# Loops By CDub vs JHG Looper

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.

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.

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.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | Loops By CDub | JHG Looper |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (1.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/loops-by-cdub/id1088667674/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/jhg-looper/id6467568549/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **1.2K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 47.5% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
| Monetization | Subscription | Subscription |
| Best chart rank | **#82** | — |
| Size | 60 MB | 39 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [The C-Dub Brand, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1088667673) | [Jamie Harrison Media Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1498374304) |

## What reviewers say

### Loops By CDub

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

**Currently charting:** #82 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


### JHG Looper

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/jhg-looper/id6467568549)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Subscription | $0.99 | per month |
| Annual Subscription | $8.99 | per year |
| Free 7 Day Trial | $8.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*