# Loop Buddy vs Tape Death

The clearest difference is rating: Tape Death at 5.0 against Loop Buddy's 1.8. Loop Buddy's advantage is iOS requirement (9.0 vs 17.0). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Tape Death holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 1.8. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 6 and 3 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Loop Buddy | Tape Death |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [1.8 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/loop-buddy/id1054564671/reviews) | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tape-death/id6790580653/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **6** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 33.3% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 8 MB | 3 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Clear Blue Media](https://appshunter.io/developer/626928467) | [Colton Harker](https://appshunter.io/developer/6773571887) |

## 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


### Tape Death

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tape-death/id6790580653)

This app is a unique four-tape looping instrument that degrades over time, creating evolving, decaying sounds. Record audio, manipulate tape characteristics like warmth and wobble, and share your sonic creations.

**Highlights:** Four decaying tape loops, Record from microphone, Overdubbing, Forward, reverse, and ping-pong playback, Adjustable tape wear, Character-based sound shaping, Global reverb and echo effects, Export audio and save sessions

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Loop Buddy free?

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

### Is Tape Death free?

Tape Death is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Loop Buddy or Tape Death?

Tape Death is rated higher. Loop Buddy averages 1.8 out of 5 from 6 ratings, while Tape Death averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.

### Do Loop Buddy or Tape Death have ads?

Neither Loop Buddy nor Tape Death 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.*