# YouTube Music vs Sound Loop

The clearest difference is rating: YouTube Music at 4.8 against Sound Loop's 3.6. YouTube Music also leads on ratings volume (1.5M vs 347) and review sentiment (50% vs 32%). Sound Loop's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 10) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. YouTube Music sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $15.99 per month. Sound Loop asks for nothing beyond the download.

YouTube Music holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: YouTube Music has 1.5M ratings behind it against 347, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 50% of YouTube Music's written reviews are positive against 32% of Sound Loop's.

YouTube Music ships an update weekly, Sound Loop every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on November 10, 2026 and November 2, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | YouTube Music | Sound Loop |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (1.5M ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/youtube-music/id1017492454/reviews)** | [3.6 (347 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sound-loop/id1420064497/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **1.5M** | 347 |
| Positive reviews | **50.3% of reviews** | 31.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 9 days |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Best chart rank | **#1** | — |
| Size | 285 MB | 11 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Google](https://appshunter.io/developer/281956209) | [Yusaku Hatakenaka](https://appshunter.io/developer/1282374258) |

## What reviewers say

### YouTube Music

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/youtube-music/id1017492454)

**Currently charting:** #1 Top Grossing · Music, #3 Top Free · Music, #17 Top Grossing, #158 Top Free (US App Store)

Discover and play millions of songs, covers, and remixes. Get personalized playlists, explore new releases, and enjoy lyrics. Upload your own music and listen across various devices.

**Highlights:** Vast music library with covers and remixes, Personalized playlists and mixes, Curated playlists by genre and mood, Song lyrics for sing-alongs, Upload and organize personal music, Cross-device listening compatibility

**Features:** Siri integration, Apple Watch app

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| YouTube Music | $15.99 | per month |
| YouTube Music | $15.99 | per month |
| YouTube Premium | $20.99 | per month |
| YouTube Premium | $20.99 | per month |
| YouTube Red | $20.99 | per month |
| YouTube Music Family | $24.99 | per month |
| YouTube Music Family | $24.99 | per month |
| YouTube Premium Family | $34.99 | per month |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Great music selection
- 🚀 Vast library of songs and artists
- 👍 Personalized music recommendations
- 👍 Offline listening capabilities
- 👍 Seamless integration with YouTube

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Buggy and glitchy performance
- 🐛 Inconsistent playlist management
- 🐛 Unreliable offline playback
- 🔒 Restricted features without premium subscription
- 🔋 Drains battery quickly

**Reported bugs**

- Songs disappearing from downloaded playlists
- Playback issues when switching between online and offline modes
- Inconsistent display of song information
- Crashes and force-closes when multitasking
- Delayed response to user interactions

**Requested features**

- Search and sort options for downloaded music
- Ability to add songs to multiple playlists
- Lyrics display for songs
- Customizable playback controls
- Improved shuffle and autoplay functionality


### Sound Loop

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sound-loop/id1420064497)

Enjoy your favorite YouTube videos and music on repeat. This app allows you to create playlists and loop content, transforming your YouTube experience into a seamless music player. Discover endless entertainment with this intuitive tool.

**Highlights:** YouTube video playback, Music app-like experience, Looping functionality, Playlist creation, Endless playback

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Great app for listening to anything
- 🔒 No ads
- 🔁 Ability to loop songs
- 👍 Helpful for multitasking and sleeping

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes
- 🐛 Search function not working
- 🔋 High battery consumption
- 🐛 Unable to play in background

**Reported bugs**

- Playlist thumbnails out of order
- Randomly stops playing when app is closed
- Search function crashes the app
- Unable to search for new songs

**Requested features**

- Caching or offline listening option
- Ability to add all songs from one playlist to another
- Cloud/account sync for playlists


## Frequently asked questions

### Is YouTube Music free?

YouTube Music is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Sound Loop free?

Sound Loop is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, YouTube Music or Sound Loop?

YouTube Music is rated higher. YouTube Music averages 4.8 out of 5 from 1.5M ratings, while Sound Loop averages 3.6 from 347 ratings.

### Do YouTube Music or Sound Loop have ads?

Both YouTube Music and Sound Loop show ads.

### Which is updated more often, YouTube Music or Sound Loop?

YouTube Music ships an update weekly, and Sound Loop every 9 days. Most recently, YouTube Music was updated on November 10, 2026 and Sound Loop on November 2, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*