Best Midi Controller Free Apps

213+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.5 avg rating
20 free apps
Updated May 2026

Out of 213+ midi controller free apps on iOS, 20 are free and the rest sit in the paid tier. This page sorts them so you can compare both sides before you commit.

Top Picks for Midi Controller Free

Midi Controller - Remote & USB#1

Midi Controller - Remote & USB by Dominik Seemayr

Pads, Fader & Keyboard
Editor's Choice
🎵 Music
4.1(36 ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
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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.

7III Tap: Live MIDI Controller#2

7III Tap: Live MIDI Controller by Simon Lang

MIDI & Ableton Live Controller
Strong Contender
🎵 Music
4.6(13 ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
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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.

LK - Ableton & Midi Controller#3

LK - Ableton & Midi Controller by Imaginando Lda

Sequencer and Clip Launcher
Worth Considering
🎵 Music
4.3😊(692 ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
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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.

What We Love

  • 🚀 Works perfectly
  • 🎹 Great for Ableton Live
  • 🎨 Powerful features
  • 👍 Intuitive and easy to use

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Occasional crashes and bugs
  • 🔌 Connection issues and unreliable wireless
  • 💰 Expensive with separate module purchases

More Midi Controller Free apps to explore

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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
5
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
6
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
7
KeyPad MIDI Controller
KeyPad MIDI Controller
KeyPad MIDI Controller
SFZ, SF2 Player · Piano & Pads
Free

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.

Touch-optimized piano keyboard9-pad drum gridXY performance pad
🎵 Music
(5)
free
8
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
(26)
free with in-app purchases
9
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
10
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
11
AirBending: MIDI Controller
AirBending: MIDI Controller
AirBending: MIDI Controller
Hand gestures MIDI controller
Free
🎵 Music
(0)
12
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
13
MIDI Controller/Oscilloscope
MIDI Controller/Oscilloscope
MIDI Controller/Oscilloscope
16ch sequencer + 8ch scope
Free
🎵 Music
(1)
14
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
15
MIDI Expression Control
MIDI Expression Control
MIDI Expression Control
by Robert Jonkman
Free

This application allows users to modify settings for MIDI Expression devices. Ensure your device has firmware version 2.6 or higher for iOS compatibility.

Change device settingsCompatible with MIDI Expression devicesiOS firmware compatibility check
🎵 Music
(6)
free
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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
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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
(181)
free with in-app purchases
18
miniMIDI
miniMIDI
miniMIDI
Pocket-Sized MIDI Controller
Free

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.

Wired or wireless MIDI connection16 customizable padsVelocity-adjustable keyboard
🎵 Music
(0)
free
19
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
20
Apollo Motion MIDI Controller
Apollo Motion MIDI Controller
Apollo Motion MIDI Controller
by Secret Base Design
Free

Transform your iPhone into a musical instrument using its accelerometer. Trigger MIDI notes and chords with motion, creating a natural and organic feel for music production. Ideal for adding unique percussive elements or expressive control to your compositions.

Motion-controlled MIDI triggeringAccelerometer-based inputWireless MIDI over Bluetooth
🎵 Music
(3)
free