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GarageBand

by Apple Inc.

EN / ES / FRFlatSentiment+9 ptsvs last month
Appeye score 76 out of 100, from 633 reviews (high confidence)

633 reviews analysed · 21 Dec 2024 – 12 Sep 2026 · scored 14 Sep 2026

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Based on 633 reviews from 21 Dec 2024 - 12 Sept 2026.

Overview

Appeye score
76/100high confidence
Category rank
#1221 of 1,812Music & Audio
Reviews analysed
633Scored reviews from the App Store.
Sentiment trend
FlatIts trend signals are holding steady.
App Store
4.1

117.1K ratings

Review sentiment

71
App nameGarageBand
SellerApple Inc.
GenreMusic
Version2.3.19
Content rating4+
Requires iOS26.0
Size1772 MB
Released10 Mar 2011
Current version13 Aug 2026
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App description

GarageBand turns your iPad, and iPhone into a collection of Touch Instruments and a full-featured recording studio — so you can make music anywhere you go. And with Live Loops, it makes it easy for anyone to have fun creating music like a DJ. Use Multi-Touch gestures to play keyboards, guitars, and create beats that make you sound like a pro — even if you’ve never played a note before. Plug in a guitar or bass and play through classic amps and stompbox effects. Use a Touch Instrument, microphone, or a guitar to instantly record a performance, with support for up to 32 tracks. Use the Sound Library to download additional free instruments, loops, and sound packs created by some of the biggest producers in the world. And then share your song with friends and family. Live Loops. Make music like a DJ • Use Multi-Touch to tap and trigger a Live Loop cell or group of cells • Get started with templates or build your own grid from scratch with Apple Loops • Create custom loops by recording directly into a cell using any Touch Instrument • Use Remix FX to perform DJ-style effects • Tap record to capture your performance Play your iPad, and iPhone, like a musical instrument • Play a variety of musical instruments on the innovative Multi-Touch keyboard • Play and record using the Alchemy Touch Instrument • Build grooves inspired by classic electronic drum machines with the Beat Sequencer • Download free instruments, loops, and sound packs for GarageBand with the Sound Library • Capture any sound and apply studio-class effects • Recreate legendary guitar or bass rigs using virtual amps and stompboxes • Record performances from third-party music apps directly into GarageBand using Audio Unit Extensions* Drummer • Add virtual session drummers to your song, who take direction and play realistic grooves • Choose from acoustic, electronic drummers and percussionists** • Each character provides their own sound and the ability to create over a million realistic grooves and fills So

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