# XME LOOPS vs JHG Looper

The clearest difference is monetization model: XME LOOPS at free with in-app purchases against JHG Looper's subscription. XME LOOPS also leads on ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (5K vs 1). On price, rating, update cadence and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. XME LOOPS sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 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.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for XME LOOPS against 5.0 for JHG Looper. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: XME LOOPS has 5K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

XME LOOPS ships an update every 3 weeks, JHG Looper monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 13, 2026 and November 12, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | XME LOOPS | JHG Looper |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.9 (5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/xme-loops/id1223241229/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/jhg-looper/id6467568549/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **5K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 85.6% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Monthly |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Best chart rank | **#114** | — |
| Size | 3.0 GB | 41 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [XME Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/293735788) | [Jamie Harrison Media Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1498374304) |

## What reviewers say

### XME LOOPS

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

**Currently charting:** #114 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


### JHG Looper

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

This music tool 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 for various musical needs.

**Highlights:** Record and play back custom loops, Freestyle or controlled timing (BPM, bars), Hands-free start/stop functionality, Automatic looping mode, Manual recording mode, Layer multiple instrument parts, 7-day free trial

**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 XME LOOPS free?

XME LOOPS 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, XME LOOPS or JHG Looper?

JHG Looper is rated higher. XME LOOPS averages 4.9 out of 5 from 5K ratings, while JHG Looper averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do XME LOOPS or JHG Looper have ads?

JHG Looper shows ads; XME LOOPS does not.

### Which is updated more often, XME LOOPS or JHG Looper?

XME LOOPS ships an update every 3 weeks, and JHG Looper monthly. Most recently, XME LOOPS was updated on November 13, 2026 and JHG Looper on November 12, 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.*