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Pro Metronome is a tool that helps you master both daily practice and stage performance.

New version 4.4.2
Old version 4.4.1
Release Notes 1.Added iCloud sync for playlists across devices with history backup 2.Local network multi-device sync playback via Ableton Link 3.MIDI control support 4.Left/right channel switch 5.New home screen widget for quick access to Tuner 6.Added Korean and Turkish, improved multilingual display 7.Performance improvements and bug fixes 4.4.1&4.4.2: fixed some minor bugs
Author 元 周
Type Tool
Supports Audiobus

iReal Pro offers an easy-to-use tool to help musicians of all levels master their art. It simulates a real-sounding band that can accompany you as you practice.

New version 2025.9
Old version 2025.8
Release Notes - New: REAL DRUMS! All Jazz styles now include the option to play with real drum audio recordings for a more realistic sound - Rename Double Time / Half Time feature to Double Bar Length / Half Bar Length - Tweaks to the Jazz Afro 12/8 piano part - Tweaks to the Jazz Latin piano part
Author Technimo LLC
Type Instrument
Instrument type Sampler
Instrument sounds All-in-one
Supports Audiobus

Evolver is a performance tool for creating multi-layered evolving sequences of sound.

New price $7.99
Old price $14.99
Author 4Pockets.com
Type Effect
Effect type Other

Evolver is a performance tool for creating multi-layered evolving sequences of sound.

New version 1.22
Old version 1.21
Release Notes 1.22 B45 Added expansion from DMT Cymatics with 46 new presets.
Author 4Pockets.com
Type Effect
Effect type Other

Real time vocal processor + recording app.

New version 3.1.3
Old version 3.1.2
Release Notes - Improved support for older iOS versions - Resolved an issue where importing audio files in the Studio section could lead to wrong playback - General reliability improvements
Author IK Multimedia US, LLC
Type Effect
Effect type Equalizer, Filter, Reverb, Delay, Echo, Compressor, Limiter, Gate, Chorus, Flanger, Phaser etc., Modulation effects, Pitch effects, Vocal effects, Other
Supports Inter-App Audio (IAA), Audiobus

A creative bass music synth sequencer for electro melodies or dirty phat & funky acid techno basslines.

New price $1.99
Old price $2.99
Author Rob Wilmot
Type Instrument
Instrument type Synth
Instrument sounds Bass
Supports Inter-App Audio (IAA), Audiobus, Ableton Link

With Auxy, our goal is to remove friction and make sure that technology doesn't get in the way of your creativity. We want you to help you develop your musical ideas into finished tracks.

New version 7.1.0
Old version 7.0.4
Release Notes Dear users! We admit it, we got a bit too experimental. Thanks to your patient feedback, we’ve brought back the old behavior for opening and stopping loops and removed the stop buttons. We know this back-and-forth may have been confusing, and we’re sorry for the inconvenience. Thanks for helping us make things better! This update also adds rotating previews that match the editor direction, fixes several layout issues, and lets you search for pack names in the sound browser.
Author Auxy
Type Instrument
Instrument type Sampler
Instrument sounds All-in-one
Supports Ableton Link

Sunrizer Synth is a virtual analog synthesizer.

New price $5.99
Old price $12.99
Author BeepStreet
Supports Inter-App Audio (IAA), Audiobus

MIDI Strummer is an AUv3 plugin designed to simulate guitar strumming and picking techniques. It can used to generate MIDI note data which can be sent to either an external synth of choice or the internal soundfont engine.

New price $7.99
Old price $12.99
Author 4Pockets.com
Type Tool
Supports Audio Unit (AU)

Hypertron is a new exciting, musical instrument for iOS, which offers the best features of well known samplers, sequencers and drummachines for quick editing and flexible music production.

New version 2.0.8
Old version 2.0.7
Release Notes - Extended Synth LFO frequency range - Extended delay effect times - Added Replace option to Sample Editor - Multiple bugfixes and improvements
Author Hypertron Audio
Type Instrument
Instrument type Sampler
Instrument sounds Drums, Percussion, Other
Supports Audiobus, Ableton Link

VocaLive offers singers and vocalists a suite of real-time professional vocal effects along with a recorder/DAW for studio quality sound (via in-app purchase), a looper for creative vocal experimentation (via in-app purchase), plus the ability to re-mike the input microphone with the Mic Room feature to add the sound and color of coveted studio microphones, all in a portable package (via in-app purchase).

New version 3.1.3
Old version 3.1.2
Release Notes - Improved support for older iOS versions - Resolved an issue where importing audio files in the Studio section could lead to wrong playback - General reliability improvements
Author IK Multimedia US, LLC
Type Effect
Effect type Equalizer, Filter, Reverb, Delay, Echo, Compressor, Limiter, Gate, Chorus, Flanger, Phaser etc., Pitch effects, Vocal effects, Other
Supports Inter-App Audio (IAA), Audiobus

GeoShred Play is an expressive musical instrument with a multi-touch performance surface, coupled with an advanced physical model of a guitar.

New version 7000.155.1.265
Old version 7000.149.1.261
Release Notes - Hot fix for AUv3 MIDI Out to DAWs. - Remember channel pressure on each MIDI channel - Global Scale/Root now returns to preset's setting. - Improvements to MIDI mode 3 handling for MIDI output - MIDI input visualization on GeoShred keyboard - Fixes to RPN handling, use time-stamped MIDI messages - Improvements to Naada library. - Better language translation in help - Better scales and help - Better pitch bend handling in MPE mode - Better voice allocation handling for SWAM plugins - Better handling of out of bounds touches
Author Wizdom Music LLC
Type Instrument
Instrument type Synth
Instrument sounds Guitar
Supports Inter-App Audio (IAA), Audiobus

SpringSound is a physical-modeling audio synthesizer that produces sounds by simulating interactions and vibrations of a set of activators and masses connected to springs.

New version 3.6
Old version 3.5
Release Notes Minor EaganMatrix protocol improvements
Author Christophe Duquesne
Type Instrument
Instrument type Synth
Instrument sounds Keyboards
Supports Inter-App Audio (IAA), Audiobus

ArpBud 2 is a MIDI Arpeggiator app where you can create unique arp patterns and be able to arpeggiate your favorite software or hardware synthesizers.

New version 2.8
Old version 2.7
Release Notes This version fixes the sample accuracy of the audio engine.
Author Cem Olcay
Type Tool
Supports Inter-App Audio (IAA), Audiobus, Audio Unit (AU)

Castamatic is the app to listen to podcasts on any iOS device.

New version 11.0.8
Old version 11.0.7
Release Notes Version 11.0.8 - Fixed bug causing episode attachments not getting saved - Fixed podcast category browsing Version 11.0.7 - Small fix for player UI (first line of text of the shownotes appeared between the artwork and the transport bar) Version 11.0.6 - Support for LnAddress Version 11.0.5 - New CarPlay options: - play next or previous episode - mark episode as listened Version 11.0.4 - Bugfix: use default play order if no order is specified for a playlist or podcast Version 11.0.3 - Workaround for No Agenda podcast (the best podcast in the universe) getting wrong feed URL from iTunes Version 11.0.2 - Fix for receiving podpings with a mismatch in the feed url scheme Version 11.0.1 - Fixed duplicate podcasts after following feed URL redirects Version 11 - New podping support - receive new episode immediately after they are published - Live item tag support - listen to the live episodes of the podcasts you follow
Author Gunp Media Productions
Type Instrument
Instrument type Sampler
Instrument sounds Other
Supports Audio Unit (AU)

Turbosounds for Accordion provides many special sounds of the Oberkrainer folk music.

New version 2.14.1
Old version 2.14
Release Notes Fixed a problem with the configuration menu in the Player screen on macOS. Improved sounds of the chromatic harmonica. Chords for accordion accompaniment are now closer together. The effect bypass function now works independent of received CC values.
Author Reinhard Rieder
Type Instrument
Instrument type Sampler
Instrument sounds Keyboards, Guitar, Strings, Winds, Ethnic, Other
Supports Audio Unit (AU)

Metronome, Drum Machine, Practice Log.

New version 25.09.5
Old version 25.09.4
Release Notes - Fixed issue displaying attached file on iPad - Fixed issue where library would disappear after loading a playlist - Fixed issue where attaching lead sheet wouldn’t work if there was already one attached Previously: - Super fast offline audio export for Presets and Playlists. - Improved Lead Sheets in Track Markup presets. - Track Markup files now respect their "Song Looping" setting. - Headers in Presets table are smaller so the Presets stand out more. - Tapping tab buttons in Library view will scroll to bottom/loaded item. - Long press 'Playlists' tab to jump back into loaded playlist. - Added paper size options when generating Lead Sheet for a Track Markup (beta) - Liquid Glass App Icon - New splash screen and slicker look and feel. - Ready for iOS26 + liquid glass – PolyNome now feels lighter, cleaner, and more intuitive. - Library as your home – everything starts in one place, with a big + button for creating Presets, Playlists, or Goals. - Revamped + menu – each option now includes a description and a link to learn more. - New tempo jog wheel – just swipe the tempo control for smooth, precise adjustments. - Flash every bar added to options in Display Settings. - Dozens of smaller tweaks and improvements to make PolyNome feel better than ever. Feedback & Support I love hearing from you—drop me a line at support@polynome.net with any feedback, issues, or suggestions. If PolyNome helps you groove, a rating or review on the App Store would mean the world. Joe
Author PolyNome Ltd
Type Instrument, Tool
Instrument type Sampler
Instrument sounds Other
Supports Audiobus

VocaLive offers singers and vocalists an expandable suite of real-time professional vocal effects along with a capable recorder for studio-quality sound in a portable package.

New version 3.1.3
Old version 3.1.2
Release Notes - Improved support for older iOS versions - Resolved an issue where importing audio files in the Studio section could lead to wrong playback - General reliability improvements
Author IK Multimedia US, LLC
Type Effect
Effect type Equalizer, Filter, Reverb, Delay, Echo, Compressor, Limiter, Gate, Chorus, Flanger, Phaser etc., Modulation effects, Pitch effects, Vocal effects, Other
Supports Audiobus

Real time vocal processor + recording app.

New version 3.1.3
Old version 3.1.2
Release Notes - Improved support for older iOS versions - Resolved an issue where importing audio files in the Studio section could lead to wrong playback - General reliability improvements
Author IK Multimedia US, LLC
Type Effect
Effect type Equalizer, Filter, Reverb, Delay, Echo, Compressor, Limiter, Gate, Chorus, Flanger, Phaser etc., Pitch effects, Vocal effects, Other
Supports Inter-App Audio (IAA), Audiobus

GeoShred Control is a stand alone MIDI/MPE controller based on GeoShred.

New version 7000.155.1.265
Old version 7000.149.1.261
Release Notes - Hot fix for AUv3 MIDI Out to DAWs. - Remember channel pressure on each MIDI channel - Global Scale/Root now returns to preset's setting. - Improvements to MIDI mode 3 handling for MIDI output - MIDI input visualization on GeoShred keyboard - Fixes to RPN handling, use time-stamped MIDI messages - Improvements to Naada library. - Better language translation in help - Better scales and help - Better pitch bend handling in MPE mode - Better voice allocation handling for SWAM plugins - Better handling of out of bounds touches
Author Wizdom Music LLC
Type Controller
Supports Audio Unit (AU)
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