# XME LOOPS vs Beats Live!

The clearest difference is price: XME LOOPS at Free against Beats Live!'s $3.99. XME LOOPS also leads on review sentiment (86% vs 50%) and ratings volume (5K vs 3). Beats Live!'s advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and iOS requirement (10.3 vs 15.0). On rating, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

XME LOOPS is free to download; Beats Live! costs $3.99 up front. XME LOOPS sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Beats Live! asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for XME LOOPS against 5.0 for Beats Live!. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: XME LOOPS has 5K ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 86% of XME LOOPS's written reviews are positive against 50% of Beats Live!'s.

## The numbers

| Metric | XME LOOPS | Beats Live! |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $3.99 |
| Rating | [4.9 (5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/xme-loops/id1223241229/reviews) | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/beats-live/id1468264786/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **5K** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | **85.6% of reviews** | 50.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | — |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Paid |
| Best chart rank | **#102** | — |
| Size | 3.0 GB | 377 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **10.3** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [XME Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/293735788) | [Go Independent Records](https://appshunter.io/developer/502990601) |

## What reviewers say

### 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


### Beats Live!

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/beats-live/id1468264786)

This app provides a rhythm section with over 400 live-recorded drum and percussion loops across various genres. It features a tempo slider, tap tempo, and unique 'listen' and 'live' modes for practicing, performing, or teaching.

**Highlights:** Over 400 live-recorded drum and percussion loops, Multiple genres and styles, Tempo slider and tap tempo, Listen mode for auditioning loops, Live mode for sequential loop playback, Background playback support, Landscape and portrait modes

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is XME LOOPS free?

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

### Is Beats Live! free?

Beats Live! costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, XME LOOPS or Beats Live!?

Beats Live! is rated higher. XME LOOPS averages 4.9 out of 5 from 5K ratings, while Beats Live! averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.

### Do XME LOOPS or Beats Live! have ads?

Neither XME LOOPS nor Beats Live! shows ads.

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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.*