# Loop ON vs Rap Maker

The clearest difference is monetization model: Loop ON at free with in-app purchases against Rap Maker's subscription. Rap Maker's advantage is review sentiment (73% vs 37%) and rating (4.6 vs 4.4). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Loop ON sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month and Rap Maker sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.49 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Rap Maker holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 995 and 1.1K respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 37% of Loop ON's written reviews are positive against 73% of Rap Maker's.

Loop ON ships an update every 3 weeks, Rap Maker every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Loop ON | Rap Maker |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (995 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/loop-on-looper-and-jam-recorder/id1211268824/reviews) | **[4.6 (1.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rap-maker-recording-studio/id1478616650/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 995 | **1.1K** |
| Positive reviews | 36.8% of reviews | **73.1% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Size | 44 MB | 85 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Tsovinar Popova](https://appshunter.io/developer/1559849040) | [MIXVIBES](https://appshunter.io/developer/417255034) |

## What reviewers say

### Loop ON

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/loop-on-looper-and-jam-recorder/id1211268824)

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.

**Highlights:** 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

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Subscribe | $7.99 | per month |
| Premium:Record live looping | $6.99 | one-time |
| PRO Pack (Black Friday Sale) | $6.99 | one-time |
| Crossed Pro Pack | $6.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Simple and easy to use
- 👍 Great for creating music
- 💡 Useful for vocal practice
- 🎨 Good sound quality

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Syncing issues with multiple tracks
- 🔧 Difficult to edit recordings
- 💰 Paywall for full functionality
- 🔍 Lack of guidance/tutorials

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes when trying to access tutorial
- Recordings not saving properly
- Compatibility issues with newer iOS versions

**Requested features**

- Adjustable metronome
- Ability to edit recorded tracks
- More effects and sound manipulation options
- Better sync and timing capabilities


### Rap Maker

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rap-maker-recording-studio/id1478616650)

Create rap songs by choosing instrumentals, recording vocals, and applying studio-quality effects like autotune and reverb. Mix your tracks and share your music with the world.

**Highlights:** Large catalog of high-quality type beats, Record vocals with live FX, Autotune and reverb effects, Full track mixing capabilities, Royalty-free beats, Share to social media

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Full Access to All Packs | $4.49 | per 7 days |
| Premium - Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| Premium - Yearly | $29.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Helpful for making songs
- 🎨 Lots of creative features
- 🎶 Good selection of beats
- 🔊 Decent sound quality
- 🎨 Useful vocal effects

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Expensive premium features
- 🐛 Occasional bugs and crashes
- 🔒 Difficult to unsubscribe
- 🔇 Audio sync issues
- 🔍 Limited beat selection

**Reported bugs**

- Songs getting locked after free trial
- Inability to save or clear recordings
- Freezing during final song processing
- Microphone not working properly

**Requested features**

- Add more beat genres and styles
- Improve audio sync and latency
- Allow importing custom beats
- Provide better tutorial/instructions
- Offer one-time purchase option


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Loop ON free?

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

### Is Rap Maker free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Loop ON or Rap Maker?

Rap Maker is rated higher. Loop ON averages 4.4 out of 5 from 995 ratings, while Rap Maker averages 4.6 from 1.1K ratings.

### Do Loop ON or Rap Maker have ads?

Neither Loop ON nor Rap Maker shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Loop ON or Rap Maker?

Loop ON ships an update every 3 weeks, and Rap Maker every 2 weeks. Most recently, Loop ON was updated on October 24, 2026 and Rap Maker on October 22, 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.*