For game masters who run sessions from an iPad, Summoning Stone is our pick. The larger screen suits building scenes and a soundboard, and you can mirror artwork and maps to a TV while your controls stay on the iPad.
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 for iPad
| App | On iPad | Best for |
|---|---|---|
| Summoning Stone | iPadOS 17.6 or later | Customizable scenes, millions of songs, TV display, Stream Deck and Siri |
| Pocket Bard | Designed for iPad | Scene music that follows the action |
| Audio Forge | iPadOS 16.4 or later | Playing your own audio files, offline |
| RPG Master Sounds Mixer | iPadOS 12 or later; designed for iPad | Mixing sounds with your own audio |
| Rolify | iPadOS 15.1 or later | Layering loops, offline, custom uploads |
| TableTone | iPadOS 15 or later | Genre soundscapes |
| Syrinscape | Mobile players and a browser-based player | A deep catalogue of sound sets |
| Tabletop Audio | Safari and other browsers | Ambience with nothing to install |
Why an iPad is a good game master’s console
- Room to build. Set up custom scenes with music, layered ambience and effects, and group them by campaign. A little prep up front, then run the game from your saved scenes.
- A soundboard you can see. Spells, combat and doors laid out where you can reach them. See free D&D sound effects.
- TV mirroring. Send scene artwork and maps to a TV with weather effects while the controls stay on the iPad. See how.
- Room acoustics. Reverb on a scene’s ambience and effects, saved with the scene, so a cave sounds like a cave.
- Hands-free control. Siri and Shortcuts work on iPad too. See how.
Tips for iPad game masters
- Build campaign scenes before the session so each is one tap away.
- Use a stand so the iPad sits at the edge of the table.
- Use a Bluetooth speaker for the best sound at the table.
Our pick
Summoning Stone, for iPad users who want to build custom campaigns for each group and run them with one tap per scene. See Summoning Stone vs Pocket Bard and our guide to the best tabletop audio apps.
Frequently asked questions
What is the best D&D app for iPad?
In our view, Summoning Stone: fully customizable scenes, millions of songs, a TV display and hands-free control.
Is there a D&D soundboard app for iPad?
Yes. Summoning Stone’s soundboard has filters like reverb, and it’s free to download.
Can I show maps on a TV from my iPad?
Yes. Summoning Stone’s screen mirroring sends scene artwork and maps to a TV, with weather effects.
What iPadOS version does Summoning Stone need?
iPadOS 17.6 or later, per its App Store listing.
Is there a free D&D music app for iPad?
Summoning Stone is free to download, with a free tier. See what’s free.