2
Soundtrap
Free download; paid upgrades in the app
Online studio for making music and recording podcasts.
Free planiPhone
At a glance
| App | Price | Platforms | Pick it if |
|---|---|---|---|
| BandLab (the app you have) | Free download | Apple | - |
| Spire | Free download | Apple | you want a close match |
| Soundtrap | Free download | Apple | you want a close match |
| Donna AI Song & Music Maker | Free download | Apple | you want a close match |
| Medly | Free download | Apple | you want a close match |
| Moises | Free download | iPhone, Android | you need it on Android |
| AudioKit Synth One Synthesizer | Free download | Apple | you want a close match |
| Drum Pads 24 Beat Maker Music | Free | iPhone, Android | you want it free |
| GarageBand | Free on the Mac App Store | Apple | you want it free |
1
Spire
Free download; paid upgrades in the app
Multitrack music recorder with iZotope audio processing.
Free planiPhone
3
Donna AI Song & Music Maker
Free download; paid upgrades in the app
AI song generator that makes music from your prompts.
Free planiPhone
4
Medly
Free download; paid upgrades in the app
Music-making app with beats, instruments and recording.
Free planiPhone
5
Moises
Free download; paid upgrades in the app
AI tool that separates vocals and instruments and changes a song's key and speed.
Pick it if you need it on Android.
Free planiPhoneAndroid
6
AudioKit Synth One Synthesizer
Free download; paid upgrades in the app
Free, open-source synthesizer for iPad and iPhone.
Free planiPhone
7
Drum Pads 24 Beat Maker Music
Free
Beat maker with drum pads and a sound library.
Pick it if you want it free and you need it on Android.
FreeiPhoneAndroid
8
GarageBand
Free on the Mac App Store
Apple's free music studio for Mac, iPhone and iPad with instruments, session drummers, lessons and multitrack recording.
Pick it if you want it free, you need it on Mac and you are just starting out.
FreeMaciPhone
We matched these apps to BandLab by what they are for, who they suit and where they run, using our research on each app's official website and app store listing. We have not tested them hands-on for this page. Check the price on each app's own site before you buy.