2026
67III Tap: Live MIDI Controller7III Tap: Live MIDI ControllerFree4.6★ (13)NoYesJun 2026
7Bluetooth MIDI Controller ProBluetooth MIDI Controller ProFree4.4★ (10)NoNoMay 2026
8LED light controller LED lampLED light controller LED lampFree4.5★ (12K)NoYesJul 2026

Top Picks for Ipad Midi Controller App

KeyPad MIDI Controller#1

KeyPad MIDI Controller by DiscoDSP LLC

SFZ, SF2 Player · Piano & Pads
Editor's Choice
🎵 Music
5.0(5 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.

MIDI Wrench#2

MIDI Wrench by Christian Schoenebeck d/b/a Crudebyte

MIDI Monitor & MIDI Controller
Strong Contender
🎵 Music
4.6(65 ratings)
Free
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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.

MIDI Designer Pro X#3

MIDI Designer Pro X by Confusion Studios LLC

Custom MIDI Controller
Worth Considering
🎵 Music
4.6(266 ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
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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.

More Ipad Midi Controller App apps to explore

4
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
(695)
free with in-app purchases
5
MIDIKeys - MIDI Controller
MIDIKeys - MIDI Controller
MIDIKeys - MIDI Controller
Send MIDI Data to Apps/Synths
Free

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.

Virtual MIDI keyboardSend MIDI messagesOctave transposition
🎵 Music
(15)
free
6
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
7
Bluetooth MIDI Controller Pro
Bluetooth MIDI Controller Pro
Bluetooth MIDI Controller Pro
BMC Pro
Free

This app allows you to connect and control various Bluetooth MIDI devices, including soft instruments, DAWs, and hardware music devices. It offers a full-range MIDI keyboard, pads matrix, and adjustable knobs and faders for comprehensive music production.

MIDI KeyboardMIDI Pads MatrixMIDI Knobs
🎵 Music
(10)
free
8
LED light controller LED lamp
LED light controller LED lamp
LED light controller LED lamp
LED light remote controller
Free

Easily manage your LED lights, adjusting color, temperature, and brightness. Sync your lighting to music or control various LED devices via Wi-Fi and Bluetooth.

Change color, temperature, and brightnessSupports LED strips and bulbsWi-Fi and Bluetooth connectivity
🔧 Utilities
(12K)
free with in-app purchases
9
AirBending: MIDI Controller
AirBending: MIDI Controller
AirBending: MIDI Controller
Hand gestures MIDI controller
Free
🎵 Music
(0)
10
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
11
NS MIDI Player
NS MIDI Player
NS MIDI Player
Simple MIDI player
Free

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.

Play standard MIDI files (.mid, .midi, .kar)Support for custom SoundFonts (.sf2, .dls)View time-synced lyrics
🎵 Music
(193)
free with in-app purchases
12
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
13
MIDI Controller PRO Wifi, USB
MIDI Controller PRO Wifi, USB
MIDI Controller PRO Wifi, USB
Bluetooth Pad Keyboard Player
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
(24)
free with in-app purchases
14
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
15
Aurora (MIDI Controller)
Aurora (MIDI Controller)
Aurora (MIDI Controller)
MIDI from Planetary Rhythms
$2.99

Transform space weather data into musical expression with this live MIDI controller. Connect to your DAW and map real-time electromagnetic readings to create unique soundscapes and dynamic tracks.

Live data streaming from observatoriesFlexible MIDI mappingConnects to DAWs like Ableton Live
🎵 Music
(2)
paid
16
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
(36)
free with in-app purchases
17
MIDI Controller/Oscilloscope
MIDI Controller/Oscilloscope
MIDI Controller/Oscilloscope
16ch sequencer + 8ch scope
Free

This app combines a multi-touch performance keyboard, a 16-channel step sequencer, and a real-time oscilloscope. It allows seamless integration with hardware synthesizers and audio gear via USB, enabling music creation and analysis.

Multi-touch velocity-sensitive keyboard16-channel step sequencer with piano rollReal-time 8-channel oscilloscope
🎵 Music
(1)
free
18
Bluetooth Midi Controller
Bluetooth Midi Controller
Bluetooth Midi Controller
Control your BLE Midi devices.
Free

Transform your iOS or iPadOS device into a wireless MIDI controller. Seamlessly manage your favorite DAWs, instruments, and effects on iOS, iPadOS, and desktop via Bluetooth LE. Offers extensive fader control for precise adjustments.

Wireless MIDI controlBluetooth Low Energy supportUp to 64 faders (128 on iPad)
🎵 Music
(5)
free
19
Midi DJ remote lite
Midi DJ remote lite
Midi DJ remote lite
Midi controller for DJ
Free

Control your PC/Mac DJ software remotely over Wi-Fi. This app provides comprehensive controls for decks and mixers, eliminating the need for a mouse and trackpad. It's compatible with popular DJ software like Traktor Pro 2.

Remote Wi-Fi MIDI controlDeck A/B playback and cueingTempo and jog control
🎵 Music
(9)
free with in-app purchases
20
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

FAQ about Ipad Midi Controller App

What is the best ipad midi controller app for iPhone?
KeyPad MIDI Controller tops our ipad midi controller app ranking as of June 2026, with a 5.0-star average from 5 App Store ratings, and it's free to download.
Yes — 16 of the top ipad midi controller app we rank are free to download, including KeyPad MIDI Controller and MIDI Wrench.
KeyPad MIDI Controller has no ads and has no in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of June 2026.
We track 211+ ipad midi controller app on the iOS App Store as of June 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.
KeyPad MIDI Controller transforms your iPad or iPhone into a professional MIDI controller. It features a touch-optimized piano keyboard, drum pads, and XY performance controls, allowing you to control music software and hardware.
Yes, KeyPad MIDI Controller includes a built-in sound engine. It supports loading SF2 SoundFonts, SFZ instruments, and WAV/M4A samples, allowing you to play sounds directly without needing other apps.