# Loops By CDub vs Praise

The clearest difference is monetization model: Praise at free with in-app purchases against Loops By CDub's subscription. Praise also leads on review sentiment (75% vs 47%) and rating (4.7 vs 4.5). Loops By CDub's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (monthly vs every 11 months). On price, ratings volume, in-app purchases and device support 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 Praise sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Praise holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1.2K and 649 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 47% of Loops By CDub's written reviews are positive against 75% of Praise's.

Loops By CDub ships an update monthly, Praise every 11 months. Both last shipped on October 26, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Loops By CDub | Praise |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (1.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/loops-by-cdub/id1088667674/reviews) | **[4.7 (649 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/praise-break/id1416840685/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **1.2K** | 649 |
| Positive reviews | 47.5% of reviews | **75.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Monthly** | Every 11 months |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Best chart rank | **#86** | — |
| Size | 60 MB | 48 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **15.1** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [The C-Dub Brand, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1088667673) | [Jonathan Hutchinson](https://appshunter.io/developer/1405099554) |

## What reviewers say

### Loops By CDub

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

**Currently charting:** #86 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 popular church songs. It offers features like live drum integration, tempo adjustment, and offline access, simplifying music preparation for worship services.

**Highlights:** Thousands of drum loops, Add live drums on the fly, Tap Tempo feature, Import custom loops, Offline loop access, Adjust loop tempo, Create playlists

**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


### Praise

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/praise-break/id1416840685)

This app allows users to celebrate and give thanks at any time, offering a full band and a variety of tracks for spontaneous praise. It provides a way to express gratitude and joy whenever the user feels inspired, without waiting for a specific occasion.

**Highlights:** Spontaneous praise breaks, Full band accompaniment, Variety of musical tracks, Express gratitude anytime, Celebrate in advance

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlock All Features | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 😂 Fun to use
- 🙌 Brings joy and enthusiasm
- 🙏 Helps with worship and praise
- 💰 Good value for money

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔊 Low volume/needs volume adjustment
- 🐛 Crashes when using certain keys
- 🔧 Some features not working as expected

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes when using certain keys
- Issues with restoring purchases
- Compatibility problems with iOS updates

**Requested features**

- More sound options and variety
- Longer praise break music duration
- Volume control settings


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Loops By CDub free?

Loops By CDub is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Praise free?

Praise is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Loops By CDub or Praise?

Praise is rated higher. Loops By CDub averages 4.5 out of 5 from 1.2K ratings, while Praise averages 4.7 from 649 ratings.

### Do Loops By CDub or Praise have ads?

Praise shows ads; Loops By CDub does not.

### Which is updated more often, Loops By CDub or Praise?

Loops By CDub ships an update monthly, and Praise every 11 months. Most recently, Loops By CDub was updated on October 26, 2026 and Praise on October 26, 2026.

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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.*