# Loop ON vs OUTSIDIFY

The clearest difference is review sentiment: OUTSIDIFY at 89% against Loop ON's 37%. OUTSIDIFY also leads on rating (4.9 vs 4.4) and in-app purchases (none vs 4). Loop ON's advantage is price (Free vs $5.99) and ratings volume (995 vs 15). On ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Loop ON is free to download; OUTSIDIFY costs $5.99 up front. Loop ON sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month. OUTSIDIFY asks for nothing beyond the download.

OUTSIDIFY holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Loop ON has 995 ratings behind it against 15, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 37% of Loop ON's written reviews are positive against 89% of OUTSIDIFY's.

Loop ON ships an update every 3 weeks, OUTSIDIFY weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Loop ON | OUTSIDIFY |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $5.99 |
| Rating | [4.4 (995 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/loop-on-looper-and-jam-recorder/id1211268824/reviews) | **[4.9 (15 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/outsidify/id6466588903/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **995** | 15 |
| Positive reviews | 36.8% of reviews | **88.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Paid |
| Size | 44 MB | 8 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.2 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Tsovinar Popova](https://appshunter.io/developer/1559849040) | [BASTL INSTRUMENTS](https://appshunter.io/developer/1707501258) |

## 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


### OUTSIDIFY

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/outsidify/id6466588903)

Explore and manipulate ambient sounds using your smartphone's microphone and speaker. Create unique audio effects, capture environmental resonances, and experiment with sound in real-world spaces. Unleash your creativity and discover new sonic possibilities.

**Highlights:** Create feedback loops, Manipulate external sounds, Use phone as resonant filter, Capture impulse responses, Explore real-world acoustics

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Loop ON free?

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

### Is OUTSIDIFY free?

OUTSIDIFY costs $5.99, with no in-app purchases.

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

OUTSIDIFY is rated higher. Loop ON averages 4.4 out of 5 from 995 ratings, while OUTSIDIFY averages 4.9 from 15 ratings.

### Do Loop ON or OUTSIDIFY have ads?

Neither Loop ON nor OUTSIDIFY shows ads.

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

Loop ON ships an update every 3 weeks, and OUTSIDIFY weekly. Most recently, Loop ON was updated on October 22, 2026 and OUTSIDIFY on October 8, 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.*