# Loops By CDub vs XME LOOPS

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.

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.

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.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | Loops By CDub | XME LOOPS |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (1.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/loops-by-cdub/id1088667674/reviews) | **[4.9 (5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/xme-loops/id1223241229/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 1.2K | **5K** |
| Positive reviews | 47.5% of reviews | **85.6% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#74** | #123 |
| Size | 60 MB | 3.0 GB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [The C-Dub Brand, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1088667673) | [XME Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/293735788) |

## What reviewers say

### Loops By CDub

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/loops-by-cdub/id1088667674)

**Currently charting:** #74 Top Grossing · Music (US App Store)

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:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Subscription | $19.99 | per month |
| Yearly Subscription | $199.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 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

**Reported bugs**

- 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**

- 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

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/xme-loops/id1223241229)

**Currently charting:** #123 Top Grossing · Music (US App Store)

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:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| All-Access Monthly Subscription | $9.99 | per month |
| Yearly Subscription | $109.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

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


## Frequently asked 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 #74 in the App Store charts, and XME LOOPS at #123. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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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.*