For game masters running D&D from a Mac, Summoning Stone is the best all-round choice, in our view. It runs on Mac alongside iPhone and iPad, has fully customizable scenes, access to millions of songs, and a Stream Deck plugin that works with the Mac app. Syrinscape and a few others also run on Mac.
We make Summoning Stone, so weigh our opinion accordingly. Facts about the other apps come from their App Store listings and websites as of October 2026.
D&D audio apps that run on Mac
| App | On Mac | Best for |
|---|---|---|
| Summoning Stone | Mac (macOS 14.6 or later) | Customizable scenes, millions of songs, Stream Deck and Siri control |
| Syrinscape | Nova app on PC or Mac, plus a browser-based player | A deep catalogue of sound sets; uploading your own audio |
| Pocket Bard | Native Mac app for Apple silicon and Intel (downloaded from its website), plus the iPad app on the Mac App Store | Scene music that follows the action |
| Audio Forge | Mac (macOS 26.1 or later, Apple silicon) | Playing your own audio files, offline |
| RPG Master Sounds Mixer | Mac (macOS 11 or later, Apple silicon); designed for iPad | Mixing sounds with your own audio files |
| Rolify | Mac (macOS 12 or later, Apple silicon); not verified for macOS | Layering loops, offline playback, custom uploads |
| TableTone | Mac (macOS 12 or later, Apple silicon); not verified for macOS | Genre soundscapes |
| Tabletop Audio | Any browser, including Safari | Ambience with nothing to install |
Why a Mac suits running D&D audio
- A laptop is already at the table for notes, maps and rules.
- Stream Deck. Summoning Stone’s plugin puts scenes and effects on physical buttons, and it works with the Mac app on the same computer. See how.
- Streaming. Summoning Stone’s built-in audio is cleared for commercial use with attribution, so a Mac is a good base for live streaming. See stream-safe music.
- Your whole library. Access millions of songs, with each scene remembering its levels and reverb, so every scene plays exactly as you saved it.
What to check on a Mac
- Does it run natively, or as an iPad app? Several listings say “designed for iPad” or “not verified for macOS”. They run on Apple silicon Macs, but may behave like their iPad versions.
- Which macOS version is required? Requirements vary widely across these apps.
- Browser or app? Browser tools like Tabletop Audio need nothing installed.
Our pick
Summoning Stone, for Mac users who want to build custom campaigns for each group, run them with one tap per scene, and add Stream Deck buttons. See Summoning Stone vs Pocket Bard and Summoning Stone vs Syrinscape.
Frequently asked questions
What is the best D&D soundboard app for Mac?
In our view, Summoning Stone: fully customizable scenes, millions of songs and a Stream Deck plugin that works with the Mac app.
Is there a D&D music app for Mac?
Yes. Summoning Stone, Syrinscape, Pocket Bard and others run on Mac.
Can I use a Stream Deck with D&D audio on Mac?
Yes. Summoning Stone’s Stream Deck plugin works with the Mac app running on the same computer.
Is there a free D&D audio app for Mac?
Summoning Stone is free to download, with a free tier. See what’s free.
What macOS version does Summoning Stone need?
macOS 14.6 or later, per its App Store listing.