GarageBand Alternatives for iPad

There are many alternatives to GarageBand for iPad if you are looking for a replacement. The best iPad alternative is FL Studio. It's not free, so if you're looking for a free alternative, you could try Cross DJ or MultitrackStudio. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 100 alternatives to GarageBand and many of them are available for iPad so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting iPad alternatives to GarageBand are Logic Pro, Bandlab, Music Maker Jam and Audio Evolution Mobile Studio.

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GarageBand 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 Windows, Android, Linux, Online, Open Source, Android Tablet and Free. You can also filter by region, for example EU-based alternatives if you prefer software developed in the European Union. These are just examples - use the filter bar below to find more specific alternatives to GarageBand.
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  1. FL Studio icon

    FL Studio

     494 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.

    94 FL Studio alternatives

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    • Pay once or Subscription
    • Proprietary

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    • Online
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    it is intuitive and allows to use the basic necessary options without much restriction

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    This is exactly what I've been looking for. The perfect site with just what I need

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    • Most users think FL Studio is a great GarageBand alternative.

    • FL Studio is the most popular Web-based, Android, iPhone, iPad & Android Tablet alternative to GarageBand.

    • FL Studio is the most popular commercial alternative to GarageBand.

    • FL Studio is Paid and ProprietaryGarageBand is Free and Proprietary
    • FL Studio is LightweightGarageBand is not according to our users
  2. Logic Pro icon

    Logic Pro

     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.

    79 Logic Pro alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Pay once
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
    • iPad
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    Essentially the pro version of Garageband

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    • Most users think Logic Pro is a great GarageBand alternative.

    • Logic Pro is Paid and ProprietaryGarageBand is Free and Proprietary
  4. Bandlab icon

    Bandlab

     15 likes

    Bandlab is the cloud platform where musicians and fans create music, collaborate and engage with each other across the globe. Create and collaborate on music through intuitive mobile and web apps that lets you assemble songs from scratch or remix projects shared by others.

    33 Bandlab alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Pay once or Subscription
    • Proprietary

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    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
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    Cross DJ

     24 likes

    Mix, scratch, sample, record: rock great parties with top-DJ features.

    Turn your mobile device into a complete DJ system. Mix your tracks in perfect sync, scratch, add effects, loops and more. Automix your songs for non-stop music. Record your set and share it on SoundCloud. Mus.

    42 Cross DJ alternatives

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    • Freemium (Pay once)
    • Proprietary

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    Does not let you sequence audio files

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    • Most users think Cross DJ is a great GarageBand alternative.

    • Cross DJ is Freemium and ProprietaryGarageBand is Free and Proprietary
  7. MultitrackStudio icon

    MultitrackStudio

     6 likes

    MultitrackStudio is a full-featured audio/MIDI multitrack recording software. It combines a multitrack recorder, a mixer, lots of effects and a MIDI sequencer in one package: everything that's needed to turn your computer into a digital multitrack music recording studio.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Pay once)
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
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    • iPad
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  8. Music Maker Jam icon

    Music Maker Jam

     18 likes

    Start a jam session - anytime, anywhere! Music Maker Jam is the first app that combines easy music creation with maximum fun. In no time at all you'll be producing your own hits thanks to a huge selection of professionally produced loops and styles!

    Simply combine the song p.

    32 Music Maker Jam alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Pay once)
    • Proprietary

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    • Windows
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    This is just a loop mixing app for non-commercial use only, meaning you don't have the freedom to sell your music or put it on Monetized videos on Youtube.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    As someone else said, it's just a loop mixing app. You could try it out, but I don't think it's worth the time if you're looking to create full-fledged songs that you want to sell.

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    This is a loop mixing software that has a big variety of loops that can be purchased in packs. However you get 4 packs of your choice for free. Note: can not save until track is completed.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    • Some users think Music Maker Jam is a great GarageBand alternative, some don't.

    • Music Maker Jam is Freemium and ProprietaryGarageBand is Free and Proprietary
  10. Audio Evolution Mobile Studio icon

    Audio Evolution Mobile Studio

     2 likes

    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.

    47 Audio Evolution Mobile Studio alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Pay once
    • Proprietary

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    • Android
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    • Android Tablet
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    Audio Evolution

     7 likes

    Record your ideas on the go or create entire music productions from scratch, we'll leave it up to you! 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...

    80 Audio Evolution alternatives

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    • Pay once
    • Proprietary

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    • Android
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    Cubasis

     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

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    • Pay once
    • Proprietary

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    • iPhone
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    Roland Zenbeats

     1 like

    Roland Zenbeats is a music creation app designed to keep you in an effortless artistic flow. Get started on any device or platform. With its collection of both modern and legendary sounds, Zenbeats brings Roland’s history of innovation into a dynamic, accessible environment.

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    • Freemium (Pay once)
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    Auria

     4 likes

    Auria is a mobile music production system designed from the ground up for the iPad. With professional-level features like AAF import/export, and optional third-party plug-in support from names like PSPaudioware, Overloud, Fab Filter and Drumagog, Auria clearly sets a new...

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    KORG Gadget

     6 likes

    KORG Gadget offers a collection of more than 20* different synthesizers and drum machines called “Gadgets.” These gadgets were designed to assist the user to produce powerful electronic music. The latest version features universal support not only for the iPad, but also for the...

    34 KORG Gadget alternatives

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    • Pay once
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
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