Comparison

Electro vs LOOPER

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

Head to head
About

Electro

Control and configure multiple portable loudspeakers wirelessly from your mobile device. Adjust EQ, gain, presets, and even mix shows on the fly for compatible models. Monitor system status and receive important notifications for a seamless performance.

Highlights
  • Simultaneous control of up to 6 loudspeakers
  • Adjust EQ, gain, presets, and crossover
  • On-the-fly show mixing
  • Signal and limiter status indicators
  • Battery life indicators
  • Dynamic component grouping
  • LED speaker identification
Features
Read full description

QuickSmart is your app for wireless control of compatible Electro-Voice portable loudspeaker families, including ZLX G2, ELX200, EVOLVE, and EVERSE. Quick and smart - exactly what the name says. Quick, because your best sound shouldn't wait. Simply connect in seconds, and you're in full control of your speaker system. No manual required. Smart, because your sound deserves more than just the basics. Adjust sound, EQ, and levels for your Electro-Voice speakers and groups, right from your phone or tablet. Mixer equipped models unlock professional effects and signal routing, with advanced configuration always within reach. From a single loudspeaker to a complex sound system. From your first soundcheck to your biggest gig. QuickSmart keeps your best sound in your hands, always at your fingertips.

About

LOOPER

Read full description

A whole band, played by one person. Record a guitar part and let it loop. Then layer vocals, rhythm or melody, one take at a time. - Multitrack looping with per-track volume, mute, undo and length editing - Built-in metronome and 25 drum rhythms, previewed as you scroll - AB mode: two sections that take turns, for verse and chorus - Bluetooth pedal: record, switch tracks and play with your feet - Film your performance with the front camera - Record with the iPhone mic or an audio interface (LINE IN) - Stage view: mirror the phone screen to a computer on the same network - Recordings stay on your iPhone. No account, no ads. All features are free for the first 7 days. Free: 2 tracks, 6 rhythms, 1 save. LOOPER Pro (one-time purchase): 6 tracks, all rhythms, 10 saves, beauty, AB mode, track editing, Bluetooth pedal, watermark removal.

Screenshots

Electro4 screens
LOOPER4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Electro at none against LOOPER's 1. LOOPER's advantage is update cadence (every 2 days vs every 6 months). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. LOOPER sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Electro asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Electro ships an update every 6 months, LOOPER every 2 days. Both last shipped on November 6, 2026.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Electro versus LOOPER: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterElectroLOOPER
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.1 (134 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews32.1% of reviews—
Number of ratings134 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 6 monthsEvery 2 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS1717.0
Further details — not scored
Size54 MB6 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperKeenfinityChai Wei Zhen

Bugs and requests

Electro

Reported bugs

17 issues
  • App won't connect unless firmware is updated
  • Bluetooth connection drops mid-performance
  • Connection timeouts and constant loading
  • App fails to recognize certain speaker models
  • Settings revert to default values after power cycle
Show 12 more
  • Channel names don't persist in saved presets
  • Crossover settings don't save correctly
  • Input rename function non-functional on iPad
  • App crashes when switching between apps
  • Stored presets not working reliably
  • Front LED stops working after firmware update
  • Distortion when app and native Bluetooth streaming run simultaneously
  • App won't connect with certain iOS versions
  • Limit indicator not displayed in app despite showing on speaker
  • Fader positions not recalled on speaker restart
  • Aux fader functions disappearing
  • App doesn't work with VoiceOver accessibility feature

Requested features

19 requests
  • Parametric EQ on individual channels
  • Ability to save and recall channel names with presets
  • Individual channel volume and EQ control for all models
  • Larger virtual LED meters and signal level displays
  • Multi-device simultaneous pairing capability
Show 14 more
  • Unified control interface for linked speaker pairs
  • Ducking feature on all applicable channels
  • Customizable effect parameters (decay time, delay length)
  • Preset preview without loading
  • Pre-fader auxiliary sends
  • Frequency analyzer for feedback detection
  • Spanish language support
  • Better documentation and instruction manuals
  • Ability to control speakers during firmware updates
  • Longer tap delay times (beyond 500ms)
  • Accessibility improvements for visually impaired users (VoiceOver support)
  • Crossover frequency settings that save properly
  • Battery percentage indicator display
  • Release notes for firmware updates

LOOPER

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Electro

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

LOOPER

One-time1
  • LOOPER Pro$2.99

Questions

Is Electro free?
Electro is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is LOOPER free?
LOOPER is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Electro or LOOPER have ads?
Neither Electro nor LOOPER shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Electro or LOOPER?
Electro ships an update every 6 months, and LOOPER every 2 days. Most recently, Electro was updated on November 6, 2026 and LOOPER on November 6, 2026.

Other comparisons