Best Sound Design Apps & Games

204+ iOS apps & games curated and reviewed

4.4 avg rating
16 free apps & games
Updated June 2026

With an average user rating of 4.4★, the sound design category is one of the App Store's strongest. Browse all 204+ apps and games we track, sorted so the most loved ones surface first.

Top Picks for Sound Design

Poly 2#1

Poly 2 by James Milton

Editor's Choice
🎵 Music
4.8😊(624 ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
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This app generates evolving musical patterns and melodies using polyrhythms. It offers extensive sound manipulation with a sampler, multiple effects, and the ability to store numerous configurations. Users can also import their own sounds and integrate with other music production tools.

What We Love

  • 🚀 Unique, creative, and powerful tool
  • 👍 Intuitive and user-friendly interface
  • 🎨 Excellent for ambient, experimental, and generative music
  • 🎹 Great for drum grooves and rhythmic patterns

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Occasional crashes and bugs
  • 🔇 Lack of sustain/voice ring-out when transport is stopped
  • 📺 Small interface elements can be difficult to use on iPad
Animoog Z Synthesizer#3

Animoog Z Synthesizer by Moog Music Inc.

Multisensory Music Production
Worth Considering
🎵 Music
4.8😊(1.1K ratings)
FreeAdsIn-App Purchases
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Explore multidimensional sound design and performance with this polyphonic synthesizer. Create unique evolving soundscapes by navigating sonic universes and sculpting fluid sounds. Features a built-in keyboard, MPE support, and a diverse library of timbres.

What We Love

  • 🚀 Powerful synth engine
  • 🎨 Visually appealing interface
  • 🎹 Expressive and versatile controls
  • 💰 Good value for money

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Occasional crashes and freezes
  • 🔍 Preset navigation could be improved
  • 📱 Cramped interface on smaller devices

More Sound Design apps to explore

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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
5
Auxy Studio
Auxy Studio
Auxy Studio
Music & Beat Maker
Free

Create modern beats and electronic music with this intuitive app. Easily compose melodies, drum patterns, and arrange them into full tracks. Access a vast library of sounds or import your own, and enhance your productions with studio-grade effects and automation.

Create melodies and drum patternsArrange loops into full tracksThousands of instruments and drum hits
🎵 Music
(4.2K)
free with in-app purchases
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
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
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
9
Circle of Fifths
Circle of Fifths
Circle of Fifths
Make better music now
Free

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.

Color-coded key relationshipsKey signature and triad displaySounded chords and arpeggios
🎵 Music
(222)
free
10
RealEngineSim
RealEngineSim
RealEngineSim
by SOUND DESIGN LAB LLC
Free

Experience the realistic engine sounds of cars and motorcycles with this simulation game. Control manual transmission vehicles with precise speed, acceleration, and braking. Features two driving modes for varied gameplay.

Realistic engine sound synthesisManual transmission controlSpeed control and tracing modes
🎬 Entertainment
(73)
free with in-app purchases
11
Chomplr
Chomplr
Chomplr
AUv3 Sample Chopping Rompler
$4.99

This app allows for creative sample manipulation on iOS, enabling users to chop, edit, and add effects to audio samples. It functions as a standalone module or an AUv3 plugin for use in various music production apps. Import your own sounds or explore a royalty-free library.

Unique sample chopper for iOSStandalone and AUv3 pluginOver 150 royalty-free stock samples
🎵 Music
(98)
free with in-app purchases
12
AudioTools, dB, Sound & Audio
AudioTools, dB, Sound & Audio
AudioTools, dB, Sound & Audio
RTA, Acoustics Measurement SPL
$19.99

This professional audio analysis app offers a comprehensive suite of tools for acoustic measurements, including SPL, RTA, and FFT. It calibrates device microphones for accurate results and allows for the addition of powerful optional modules for advanced analysis.

SPL Meter with A/C weightingReal Time Analyzer (RTA)Fast Fourier Transform (FFT) analysis
🎵 Music
(5K)
free with in-app purchases
13
Polywave - Wavetable Synth
Polywave - Wavetable Synth
Polywave - Wavetable Synth
The Wavetable Sequencer Synth
Free

Create unique, evolving sonic experiences with a novel wavetable sequencer inspired by vintage synths. Draw your own waveforms, explore a vast library, and connect to external keyboards or DAWs. Record your creations directly within the app.

Wavetable sequencerCustom waveform drawingExpansive waveform library
🎵 Music
(33)
free with in-app purchases
14
Soundtrap: Music Making Studio
Soundtrap: Music Making Studio
Soundtrap: Music Making Studio
Create, record & collaborate
Free

This online studio allows users to create music and record podcasts collaboratively. It offers a vast library of loops and software instruments, along with real-time collaboration and cloud storage for seamless project continuation across devices.

Collaborative music and podcast recordingHundreds of software instrumentsThousands of high-quality loops
🎵 Music
(9.2K)
free with in-app purchases
15
Ferrite Recording Studio
Ferrite Recording Studio
Ferrite Recording Studio
Pro Podcasting & Journalism
Free

This app offers a professional audio recording and multi-track editing studio for podcasts, journalism, and voiceovers. It combines simple recording with powerful editing tools, effects, and automation for polished audio production.

One-tap recordingMulti-track editingBookmark moments during recording
🎵 Music
(898)
free with in-app purchases
16
Big Button Box - Sound Effects
Big Button Box - Sound Effects
Big Button Box - Sound Effects
Funny Annoying Soundboard
$1.99

Unleash a massive collection of funny and annoying sound effects with over 100 interactive buttons. Experiment with pitch shifting, customize your soundboard, and even record and share your creations.

Over 100 big buttons with unique soundsThree button modes for varied playbackPitch shift with motion control
🎬 Entertainment
(341)
free
17
Sound Generator
Sound Generator
Sound Generator
by XIDA Design & Technik
Free

Create custom audio tones by adjusting parameters like frequency, sample rate, and duration. This utility tool allows for precise sound generation for various purposes.

Generate custom soundsAdjust frequencySet sample rate
🔧 Utilities
(2)
free
18
Monster Design: Music Beat Box
Monster Design: Music Beat Box
Monster Design: Music Beat Box
Mix sounds to make music box.
Free

Create unique music box melodies by selecting and arranging various sounds. Drag and drop audio elements onto characters to trigger their sounds and build your compositions. Enjoy a simple and fun way to experiment with music.

Sound selectionDrag and drop interfaceCharacter-based sound triggers
🎮 Games
(522)
free with in-app purchases
19
Magma : sound as matter
Magma : sound as matter
Magma : sound as matter
memory warper and propagator
$6.99

This audio processing tool manipulates incoming sound by blending it with its past, creating unique textures from drones to ethereal timbres. It acts as a micro-looper, granular engine, sustainer, and sound warmer, allowing for extensive sound sculpting.

Time-based audio blendingMicro-looper and granular engineSustainer and sound warmer
🎵 Music
(3)
paid
20
White Noise+ Relaxing Sounds
White Noise+ Relaxing Sounds
White Noise+ Relaxing Sounds
Create Natural Soundscapes
Free

Craft personalized ambient soundscapes for relaxation, meditation, and sleep. Mix and match over 80 distinct sounds with intuitive controls to create your ideal auditory environment. Features include background playback, timers, and Apple Watch support.

80 distinct soundsCreate custom soundscapesBackground playback
💪 Health & Fitness
(1.7K)
free with in-app purchases

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