# Loop ON vs Kotoren

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Kotoren at 95% against Loop ON's 36%. Kotoren also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.4). Loop ON's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (995 vs 4). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Loop ON sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month and Kotoren sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Kotoren holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Loop ON has 995 ratings behind it against 4, 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 95% of Kotoren's.

Loop ON ships an update every 3 weeks, Kotoren every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Loop ON | Kotoren |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (995 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/loop-on-looper-and-jam-recorder/id1211268824/reviews) | **[5.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kotoren-repeat-player/id1596617639/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **995** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | 36.0% of reviews | **94.6% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 5 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 44 MB | 23 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Tsovinar Popova](https://appshunter.io/developer/1559849040) | [Masato Murata](https://appshunter.io/developer/1596617641) |

## 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


### Kotoren

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kotoren-repeat-player/id1596617639)

This audio player is designed for language learning and music practice, allowing users to easily repeat specific sections of audio. It visualizes audio as a graph for precise selection and offers adjustable playback speeds and repeat modes.

**Highlights:** Graph visualization of audio, Phrase splitting and interval setting, A-B repeat functionality, Adjustable playback speed, Playback mode customization, Silence skipping

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $3.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Loop ON free?

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

### Is Kotoren free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Loop ON or Kotoren?

Kotoren is rated higher. Loop ON averages 4.4 out of 5 from 995 ratings, while Kotoren averages 5.0 from 4 ratings.

### Do Loop ON or Kotoren have ads?

Kotoren shows ads; Loop ON does not.

### Which is updated more often, Loop ON or Kotoren?

Loop ON ships an update every 3 weeks, and Kotoren every 5 weeks. Most recently, Loop ON was updated on October 20, 2026 and Kotoren on October 1, 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.*