Comparison

Loop ON vs TimeLoop

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

Head to head
About

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.

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
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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)

About

TimeLoop

Create and layer audio loops directly on your smartwatch. This standalone application allows musicians to sketch ideas, build musical arrangements, and practice their skills without needing a phone.

Highlights
  • Standalone audio looper
  • Create and layer audio
  • Sketch musical ideas
  • Practice musical skills
  • Works on Apple Watch
Features
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Stand alone audio looper app for the Apple Watch. Sketch out ideas, build up layers, practise and hone your musical skills - All on your watch!

Screenshots

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Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: TimeLoop at 100% against Loop ON's 36%. TimeLoop also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.4) and in-app purchases (none vs 4). Loop ON's advantage is price (Free vs $1.99) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 15 months). On ads, device support and iOS requirement 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

Loop ON is free to download; TimeLoop costs $1.99 up front. Loop ON sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month. TimeLoop asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

TimeLoop holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Loop ON has 986 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 36% of Loop ON's written reviews are positive against 100% of TimeLoop's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Loop ON ships an update every 3 weeks, TimeLoop every 15 months. The most recent releases landed on September 29, 2026 and August 26, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Loop ON versus TimeLoop: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLoop ONTimeLoop
PriceFree — better$1.99
Rating4.4 (986 ratings)5.0 (3 ratings) — better
Positive reviews35.9% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings986 — better3
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 15 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPod, Apple Watch
Requires iOS12.0 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size74 MB5 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTsovinar PopovaJack Marshall

Customer experience

Loop ON

All ratings986 ratings
Positive83.6%
Neutral3.9%
Negative12.6%
Written reviews220 reviews
Positive35.9%
Neutral6.8%
Negative57.3%

TimeLoop

All ratings3 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

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

TimeLoop

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

4 purchases

Loop ON

Subscriptions1
  • Premium Subscribe3 Days trial$7.991 Month
One-time3
  • Premium:Record live looping$6.99
  • PRO Pack (Black Friday Sale)$6.99
  • Crossed Pro Pack$6.99
None

TimeLoop

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Loop ON free?
Loop ON is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is TimeLoop free?
TimeLoop costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Loop ON or TimeLoop?
TimeLoop is rated higher. Loop ON averages 4.4 out of 5 from 986 ratings, while TimeLoop averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.
Do Loop ON or TimeLoop have ads?
Neither Loop ON nor TimeLoop shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Loop ON or TimeLoop?
Loop ON ships an update every 3 weeks, and TimeLoop every 15 months. Most recently, Loop ON was updated on September 29, 2026 and TimeLoop on August 26, 2026.

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