Comparison

Jam Looper vs XME LOOPS

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

Head to head
About

Jam Looper

Create music easily with smart automatic looping, multi-track recording, and effects. This app offers a seamless jamming experience for musicians of all levels, allowing you to record, mix, and export your creations.

Highlights
  • Smart automatic looping
  • Multiple tracks (up to 8 in Pro)
  • Volume control per track
  • Track effects (unlockable)
  • Real-time recording
  • Export options
Features
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A simple and fun way to create music. Featuring smart automatic looping, multiple tracks, volume control and track effects. Meticulously designed as a seamless experience that lets you just jam while we take care of the rest. You can beatbox, loop guitar riffs or beats and then add vocals or harmony to it. Play real time, or record and export. It's all about your music, your jam. -- Features: Record up to 4 tracks, (unlock 8 tracks in Pro mode) Smart automatic loops - for looping beats & guitar riffs Volume control per track Effects per track (unlockable in Pro mode) Automatic naming for jams and autosave Multiple export features Privacy Policy: https://jamlooper.com/privacy Terms of Use: https://jamlooper.com/terms Contact us: https://jamlooper.com

About

XME LOOPS

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
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XME Inc. has produced music for pro artists and bands for decades. Now, we want to produce all the loops you need for your worship AND secular performances! Want to bring worship to another level AND you have a gig with your band? We've got you covered for both! **FEATURES** - New Melodic Loops with real-time key changing - New Pad Function plays soft pads in any key of your choice along with the drum/percussion loop - Added playlist sharing to bring your playlist from one device to another - Rename playlist loops by tapping “edit” then tap the loop you want to rename. - Loops automatically download on your device so never worry about connection or server issues. - Request loops as you need right from inside the app. Have a worship event or gig to prepare for and need loops that aren't here? No problem. Tap Contact and simply paste a link for the songs you need! - Multiloop function allows multiple variations for each loop. - A Huge Catalog of Loops compatible with Christian and Secular songs - XME Loops produced for your event intros, transitions and just for showing off with your band - Music and Software teams at work for you every month - Adjust the speed of any loop & tap tempo: hold tap button to reset tempo. - Create multiple song-lists/playlists to plan ahead for various dates and engagements **Subscription** You will have full access to the loops of many genres, a production crew at work for you every month (accessed via the Contact tab), and ability to create unlimited set lists for $9.99USD/month subscription price. This subscription will renew automatically every month for $9.99USD unless automatic renewal is turned off at least 24hrs before subscription period ends. Payment will be charged to your iTunes account at confirmation of purchase. Your subscription may be managed and auto renewal can be turned off by going to your account settings after purchase. No cancellation of the current subscription is allowed during active subscription period. To cancel: Open AppStore/(Tap profile pic on top right)/Subscriptions/(tap on the app)/Cancel Privacy Policy & Terms Of Use http://xmeinc.com/new/loops-privacy

Screenshots

Jam Looper4 screens
XME LOOPS4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: XME LOOPS at 4.9 against Jam Looper's 4.4. XME LOOPS also leads on ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (86% vs 52%). On price, ratings volume, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. Jam Looper sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days and XME LOOPS sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

XME LOOPS holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2.4K and 4.9K respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 52% of Jam Looper's written reviews are positive against 86% of XME LOOPS's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Jam Looper ships an update every 3 months, XME LOOPS fortnightly. Both last shipped on September 26, 2026.

Scorecard7 real differences · 4 level
Jam Looper versus XME LOOPS: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterJam LooperXME LOOPS
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (2.4K ratings)4.9 (4.9K ratings) — better
Positive reviews52.0% of reviews85.6% of reviews — better
Number of ratings2.4K4.9K — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsFortnightly — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank—#106 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better
Requires iOS15.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size24 MB3.0 GB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperUnstatic LtdXME Inc.

Customer experience

Jam Looper

All ratings2,359 ratings
Positive83.5%
Neutral5.4%
Negative11.1%
Written reviews281 reviews
Positive52.0%
Neutral12.8%
Negative35.2%

XME LOOPS

All ratings4,860 ratings
Positive97.9%
Neutral0.8%
Negative1.3%
Written reviews139 reviews
Positive85.6%
Neutral3.6%
Negative10.8%

User reviews

Jam Looper

From 2.4K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Easy to use
  • 💡 Powerful tool for creating music
  • 👍 Intuitive interface
  • 🚀 Simple and straightforward
  • 👍 Great for beginners and amateurs

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Crashes and stability issues
  • 🐛 Sync and timing problems
  • 🐛 Latency and delay when recording
  • 🐛 Unreliable export and saving functionality
  • 🔋 High battery consumption

XME LOOPS

From 4.9K App Store ratings

What we love

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

Room to improve

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

Bugs and requests

Jam Looper

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • App crashes on launch or during use
  • Recorded tracks not syncing properly
  • Inability to save or export projects
  • Unexpected behavior when using certain features

Requested features

6 requests
  • Ability to edit and trim recorded tracks
  • Option to set custom tempo and time signatures
  • Metronome and visual feedback for timing
  • Ability to import audio files
  • More advanced effects and sound processing tools
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  • Cloud sync and backup for saved projects

XME LOOPS

Reported bugs

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

Requested features

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

In-app purchases

8 purchases

Jam Looper

Subscriptions3
  • Jam Looper Pro Weekly3 Days trial$3.997 Days
  • Jam Looper Pro Monthly$7.991 Month
  • Jam Looper Pro Yearly$34.991 Year
One-time5
  • Medium Tip$9.99
  • Small Tip$19.99
  • Large Tip$19.99
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  • Pro Mode$44.99
  • Jam Looper Pro Lifetime$44.99
2 purchases

XME LOOPS

Subscriptions2
  • All-Access Monthly Subscription$9.991 Month
  • Yearly Subscription$109.991 Year

Questions

Is Jam Looper free?
Jam Looper is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is XME LOOPS free?
XME LOOPS is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Jam Looper or XME LOOPS?
XME LOOPS is rated higher. Jam Looper averages 4.4 out of 5 from 2.4K ratings, while XME LOOPS averages 4.9 from 4.9K ratings.
Do Jam Looper or XME LOOPS have ads?
Jam Looper shows ads; XME LOOPS does not.
Which is updated more often, Jam Looper or XME LOOPS?
Jam Looper ships an update every 3 months, and XME LOOPS fortnightly. Most recently, Jam Looper was updated on September 26, 2026 and XME LOOPS on September 26, 2026.

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