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Best Native Instruments Apps

187+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.6 avg rating
19 free apps
Updated June 2026

Reason Compact is the household name in native instruments, but it's far from the only option. We track 187+ alternatives and competitors on iOS β€” many free, many higher-rated than you'd expect.

Top Picks for Native Instruments

Reason Compact - Make Music#1

Reason Compact - Make Music by Reason Studios AB

Your Pocket Music Studio
Editor's Choice
🎡 Music
4.6😐(5.1K ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
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Create beats, melodies, and basslines with a powerful yet easy-to-use music studio in your pocket. Sketch song ideas on the go, experiment with instruments and effects, and connect with other music apps. Unlock more sounds and features as you progress.

What We Love

  • πŸš€ Intuitive and easy to use
  • 🎹 Great sounds and synth engines
  • πŸ’‘ Potential for a powerful mobile music tool
  • πŸ‘ Seamless integration with Reason desktop

Room to Improve

  • πŸ”’ Forced account creation to use the app
  • πŸ’° Expensive in-app purchases for full functionality
  • πŸ”‡ Limited features compared to desktop Reason
Circle of Fifths#2

Circle of Fifths by Josh Liebe (Pty) Ltd

Make better music now
Strong Contender
🎡 Music
4.9😊(222 ratings)
Free
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Explore music theory with a visual representation of the 12 keys. Understand scales, compose chord progressions, and mix in key. Features color-coded relationships, key signatures, and sounded chords for each key.

What We Love

  • πŸ‘ Easy to use
  • πŸš€ Simple and effective
  • 🎨 Great visual representation
  • πŸ”Š Helpful audio feedback

Room to Improve

  • πŸ”§ Lacks some advanced features
  • πŸ”€ Difficulty toggling between chord and arpeggio modes
  • πŸ”‡ Limited sound options
AudioKit Synth One Synthesizer#3

AudioKit Synth One Synthesizer by AudioKit Pro

Feature-packed Pro Synthesizer
Worth Considering
🎡 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

Room to Improve

  • πŸ€” No AU support yet
  • πŸ€” Crashes with Audiobus 3
  • πŸ€” Poor palette of sounds

More Native Instruments apps to explore

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Sweetwater Music & Audio Gear
Sweetwater Music & Audio Gear
Sweetwater Music & Audio Gear
Shop Musical Instruments
Free

Shop a vast selection of musical instruments and pro audio equipment, including guitars, drums, and orchestral gear. Discover daily deals, browse gear demos, and connect with expert advisors. Buy and sell used gear with ease.

Shop 70,000+ music productsBrowse daily deals and promotionsBuild and manage wish lists
πŸ›οΈ Shopping
(17K)
free with in-app purchases
5
Ableton Note
Ableton Note
Ableton Note
A place to start musical ideas
$6.99

Create musical ideas with curated sounds and effects. Build beats, melodies, and sample your surroundings. Seamlessly transfer your projects to Ableton Live for further development.

Create beats and melodiesSample sounds with phone microphoneMIDI Editor for sequencing
🎡 Music
(645)
free with in-app purchases
6
Reverb: Buy & Sell Music Gear
Reverb: Buy & Sell Music Gear
Reverb: Buy & Sell Music Gear
New, used, and vintage
Free

Discover and purchase new, used, and vintage musical instruments and equipment. Easily list your own gear for sale to a global community of musicians. Access inspiring content like gear demos and artist interviews.

Shop new, used, and vintage music gearList gear for sale for freeWatch listings and save searches for notifications
πŸ›οΈ Shopping
(198K)
free with in-app purchases
7
Remixlive - Make Music & Beats
Remixlive - Make Music & Beats
Remixlive - Make Music & Beats
Beat Maker, DJ Mix Studio
Free

Create music and perform live with this beat maker and DJ studio. Play loops, jam with instruments, and remix tracks using a vast sample library and pro-grade effects. Import your own sounds and connect MIDI controllers for advanced production.

Play up to 48 synced loopsReal-time key and BPM controlLive drum and instrument recording
🎡 Music
(12K)
free with in-app purchases
8
Groovebox - Beat Synth Studio
Groovebox - Beat Synth Studio
Groovebox - Beat Synth Studio
Make Music & Play Instruments
Free

Create electronic music with this mobile studio app. Features inspiring synths, drum machines, and world-class instruments. Easily build beats, melodies, and arrange tracks for production.

Beat and synth music studioTouchable instruments for melodies and beatsFive powerful instruments: Drumbox, Horizon, MiniMon, RetroBass, Poly-8
🎡 Music
(4.6K)
free with in-app purchases
9
KORG Gadget 2 Le
KORG Gadget 2 Le
KORG Gadget 2 Le
Make music
Free

This app provides a collection of virtual instruments and a music production studio for mobile devices. It allows users to create electronic music with an intuitive interface, share their creations globally, and expand functionality with MIDI controllers.

Virtual instrument collectionAll-in-one music production studioIntuitive user interface
🎡 Music
(315)
free with in-app purchases
10
TKFX - Traktor Dj Controller
TKFX - Traktor Dj Controller
TKFX - Traktor Dj Controller
by Imaginando Lda
Free

This app transforms your iOS device into a comprehensive controller for Traktor DJ software. It offers intuitive control over decks, loopers, mixers, and especially Traktor's effects via an X/Y pad. Enjoy plug-and-play functionality without complex MIDI mapping.

Full decks, looper, and mixer controlJog dial for each deckX/Y pad for effect control
🎡 Music
(36)
free with in-app purchases
11
Medly
Medly
Medly
Music Making for Everyone
Free

Create studio-quality music productions with an intuitive interface. Easily arrange notes, audio samples, and loops into sections to build songs. Offers advanced tools for editing, automation, and sharing your creations.

Section-based song buildingTouch-optimized note editingAudio recording and import
🎡 Music
(38K)
free with in-app purchases
12
n-Track Tuner
n-Track Tuner
n-Track Tuner
Tune guitar,bass & instruments
Free

Easily tune a variety of musical instruments using your smartphone's microphone. Offers high precision with advanced audio recognition and multiple visual feedback modes. Supports manual tuning and calibration for custom needs.

High precision tuningSpectrum AnalyzerInstrument selection
🎡 Music
(3.1K)
free with in-app purchases
13
Moises: The Musician's App
Moises: The Musician's App
Moises: The Musician's App
Remove vocals or instruments
Free

This app uses AI to separate vocals and instruments from any song, allowing musicians to create custom backing tracks. It also offers features like pitch and speed adjustment, chord detection, and lyric transcription.

AI audio separation of stemsSmart metronomeAI lyric transcription
🎡 Music
(27K)
free with in-app purchases
14
Tabla: India's drum instrument
Tabla: India's drum instrument
Tabla: India's drum instrument
India's mystical drum beats
Free

Learn and play Indian tabla drums on your smartphone or tablet. Access over 100 video lessons, a variety of percussion instruments, and loops to practice with. Enjoy studio-quality audio and share your performances.

Over 100 video lessonsRealistic tabla set and percussion instrumentsVariety of loops for playing along
🎡 Music
(1.2K)
free with in-app purchases
15
Drum Pad Machine - Beat Maker
Drum Pad Machine - Beat Maker
Drum Pad Machine - Beat Maker
Make music & play DJ beats!
Free

Create professional-quality music and unique tracks with a variety of styles and sound packs. Utilize instruments, FX, and sequencing for creative sound design. Learn through beat school lessons and share your creations instantly.

Multiple music styles (Hip-hop, Trap, House, etc.)Professional sound packsDrum and Piano instruments
🎡 Music
(664K)
freemium
16
Mellowsound - Vintage Sampler
Mellowsound - Vintage Sampler
Mellowsound - Vintage Sampler
by Fingerlab SARL
Free

Experience the iconic sounds of a 1960s keyboard sampler with this app. It offers professional audio quality, allowing you to play vintage orchestra sounds on your device. Customize your sound with various effects and recording options.

Authentic Mellotron emulationProfessional 16-bit/44.1Khz audioPhoto-realistic user interface
🎡 Music
(232)
free with in-app purchases
17
Vocal Remover - AI Music
Vocal Remover - AI Music
Vocal Remover - AI Music
Isolate, Remove Vocals with AI
Free

This AI-powered app separates vocals and instruments from any song, offering real-time lyrics display for a karaoke experience. It allows for high-quality export and editing of individual stems, ideal for musicians, producers, and performers.

AI vocal and instrument separationReal-time lyrics displayHigh-quality audio export
🎡 Music
(7.7K)
free with in-app purchases
18
World Piano Notes & Drum Beats
World Piano Notes & Drum Beats
World Piano Notes & Drum Beats
Synth Chords & Rhythm Machine
Free

Explore global music with authentic instruments and rhythms from around the world. Create melodies with diverse scales, including microtonal options, and experiment with a traditional piano mode. Enhance your musical journey with premium sound packs and rhythm features.

Authentic world instrument soundsExtensive collection of world scalesRhythm library with beat import
🎡 Music
(3K)
freemium
19
MuseScore－Sheet Music & Chords
MuseScore－Sheet Music & Chords
MuseScore－Sheet Music & Chords
Tab for piano, guitar & so on
Free

Access a vast library of free sheet music for various instruments and genres. Learn and practice music with an interactive player, tempo control, and practice modes. Enhance your skills with video courses and premium features.

Extensive sheet music collectionInteractive player with tempo controlPractice Mode for note-by-note learning
🎡 Music
(76K)
free with in-app purchases
20
Musical Instruments Flashcards for Babies,Toddlers
Musical Instruments Flashcards for Babies,Toddlers
Musical Instruments Flashcards for Babies,Toddlers
by Open Solutions
Free

Explore the world of music with this interactive flashcard app. Learn the sounds, names, and pronunciations of 60 musical instruments in multiple languages. Features include slideshows, customizable categories, and HD visuals for young learners.

Sounds of 60 musical instrumentsVerbal and text descriptions12 language options
πŸ“š Education
(47)
free with in-app purchases