# Sample Tap Loop! vs XME LOOPS

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Sample Tap Loop! at none against XME LOOPS's 2. XME LOOPS's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 19 months) and chart position (#102 vs unranked). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. XME LOOPS sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Sample Tap Loop! asks for nothing beyond the download.

Sample Tap Loop! ships an update every 19 months, XME LOOPS fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 11, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Sample Tap Loop! | XME LOOPS |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | **[4.9 (4.9K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/xme-loops/id1223241229/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | — | **4.9K** |
| Positive reviews | — | 85.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 19 months | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | — | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#102** |
| Size | 5 MB | 3.0 GB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Takatomo INOUE](https://appshunter.io/developer/1213592464) | [XME Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/293735788) |

## What reviewers say

### Sample Tap Loop!

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sample-tap-loop/id1213592466)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### XME LOOPS

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/xme-loops/id1223241229)

**Currently charting:** #102 Top Grossing · Music (US App Store)

Access a vast catalog of melodic loops and pad sounds for both worship and secular music performances. Easily create and manage playlists, request custom loops, and adjust tempo for any song. This app offers a subscription for full access to all features and monthly content updates.

**Highlights:** Melodic loops with real-time key changing, Pad function for ambient sounds, Playlist sharing and management, Loop request feature, Offline loop downloads, Adjustable loop speed and tempo

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| All-Access Monthly Subscription | $9.99 | per month |
| Yearly Subscription | $109.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Easy to use
- 👍 Awesome loops
- 🚀 Quick response to requests
- 👍 Versatile for different genres
- 👍 Enhances worship services

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes or freezing
- 🐛 Incompatibility with older devices
- 🔋 Concerns about subscription model
- 👎 Limited free trial/demo options

**Reported bugs**

- Login issues
- Subscription not working as expected
- Loops not starting at the 1 count

**Requested features**

- Add metronome feature
- Ability to import custom drum sounds
- Cloud sync for playlists across devices
- Add full beat tracks, not just loops


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Sample Tap Loop! free?

Sample Tap Loop! is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is XME LOOPS free?

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

### Do Sample Tap Loop! or XME LOOPS have ads?

Neither Sample Tap Loop! nor XME LOOPS shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Sample Tap Loop! or XME LOOPS?

Sample Tap Loop! ships an update every 19 months, and XME LOOPS fortnightly. Most recently, Sample Tap Loop! was updated on October 11, 2026 and XME LOOPS on October 14, 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.*