# Loop ON vs JHG Looper

The clearest difference is rating: JHG Looper at 5.0 against Loop ON's 4.4. Loop ON's advantage is monetization model (freemium vs subscription) and ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Loop ON sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month and JHG Looper sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

JHG Looper holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Loop ON has 997 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Loop ON ships an update every 3 weeks, JHG Looper monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Loop ON | JHG Looper |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (997 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/loop-on-looper-and-jam-recorder/id1211268824/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/jhg-looper/id6467568549/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **997** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 36.8% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Monthly |
| Monetization | **Freemium** | Subscription |
| Size | 44 MB | 39 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Tsovinar Popova](https://appshunter.io/developer/1559849040) | [Jamie Harrison Media Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1498374304) |

## 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 featuring real-time recording and dubbing. Enhance your tracks with five audio effects like reverb and pitch correction. Share your creations instantly with friends.

**Highlights:** 12-track loop recording, Real-time recording, Dubbing tracks, 5 audio effects (Reverb, Filter, Vol, Pitch, Delay), No latency performance, Music sharing

**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


### JHG Looper

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/jhg-looper/id6467568549)

This app allows musicians to easily record and play back custom loops for practice, improvisation, and composition. It offers flexible control over loop timing, BPM, and length, with both automatic and manual recording modes. Layer multiple instrument parts and experiment with harmonies to enhance your musical creativity.

**Highlights:** Record and play back custom loops, Freestyle or timed loop control, Adjustable BPM and loop bars, Hands-free start and stop, Automatic and manual looping modes, Layer multiple instrument parts

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Subscription | $0.99 | per month |
| Annual Subscription | $8.99 | per year |
| Free 7 Day Trial | $8.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Loop ON free?

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

### Is JHG Looper free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Loop ON or JHG Looper?

JHG Looper is rated higher. Loop ON averages 4.4 out of 5 from 997 ratings, while JHG Looper averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Loop ON or JHG Looper have ads?

JHG Looper shows ads; Loop ON does not.

### Which is updated more often, Loop ON or JHG Looper?

Loop ON ships an update every 3 weeks, and JHG Looper monthly. Most recently, Loop ON was updated on November 6, 2026 and JHG Looper on November 3, 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.*