Comparison

FieldScaper vs Enso Looper

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

FieldScaper

Record, edit, and transform environmental audio into unique soundscapes and textures. This app combines a field recorder with a sound warp engine, offering dynamic presets and real-time effects. It supports MIDI control for live performance and integration with other audio apps.

Highlights
  • Advanced field recorder
  • Sound warp engine
  • Dynamic presets
  • Sample editor
  • Real-time effects
  • MIDI control
  • Inter-App Audio/Audiobus support
Features
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Advanced field recorder combined with a sound warp engine and a collection of ready to use dynamic presets for iPad and iPhone. Discover new ways to create and construct unusual and exciting sounds from any environmental audio recordings or samples recorded from other apps through Inter-App audio or Audiobus. The main advantage is that you can record and modify samples along the way within the single app. You can record sounds and noises, delete unwanted parts and then use presets to give a whole new sounding or create spectacular soundscapes and textures to use them as loops in this app. And even use FieldScaper as effect in real time with other apps or external input. The FieldScaper consists of two main parts. The first part is the field recorder with special options for different ways of record environmental sound from microphone or record other sound sources. With the sample editor you can cut or split the source sample for more convenient use. The second part is the scaper sound engine that with using dynamic presets can easily transform the most ordinary sounds into something absolutely different. These parts connect with each other into one whole but you can use recorder or scaper independently. The FieldScaper supports complete MIDI control for all faders, knobs and many buttons. You can change the parameters of oscillators, filters, delays and mixer by using any external MIDI controller or MIDI apps like sequencers. With the MIDI controllers this app becomes very comfortable to use at live performance. Field recorder: - Auto start record when input signal appears. - Auto stop record when signal below threshold or by time. - Record series of samples by a signal presence. - Recorder timer in seconds or measure (sync with BPM). - Input signal monitor with different modes. - Automatic gain control, cut off input filters and noise gate. - Advanced sample editor (delete, trim, split, cut, copy, paste, undo). - Filter and normalizer for recorded sample. Scaper sound engine: - Loop based mode for processing input in real time as effect. - Three sample-based oscillators, each with set of effects. - Low-pass, high-pass, band-pass, band-stop filters with resonance. - Two range delay with smooth time change and additional modes. - Advanced spatial mixer / reverb with changing of side and distance. - Three-band parametric equalizer for each oscillator. - Wide range changing of oscillator speed with option of reverse. - Distortion effect based on breaking addressing of samples (like on circuit bending). - Complex effect contains lofi, overload, noise, ringmod, flanger, phaser. - Step sequencer can control selected parameter and envelope generator (ADSR). - Individual or group of LFO for each effect with additional modes and BPM sync. - The "Main effect" function for control several parameters simultaneously. Additional features: - More 50 predefined presets with wide range of effects. - Scenes for storing and loading all operation parameters. - Pack the scene and all its samples and presets to single file. - Convenient file manager with groups of files by name or date. - Access samples and records via standard iOS app "Files". - Complete MIDI control for all faders, knobs and other modes. - Adaptive UI for portrait and landscape orientation. - Different color schemes available for UI. - Detailed application description (built-in and PDF file). - Inter-App audio compatible (with transport and BPM controls). - Supports Audiobus 3 with "State Saving" and MIDI features. - Supports Ableton Link with start / stop sync. Requirements: Third generation of iPad or fifth generation of iPhone and higher is required. You can find more details about FieldScaper on the website: https://motion-soundscape.blogspot.com Overview and demo: https://youtu.be/n9nQRN6xWGo https://youtu.be/cCr5UPkdMY0 https://youtu.be/Kp88NkJpy2M

About

Enso Looper

This real-time audio looper plugin offers a unique and characterful toolkit for producers and live performers. It combines intuitive design with deep features for creating layered grooves, complex textures, and evolving soundscapes. Advanced controls allow for independent speed and direction manipulation, tape-style effects, and MIDI integration.

Highlights
  • Real-time audio looping
  • Overdub modes (conventional and dual tape)
  • Up to four definable Sectors
  • Independent speed and direction control
  • Onboard tape-style saturation, filtering, and chorus
  • Comprehensive MIDI assignment system
  • Animated waveform display
Features
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Enso is a looper. Not a phrase sampler, not a beat slicer: a real looper, built in the image of the pedal loopers and reel-to-reel tape systems that defined the form, then extended well past what hardware can do. Press one button and it records; press it again and you are looping. Up to five minutes of stereo audio, host-synced or free-running. The play and record heads are completely decoupled, each with its own through-zero speed control from -4x to +4x. Play backwards at half speed while overdubbing forwards at double, and things get strange in the best way. Four sectors give you separate loop regions to crossfade between and overdub within, and a built-in effects section (tape-style saturation and hiss, filters, and chorus) can sit in the feedback path so your loop ages like tape with every pass. Enso runs as an AUv3 plugin in your favorite host, and includes a standalone mode for sketching. FEATURES - Full automatic looping engine: simple to learn, exceedingly powerful, with one-button looping control, both host-synced and free time. - Independent play and record heads: through-zero speed from -4x to +4x on each, with selectable increment and decrement values. - Dub In Place: work like a traditional digital looper, or like a tape looper with the effects and speed changes in the feedback path. - Sector crossfading: define four start and end points, crossfade between them, and overdub or re-record within them. - Effects section: tape-style saturation and hiss, high- and low-pass filters, and a stereo chorus. - MIDI Slice mode: play your loop from a MIDI controller, automatically sliced into 4 to 16 equal pieces. - Full MIDI CC implementation: an assignable MIDI CC page covers most of the looping engine, tuned for foot control. - Auto RTZ: automatically return to zero at a chosen interval to keep loose material in sync. - Cross-platform preset format: XML presets that can store the buffer, compatible with the desktop version of Enso. No subscriptions and no nonsense. Buy it once and it is yours, with free updates. Enso is also available for Mac, Windows, and Linux at audiodamage.com.

Screenshots

FieldScaper4 screens
Enso Looper2 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: FieldScaper at 90% against Enso Looper's 49%. FieldScaper also leads on rating (4.9 vs 4.5) and ratings volume (74 vs 22). Enso Looper's advantage is price ($7.99 vs $9.99). On update cadence, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

FieldScaper costs $9.99 and Enso Looper $7.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

FieldScaper holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 74 and 22 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 90% of FieldScaper's written reviews are positive against 49% of Enso Looper's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

FieldScaper ships an update every 2 months, Enso Looper every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
FieldScaper versus Enso Looper: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFieldScaperEnso Looper
Price$9.99$7.99 — better
Rating4.9 (74 ratings) — better4.5 (22 ratings)
Positive reviews89.7% of reviews — better48.5% of reviews
Number of ratings74 — better22
Update frequencyEvery 2 months — betterEvery 3 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS9.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size13 MB18 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperIgor VasilievAudio Damage, Inc.

Customer experience

FieldScaper

All ratings74 ratings
Positive97.3%
Neutral2.7%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews78 reviews
Positive89.7%
Neutral3.8%
Negative6.4%

Enso Looper

All ratings22 ratings
Positive81.8%
Neutral13.6%
Negative4.5%
Written reviews101 reviews
Positive48.5%
Neutral8.9%
Negative42.6%

User reviews

FieldScaper

From 74 App Store ratings

What we love

  • ✨ Incredible sound manipulation
  • 💡 Highly inspiring for creativity
  • 🚀 Versatile sound processing
  • 👍 Intuitive for sound design
  • 🌟 Creates unique soundscapes

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Can be difficult to control
  • 🐛 Loading/moving sound files not intuitive
  • 🐛 GUI can be intimidating
  • 🐛 Some functions hidden or unexpected
  • 🐛 Sharing options would be great

Enso Looper

From 22 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 💡 Inspiring looper playground
  • 🚀 Powerful and versatile looper
  • 👍 Great value for money
  • 👍 Intuitive and creative interface
  • 👍 Amazing for glitching and sound mangling

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Too unstable, frequent issues
  • 🐛 Horribly intrusive audio popping/clicking
  • 🐛 Crashes frequently, especially when saving
  • 🐛 MIDI crashes
  • 🐛 Does not work with GarageBand/other DAWs

Bugs and requests

FieldScaper

Reported bugs

7 issues
  • App broken, won't update
  • Sampler crash
  • App crashes constantly on iOS 11.2.5
  • Loop not working, app closes
  • Crash in looper mode
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  • Crashes when changing orientation or switching modes
  • Current hardware sample rate not supported

Requested features

11 requests
  • Real-time reverb, delay, pitch change
  • AUv3 support
  • Multi-channel input support
  • Multi-out (stereo out for oscillators)
  • Sharing options
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  • iCloud support
  • More presets
  • iPhone X update
  • Ableton Link synchronization
  • Preset synchronization across devices
  • 9 Oscillator Request

Enso Looper

Reported bugs

15 issues
  • Hit record and it won't record
  • Audio popping/clicking when switching sectors or playback modes
  • Timing is off after playing a while when reopening sessions
  • Crashes before saving, losing all work
  • Crashes when trying to control via MIDI
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  • Stopped loading/functioning
  • Does not connect to GarageBand
  • Does not go past initial message screen
  • Does not register as an audio unit extension in GarageBand
  • Does not show up in GarageBand's 'External' app list
  • Does not show up in DAWs (AUM, Beatmaker, Auria)
  • Buttons do not work (cannot activate recording/playback)
  • Loop still plays even when channel fader is down
  • Instance crashes when routing audio to AudioShare
  • Loses all ENSO instances in a project when one crashes

Requested features

13 requests
  • Fix recording issues
  • Fix audio popping/clicking
  • Implement Undo/Redo functionality
  • Improve stability and fix crashes
  • Respond to tech support queries
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  • Make a standalone version
  • Add threshold auto-start
  • Render loops as uncompressed audio files
  • Allow loading pre-existing loops
  • Save INIT setups for automatic loading
  • Add MIDI version
  • Add an Undo button as a failsafe
  • Improve color coding or button size

In-app purchases

None

FieldScaper

No in-app purchases

None

Enso Looper

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is FieldScaper free?
FieldScaper costs $9.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Enso Looper free?
Enso Looper costs $7.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, FieldScaper or Enso Looper?
FieldScaper is rated higher. FieldScaper averages 4.9 out of 5 from 74 ratings, while Enso Looper averages 4.5 from 22 ratings.
Do FieldScaper or Enso Looper have ads?
Neither FieldScaper nor Enso Looper shows ads.
Which is updated more often, FieldScaper or Enso Looper?
FieldScaper ships an update every 2 months, and Enso Looper every 3 months. Most recently, FieldScaper was updated on October 22, 2026 and Enso Looper on October 25, 2026.

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