LitPads
LitPads: A soundboard with flexible playback and cue controls, plus a free tier for smaller setups. Ranked #14 of 26 in Soundboard Software by our editors (8.0/10); pricing: Free plan; best for mac and iOS users wanting configurable sound pads.
At a glance
- Editor score8.0 / 10
- PricingFree plan
- Best forMac and iOS users wanting configurable sound pads
- Free planYes
- Paid from$29.99 one-time
- Desktop appYes
- Facts checked23 Sep 2026
Where it wins
- Free plan includes 6 boards with 20 pads each and all four play modes
- Pro adds per-pad EQ, pitch shifting, MIDI support, and Mac hotkeys
- Setlist mode, audio ducking, and board sharing support live cue workflows
Where it doesn't
- Unlimited boards and pads require the $29.99 Pro purchase
- LitPads Studio is a Mac-only direct download
- No voice effects or browser app
Our verdict on LitPads
LitPads is a soundboard app for musicians, streamers, DJs, and theatre professionals using Mac, iPad, or iPhone. Sounds can be imported or recorded from a microphone, arranged across boards, and triggered by touch, keyboard shortcuts, or MIDI controllers. Four playback modes, retrigger options, and setlist mode give it a performance-oriented shape, while board export and sharing help move cue layouts between setups.
The free LitPads plan is a useful entry point: it includes 6 boards with 20 pads each, audio import and microphone recording, and all four play modes. The $29.99 one-time LitPads Pro purchase removes the board and pad limits and adds iCloud sync, per-pad EQ and pitch shifting, MIDI controller support, global Mac hotkeys, and audio ducking. At $49.99 one-time, LitPads Studio bundles Pro with LitLink Pro and adds per-app audio routing, EQ, and recording; it is a Mac-only direct download. The tiers make the choice clear: start free for basic board use, then pay for expanded performance controls or the Studio routing bundle.
Its strongest fit is a solo performer or small team that wants sound pads and cue management across Apple devices, with external MIDI controls or system-wide Mac shortcuts in the workflow. Integrations listed include OBS, Discord, Zoom, Stream Deck, and LitLink. The feature set also reaches beyond simple playback through a spectrum analyzer, stereo pan, audio ducking, and setlists. Choose another option if browser access or voice effects are central requirements; LitPads is focused on sound playback and routing rather than those capabilities.
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LitPads fact sheet
| Free plan | Yes |
|---|---|
| Paid from | $29.99 one-time |
| Desktop app | Yes |
| Browser app | No |
| Hotkey triggering | Yes |
| Streaming integrations | Yes |
| Voice effects | No |
| Multiple soundboards | Yes |
| Deployment | Desktop, Mobile |
| Platforms | macOS, iOS |
| Support | Email, Community |
| Built for | Solo, Small business (editorial estimate) |
| Integrations | 5 integrations: OBS, Discord, Zoom, Stream Deck, LitLink |
| Pricing | Free plan (source) |
| Website | litpads.app |
| Facts checked | 23 Sep 2026 |
LitPads integrations
LitPads lists 5 integrations on its own site.
- OBS
- Discord
- Zoom
- Stream Deck
- LitLink
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- Sound ShowA flexible cross-platform soundboard for live shows, streaming, and multimedia cues.9.1
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