11 Best Music Making Apps for Android in 2017

The new tech world has brought music studios at our fingertips, no matter where we are, thanks to the smartphones we carry in our pockets, so we wanted to check out some of the best music making apps for Android in 2017.

Now, it’s easier than ever to create a track just when inspiration hits. If you have a pair of headphones and your phone with you, you can even create something while sitting in the bus or during that boring lecture you should really, probably, pay attention to. However, music making apps for Android usually have a free download, which makes it that much more appealing to try your hand at becoming the next music wiz. Figuring out which are the best music creation apps for Android wasn’t easy and everyone probably has their own opinions as to what the truth is, but, in the end, we guided ourselves on the opinions of those who have really spent loads of time with the app. So, while we may provide the answer to the question for right now, we may very well not have the answer to which were the best music making apps for Android in 2015, or which were the best Android music making apps in 2016 – simply because opinions change, apps change with every update, and people feel differently.

You might also be interested in checking out our list of best music making apps for Android we wrote a while back since things have changed a bit in the meantime. If you’re more interested in working from your computer, then these free music making apps for PCs is the right list for you. Or, if iPhones are your go-to phones, then this list of best music making apps for iOS may be for you.

In order to create our list of best music making apps for Android in 2017 we checked out apps that had more than 4 stars in the Google Play Store. We then went and visited each and every one of them, ignoring those that were meant to create videos or ringtones, which involved just uploading a track and cutting it up. We took into consideration different aspects – how many overall stars they had, how many people chose to review the app, how many handed out 5 stars and how many just 1 star, as well as the number of downloads and the last time the app was updated. For each of these criteria, we handed out points. For instance, an app with 4 stars would get zero points, but one with 4.6 stars, would get 6 points. When it comes to the number of reviews, we handed out points 1-10 depending on the number brackets.

When it comes to the number of 5-star reviews and 1-star reviews, we transformed the number of reviews into percentages, and put them all in order. The number of downloads also came into play, with us rewarding apps that had up to 500,000 downloads with 2 points, while apps with between 50 and 100 million downloads got 10 points. The last time the apps were updated also played a part because it shows the care the developers have for the app – a tool that hasn’t been refreshed in ages isn’t going to attract many new users.

That being said, whether you’re looking for a beat maker app for Android with a free downloads, or a general music maker for Android with the same free download, this is the place for you. That being said, here are the best music making apps for Android in 2017.

11. Electro Drum Pad

Total Score: 34
Stars: 4.6
Reviews: 88.654
5 Stars: 63.209
1 Star: 1.646
Downloads: 1-5 million
Last update: August 2017

We’re starting out our list with the Electro Drum Pad. This is an app that allows users to simply create music by tapping colorful pads. Whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned pro feeling like having some fun, this app is fit for you. The app also comes with melodies you can guide yourself with, various samples, and loads of sounds. You can also play around with a drum machine with the help of your fingers, although if you won’t be able to use the mouse the second day, you can’t blame the app. The tool allows users to record the music they created and to share it to YouTube, Instagram, Facebook or Google+.

10. DJ Dubstep Music Maker Pad

Total Score: 35
Stars: 4.1
Reviews: 8.328
5 Stars: 5.274
1 Star: 964
Downloads: 1-5 million
Last update: July 2017

Next up on our list of the best music making apps for Android in 2017, we have the DJ Dubstep Music Maker Pad. If you’re a fan of dubstep, then this is certainly the app for you. The interface is extremely easy to figure out and to work with as you have the pads that the name mention, and a bunch of features on the right side, allowing you to echo your creation, add low pass or high pass filters, fiddle with the volume and more. You can also add samples and change between them, as well as to record your creation. Some users complain that it’s full of ads and that you need to install Instagram in order to play.

9. nana (Record Your Music, Sing)

Total Score: 35
Stars: 4
Reviews: 27.018
5 Stars: 14.945
1 Star: 2.808
Downloads: 1-5 million
Last update: August 2017    

We are continuing our list of best music making apps for Android in 2017 with this app that is focusing on singers for the most part because it allows them to record music by singing over various instrumental tracks, adding special effects and so on. You can even collaborate with others to make new music by overdubbing to layer track. Afterwards, you can share your content to social media. Many of the reviews point out that it’s extremely easy to work with this app, so extra points for intuitiveness!

8. BandLab – social music maker and recording studio

Total Score: 37
Stars: 4.2
Reviews: 11.806
5 Stars: 7.523
1 Star: 975
Downloads: 1.5 million
Last update: September 2017

This particular app that is 8th on our list of best music making apps for Android in 2017 lets you do it all – record, edit and share your music. The tool provides 12 track recording, so you can work on your songs without worrying. There are also tools like metronomes and guitar tuners. One of the coolest features is that you can work with this app on multiple platforms and it will all get synced in the cloud so you don’t have to worry about losing any of your stuff.

7. Audio Evolution Mobile Studio

Total Score: 38
Stars: 4
Reviews: 12.470
5 Stars: 7.035
1 Star: 1.620
Downloads: 1-5 million
Last update: September 2017

Boasting that it’s the “most powerful multitrack audio/MIDI recording studio on Android” makes for a rather high self-praise. The truth is, however, that the app that ranks 7th on our list of best music making apps for Android in 2017 does have a lot of perks and offers loads of features to create some high quality tracks – well, as much as you can out of a studio. The thing is that this particular app is just a Trial and the full paid version costs about $10. If you want to give it a go, then you’re more than welcome to try it out first before shelling out the cash.

6. Drum Pad Machine

Total Score: 41
Stars: 4.4
Reviews: 109.263
5 Stars: 76.311
1 Star: 6.626
Downloads: 5-10 million
Last update: September 2017

This is an app with an awesome interface that’s extremely easy to use. Sure, it won’t provide you with studio-level options, but it’s easy to figure out and it gives you the results you want – a track you can play around when you want to have some fun. You can choose from many styles, from dubstep, to house, to hip-hop and trance and go from there.

5. Drum Pads 24 Beats and Music

Total Score: 42
Stars: 4.4
Reviews: 192.027
5 Stars: 137.219
1 Star: 11.631
Downloads: 10-50 million
Last update: August 2017

Next up on our list of the best music making apps for Android in 2017 we have a tool that’s also extremely easy to use. The app brings over 2,000 sounds in different genres so you can enhance your track, and there’s even a pad editor which allows you to make your own personalized one. You can record your own tracks, turn it into a video and share it with friends online.

4. Real Guitar Free – Chords, Tabs & Simulator

Total Score: 43
Stars: 4.1
Reviews: 413.972
5 Stars: 251.227
1 Star: 42.081
Downloads: 10-50 million
Last update: August 2017

If you’ve always wanted to play guitar but didn’t really get the chance to do so because guitars are expensive, this app may do the trick and help you out. Sure, you won’t get the same experience of strumming the strings, but you’ll learn some tips and tricks. You can even pick from multiple guitars and choose songs and chords from a book that gets updated constantly.

3. Edjing Mix: DJ Music Mixer

Total Score: 44
Stars: 4.3
Reviews: 612.921
5 Stars: 414.370
1 Star: 41.741
Downloads: 10-50 million
Last update: October 2017

Next on number three on our list of the best music making apps for Android in 2017, we have Edjing Mix: DJ music mixer. The app allows you to play the role of a DJ by accessing an extensive music library, including tracks you have stored on your own device. You can create playlists from multiple sources and remix them with dozens of effects. Plus, the sampler on this app looks great.

2. Music Maker JAM

Total Score: 45
Stars: 4.5
Reviews: 359.251
5 Stars: 259.886
1 Star: 19.480
Downloads: 10-50 million
Last update: October 2017

With an interface that makes you think you’re in an actual studio, Music Maker JAM brings on over 200 music style packs so you can create exactly the kind of track you want, from hip hop to funk to jazz. You can easily combine samples from different music genres, fiddle around with the 8-channel mixer, access beats and vocals, bass lines and more, adjust tempo and harmonies and even record your own vocals. The tracks can then be shared on social networks.

1. Walk Band – multitracks music

Total Score: 46
Stars: 4.3
Reviews: 521.592
5 Stars: 347.156
1 Star: 33.952
Downloads: 50-100 million
Last update: September 2017

Finally, at the top of our list we have Walk Band, which is a toolkit of virtual musical instruments, including piano, guitar, drum kit, drum machine, mass, and more. The instruments sound realistic and you can add multiple instruments to a single track to create the exact sound you’re looking for. There are so many features in this app that you’ll just have to try it out for yourself to see what you can create with all of them. That being said, we hope that you’ll find at least some of these tools on our list of best music making apps for Android in 2017 suitable for your experiments.