Best Indie Music Apps in 2026 — 10 Hidden Gems You Need to Try

Music apps from indie developers often have a creative spark that big-name alternatives lack. Whether you’re making music, discovering new artists, or just enjoying your favorite tunes, these apps bring fresh approaches and thoughtful features to your musical experience.

ハヤえもん - 音楽プレーヤー

by: Ryota Yamauchi

4.7 ★★★★★ (42.1K ratings)

Rated 4.7★ by 42.1K users, this indie gem stands out in the Music category for its thoughtful design and smooth experience.

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MP3抽出 - 動画を音楽 音声ファイルに変換する

by: 妍 岳

4.6 ★★★★★ (24.2K ratings)

Rated 4.6★ by 24.2K users, this indie gem stands out in the Music category for its thoughtful design and smooth experience.

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Music RFM 音楽アプリ

by: Yuma Okamura

4.3 ★★★★☆ (14.4K ratings)

Rated 4.3★ by 14.4K users, this indie gem stands out in the Music category for its thoughtful design and smooth experience.

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音楽編集 - オーディオエディター & 音声合成

by: 苏娟 陈

4.5 ★★★★★ (8.7K ratings)

Rated 4.5★ by 8.7K users, this indie gem stands out in the Music category for its thoughtful design and smooth experience.

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音程チェッカー チューナーやボイストレーニングに。音階を表示

by: Shigeki Matsunaka

4.5 ★★★★★ (6.6K ratings)

Rated 4.5★ by 6.6K users, this indie gem stands out in the Music category for its thoughtful design and smooth experience.

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ラジオ FM ! (Radio FM !)

by: Tasmanic Editions

4.4 ★★★★☆ (5.8K ratings)

Rated 4.4★ by 5.8K users, this indie gem stands out in the Music category for its thoughtful design and smooth experience.

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Ultimate Guitar: Chords & Tabs

by: Ultimate Guitar

4.6 ★★★★★ (4.9K ratings)

Rated 4.6★ by 4.9K users, this indie gem stands out in the Music category for its thoughtful design and smooth experience.

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音楽編集アプリ - 着うた作成 ・音楽カット

by: 妍 岳

4.4 ★★★★☆ (4.9K ratings)

Rated 4.4★ by 4.9K users, this indie gem stands out in the Music category for its thoughtful design and smooth experience.

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音楽プレーヤー Offline Music Player

by: Md Zakir Hossain

4.3 ★★★★☆ (3.1K ratings)

Rated 4.3★ by 3.1K users, this indie gem stands out in the Music category for its thoughtful design and smooth experience.

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音感トレーニング Harmonizeで音程を良くしよう

by: Toshihiko Arai

4.5 ★★★★★ (2.3K ratings)

Rated 4.5★ by 2.3K users, this indie gem stands out in the Music category for its thoughtful design and smooth experience.

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