Comparison

Loops By CDub vs JHG Looper

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 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
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

JHG Looper

This app allows musicians to easily record and play back custom loops for practice, improvisation, and composition. It offers flexible control over loop timing, BPM, and length, with both automatic and manual recording modes. Layer multiple instrument parts and experiment with harmonies to enhance your musical creativity.

Highlights
  • Record and play back custom loops
  • Freestyle or timed loop control
  • Adjustable BPM and loop bars
  • Hands-free start and stop
  • Automatic and manual looping modes
  • Layer multiple instrument parts
Features
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The JHG Looper Included is a versatile tool that provides musicians with a convenient and efficient way to create loops for practice, improvisation, and composition. With this looper, you can easily record and play along to quick loops tailored to your musical needs. You can choose to use the looper completely freestyle, and turn the looper on and off with the touch of a button, or you can choose to control the timing, BPM (beats per minute), and the number of bars for your loop. This flexibility allows you to create loops of varying lengths and tempos, and allows you to start and stop loops completely hands-free. The JHG Looper offers two looping modes: Automatic and Manual. In Automatic mode, the looper will automatically end your recorded loop at a pre-set time, freeing you from having to manually end the recording by hand (and taking your fingers off your guitar). This mode is perfect for continuous practice or when you want a seamless background loop to play along with. In Manual mode, you would click the record button to start a recording and again to stop a recording. This mode is ideal for quickly recording someone else playing, an audio recording that you like, or for recording a slow piece yourself where jumping to press 'stop' on the looper won't interrupt the music. You can record and layer multiple instrument parts, experiment with harmonies, or simply build rhythmic foundations to play along with. Embrace the power of looping with the JHG Looper, and unlock new dimensions of musical expression. Whether you're a solo performer, a band member, or an aspiring composer, this versatile looper is a valuable tool that helps you bring your musical ideas to life. Please note that all features of the JHG Looper App require a paid subscription. Users can also access all features of the app free for 7 days by signing up for a free 7 Day trial within the app. Terms of Use: https://www.jamieharrisonguitar.com/terms-of-use

Screenshots

Loops By CDub4 screens
JHG Looper4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: JHG Looper at 5.0 against Loops By CDub's 4.5. Loops By CDub's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (1.2K vs 1). On price, update cadence, 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. Loops By CDub sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $19.99 per month and JHG Looper sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

JHG Looper holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Loops By CDub has 1.2K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 7 level
Loops By CDub versus JHG Looper: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLoops By CDubJHG Looper
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (1.2K ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews47.5% of reviews—
Number of ratings1.2K — better1
Update frequencyMonthlyMonthly
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationSubscriptionSubscription
Best chart rank#81 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, MaciPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS16.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size60 MB39 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperThe C-Dub Brand, LLCJamie Harrison Media Ltd.

Customer experience

Loops By CDub

All ratings1,249 ratings
Positive84.7%
Neutral4.8%
Negative10.5%
Written reviews118 reviews
Positive47.5%
Neutral16.9%
Negative35.6%

JHG Looper

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

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

JHG Looper

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Loops By CDub

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

JHG Looper

Subscriptions3
  • Monthly Subscription$0.991 Month
  • Annual Subscription$8.991 Year
  • Free 7 Day Trial7 Days trial$8.991 Year

Questions

Is Loops By CDub free?
Loops By CDub is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is JHG Looper free?
JHG Looper is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Loops By CDub or JHG Looper?
JHG Looper is rated higher. Loops By CDub averages 4.5 out of 5 from 1.2K ratings, while JHG Looper averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Loops By CDub or JHG Looper have ads?
JHG Looper shows ads; Loops By CDub does not.
Which is updated more often, Loops By CDub or JHG Looper?
Loops By CDub ships an update monthly, and JHG Looper monthly. Most recently, Loops By CDub was updated on October 29, 2026 and JHG Looper on October 12, 2026.

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