Best Music Creator Synth Apps

244+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.2 avg rating
18 free apps
Updated November 2026

Out of 244+ music creator synth apps on iOS, 18 are free and the rest sit in the paid tier. This page sorts them so you can compare both sides before you commit.

Compare top Music Creator Synth Apps (November 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1AudioKit Synth One SynthesizerAudioKit Synth One SynthesizerFree4.9β˜… (27K)NoNoNov 2026
2tono: Pocket Synth & Samplertono: Pocket Synth & SamplerFreeβ€”NoNoOct 2026
3AI Music Generator PRO XAI Music Generator PRO XFree4.4β˜… (17)YesYesNov 2026
4Syntheremin: Theremin SynthSyntheremin: Theremin SynthFreeβ€”NoNoOct 2026
5Materia - Additive SynthMateria - Additive Synth$9.99β€”NoNoOct 2026
6Octal: Pocket SynthOctal: Pocket SynthFree5.0β˜… (2)NoYesOct 2026
7Tize: Music & Beat MakerTize: Music & Beat MakerFree4.5β˜… (16K)YesYesOct 2026
8Mela – AUv3: Synth, FX, MIDIMela – AUv3: Synth, FX, MIDIFree4.8β˜… (80)NoYesOct 2026

Top Picks for Music Creator Synth

AudioKit Synth One Synthesizer#1

AudioKit Synth One Synthesizer by AudioKit Pro

Feature-packed Pro Synthesizer
Editor's Choice
🎡 Music
4.9😊(27K ratings)
Free
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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.

What We Love

  • 😎 Easy to use
  • πŸ”₯ Clean patches
  • πŸ‘ Awesome synth
  • 🎸 Works great with GarageBand
  • 🀩 Absolutely stunning
  • πŸ’₯ Incredible dynamic articulation
  • 🎹 Powerful and intuitive
  • 🎢 Vast set of features
  • πŸ”Š Amazing quality
  • 🀘 Spanking awesome
  • 🀘 Love the concept
  • 🎹 Immediate access to controls
  • 🎨 Versatile sound creation
  • 🎚️ Smooth and responsive
  • ⭐ Packed with presets
  • 🎧 Excellent sound quality
  • πŸŽ›οΈ Great interface and patches
  • πŸŽ›οΈ Powerful soft synth
  • πŸŽ›οΈ Stunning sounds
  • πŸŽ›οΈ Awesome all-around

Room to Improve

  • πŸ€” No AU support yet
  • πŸ€” Crashes with Audiobus 3
  • πŸ€” Poor palette of sounds
  • πŸ€” Mod wheel issues
  • πŸ€” Occasional crashes
  • πŸ€” High battery consumption
  • πŸ€” Keyboard issues on iPhone

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FAQ about Music Creator Synth

What are the best music creator synth apps for iPhone?
AudioKit Synth One Synthesizer tops our music creator synth apps ranking as of November 2026, with a 4.9-star average from 27K App Store ratings, and it's free to download.
Yes β€” 18 of the top music creator synth apps we rank are free to download, including AudioKit Synth One Synthesizer and tono: Pocket Synth & Sampler.
AudioKit Synth One Synthesizer has no ads and has no in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of November 2026.
We track 244+ music creator synth apps on the iOS App Store as of November 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.