Audio Unit (AU) technology compatible iOS Host, DAW (Digital Audio Workstation) app list
Compose your own music for free with Dorico. Create beautiful music notation for one or two instruments quickly and easily with the on-screen keyboard, drum pads and fretboard. Play back instantly with the included sounds and shape the performance with powerful MIDI editing tools. When your piece is finished, share it as PDF, audio or MusicXML, or print directly to your AirPrint-enabled printer.
| Price | Free |
|---|---|
| Author | Steinberg Media Technologies GmbH |
| Type | Host |
| Supports | Audio Unit (AU) |
| Rating | total: (1547), current: (1547) |
| Released | 07/27/2021 |
| Updated | 07/07/2025 |
MultitrackStudio for iPad is an audio/MIDI multitrack recording app. It comes with many high quality audio effects including a guitar amp simulator.
| Price | $29.99 |
|---|---|
| Author | Giel Bremmers |
| Type | Host |
| Supports | Inter-App Audio (IAA), Audiobus, Audio Unit (AU) |
| Rating | total: (27), current: (27) |
| Released | 01/06/2014 |
| Updated | 07/04/2025 |
This app is a portable multitrack audio and MIDI recording studio featuring virtual instruments, editing with unlimited undo/redo, mixing, real-time effects, automation and much more!
| Price | $11.99 |
|---|---|
| Author | Davy Wentzler |
| Type | Host, Instrument, Effect |
| Instrument type | Sampler |
| Instrument sounds | All-in-one |
| Effect type | All-in-one |
| Supports | Inter-App Audio (IAA), Audiobus, Audio Unit (AU) |
| Rating | total: (152), current: (152) |
| Released | 01/07/2017 |
| Updated | 06/30/2025 |
LumaFusion is a powerful multi-track video editor for mobile devices.
| Price | $29.99 |
|---|---|
| Author | Luma Touch LLC |
| Type | Host |
| Supports | Audio Unit (AU) |
| Rating | total: (24087), current: (24087) |
| Released | 12/22/2016 |
| Updated | 06/24/2025 |
Wotja X is a new cross-platform interface for the 'Wotja Generative Music System'.
| Price | Free |
|---|---|
| Author | Intermorphic Limited |
| Type | Host, Instrument |
| Instrument type | Sampler, Synth |
| Instrument sounds | Keyboards |
| Effect type | All-in-one |
| Supports | Inter-App Audio (IAA), Audiobus, Audio Unit (AU) |
| Rating | total: (192), current: (192) |
| Released | 02/20/2018 |
| Updated | 06/17/2025 |
Ferrite is an app you need for creating podcasts, radio journalism, or other professional voice production work — lectures, speeches, voiceovers and more.
| Price | Free |
|---|---|
| Author | Wooji Juice Ltd |
| Type | Host |
| Supports | Audio Unit (AU) |
| Rating | total: (770), current: (770) |
| Released | 11/05/2015 |
| Updated | 06/17/2025 |
Helium is a lightweight AUv3 MIDI sequencer plugin designed specifically for AUM. It supports up to 16 tracks of unlimited length with the ability to direct output to 16 channels on up to 16 MIDI output ports.
| Price | $12.99 |
|---|---|
| Author | 4Pockets.com |
| Type | Host |
| Supports | Audio Unit (AU) |
| Rating | total: (45), current: (45) |
| Released | 04/22/2021 |
| Updated | 06/12/2025 |
Cubasis 3 is the new version of a famous iOS DAW.
| Price | $49.99 |
|---|---|
| Author | Steinberg Media Technologies GmbH |
| Type | Host |
| Supports | Inter-App Audio (IAA), Audiobus, Audio Unit (AU) |
| Rating | total: (3130), current: (3130) |
| Released | 12/18/2019 |
| Updated | 06/06/2025 |
BAM - Beat Maker & Music Maker is a groovebox-style music production app and plugin host
| Price | $19.99 |
|---|---|
| Author | Imaginando Lda |
| Type | Host |
| Supports | Audio Unit (AU) |
| Rating | total: (89), current: (89) |
| Released | 11/06/2023 |
| Updated | 03/11/2025 |
n-Track Studio 8 turns your iPhone, iPad or iPod touch into a complete recording studio.
| Price | $29.90 |
|---|---|
| Author | n-Track S.r.l. |
| Type | Host |
| Supports | Inter-App Audio (IAA), Audiobus, Audio Unit (AU) |
| Rating | total: (279), current: (279) |
| Released | 10/11/2016 |
| Updated | 05/29/2025 |
Cubasis 2 is a fully featured iOS-based music production system includes sequencer, instruments, effects and more.
| Price | $23.99 |
|---|---|
| Author | Steinberg Media Technologies GmbH |
| Type | Host, Instrument, Effect |
| Instrument type | Sampler, Synth |
| Instrument sounds | All-in-one |
| Effect type | All-in-one |
| Supports | Inter-App Audio (IAA), Audiobus, Audio Unit (AU) |
| Rating | total: (239), current: (239) |
| Released | 12/17/2012 |
| Updated | 11/24/2021 |
MIDIculous is the most feature-rich music learning software for students and teachers. At its core it is a high quality MIDI File Player where you can use the stock General MIDI soundest or you can use AUv3 apps already installed on your iPad.
| Price | Free |
|---|---|
| Author | MIDIculous LLC |
| Type | Host |
| Supports | Audio Unit (AU) |
| Rating | total: (2), current: (2) |
| Released | 08/30/2021 |
| Updated | 02/25/2025 |
A simple free music player that allows you to play music files while playing effectors that support Audio Units Extension (AUv3 plugin) format.
| Price | Free |
|---|---|
| Author | fmfmsoft Corp. |
| Type | Host, Tool |
| Instrument type | Sampler |
| Supports | Audio Unit (AU) |
| Rating | total: (11), current: (11) |
| Released | 08/31/2020 |
| Updated | 01/12/2025 |
Vatanator Pro is an multitrack music sequencer with integrated drum machine, sampler and functionality to load external AUv3 instruments and effects.
| Price | $24.99 |
|---|---|
| Author | BACKPULLVER SOFTWARE LTD OOD |
| Type | Host, Instrument |
| Instrument type | Sampler |
| Instrument sounds | Drums, Percussion |
| Supports | Inter-App Audio (IAA), Audiobus, Audio Unit (AU), Ableton Link |
| Rating | total: (10), current: (10) |
| Released | 09/08/2022 |
| Updated | 12/22/2023 |
KeyStage is a master controller, AUv3 host, and audio mixer app designed mainly for keyboard players.
| Price | $29.99 |
|---|---|
| Author | Ali Gokturk |
| Type | Host |
| Supports | Audio Unit (AU) |
| Rating | total: (37), current: (37) |
| Released | 10/18/2018 |
| Updated | 06/27/2024 |
GarageBand is a DAW by Apple.
| Price | Free |
|---|---|
| Author | Apple |
| Type | Host, Instrument, Effect |
| Instrument type | Sampler, Synth |
| Instrument sounds | All-in-one |
| Effect type | All-in-one |
| Supports | Inter-App Audio (IAA), Audiobus, Audio Unit (AU) |
| Rating | total: (105714), current: (105714) |
| Released | 03/10/2011 |
| Updated | 09/26/2024 |
KeyStage is a master controller, AUv3 host, and audio mixer app designed mainly for keyboard players.
| Price | Free |
|---|---|
| Author | Ali Gokturk |
| Type | Host |
| Supports | Audio Unit (AU) |
| Rating | total: (7), current: (7) |
| Released | 10/18/2018 |
| Updated | 06/27/2024 |
Poly 2 is a generative sequencer that creates evolving patterns and melodies based on the power of polyrhythms.
| Price | Free |
|---|---|
| Author | James Milton |
| Type | Host, Tool |
| Supports | Inter-App Audio (IAA), Audiobus, Audio Unit (AU), Ableton Link |
| Rating | total: (613), current: (613) |
| Released | 10/12/2019 |
| Updated | 04/02/2024 |
Auria is a mobile music production system designed from the ground up for the iPad.
| Price | $49.99 |
|---|---|
| Author | WaveMachine Labs, Inc. |
| Type | Host |
| Supports | Inter-App Audio (IAA), Audiobus, Audio Unit (AU) |
| Rating | total: (13), current: (13) |
| Released | 12/03/2015 |
| Updated | 02/06/2024 |
Auria is a mobile music production system designed from the ground up for the iPad.
| Price | $24.99 |
|---|---|
| Author | WaveMachine Labs, Inc. |
| Type | Host |
| Supports | Inter-App Audio (IAA), Audiobus, Audio Unit (AU) |
| Rating | total: (23), current: (23) |
| Released | 07/17/2012 |
| Updated | 02/06/2024 |
Audio Units (AU) is an audio plug-in technology built in Apple's macOS and iOS operating systems. Initially developed for desktop operating systems along with VST (Virtual Studio Technology by Steinberg GmbH), it available now for iOS too. AU apps (plug-ins) can modify sound pitch, sample rate and stream over network, produce signal.
