Ableton Live AlternativesOnly apps categorised as Music Production Apps for iPad

Ableton Live is not available for iPad but there are plenty of alternatives with similar functionality. The best iPad Music Production App alternative is FL Studio. It's not free, so if you're looking for a free alternative, you could try GarageBand or PlayGround - Organic Remix. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 50 alternatives to Ableton Live and 13 are Music Production Apps available for iPad so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting iPad Music Production App alternatives to Ableton Live are Logic Pro, n-Track Studio, Cubasis and KiraStudio.

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Ableton Live alternatives are mainly Music Production Apps, but if you're looking for Digital Audio Workstations or Audio Recorders you can filter on that. Other popular filters include Free, Linux, Open Source, iPad, Android, Android Tablet and Android + Free. These are just examples - use the filter bar below to find more specific alternatives to Ableton Live.
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  1. FL Studio icon
     495 likes

    A complete digital audio workstation featuring professional music creation tools for mixing, mastering, editing, and sequencing. It includes a responsive piano roll sequencer, lifetime license updates, visualizer plugins for video creation, and multi-touch support for advanced graphical interface navigation.

    96 FL Studio alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
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    • iPad
     
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    FL Studio vs Ableton Live Comments
    Chip Thrasher
    Positive
    3

    It is also non-linear, has a very similar loop sequencing tool.

    Guest
    Positive
    5

    Ease of use - wide range of VST and native instruments and effects. Been around a long time but constantly updating. Has a 'live' mode and traditional DAW operation.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    Guest
    Positive
    5

    I have been using Ableton and Fl for a long time on PC and Mac's. With Android tablets being limited in power and functionality I would best advice Fl Moble. Its the most powerful and well functioning DAW on mobile devices so far.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    • FL Studio is Paid and ProprietaryAbleton Live is also Paid and Proprietary
    • FL Studio is LightweightAbleton Live is not according to our users
  2. GarageBand icon
     268 likes

    Experience a rich music creation suite on Mac and iOS with comprehensive sound libraries, virtual session drummers, and user-friendly tools suitable for beginners and pros. Create, edit, and share your music effortlessly through a seamless Apple integration.

    105 GarageBand alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • iPhone
    • iPad
     
  3. Logic Pro icon
     120 likes

    Comprehensive studio app offering advanced DAW and MIDI tools, a creative interface, powerful software instruments, plugins like Beat Breaker, full mixer capabilities, and seamless integration with Mac and iPad for professional-sounding mixes.

    81 Logic Pro alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • iPad
     
  4. n-Track Studio icon
     13 likes

    n-Track Studio is an audio and MIDI multitrack recorder that turns your device into a full-fledged recording studio. Record and playback a virtually unlimited number of tracks, mix them during playback and add effects. Create MIDI tracks using the built-in General MIDI synth.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Linux
    • Flathub
    • Flatpak
    • Windows
    • Mac
    • Snapcraft
     
  5. Cubasis icon
     5 likes

    Cubasis is Steinberg's full-featured DAW for mobile devices. Specially designed for quick and easy operation, Cubasis makes recording, editing and mixing a breeze. Record tracks in high-resolution audio quality, and edit your music with the Key and Sample Editors, while the...

    43 Cubasis alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    • Chrome OS
     
  6. Lightweight music creation studio for desktop and mobile with full automation tools, modular instrument design, piano roll composing, flexible effects, SoundFont and synthesis support, MIDI import/export, and audio export, designed for projects from sketches to completion.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
     
  7. Audio Evolution Mobile Studio is a portable multitrack audio and MIDI recording studio app, offering features such as virtual instruments, pitch and time editing of vocals, unlimited undo/redo, mixing, real-time effects, automation, and more.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Android
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • Android Tablet
     
  8. Songtree icon
     4 likes

    Want to make music with people from all over the world? Songtree is the app for collaborative music creation:

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
     
  9. Endlesss icon
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    Endlesss is a multiplayer music application facilitating online collaboration on song creation, offering a variety of instruments, samples, effects, and features for both novice and professional musicians.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • Windows
    • Mac
     
  10. Oscilab icon
     1 like

    Oscilab is a Step Sequencer based on multiple electric oscillators to make acid-like electronic music. It is made by 2beat.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
     
  11. RD4 Groovebox icon
     4 likes

    Turn your phone or tablet into a musical instrument! RD4 - Groovebox is a music making app with virtual analog synthesizers, drum machines and effects. Compose and arrange your music in real-time. Choose instruments individually for the 4 channels.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
     
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