Comparison

Jam Looper vs RadioKnob

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

RadioKnob

Features
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RadioKnob brings live radio from around the world to iPhone and CarPlay. Browse the community-maintained Radio Browser directory by country, save favorites, create your own station links, and return quickly to recently played radio. RadioKnob’s playful alien companions Klob and Glob add character to the listening experience. Features: • Browse thousands of radio stations by country • Organize favorite stations into personal groups • Add custom stations and personal artwork • View song, programme and presenter information when supplied by a stream • Resume stations from Recently Played • Listen with a dedicated CarPlay experience • Start playback with Siri shortcuts • Use Home Screen and Lock Screen widgets • Keep favorites and custom stations synchronized with your private iCloud • Optional one-time tips support RadioKnob’s continued development No subscription or account is required. Radio availability and programme information depend on each station and your internet connection. RadioKnob uses the freely accessible, community-maintained Radio Browser directory, connects directly to station-provided stream URLs, does not host or retransmit audio, and is not affiliated with listed broadcasters.

Screenshots

Jam Looper4 screens
RadioKnob2 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: RadioKnob at none against Jam Looper's shown. Jam Looper's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price, in-app purchases 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. Jam Looper sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days and RadioKnob sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Jam Looper versus RadioKnob: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterJam LooperRadioKnob
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (2.4K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews51.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings2.4K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 months—
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size34 MB23 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperUnstatic LtdGiorgio Bellini

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

RadioKnob

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

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
3 purchases

RadioKnob

One-time3
  • Coffee for Klob$1.99
  • Fuel Klob’s spaceship$3.99
  • Support another-world radio$8.99

Questions

Is Jam Looper free?
Jam Looper is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is RadioKnob free?
RadioKnob is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Jam Looper or RadioKnob have ads?
Jam Looper shows ads; RadioKnob does not.

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