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24 alternatives to TapPad

Turn your Mac's trackpad into a MIDI drum pad

Below are 24 products that do a similar job, ranked by how close each is in meaning and then by launch-day votes. TapPad launched in 2019; newer entries below may have overtaken it.

1. 1
   AudioSwift▲68

   Use your trackpad as a MIDI controller.

   2019 · audioswiftapp.com · its alternatives →

2. 2
   Slapppy▲80

   Trigger macros with rhythmic taps on your trackpad or mouse

   Apr 2026 · slapppy.com · its alternatives →

3. 3
   Launchpad: Make & Remix Music▲72

   DJ mixing app & beat maker

   2020 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

4. 4
   Slidepad▲249

   iPad style multitasking on your Mac

   2019 · slidepad.app · its alternatives →

5. 5
   Music Notepad▲76

   Keep track of all your musical ideas in one place!

   2020 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

6. 6
   DaftPad▲82

   A keyboard enabled Daft Punk drumpad

   2019 · its alternatives →

7. 7
   MIDIpad▲59

   You gamepad is a musical instrument

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

8. 8
   MidiPad 2 – A customizable Midi Pad Controller▲47

   The Ultimate Midi Pad Controller For iOS

   2017 · midipadapp.com · its alternatives →

9. 9
   FeelMyMac▲97

   Lets you feel different textures through your Mac’s trackpad

   23d ago · feelmymac.thehighjack.it · its alternatives →

10. 10
    BetterTouchTool▲130

    Free OS X app to configure custom gestures for your trackpad

    2014 · boastr.net · its alternatives →

11. 11
    Astropad▲246

    Transform your iPad into a professional graphics tablet

    2015 · astropad.com · its alternatives →

12. 12
    VibePad▲128

    Control AI coding assistants with a gamepad from your couch

    Feb 2026 · vibepad.now · its alternatives →

13. 13
    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 →

14. 14
    tapcut▲90

    The analogue shortcut

    May 2026 · tapcut.app · its alternatives →

15. 15
    Breva▲108

    Turn your Mac trackpad into a gentle breathing guide

    Jul 2026 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

16. 16
    BAP Studio▲76

    An MPC-style drum machine that runs in a browser tab

    Aug 2026 · bap.studio · its alternatives →

17. 17
    Magic▲103

    Draw with your trackpad

    2021 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

18. 18
    Command-Tab Plus▲248

    Keyboard-centric application switcher for your Mac ⌘

    2016 · commandtab.noteifyapp.com · its alternatives →

19. 19
    Beatport Pro for Mac▲105

    Buy and organize all your music. For DJs, by DJs.

    2015 · its alternatives →

20. 20MS
    MIDI.space – WebMIDI and Audio Mashup for Finger Drumming▲50

    2015 · midi.space · its alternatives →

21. 21
    Soundboard Mac App▲92

    Play your favorite sound samples all across over macOS

    2021 · app.gumroad.com · its alternatives →

22. 22NA
    numLaunchpad – a WebAudio-based drum pad▲10

    2016 · numlp.apps.dj · its alternatives →

23. 23
    Keeby▲150

    Mechanical keyboard sounds for your Mac

    Apr 2026 · getkeeby.com · its alternatives →

24. 24
    Pressure Match▲120

    Mini game exploring the pressure input Macbook trackpad

    2024 · pressureclicker.tiiny.site · 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 →