181+ iOS apps curated and reviewed
SYNTHO is the household name in syntho, but it's far from the only option. We track 181+ alternatives and competitors on iOS — many free, many higher-rated than you'd expect.
| # | App | Price | Rating | Ads | In-App Purchases | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  | Free | 5.0★ (2) | No | No | Jul 2026 |
| 2 |  | Free | 4.6★ (3K) | Yes | No | Jul 2026 |
| 3 |  | Free | 4.2★ (111) | No | Yes | May 2026 |
| 4 |  | $9.99 | 3.6★ (164) | No | No | Jul 2026 |
| 5 |  | Free | 3.5★ (40) | No | No | May 2026 |
| 6 |  | Free | 4.8★ (75) | No | Yes | Jul 2026 |
| 7 |  | $9.99 | 4.7★ (711) | Yes | Yes | Jul 2026 |
| 8 |  | Free | 4.6★ (7.5K) | Yes | Yes | Jul 2026 |
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Create music with a versatile virtual piano and synthesizer. Explore a wide range of sounds, effects, and adjustable keyboard settings to easily compose beats and melodies. Unlock advanced features for greater control over your music production.
Create music with a virtual synthesizer and sampler rig. Build your sound by adding up to 14 machines, including synths and drum machines. Features a mixer, effects, and a song sequencer for real-time audio production.
This app turns your iPhone or iPod touch into a musical instrument. Play notes with touch and control sound with motion. It can be used standalone, with other iOS music apps, or even external hardware and laptop software.
Create custom synthesizers, audio effects, and MIDI processors with a modular music-making tool. Arrange modules on lanes to process signals and route them internally or with your host DAW. Explore a vast library of modules to craft unique sounds.
This powerful wavetable synthesizer app offers an intuitive workflow for creating unique sounds. It features a rich library of wavetables, inspiring presets, and a semi-modular architecture for deep sound design. Easily sync data across devices and integrate with DAWs.
Generate pure tones, frequencies, and waveforms to test audio equipment like speakers and headphones. Ideal for professionals and enthusiasts seeking to ensure optimal sound quality through customizable frequencies and noise generation.
Transform your guitar into a synthesizer with this app. It accurately tracks pitch and amplitude to control digital oscillators, offering unique synth leads and effects. Go beyond MIDI with expressive, organic sounds and advanced modulation options.
This app acts as a MIDI controller for music production software, allowing users to perform tracks without needing physical hardware. It offers a grid of buttons, scene and transport controls, and can be expanded with additional features through an in-app purchase.
Explore a vast collection of vintage synth sounds inspired by early 2000s digital music. This app offers over 1,000 samples and 60+ PCM sound sources, with over 100 presets for immediate inspiration. It functions as a standalone instrument or an AUv3 plugin for popular DAWs.
This app faithfully reproduces the legendary M1 synthesizer, offering its iconic sounds and expanded features for modern music creation. It provides a vast library of presets and intuitive performance tools, making it accessible to both experienced musicians and beginners.
This is a powerful, cross-platform modular synthesizer and pattern-based music sequencer. It offers a wide range of built-in synthesizers, effects, and sample support for creating complex musical compositions.
This virtual analog synthesizer offers a rich, warm sound with advanced features like SuperSaw emulation and morphing parameter control. It integrates seamlessly with MIDI hardware and sequencers, providing a professional-grade sound design experience on iOS.
This audio effect plugin provides a high-quality chorus inspired by the Roland Dimension D, offering a versatile sound without muddy low end. It integrates seamlessly with iOS DAWs and supports expanded controls for easy tweaking.
Transform your voice into a musical instrument with a suite of advanced audio effects. Create robotic voices, harmonies, and unique soundscapes using only your voice. Save and share your creations, or integrate them into your digital audio workstation.
This virtual analog synthesizer offers classic analog sound design with a user-friendly interface. Explore rich sonic textures and create unique patches with its versatile oscillators, filters, and built-in effects. Compatible with popular music production apps.
This app is a synthesizer that emulates wind instruments using physical modeling. It transforms breath or MIDI input into expressive musical vibrations. Unlock more instruments by connecting with the desktop version.
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.
This professional virtual synthesizer emulates classic hardware from the 80s and 90s, offering a vast array of sound creation tools. It includes a large preset library inspired by iconic electronic music artists and can be used as a standalone app or a plugin.