Comparison

Quantiloop Pro vs AirFreek

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Quantiloop Pro

This app offers a powerful 4-track live looping experience for musicians. It allows for hands-free control, extensive MIDI integration, and a variety of audio effects to enhance live performances. Create complex layered performances with ease.

Highlights
  • 4-track looping with unlimited overdubs
  • Hands-free and MIDI foot controller support
  • Built-in rhythm guide and metronome
  • Up to 3 simultaneous input and track effects
  • Ableton Link and MIDI clock synchronization
  • Multiple quantize and stop modes
  • Undo/Redo functionality
Features
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Built for Live performance and hands free use, Quantiloop recreates the simplicity of a hardware loop pedal in an iOS app. Attach a MIDI foot controller and control it the way you want. No MIDI controller at hand; just preset your loop length, enable auto–record or a count–in and your loops will automatically close, no hands or feet required. Big onscreen controls allow for easy configuration and tactile control by vocalists or beat boxers. Focus on your performance instead of fiddling with dip switches or complex menu’s. Be Creative Create 4 tracks with endless layers of overdubs to build your performance. Record a Chorus, Verse and Bridge and switch between them seamlessly or create a 1 bar percussie loop on track one, a 4 bar chord progression on track two and layer a bass line on top, all in perfect synchronisation. Rhythm Guide The builtin rhythm guide provides a rhythmic backing. Use the internal metronome for practice, import drum loops from virtually anywhere or host and control your favourite rhythm apps to enhance your performance. MIDI master lets you control MIDI hardware, and MIDI slave lets Quantiloop follow it. Ableton Link lets you even play in time over WiFi with external apps and devices. Quantisation aligns your actions to the nearest measure or beat so you stay in time, and real-time tempo control sets the pace. Prefer setting your own pace, disable quantisation and Quantiloop will react to your actions with minimum latency to create tight synchronised recordings. FX Assign up to 3 simultaneous effects to the input. Use the built-in transpose to covert your guitar into a bass, or host your guitar amp sim directly in Quantiloop. The results will be recorded into your loops. Or assign up to 3 simultaneous track effects to the output. Use the tape stop to add drama, introduce a key change to build up your performance, or host an Inter-App audio/AU reverb processor. Track FX may be assigned to a single track, all tracks or the combined output. Features • Free, Synced and Paralel,Serial, Mixed Playing Styles • Multiple Quantise Modes • Multiple Stop Modes • Unique Dub Mode and Mute Mode • Unlimited Overdubs • Overdub Decay • Undo / Redo • Auto Record • High quality stereo audio • Clear loop status display • Rhythm guide with optional auto-start, auto-stop and count-in • Audible and Visual Metronome • Send start, stop and host sync to hosted rhythm apps. • Sync to host when embedded in an Inter-App-Audio host • Real-time Tempo Control • Extensive MIDI control • Multiple Assignments per MIDI controller (tap, hold, double tap) • MIDI Program Change support for changing presets • Supports Audiobus and Inter-App-Audio and Audio Units (AUv3) • Individual outputs for each track and rhythm • Synchronise to other apps and devices with Ableton Link • MIDI clock sync (both slave and master) • 4 physical/iaa/au/audiobus inputs routable to any track • 8 outputs (main, monitor, track 1-4, rhythm, input out) • 3 assignable input Fx, including transpose, reverb and IAA, AUv3 • 3 assignable track Fx, including transpose, reverse, tape stop, fade and IAA, AUv3 • Cloud (iCloud, Dropbox, Audioshare …) import / export • AudioCopy/Paste • Open In • Store Phrase Presets in unlimited banks with 100 presets each • Individual Volume and panning controls for each track

About

AirFreek

Explore independent radio stations from around the world, featuring college, community, and underground music. Enjoy authentic DJ sets without algorithms or ads, enhanced by beautiful, real-time audio visualizations. Seamlessly listen in the background and discover new genres.

Highlights
  • Independent radio station discovery
  • College and community broadcasters
  • Underground music genres
  • Audio-reactive visualizations
  • Background listening with lock screen controls
  • Save favorite stations
  • Add custom station URLs
Features
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Discover the world of independent radio with AirFreek - your gateway to college stations, community broadcasters, and underground music from around the globe. REAL MUSIC, REAL DJS No algorithms, no ads - just authentic radio. Connect with college and community stations worldwide where real DJs play music you won't find on streaming services. Support independent broadcasters and discover what you've been missing. BEAUTIFUL VISUALIZERS Watch your music come alive with stunning audio-reactive visualizations. Choose from multiple visualizer styles including Spectrum Bars, Waterfall, and Particle Field. Enjoy a full-screen immersive experience that responds in real-time to every beat. NEVER MISS A TRACK Curious about that song? Built-in Shazam integration lets you instantly identify what's playing, so you can track down every hidden gem the DJs spin. SEAMLESS EXPERIENCE Listen in the background with full lock screen controls. Save your favorite stations for instant access and seamlessly switch between discoveries. The clean, intuitive interface keeps the focus on what matters - the music. CARPLAY READY Take independent radio on the road. Full CarPlay support means your favorite stations and discoveries are right there on your dashboard for the perfect drive-time soundtrack. ON YOUR WRIST Control your listening from anywhere with the Apple Watch companion app. Browse stations, play and pause, and switch between your favorites - all right from your wrist. GLOBAL DISCOVERY Browse our carefully curated station directory to discover new genres and underground scenes. Add your own station URLs to listen instantly, and submit them to be featured in our directory for the whole community to enjoy. Share great finds with friends. From campus radio to pirate broadcasts, there's always something new to explore. Break free from corporate playlists. Experience radio the way it was meant to be - diverse, authentic, and surprising. Download AirFreek and rediscover the magic of radio. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Quantiloop Pro4 screens
AirFreek4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: AirFreek at Free against Quantiloop Pro's $14.99. AirFreek also leads on update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 3 months). Quantiloop Pro's advantage is ratings volume (201 vs 7) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.6). On rating, review sentiment, ads and in-app purchases 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

AirFreek is free to download; Quantiloop Pro costs $14.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for Quantiloop Pro against 5.0 for AirFreek. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Quantiloop Pro has 201 ratings behind it against 7, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 94% of Quantiloop Pro's written reviews are positive against 100% of AirFreek's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Quantiloop Pro ships an update every 3 months, AirFreek every 6 weeks. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Quantiloop Pro versus AirFreek: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterQuantiloop ProAirFreek
Price$14.99Free — better
Rating4.9 (201 ratings)5.0 (7 ratings) — better
Positive reviews94.3% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings201 — better7
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 6 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS12.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size16 MB24 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperStephan MarxNsonia LLC

Customer experience

Quantiloop Pro

All ratings201 ratings
Positive98.0%
Neutral1.0%
Negative1.0%
Written reviews175 reviews
Positive94.3%
Neutral1.7%
Negative4.0%

AirFreek

All ratings4 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

Quantiloop Pro

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Crashes or freezes on certain devices
  • Issues with MIDI sync or connectivity
  • Problems with audio routing or effects processing

Requested features

5 requests
  • Ability to export/import presets and settings
  • Support for more input channels or tracks
  • Improved stability and compatibility with older iOS versions
  • Addition of a macOS version
  • More customization options for the user interface

AirFreek

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Quantiloop Pro

No in-app purchases

None

AirFreek

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Quantiloop Pro free?
Quantiloop Pro costs $14.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is AirFreek free?
AirFreek is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Quantiloop Pro or AirFreek?
AirFreek is rated higher. Quantiloop Pro averages 4.9 out of 5 from 201 ratings, while AirFreek averages 5.0 from 7 ratings.
Do Quantiloop Pro or AirFreek have ads?
Neither Quantiloop Pro nor AirFreek shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Quantiloop Pro or AirFreek?
Quantiloop Pro ships an update every 3 months, and AirFreek every 6 weeks. Most recently, Quantiloop Pro was updated on October 24, 2026 and AirFreek on October 24, 2026.

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