Recording Studio Lite vs Loop ON
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Recording Studio Lite
Create music productions on your iOS device with this multitouch sequencer. Record up to 4 tracks using audio or virtual instruments, then edit and mix with built-in tools. Explore effects like reverb, flanger, and delay to enhance your sound.
- Multitouch sequencer
- Record up to 4 tracks
- Virtual instruments (Piano, Drums, Guitar)
- Integrated sample editor
- Stereo effects (Reverb, Flanger, Chorus, Delay)
- Guitar Arpeggiator
- Guitar Amplifiers
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Recording Studio Lite is a multitouch sequencer for iOS devices. Designed for quick and simple operation, Recording Studio Lite makes recording, editing and mixing a breeze. Recording Studio Lite is the perfect way to create great sounding music productions. With this free version you can record up to 4 tracks (32 tracks with the Pro version) by choosing between audio recordings or by using the virtual instruments 'Grand Piano', 'Drums', 'Classical Guitar' and 'Electric guitar'. The audio tracks can be recorded using the built-in microphone, by connecting an external microphone or using a USB audio interface. After recording your tracks, you may want to edit them in the integrated sample editor (copy/paste, split, loop, fader, reverb). You can import mp3 and wav audio files. Recording Studio Lite is constantly being updated and continually improved with new features. · Guitar Arpeggiator. · Stereo Reverb. · Guitar Amplifiers. · Stereo Flanger. · Stereo Chorus. · Stereo Echo/Delay · Stereo Compressor/Gate/Limiter. Limitations of the Lite version · Exporting mixing is disabled. · Importing audio files is disabled. · Only 4 instrument are available. · The number of tracks is limited to 4 (up to 32 in the Pro version). · The iTunes file sharing is disabled. · Import and export MIDI is disabled.
Loop ON
Record and compose music with a 12-track loop station. Apply real-time audio effects and dub tracks without interruption. Perfect for musicians wanting to capture improvisations or create beats.
- 12-track sound loop recording
- Real-time recording
- Dubbing tracks without stopping
- 5 audio effects (Reverb, Filter, Vol, Pitch, Delay)
- Low latency performance
- Music sharing functionality
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Loop ON is the app you need for recording music, sounds and your own improvisations. It's a 12-track recorder and loop station with audio FX. It's nothing easier: just press the rec button, and the app will do the rest for you. RECORD AND COMPOSE - 12 tracks to record sound loops; - Real time recording; - Dubbing any track without stopping. USE AUDIO FX - Use 5 audio effects for your music: Reverb (echo); Filter (for cutting different frequencies); Vol (volume and pan settings); Pitch (correction of pitch); Delay; - Apply various effects and immediately record the result. PERFORM ON STAGE, TRAIN YOUR SKILLS - No latency feature allows you to use the app directly on the stage; - Opportunity to immediately listen and evaluate your result. SHARE YOUR MUSIC - Just tap on the Share button and surprise your friends with your master beatbox or new song. Have you always dreamed of recording your improvisations on guitar or vocal jams? Or just wanted to try making rhythms like true beatbox masters? Or maybe you like to perform vocal tricks and want to practice alone with yourself? With Loop ON, it's possible for everyone, and just in a few taps! Just try it. Terms Of Use (https://clck.ru/TXy4B) Privacy Policy (https://clck.ru/TXxnz)
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Loop ON at 4.4 against Recording Studio Lite's 2.8. Loop ON also leads on review sentiment (37% vs 21%) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months). Recording Studio Lite's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 13.0). On price, ads and device support 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
Both are free to download. Loop ON sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month. Recording Studio Lite asks for nothing beyond the download.
Loop ON holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 2.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Loop ON has 995 ratings behind it against 144, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 21% of Recording Studio Lite's written reviews are positive against 37% of Loop ON's.
Recording Studio Lite ships an update every 2 months, Loop ON every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.
| Parameter | Recording Studio Lite | Loop ON |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.8 (144 ratings) | 4.4 (995 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 21.2% of reviews | 36.8% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 144 | 995 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 8.0 — better | 13.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 195 MB | 44 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Glauco Percopo | Tsovinar Popova |
Customer experience
Recording Studio Lite
Loop ON
User reviews
Recording Studio Lite
From 144 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 👍 Easy to use for recording
- 👍 Good for music creation
- 👍 Amazing features and control
- 👍 Great for iCloud integration
- 👍 Cool application
Room to improve
- anúncios Overwhelming ads
- 🐛 Export issues
- 🐛 App crashes and freezes
- 🐛 Poor sound quality
- 🐛 Limited functionality in Lite version
Loop ON
From 995 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Simple and easy to use
- 👍 Great for creating music
- 💡 Useful for vocal practice
- 🎨 Good sound quality
Room to improve
- 🐛 Syncing issues with multiple tracks
- 🔧 Difficult to edit recordings
- 💰 Paywall for full functionality
- 🔍 Lack of guidance/tutorials
Bugs and requests
Recording Studio Lite
Reported bugs
10 issues- Export fails after purchasing Pro version
- Lite and Pro versions do not communicate
- Ads pop up and drastically change sound settings
- Tempo setting glitches out of the app
- App freezes and crashes
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- No audio on playback
- Cannot export audio
- Continuous clicking sound during recording and playback
- Playback changes the sound to a different key
- Cannot import instrumental tracks even after purchasing full version
Requested features
5 requests- Add setting to use app on other apps
- Allow export of recorded music
- Improve import functionality
- Fix playback sound changes
- Add instructions for app usage
Loop ON
Reported bugs
3 issues- App crashes when trying to access tutorial
- Recordings not saving properly
- Compatibility issues with newer iOS versions
Requested features
4 requests- Adjustable metronome
- Ability to edit recorded tracks
- More effects and sound manipulation options
- Better sync and timing capabilities
In-app purchases
Recording Studio Lite
No in-app purchases
Loop ON
- Premium Subscribe3 Days trial$7.991 Month
- Premium:Record live looping$6.99
- PRO Pack (Black Friday Sale)$6.99
- Crossed Pro Pack$6.99









