# Quantiloop vs MTR

The clearest difference is rating: MTR at 3.6 against Quantiloop's 3.0. MTR also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 2) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 3 months). Quantiloop's advantage is review sentiment (56% vs 31%). On price, ratings volume, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Quantiloop sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. MTR asks for nothing beyond the download.

MTR holds the better App Store score, 3.6 against 3.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 38 and 39 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 56% of Quantiloop's written reviews are positive against 31% of MTR's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Quantiloop ships an update every 3 months, MTR every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Quantiloop | MTR |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.0 (38 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/quantiloop-live-looper/id1268082518/reviews) | **[3.6 (39 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mtr-multi-track-recorder/id1312190113/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 38 | **39** |
| Positive reviews | **56.5% of reviews** | 30.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 16 MB | 52 MB |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 | **10.3** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Stephan Marx](https://appshunter.io/developer/1156213358) | [Nobutaka Yuasa](https://appshunter.io/developer/1077141399) |

## What reviewers say

### Quantiloop

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/quantiloop-live-looper/id1268082518)

This app offers a powerful 4-track live looping experience for musicians, replicating hardware loop pedals on iOS. It supports hands-free operation with MIDI controllers or automated recording, allowing for complex musical arrangements and creative effects.

**Highlights:** 4-track live looping, Hands-free MIDI control, Unlimited overdubs, Built-in rhythm guide, Assignable FX, Ableton Link synchronization

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro (7 Day Trial) | Free | one-time |
| Pro Upgrade | $14.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great looper functionality
- 💡 Versatile and powerful
- 💰 Cost-effective alternative
- 🚀 Works well with other apps
- 🎼 Good for practice and recording

**What reviewers complain about**

- 📢 Annoying voice message
- 👎 Unusable free version
- 🤔 Difficult to learn
- 🐛 Occasional glitches/stutters
- 📱 UI issues on smaller screens

**Reported bugs**

- Voice message interrupts loops
- App closes on launch (iPad mini 2)
- Random tempo fluctuations
- Buttons not appearing on iPhone mini 13
- Pro status lost after app offload

**Requested features**

- Add slicer effect
- Save old phrase + FX settings
- Add record button to audio file
- Support split screen on iPad Pro
- Provide instruction manual in Russian


### MTR

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mtr-multi-track-recorder/id1312190113)

Record and mix up to 8 audio tracks with extensive control over volume, pan, playback rate, and pitch for each. Import music and audio files, then share your final mixes.

**Highlights:** Record up to 8 tracks, Adjust volume, pan, playback rate, and pitch per track, Import music from Music App, Import audio files via share action (wav, mp3, mp4, etc.), Metronome included, Mix and share audio

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Quantiloop free?

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

### Is MTR free?

MTR is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Quantiloop or MTR?

MTR is rated higher. Quantiloop averages 3.0 out of 5 from 38 ratings, while MTR averages 3.6 from 39 ratings.

### Do Quantiloop or MTR have ads?

Neither Quantiloop nor MTR shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Quantiloop or MTR?

Quantiloop ships an update every 3 months, and MTR every 3 weeks. Most recently, Quantiloop was updated on October 15, 2026 and MTR 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.*