Best Midi Controller Apps

219+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.6 avg rating
19 free apps
Updated May 2026

With an average user rating of 4.6★, the midi controller category is one of the App Store's strongest. Browse all 219+ apps we track, sorted so the most loved ones surface first.

Top Picks for Midi Controller

miniMIDI#1

miniMIDI by Jack Edmonds

Pocket-Sized MIDI Controller
Editor's Choice
🎵 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.

MIDI Controller PRO Wifi, USB#2

MIDI Controller PRO Wifi, USB by Marvin Krueger

Bluetooth Pad Keyboard Player
Strong Contender
🎵 Music
4.7(26 ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
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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.

KeyPad MIDI Controller#3

KeyPad MIDI Controller by DiscoDSP LLC

SFZ, SF2 Player · Piano & Pads
Worth Considering
🎵 Music
5.0(5 ratings)
Free
KeyPad MIDI Controller screenshot 1

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.

More Midi Controller apps to explore

4
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
5
AudioKit Synth One Synthesizer
AudioKit Synth One Synthesizer
AudioKit Synth One Synthesizer
Feature-packed Pro Synthesizer
Free

This is a free, open-source professional synthesizer app for iOS devices. It offers over 300 presets, MIDI support, a sequencer, and vintage-inspired filters. Learn music production basics and create your own sounds.

Over 300+ PresetsMIDI SupportVintage-Style Sequencer
🎵 Music
(27K)
free
6
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
7
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
(65)
free
8
Logic Remote
Logic Remote
Logic Remote
by Apple Inc.
Free

This app extends the creative capabilities of Logic Pro and GarageBand on your Mac. It transforms your iPad or iPhone into a versatile controller for recording, mixing, and performing instruments remotely.

Remote instrument performanceMulti-Touch mixer controlsTransport control
🎵 Music
(6.8K)
free
9
MIDI Designer Pro X
MIDI Designer Pro X
MIDI Designer Pro X
Custom MIDI Controller
Free

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.

Control any MIDI-enabled deviceNetwork, Bluetooth, and USB MIDIExtensive user layout library
🎵 Music
(266)
freemium
10
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
(692)
free with in-app purchases
11
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
12
MIDIQuest - DAW Controller
MIDIQuest - DAW Controller
MIDIQuest - DAW Controller
Bluetooth MIDI DAW Controller
Free

Control your Mac Digital Audio Workstation wirelessly via Bluetooth. Customize control mappings for faders, knobs, and buttons to enhance your music production workflow. Offers effortless setup and an intuitive interface for seamless integration.

Bluetooth MIDI integrationCustomizable control mappingEffortless setup
🎵 Music
(1)
free with in-app purchases
13
KORG Module
KORG Module
KORG Module
Professional Piano & Keyboard
Free

This app offers professional piano and keyboard sounds for mobile devices. The free version provides access to high-quality piano sounds, with options to unlock more sound libraries and features through in-app purchases or by connecting Korg MIDI controllers.

High-quality piano and keyboard soundsCustomizable sound sets with over 30 librariesAUv3 support
🎵 Music
(111)
free with in-app purchases
14
MC Pad - Bluetooth MIDI
MC Pad - Bluetooth MIDI
MC Pad - Bluetooth MIDI
Bluetooth MIDI Controller
Free

Transform your iPhone or iPad into a versatile Bluetooth MIDI controller. Send MIDI commands to compatible devices and software, offering customizable controls and a hierarchical preset structure for live performances.

Bluetooth MIDI controllerControl compatible devicesSupport PC, CC, and Note commands
🎵 Music
(5)
free with in-app purchases
15
midimittr
midimittr
midimittr
Connecting MIDI effortlessly
Free

This app enables low-latency MIDI connections to iOS music applications via Bluetooth LE or USB. It routes virtual MIDI ports to external devices, allowing seamless wireless or wired integration with compatible software.

Low-latency MIDI over Bluetooth LEMIDI over USB connectionRoutes virtual MIDI ports
🎵 Music
(50)
free
16
Beat Maker Go:DJ Drum Pads Pro
Beat Maker Go:DJ Drum Pads Pro
Beat Maker Go:DJ Drum Pads Pro
Midi Controller, Music Machine
Free

Create music and perform beats with a virtual drum machine. Access over 200 sound packs, learn beat-making through interactive lessons, and share your creations. Suitable for both beginners and experienced producers.

200+ sound packsInteractive beat-making lessonsAdvanced mode for experienced users
🎵 Music
(73K)
free with in-app purchases
17
Controlla XYZ
Controlla XYZ
Controlla XYZ
AR XYZ MIDI Controller
Free

This augmented reality app allows musicians to control digital audio workstations and plugins by moving their phone. It enables expressive automation and creative production effects, making music production faster and more intuitive.

Augmented reality MIDI controlControl DAW and plugin parametersExpressive automation recording
🎵 Music
(4)
free
18
TouchOSC
TouchOSC
TouchOSC
Modular control surface
$19.99

This app provides a powerful and flexible modular control surface for MIDI and OSC messages. It features a GPU-powered editor for creating complex layouts, cross-network synchronized editing, and a scripting engine for deep customization. It's designed for musicians and audio professionals seeking advanced control over their digital audio workstations and other compatible software.

Modular control surfacePowerful integrated editorMIDI and OSC message support
🎵 Music
(198)
paid
19
Refader
Refader
Refader
MIDI fader controller
Free

Control MIDI devices and hosts remotely via USB or Wi-Fi. Connect your device to a computer using "Audio MIDI Setup" to establish a networked MIDI session.

MIDI fader controllerControl MIDI devicesControl MIDI hosts
🎵 Music
(5)
free
20
Knob Lab
Knob Lab
Knob Lab
Smart Rotary MIDI Controller
Free

This application transforms your iOS device into a versatile MIDI controller. It allows you to manage various DAWs and music software remotely via USB, WiFi, or Bluetooth. Create intricate control setups with a single rotary knob, affecting multiple MIDI destinations simultaneously.

Remote DAW controlUSB, WiFi, Bluetooth connectivityVirtual MIDI support
🎵 Music
(12)
free with in-app purchases

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