# Loop Buddy vs JHG Looper

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.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Loop Buddy | JHG Looper |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [1.8 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/loop-buddy/id1054564671/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/jhg-looper/id6467568549/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **6** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 33.3% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | — | Monthly |
| Monetization | **Free** | Subscription |
| Size | 8 MB | 39 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) | [Jamie Harrison Media Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1498374304) |

## 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


### JHG Looper

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/jhg-looper/id6467568549)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Subscription | $0.99 | per month |
| Annual Subscription | $8.99 | per year |
| Free 7 Day Trial | $8.99 | per year |


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