Helio APK v3.18 · Latest Version for Android
Helio is a free music sequencer for composing on Android and desktop, with piano roll, pattern view, version control and MIDI support.
- Version
- 3.18
- Updated
- Sep 20, 2026
- Size
- 6.7 MB
- Requires
- Android 5.0+
- Developer
- Peter Rudenko
- Category
- Music & Audio
- License
- GPL-3.0
- Package
- fm.helio
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What is Helio?
Helio is a music sequencer aimed at hobbyist composers, game developers and indie musicians. It offers a piano roll, a pattern arrangement view and built-in version control for your projects, on both mobile and desktop.
Key Features
- Piano roll and pattern arrangement
- Built-in instruments and plugin support on desktop
- Project version control
- MIDI import and export
- Works on Android, Windows, macOS and Linux
Getting Started
Start a new project, pick an instrument and draw notes in the piano roll. The online documentation explains the interface step by step.
Open Source and Privacy
Helio is developed in the open by Peter Rudenko and released under the GPL-3.0 license. The code is hosted at github.com/helio-fm/helio-sequencer, so anyone can check what the app does. The version on this page has no ads or tracking libraries flagged by F-Droid.
How to Install Helio APK
- Tap Download and get the Helio v3.18 APK (6.7 MB).
- Optional: compare the file’s SHA-256 checksum with the one on the download page.
- Open the file and allow your browser or file manager to install unknown apps if asked.
- Tap Install. Updates from the same source install over this one and keep your data, because they are signed with the same key.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Helio free?
Yes. Helio is free and open-source software released under the GPL-3.0 license. It has no ads and no paid version is required to use it.
Is this Helio APK safe?
The APK on this page is the original file published in the F-Droid repository, unmodified. Its SHA-256 checksum is listed on the download page so you can verify it, and the full source code is public.
What Android version does Helio need?
Helio v3.18 requires Android 5.0 or newer.
Where can I find the source code of Helio?
The source code is available at https://github.com/helio-fm/helio-sequencer. You can read it, report issues or contribute there.