Comparison

XME LOOPS vs Loopy Pro

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

XME LOOPS

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
Currently charting
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XME Inc. has produced music for pro artists and bands for decades. Now, we want to produce all the loops you need for your worship AND secular performances! Want to bring worship to another level AND you have a gig with your band? We've got you covered for both! **FEATURES** - New Melodic Loops with real-time key changing - New Pad Function plays soft pads in any key of your choice along with the drum/percussion loop - Added playlist sharing to bring your playlist from one device to another - Rename playlist loops by tapping “edit” then tap the loop you want to rename. - Loops automatically download on your device so never worry about connection or server issues. - Request loops as you need right from inside the app. Have a worship event or gig to prepare for and need loops that aren't here? No problem. Tap Contact and simply paste a link for the songs you need! - Multiloop function allows multiple variations for each loop. - A Huge Catalog of Loops compatible with Christian and Secular songs - XME Loops produced for your event intros, transitions and just for showing off with your band - Music and Software teams at work for you every month - Adjust the speed of any loop & tap tempo: hold tap button to reset tempo. - Create multiple song-lists/playlists to plan ahead for various dates and engagements **Subscription** You will have full access to the loops of many genres, a production crew at work for you every month (accessed via the Contact tab), and ability to create unlimited set lists for $9.99USD/month subscription price. This subscription will renew automatically every month for $9.99USD unless automatic renewal is turned off at least 24hrs before subscription period ends. Payment will be charged to your iTunes account at confirmation of purchase. Your subscription may be managed and auto renewal can be turned off by going to your account settings after purchase. No cancellation of the current subscription is allowed during active subscription period. To cancel: Open AppStore/(Tap profile pic on top right)/Subscriptions/(tap on the app)/Cancel Privacy Policy & Terms Of Use http://xmeinc.com/new/loops-privacy

About

Loopy Pro

This app is a customizable music creation environment that combines live looping, sampling, and MIDI sequencing. It offers a flexible canvas for building performance setups, designing instruments, and integrating external gear. Enjoy a free trial before a one-time purchase.

Highlights
  • Live looping with advanced recording options
  • MIDI sequencing and piano roll editor
  • Plugin hosting for AUv3 instruments and effects
  • Customizable canvas with interactive controls
  • Multitrack session recording
  • Extensive MIDI controller support
  • Audio routing and mixing capabilities
Features
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Loopy Pro: Live Looper, Sampler, Sequencer, Customisable DAW Loopy Pro is a customisable music creation environment that blends looping, sampling, MIDI sequencing, and full plugin hosting — with a creative canvas that you control. Whether you’re building a performance environment, sequencing beats, designing your own instruments or effect chains, or syncing up with external gear, Loopy Pro gives you the tools to build exactly what you need. And have fun doing it! TRY IT FREE FOR 7 DAYS — no commitment, no signup, no subscription. ————— CUSTOMIZE YOUR WORKFLOW Loopy Pro is like musical Lego. You can add loops, one-shots, and buttons to the canvas along with customized sliders, dials, XY pads, clip slicers, encoders, grids, and more. You can use your iPad or iPhone stand-alone, or connect audio interfaces, MIDI controllers and external instruments. ————— LIVE LOOPING WITHOUT LIMITS • Record with count-in/out or freely, with audio threshold, or retrospective capture • Detect loops automatically — just play and it finds the loop • Structure songs with Play Groups and transitions • Layer overdubs with peel/replace • Sync and quantize with groove and tempo control • Automate anything: trigger scenes, send MIDI, control effects, or react to clip events • Easily import audio to incorporate pre-recorded loops and samples, with studio-quality tempo and pitch controls • Use the project sequencer timeline for arranging songs completely hands-free, with all kinds of options for song sectioning ————— SEQUENCE MIDI & BUILD INSTRUMENTS • Record and edit MIDI clips with built-in MIDI sequencer/piano roll editor • Quantize with swing, randomness, or your own groove • Trigger audio clips polyphonically and pitched • Automate playback for hands-free performance ————— MIX, ROUTE & CONTROL YOUR SETUP • Full-featured mixer with inserts, sends, buses, and effect chains — perfect for deep sound design • Host AUv3 instruments, effects, and MIDI processors • Dock plugin windows for a clean workspace • Multitrack session recording with isolated stems ————— CONNECT WITH GEAR • Send/receive MIDI, sync clock, change patches • Use multi-channel audio interfaces • Route click track to your ears, loops to the PA • Control pedals, synths, other apps or hardware • Extensive MIDI controller support, including built-in support for the Launchpad, the APC Mini Mk2, APC Key 25 Mk2, APC40 Mk2, and the MIDI Fighter Twister, and effortless MIDI Learn for setting up your controllers. ————— USED BY MUSICIANS AT THE FRONTIER Loopy Pro is used on stages and in studios around the world by artists pushing the boundaries of live looping and performance. It’s more than an app — it’s a platform for musical invention. ————— PRICING Loopy Pro uses a classic pay-once model: • 7-Day Free Trial – No commitment. • One-time purchase – Keep forever. Includes all features released for the following 12 months. • Optional upgrades – Buy additional 12-month feature updates any time. You keep everything you pay for. No subscriptions. No lock-in. Just years of evolution, funded sustainably. Read more at loopypro.com/pricing ————— Questions? Reach out: support@loopypro.com Join the community: loopypro.com/communities If you’re unable to afford Loopy Pro or you’re from an educational institution, feel free to get in touch.

Screenshots

XME LOOPS4 screens
Loopy Pro4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is chart position: XME LOOPS at #113 against Loopy Pro's unranked. XME LOOPS also leads on ratings volume (5K vs 991). Loopy Pro's advantage is review sentiment (95% vs 86%) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. XME LOOPS sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month and Loopy Pro sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for XME LOOPS against 4.8 for Loopy Pro. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: XME LOOPS has 5K ratings behind it against 991, 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 95% of Loopy Pro's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

XME LOOPS ships an update every 3 weeks, Loopy Pro every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on November 7, 2026.

Scorecard4 real differences · 7 level
XME LOOPS versus Loopy Pro: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterXME LOOPSLoopy Pro
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (5K ratings) — better4.8 (991 ratings)
Positive reviews85.6% of reviews95.2% of reviews — better
Number of ratings5K — better991
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#113 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size3.0 GB66 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperXME Inc.A Tasty Pixel

Customer experience

XME LOOPS

All ratings4,971 ratings
Positive97.9%
Neutral0.8%
Negative1.3%
Written reviews139 reviews
Positive85.6%
Neutral3.6%
Negative10.8%

Loopy Pro

All ratings952 ratings
Positive96.0%
Neutral1.1%
Negative2.9%
Written reviews663 reviews
Positive95.2%
Neutral1.5%
Negative3.3%

User reviews

XME LOOPS

From 5K App Store ratings

What we love

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

Room to improve

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

Loopy Pro

From 991 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Powerful and flexible
  • 👍 Highly customizable interface
  • 🎨 Endless creative possibilities
  • 🔥 Game-changing capabilities
  • 💻 Replaces hardware loopers

Room to improve

  • 🤯 Steep learning curve
  • 🐛 Occasional bugs and glitches
  • 🔌 Requires external hardware for full functionality
  • 💰 Relatively high price point

Bugs and requests

XME LOOPS

Reported bugs

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

Requested features

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

Loopy Pro

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Audio cutting out randomly
  • Crashes when loading large projects
  • Issues with MIDI sync and control

Requested features

5 requests
  • MIDI looping functionality
  • Improved audio editing capabilities
  • Backup and restore options
  • More built-in templates and presets
  • Expanded Inter-App Audio support

In-app purchases

2 purchases

XME LOOPS

Subscriptions2
  • All-Access Monthly Subscription$9.991 Month
  • Yearly Subscription$109.991 Year
3 purchases

Loopy Pro

One-time3
  • Upgrade$14.99
  • Internal Use Only$26.99
  • Unlock Loopy Pro$29.99

Questions

Is XME LOOPS free?
XME LOOPS is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Loopy Pro free?
Loopy Pro is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, XME LOOPS or Loopy Pro?
XME LOOPS is rated higher. XME LOOPS averages 4.9 out of 5 from 5K ratings, while Loopy Pro averages 4.8 from 991 ratings.
Do XME LOOPS or Loopy Pro have ads?
Neither XME LOOPS nor Loopy Pro shows ads.
Which is updated more often, XME LOOPS or Loopy Pro?
XME LOOPS ships an update every 3 weeks, and Loopy Pro every 2 weeks. Most recently, XME LOOPS was updated on November 7, 2026 and Loopy Pro on November 7, 2026.

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