Comparison

Loops By CDub 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

Loops By CDub

This app provides gospel and contemporary musicians with a vast library of drum loops and click tracks designed for church services. It allows for on-the-fly adjustments, live drum integration, and custom loop imports, simplifying music preparation and performance.

Highlights
  • Extensive library of drum loops and click tracks
  • Add live drums on the fly
  • Tap Tempo and adjustable loop tempo
  • Import custom loops
  • Offline access to loops
  • Cloud sync across devices
  • Playlist creation and loop management
Features
Currently charting
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Life just got easier for the gospel/contemporary musician. Do you use drum loops during your worship services? Do you really have time to create them every week and lug around an mpc, or even learn complicated programs JUST to run tracks? The Loops By C-dub app is the world's first mobile app created specifically to cater to the needs of the gospel musician. This app features an ever growing library of drum loops and click tracks, that have been created to be compatible with the most commonly performed gospel songs in church today! Don't have a drummer? Our app includes the ability to add LIVE DRUMS at the touch of a button! Just hit the switch! ***FEATURES*** - Full music stems (Praise Breaks, Offering Grooves, Worship Moments and more) -Thousands of easily accessible drum loops - Loop 1/Loop 2 switch that allows you to add live drums to the loop! Activate live drums ON THE FLY that will compliment the ACTUAL song that the it was created for! This is HUGE! -Tap Tempo feature allows you to "tap" the tempo of your loop -Ableton Link -Import your own loops that you created -Access your loops offline when you don’t have an internet connection -Lightning fast download speed -Adjust Tempo of loops to fit your needs -Loop Fade and Dim buttons for enhanced worship flow -Search by artist, title, or bpm -Use Playlists to prepare your loops for service with ease -Rename your loops -Try for free using the free loops provided in the MY LOOPS tab of the app! - User friendly Player UI design - Cloud Sync feature will synchronize your loops & playlists across all of your devices ***WHAT ARE PEOPLE SAYING?*** - Benny from LA: "Sir, you have done it again!" - Byron Holton from FL: "Oh how do U keep coming up with this stuff? I'm impressed!" - Keef Coston from PA: "This changes everything!" - Daryl from TX: "PRAISE JESUS! God is Good!" - Keith from TN: "Great idea bro, keep up the good work!" ***WHAT DO YOU GET?*** By subscribing to the Loops by C-Dub app, you'll gain unlimited access to all of the drum loops and video tutorials available within the app! As long as your subscription is active, you’ll have access to EVERYTHING! ***SUBSCRIPTION*** This subscription will renew automatically every month 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. Account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period, and identify the cost of the renewal. 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. Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited once your subscription has started. For our Privacy Policy and Terms of Use, please visit http://loopsbycdubmobile.com/terms-of-use.

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
Currently charting
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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

Loops By CDub4 screens
XME LOOPS4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: XME LOOPS at 86% against Loops By CDub's 48%. XME LOOPS also leads on rating (4.9 vs 4.5) and ratings volume (5K vs 1.2K). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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. Loops By CDub sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $19.99 per month 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 4.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1.2K and 5K respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 48% of Loops By CDub's written reviews are positive against 86% of XME LOOPS's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Loops By CDub ships an update monthly, XME LOOPS every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on November 11, 2026.

Scorecard3 real differences · 8 level
Loops By CDub versus XME LOOPS: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLoops By CDubXME LOOPS
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (1.2K ratings)4.9 (5K ratings) — better
Positive reviews47.5% of reviews85.6% of reviews — better
Number of ratings1.2K5K — better
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#73 — better#119
DevicesiPhone, iPad, MaciPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better
Requires iOS16.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size60 MB3.0 GB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperThe C-Dub Brand, LLCXME Inc.

Customer experience

Loops By CDub

All ratings1,249 ratings
Positive84.6%
Neutral4.9%
Negative10.5%
Written reviews120 reviews
Positive47.5%
Neutral17.5%
Negative35.0%

XME LOOPS

All ratings4,971 ratings
Positive97.9%
Neutral0.8%
Negative1.3%
Written reviews139 reviews
Positive85.6%
Neutral3.6%
Negative10.8%

User reviews

Loops By CDub

From 1.2K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Enhances music sessions
  • 🎼 Helpful for pianists and musicians
  • 💯 Game changer for music ministry
  • 🎶 Awesome loops and rhythms
  • 🤖 Developer keeps improving app

Room to improve

  • 🐛 App crashes and freezes frequently
  • 🔁 Signing out and logging back in issues
  • 🔌 Connectivity and download failures
  • 💰 Expensive subscription for limited features
  • 🤷‍♂️ Outdated and glitchy after updates

XME LOOPS

From 5K 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

Loops By CDub

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • Playlists and loops disappearing after updates
  • Incorrect loops playing instead of selected ones
  • Loops not looping smoothly or drifting
  • App freezing when importing or downloading loops
  • Inconsistent behavior across iOS devices

Requested features

5 requests
  • Landscape mode support
  • Ability to change loop key
  • Tap tempo functionality
  • More genre variety (e.g. Latin percussion)
  • Customizable loop naming in playlists

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

2 purchases

Loops By CDub

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Subscription14 Days trial$19.991 Month
  • Yearly Subscription14 Days trial$199.991 Year
2 purchases

XME LOOPS

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

Questions

Is Loops By CDub free?
Loops By CDub 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, Loops By CDub or XME LOOPS?
XME LOOPS is rated higher. Loops By CDub averages 4.5 out of 5 from 1.2K ratings, while XME LOOPS averages 4.9 from 5K ratings.
Do Loops By CDub or XME LOOPS have ads?
Neither Loops By CDub nor XME LOOPS shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Loops By CDub or XME LOOPS?
Loops By CDub ships an update monthly, and XME LOOPS every 3 weeks. Most recently, Loops By CDub was updated on November 11, 2026 and XME LOOPS on November 11, 2026.
Which is more popular, Loops By CDub or XME LOOPS?
Loops By CDub currently peaks at #73 in the App Store charts, and XME LOOPS at #119. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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