# Loop Buddy vs XME LOOPS

The clearest difference is review sentiment: XME LOOPS at 86% against Loop Buddy's 33%. XME LOOPS also leads on rating (4.9 vs 1.8) and ratings volume (4.9K vs 6). Loop Buddy's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 13.0). On price and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. XME LOOPS sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Loop Buddy asks for nothing beyond the download.

XME LOOPS holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 1.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: XME LOOPS has 4.9K ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 33% of Loop Buddy's written reviews are positive against 86% of XME LOOPS's.

## The numbers

| Metric | Loop Buddy | XME LOOPS |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [1.8 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/loop-buddy/id1054564671/reviews) | **[4.9 (4.9K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/xme-loops/id1223241229/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 6 | **4.9K** |
| Positive reviews | 33.3% of reviews | **85.6% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | — | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#127** |
| Size | 8 MB | 3.0 GB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Clear Blue Media](https://appshunter.io/developer/626928467) | [XME Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/293735788) |

## What reviewers say

### Loop Buddy

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/loop-buddy/id1054564671)

Practice music sections repeatedly by creating custom loops. Slow down playback to learn difficult passages and memorize entire songs more effectively. Ideal for musicians who need to rehearse on the go.

**Highlights:** Create custom loops from music library, Set start and end points for loops, Adjust playback speed of loops, Slow down music without pitch change, Memorize song sections easily

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### XME LOOPS

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/xme-loops/id1223241229)

**Currently charting:** #127 Top Grossing · Music (US App Store)

Access a vast catalog of melodic loops and pad sounds for both worship and secular music performances. Easily create and manage playlists, request custom loops, and adjust tempo for any song. This app offers a subscription for full access to all features and monthly content updates.

**Highlights:** Melodic loops with real-time key changing, Pad function for ambient sounds, Playlist sharing and management, Loop request feature, Offline loop downloads, Adjustable loop speed and tempo

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| All-Access Monthly Subscription | $9.99 | per month |
| Yearly Subscription | $109.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Easy to use
- 👍 Awesome loops
- 🚀 Quick response to requests
- 👍 Versatile for different genres
- 👍 Enhances worship services

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes or freezing
- 🐛 Incompatibility with older devices
- 🔋 Concerns about subscription model
- 👎 Limited free trial/demo options

**Reported bugs**

- Login issues
- Subscription not working as expected
- Loops not starting at the 1 count

**Requested features**

- Add metronome feature
- Ability to import custom drum sounds
- Cloud sync for playlists across devices
- Add full beat tracks, not just loops


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Loop Buddy free?

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

### Is XME LOOPS free?

XME LOOPS is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Loop Buddy or XME LOOPS?

XME LOOPS is rated higher. Loop Buddy averages 1.8 out of 5 from 6 ratings, while XME LOOPS averages 4.9 from 4.9K ratings.

### Do Loop Buddy or XME LOOPS have ads?

Neither Loop Buddy nor XME LOOPS shows ads.

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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.*