# Loop Buddy vs SWAM Cello Section

The clearest difference is review sentiment: SWAM Cello Section at 100% against Loop Buddy's 33%. SWAM Cello Section also leads on rating (5.0 vs 1.8). Loop Buddy's advantage is price (Free vs $44.99) and ratings volume (6 vs 1). On ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Loop Buddy is free to download; SWAM Cello Section costs $44.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

SWAM Cello Section holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 1.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Loop Buddy has 6 ratings behind it against 1, 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 100% of SWAM Cello Section's.

## The numbers

| Metric | Loop Buddy | SWAM Cello Section |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $44.99 |
| Rating | [1.8 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/loop-buddy/id1054564671/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/swam-cello-section/id6449464560/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **6** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 33.3% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | — | Monthly |
| Monetization | **Free** | Paid |
| Size | 8 MB | 184 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Clear Blue Media](https://appshunter.io/developer/626928467) | [Audio Modeling](https://appshunter.io/developer/1326331126) |

## 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


### SWAM Cello Section

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/swam-cello-section/id6449464560)

This app uses physical modeling to create realistic and expressive cello section performances. It offers real-time sound generation, individual section control, and seamless integration with DAWs. Ideal for composers, producers, and live performers seeking dynamic string section sounds.

**Highlights:** Physical modeling sound generation, Real-time expression control, Individual section customization, Standalone and AUv3 plugin support, MIDI and MPE compatibility, Smart Room Simulator 'Ambiente'

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Loop Buddy free?

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

### Is SWAM Cello Section free?

SWAM Cello Section costs $44.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Loop Buddy or SWAM Cello Section?

SWAM Cello Section is rated higher. Loop Buddy averages 1.8 out of 5 from 6 ratings, while SWAM Cello Section averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Loop Buddy or SWAM Cello Section have ads?

Neither Loop Buddy nor SWAM Cello Section 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.*