Comparison

Loop Buddy vs JHG Looper

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

Head to head
About

Loop Buddy

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
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Can’t rehearse at home? Rehearse in the car, on the train, in the bus, or on a plane! Identify sections of the music you want to learn, like a guitar solo or some tricky phrase, then create a looping pattern that you can play over and over again. Slow down the loops you create in order to memorize them easier! Create a whole series of loops for a given song in your music library, and become familiar with an entire piece before your plane lands! Features: - Create loops from any song in your music library by identifying the start and end loop points for any section of the song: a guitar solo, a fast-paced rap verse, a drum fill, and so on. - Listen to that loop section 10 billion times until you have it memorized. - Change the playback speed of your loops. Slow it down without changing the pitch of the song in order to hear each note more clearly!

About

JHG Looper

This app allows musicians to easily record and play back custom loops for practice, improvisation, and composition. It offers flexible control over loop timing, BPM, and length, with both automatic and manual recording modes. Layer multiple instrument parts and experiment with harmonies to enhance your musical creativity.

Highlights
  • Record and play back custom loops
  • Freestyle or timed loop control
  • Adjustable BPM and loop bars
  • Hands-free start and stop
  • Automatic and manual looping modes
  • Layer multiple instrument parts
Features
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The JHG Looper Included is a versatile tool that provides musicians with a convenient and efficient way to create loops for practice, improvisation, and composition. With this looper, you can easily record and play along to quick loops tailored to your musical needs. You can choose to use the looper completely freestyle, and turn the looper on and off with the touch of a button, or you can choose to control the timing, BPM (beats per minute), and the number of bars for your loop. This flexibility allows you to create loops of varying lengths and tempos, and allows you to start and stop loops completely hands-free. The JHG Looper offers two looping modes: Automatic and Manual. In Automatic mode, the looper will automatically end your recorded loop at a pre-set time, freeing you from having to manually end the recording by hand (and taking your fingers off your guitar). This mode is perfect for continuous practice or when you want a seamless background loop to play along with. In Manual mode, you would click the record button to start a recording and again to stop a recording. This mode is ideal for quickly recording someone else playing, an audio recording that you like, or for recording a slow piece yourself where jumping to press 'stop' on the looper won't interrupt the music. You can record and layer multiple instrument parts, experiment with harmonies, or simply build rhythmic foundations to play along with. Embrace the power of looping with the JHG Looper, and unlock new dimensions of musical expression. Whether you're a solo performer, a band member, or an aspiring composer, this versatile looper is a valuable tool that helps you bring your musical ideas to life. Please note that all features of the JHG Looper App require a paid subscription. Users can also access all features of the app free for 7 days by signing up for a free 7 Day trial within the app. Terms of Use: https://www.jamieharrisonguitar.com/terms-of-use

Screenshots

Loop Buddy4 screens
JHG Looper4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: JHG Looper at 5.0 against Loop Buddy's 1.8. Loop Buddy's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and ads (none vs shown). On price and device support 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

Both are free to download. JHG Looper sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Loop Buddy asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

JHG Looper 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.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Loop Buddy versus JHG Looper: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLoop BuddyJHG Looper
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.8 (6 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews33.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings6 — better1
Update frequency—Monthly
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterSubscription
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS9.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size8 MB39 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperClear Blue MediaJamie Harrison Media Ltd.

Customer experience

Loop Buddy

All ratings6 ratings
Positive16.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative83.3%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive33.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative66.7%

JHG Looper

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Loop Buddy

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

JHG Looper

Subscriptions3
  • Monthly Subscription$0.991 Month
  • Annual Subscription$8.991 Year
  • Free 7 Day Trial7 Days trial$8.991 Year

Questions

Is Loop Buddy free?
Loop Buddy is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is JHG Looper free?
JHG Looper is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Loop Buddy or JHG Looper?
JHG Looper is rated higher. Loop Buddy averages 1.8 out of 5 from 6 ratings, while JHG Looper averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Loop Buddy or JHG Looper have ads?
JHG Looper shows ads; Loop Buddy does not.

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