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24 alternatives to Aftertouch

Expressive 3D Touch MIDI controller for iOS

Below are 24 products that do a similar job, ranked by how close each is in meaning and then by launch-day votes. Aftertouch launched in 2016; newer entries below may have overtaken it.

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   I trained a 125M model to autocomplete piano on-device▲598

   I trained a 125M-parameter transformer to autocomplete piano performances in real time (~108 notes/sec on an iPhone 15). The idea is basically GitHub Copilot or Tabnine, except instead of prompting it with code, you prompt it by playing a few notes on a MIDI piano. The model then continues what you played, entirely on-device. The app is free if anyone wants to try it. Happy to answer questions about the model, training, Core ML, or the many things that didn't work.

   Aug 2026 · simedw.com · its alternatives →

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   MidiPad 2▲4

   The ultimate Midi pad controller for iOS

   2017 · midipadapp.com · its alternatives →

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   AirBending – Hand gesture based macOS app MIDI controller▲92

   Your hands are the instrument. AirBending turns natural gestures into MIDI control on your Mac, iPhone, and iPad.

   2025 · nanassound.com · its alternatives →

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   Listen▲84

   The Gesture Music Player

   2014 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

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   Piano Widget▲326

   Play Piano on Widget, LockScreen, Dynamic Island

   2025 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

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   Reboard▲152

   Revolutionary multitasking iOS keyboard

   2015 · reboardapp.com · its alternatives →

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   Control Air▲113

   Touch-free gestures to control iTunes, Spotify, + more

   2015 · eyesight-tech.com · its alternatives →

8. 8
   Quicky▲168

   Bookmark your favorite apps with magical 3D Touch 👉📱

   2016 · its alternatives →

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   MidiPad 2 – A customizable Midi Pad Controller▲47

   The Ultimate Midi Pad Controller For iOS

   2017 · midipadapp.com · its alternatives →

10. 10
    ZingTouch▲178

    A JavaScript gesture detection library

    2016 · zingchart.github.io · its alternatives →

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    AVTouchBar▲129

    An audio visualizer for the touch bar

    2021 · avtouchbar.com · its alternatives →

12. 12
    Pressure.js▲243

    3D and Force Touch JavaScript library for the web

    2016 · pressurejs.com · its alternatives →

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    Visual Beat▲189

    Interactive music video

    2016 · visual-beat.com · its alternatives →

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    Shortcuts for iOS▲147

    Use 3D Touch to open up apps

    2016 · andrewbfang.com · its alternatives →

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    Theremin▲101

    Multitouch synth instrument that makes an array of sounds

    2016 · femurdesign.com · its alternatives →

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    PUC▲62

    Wireless MIDI interface for iOS devices

    2014 · mipuc.com · its alternatives →

17. 17
    Themeboard▲123

    Beautifully designed keyboard themes for iOS

    2014 · taphive.com · its alternatives →

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    Composer's Sketchpad▲72

    A doodle-y iPad sequencer for making quick musical sketches

    2016 · composerssketchpad.com · its alternatives →

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    Medly▲93

    Tap & draw to create your song. No musical skills needed.

    2015 · medlylabs.com · its alternatives →

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    TapPad▲87

    Turn your Mac's trackpad into a MIDI drum pad

    2019 · mohdakram.gumroad.com · its alternatives →

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    MIDIpad▲59

    You gamepad is a musical instrument

    Sep 2026 · midipad.stevemitchell.music · its alternatives →

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    Windy▲88

    Play your 📱like a real musical instrument.

    2016 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

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    FIn▲74

    Make Your Palm As A Touch Interface

    2014 · wearfin.com · its alternatives →

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    Structure▲84

    3D Sensor for iOS

    2013 · structure.io · its alternatives →

Ranked by how close each launch is in meaning, then by votes. Prices were read from each product’s own site when checked and can change. Refine with your own description →