Best Midi Plugin Apps

0+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.5 avg rating
14 free apps
Updated June 2026

From beginner-friendly picks to power-user tools, our midi plugin list covers 0+ iPhone apps updated through June 2026. Compare ratings, prices, and screenshots in one place.

Compare top Midi Plugin Apps (June 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1MIDI Strummer AUv3 PluginMIDI Strummer AUv3 Plugin$7.99 was $12.994.3โ˜… (51)NoNoOct 2026
2MidiMixer for AUM Auv3 PluginMidiMixer for AUM Auv3 Plugin$9.994.7โ˜… (26)NoNoAug 2026
3SAND: Audio MIDI SequencerSAND: Audio MIDI SequencerFree4.6โ˜… (86)NoYesOct 2026
4Mozaic Plugin WorkshopMozaic Plugin Workshop$1.995.0โ˜… (81)NoNoSep 2026
5Mela โ€“ AUv3: Synth, FX, MIDIMela โ€“ AUv3: Synth, FX, MIDIFree4.8โ˜… (80)NoYesSep 2026
6MIDI LayersMIDI Layers$12.994.7โ˜… (13)NoNoSep 2026
7MIDI WrenchMIDI WrenchFree4.6โ˜… (71)NoNoSep 2026
8MC Pad - Bluetooth MIDIMC Pad - Bluetooth MIDIFree4.6โ˜… (5)YesYesMay 2026

Top Picks for Midi Plugin

MIDI Strummer AUv3 Plugin#1

MIDI Strummer AUv3 Plugin by 4Pockets.com

Guitar Strummer & Arpeggiator
Editor's Choice
๐ŸŽต Music
4.3๐Ÿ˜(51 ratings)
$7.99
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This app generates MIDI note data to simulate guitar strumming and picking. It includes a soundfont player, definable chord pads, and a pattern editor for creating custom strumming and picking sequences. You can also chain patterns into songs and apply various audio effects.

What We Love

  • ๐Ÿ‘ Great app for guitar tracks
  • ๐Ÿ’ก Versatile arpeggiator
  • ๐ŸŽถ Excellent sound quality
  • ๐ŸŽน Capable soundfont player
  • ๐ŸŽต Intuitive interface
  • ๐Ÿš€ Efficient workflow
  • โœจ Inspiring creativity
  • ๐Ÿ’ฐ Good value for price
  • ๐ŸŽธ Realistic guitar sounds
  • ๐ŸŽ›๏ธ Customization options
  • ๐ŸŽš๏ธ MIDI input/output capabilities
  • ๐ŸŽผ Song mode for progressions
  • ๐ŸŽง Integrates well with GarageBand

Room to Improve

  • ๐Ÿ› Frequent crashes
  • โš ๏ธ Suspicious support website
  • ๐Ÿ“‰ Limited control over swing/triplet tempo
  • โ“ Difficult to get MIDI out
  • ๐Ÿ–ฑ๏ธ Clunky UI
  • ๐ŸŽ›๏ธ MIDI input only triggers internal chords
  • ๐ŸŽš๏ธ Pattern length restrictions
  • ๐Ÿ“ฑ VoiceOver accessibility issues
  • ๐Ÿ”Š Internal sounds sometimes mute
  • ๐Ÿ˜ต Annoying audio unit extension quit messages
MidiMixer for AUM Auv3 Plugin#2

MidiMixer for AUM Auv3 Plugin by 4Pockets.com

The Automated Mixer for AUM
Strong Contender
๐ŸŽต Music
4.7(26 ratings)
$9.99
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This audio plugin for AUM allows precise control over your music mix and automation recording. Create up to 8 snapshots of your mixing desk, smoothly fade between them, and record real-time control movements or draw them in a graphical editor. It supports up to 12 AUM channels and offers fader lock for simultaneous control.

SAND: Audio MIDI Sequencer#3

SAND: Audio MIDI Sequencer by Matteo Caldari

Record & Make Music, Host AUv3
Worth Considering
๐ŸŽต Music
4.6๐Ÿ˜Š(86 ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
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This app is a grid-based music sequencer that allows users to create compositions using AUv3 plugins and external MIDI devices. It offers extensive tools for arranging clips, editing notes, automating parameters, and routing MIDI.

What We Love

  • ๐Ÿ‘ Great UI and features
  • ๐Ÿ’ก Potential for music creation
  • ๐Ÿš€ Fast and creative workflow
  • ๐Ÿ‘ Easy to use, no instructions needed
  • ๐Ÿ’ก Most usable studio on small screen
  • ๐Ÿ‘ Simple yet feature-filled
  • ๐Ÿ‘ Excellent developer understanding of workflow
  • ๐Ÿ‘ Great on phone
  • ๐Ÿ‘ Brilliant concept
  • ๐Ÿ‘ Dope and simple
  • ๐Ÿ‘ Solid experimental clip launch
  • ๐Ÿ‘ Minimalist UI
  • ๐Ÿ‘ Good value
  • ๐Ÿ‘ Smooth workflow
  • ๐Ÿ‘ Great start
  • ๐Ÿ‘ Easy to use
  • ๐Ÿ‘ Clean and easy to use
  • ๐Ÿ‘ Flexible and easy to use as groove box
  • ๐Ÿ‘ Good for beginners
  • ๐Ÿ‘ Fast beat creation
  • ๐Ÿ‘ Good for iOS music making
  • ๐Ÿ‘ Accessible developer
  • ๐Ÿ‘ Fun to use
  • ๐Ÿ‘ Brilliant app
  • ๐Ÿ‘ Great for AUV3s
  • ๐Ÿ‘ Deep yet simple interface
  • ๐Ÿ‘ Refreshingly simple
  • ๐Ÿ‘ Powerful and simple
  • ๐Ÿ‘ Good for composing
  • ๐Ÿ‘ Great on small screens
  • ๐Ÿ‘ Well-organized main interface
  • ๐Ÿ‘ Mappable features

Room to Improve

  • ๐Ÿ› Record function always starts
  • ๐Ÿ› Sand not opening in overview
  • ๐Ÿ› Integration with other apps seems off
  • ๐Ÿ› Record does not pick up data
  • ๐Ÿ› Cannot save ideas from one app to another
  • ๐Ÿ› Auv3 interfaces don't scale well
  • ๐Ÿ› Not clearly explained it's a paid app
  • ๐Ÿ› Not intuitive to use yet
  • ๐Ÿ› Note editing, snapping/quantization awkward and buggy
  • ๐Ÿ› Sand won't run within AUM anymore
  • ๐Ÿ› Sand not recognized within AUM
  • ๐Ÿ› Sand wouldn't recognize other apps as host
  • ๐Ÿ› Rendering issues
  • ๐Ÿ› Editing notes in pitch grid flies up
  • ๐Ÿ› Entering note values difficult
  • ๐Ÿ› Changing note length has issues
  • ๐Ÿ› Bugs not worked out, more brought in
  • ๐Ÿ› Clips out of sync when manually triggered
  • ๐Ÿ› Needs more detailed instructions
  • ๐Ÿ› Unpredictability for creating new notes
  • ๐Ÿ› Selecting notes for editing difficult
  • ๐Ÿ› Synchronizing between tracks problematic
  • ๐Ÿ› Not enough features for usefulness
  • ๐Ÿ› Paid for a half-finished app
  • ๐Ÿ› Too cluttered to use on iPhone
  • ๐Ÿ› Basic functionality
  • ๐Ÿ› Cannot change sequence size (meter)
  • ๐Ÿ› Cannot set velocity and modulation parameters
  • ๐Ÿ› No CC automation recording
  • ๐Ÿ› Few slots for patterns
  • ๐Ÿ› Does not work with most other iPad instrument apps
  • ๐Ÿ› Misleading advertising claims
  • ๐Ÿ› Audio integration needed
  • ๐Ÿ› Notes editing/selection/moving process is a pain
  • ๐Ÿ› No BT headphone support
  • ๐Ÿ› Needs more polish
  • ๐Ÿ› Occasional crashes
  • ๐Ÿ› Useless at v1.0.1
  • ๐Ÿ› Less than 50% of synths/plugins show up
  • ๐Ÿ› Many plugins don't work properly
  • ๐Ÿ› Money better spent elsewhere
  • ๐Ÿ› App prompts for purchase again after buying
  • ๐Ÿ› Minimalistic beginnings
  • ๐Ÿ› Missing standard sequencer features

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FAQ about Midi Plugin

What are the best midi plugin apps for iPhone?
MIDI Strummer AUv3 Plugin tops our midi plugin apps ranking as of June 2026, with a 4.3-star average from 51 App Store ratings, and it's priced at $7.99.
Yes โ€” 14 of the top midi plugin apps we rank are free to download, including SAND: Audio MIDI Sequencer and Mela โ€“ AUv3: Synth, FX, MIDI.
MIDI Strummer AUv3 Plugin has no ads and has no in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of June 2026.