# Group the Loop vs guitarscaper

The clearest difference is price: guitarscaper at $1.99 against Group the Loop's $13.99. guitarscaper also leads on chart position (#196 vs unranked) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). Group the Loop's advantage is update cadence (every 2 months vs every 43 months). On rating, review sentiment, ratings volume and ads there is nothing between them.

Group the Loop costs $13.99 and guitarscaper $1.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Group the Loop against 4.8 for guitarscaper. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 32 and 21 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 92% of Group the Loop's written reviews are positive against 100% of guitarscaper's.

Group the Loop ships an update every 2 months, guitarscaper every 43 months. The most recent releases landed on September 26, 2026 and September 8, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Group the Loop | guitarscaper |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $13.99 | **$1.99** |
| Rating | [4.7 (32 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/group-the-loop/id1029416579/reviews) | **[4.8 (21 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/guitarscaper/id1316544251/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **32** | 21 |
| Positive reviews | 92.1% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 months** | Every 43 months |
| Monetization | **Free** | Paid |
| Best chart rank | — | **#196** |
| Size | 17 MB | 220 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Jack Marshall](https://appshunter.io/developer/1029416578) | [Rob Jackson](https://appshunter.io/developer/1072346998) |

## What reviewers say

### Group the Loop

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/group-the-loop/id1029416579)

This app is a section-based audio looper for mobile devices, enabling users to record, loop, overdub, and add effects. It allows for the creation of songs with distinct structures like verses and choruses, facilitating real-time switching between them. It's a powerful tool for musicians to compose and perform.

**Highlights:** Record, loop, and overdub audio, Create song sections (verse, chorus), Real-time section switching, Import audio files, Built-in and AUv3 effects, Drum machine, MIDI control

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### guitarscaper

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/guitarscaper/id1316544251)

**Currently charting:** #196 Top Paid · Music (US App Store)

This app generates evolving, ambient guitar soundscapes for relaxation, study, or background music. It also functions as a virtual instrument with performance tools and effects, offering two distinct musical moods.

**Highlights:** Generative ambient soundscapes, Virtual instrument with keypads, Performance loop recorders, Built-in reverb and delay effects, Auto-accompaniment and note hints, Two musical moods (light and sad), Royalty-free use in recordings

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Group the Loop free?

Group the Loop costs $13.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is guitarscaper free?

guitarscaper costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Group the Loop or guitarscaper?

guitarscaper is rated higher. Group the Loop averages 4.7 out of 5 from 32 ratings, while guitarscaper averages 4.8 from 21 ratings.

### Do Group the Loop or guitarscaper have ads?

Neither Group the Loop nor guitarscaper shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Group the Loop or guitarscaper?

Group the Loop ships an update every 2 months, and guitarscaper every 43 months. Most recently, Group the Loop was updated on September 26, 2026 and guitarscaper on September 8, 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.*