Comparison

Quantiloop vs Overloud THU

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

Head to head
About

Quantiloop

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
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Built for Live performance and hands free use, Quantiloop recreates the simplicity of a hardware loop pedal in an iOS app. Attach a MIDI foot controller and control it the way you want. No MIDI controller at hand; just preset your loop length, enable auto–record or a count–in and your loops will automatically close, no hands or feet required. Big onscreen controls allow for easy configuration and tactile control by vocalists or beat boxers. Focus on your performance instead of fiddling with dip switches or complex menu’s. Be Creative Create 4 tracks with endless layers of overdubs to build your performance. Record a Chorus, Verse and Bridge and switch between them seamlessly or create a 1 bar percussie loop on track one, a 4 bar chord progression on track two and layer a bass line on top, all in perfect synchronisation. Rhythm Guide The builtin rhythm guide provides a rhythmic backing. Use the internal metronome for practice, import drum loops from virtually anywhere or host and control your favourite rhythm apps to enhance your performance. MIDI master lets you control MIDI hardware, and MIDI slave lets Quantiloop follow it. Ableton Link lets you even play in time over WiFi with external apps and devices. Quantisation aligns your actions to the nearest measure or beat so you stay in time, and real-time tempo control sets the pace. Prefer setting your own pace, disable quantisation and Quantiloop will react to your actions with minimum latency to create tight synchronised recordings. FX Assign up to 3 simultaneous effects to the input. Use the built-in transpose to covert your guitar into a bass, or host your guitar amp sim directly in Quantiloop. The results will be recorded into your loops. Or assign up to 3 simultaneous track effects to the output. Use the tape stop to add drama, introduce a key change to build up your performance, or host an Inter-App audio/AU reverb processor. Track FX may be assigned to a single track, all tracks or the combined output. Features • Free, Synced and Paralel,Serial, Mixed Playing Styles • Multiple Quantise Modes • Multiple Stop Modes • Unique Dub Mode and Mute Mode • Unlimited Overdubs • Overdub Decay • Undo / Redo • Auto Record • High quality stereo audio • Clear loop status display • Rhythm guide with optional auto-start, auto-stop and count-in • Audible and Visual Metronome • Send start, stop and host sync to hosted rhythm apps. • Sync to host when embedded in an Inter-App-Audio host • Real-time Tempo Control • Extensive MIDI control (*) • Multiple Assignments per MIDI controller (tap, hold, double tap) • MIDI Program Change support for changing presets • Supports Audiobus and Inter-App-Audio and Audio Units (AUv3) • Individual outputs for each track and rhythm • Synchronise to other apps and devices with Ableton Link (*) • MIDI clock sync (both slave and master) (*) • 4 physical/iaa/au/audiobus inputs routable to any track (*) • 8 outputs (main, monitor, track 1-4, rhythm, input out) (*) • 3 assignable input Fx, including transpose, reverb and IAA, AUv3 ((*) • 3 assignable track Fx, including transpose, reverse, tape stop, fade and IAA, AUv3 (*) • Cloud (iCloud, Dropbox, Audioshare …) import / export • AudioCopy/Paste • Open In • Store Phrase Presets in unlimited banks with 100 presets each (Requires Pro) • Individual Volume and panning controls for each track (*) Functionality partially available in this free version. Pro Upgrade required to unlock full functionality

About

Overloud THU

Transform your iOS device into a powerful guitar and bass amplifier and effects simulator. Build custom rigs with a vast library of amps, cabinets, and pedals, and utilize advanced features for recording, live performance, and practice.

Highlights
  • Guitar and bass amp simulation
  • Extensive cabinet and pedal effects library
  • IR Loader
  • Rig Player for captured tones
  • AUv3 support for DAWs
  • MIDI pedalboard control
  • Amp Tweak customization
Features
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Overloud TH-U turns your iOS device into a Guitar and Bass amp simulator, to let you play live, practice or record: standalone and AUv3, with IR Loader included. Build your own rig by using an unlimited number of amplifiers, cabinets, stompboxes and studio processors in your sound chain. You can connect your guitar to the iOS device using any digital audio interface. Overloud TH-U includes: • 86 guitar amplifiers and 4 bass amplifiers • Official Randall, THD, DVmark and Brunetti models • 47 guitar cabinets and 2 bass cabinets • 73 pedal and rack effects • 1000+ Presets • 5000+ Captured Rigs Overloud TH-U includes the Rig Player, the Overloud processor which allows to reproduce captured Amps, Cabs and Rigs. Several Rig producers already joined TH-U to provide their top quality captured tones, which are now available on iOS too. The FREE version includes 3 amplifiers, 3 cabinets, 4 stompbox effects, the Rig Player, a master effect section, 18 microphones and a looper. Sign up to the Overloud account to: - unlock 17 additional FREE models and Rigs - get the iOS license of all models and Rigs at a very competitive price if you already own TH-U and Rig Libraries for Desktop Overloud TH-U for iOS runs the same DSP full processing of the Desktop version for an unprecedented simulation quality. The AUv3 included format allows you to process your DAW guitar tracks with the full power of the TH-U audio engine. You can share presets with the Desktop version using the most common cloud services, like iCloud, Dropbox or Google Drive. Overloud TH-U is stage ready: you can fully control it using any MIDI pedalboard and play with no gaps thanks to the seamless preset change feature. Overloud TH-U can process your guitar sound while the device is playing a backing track through your preferred App (Music, Youtube, Anytune, …). Overloud TH-U has a flexible sound chain: you can add any number of effects, change their order with no limitations, and set up parallel chains of effects. With the Amp Tweak feature, you can customize the amplifiers by changing the preamp and power amp tubes, and simulate the action of a Variac. The ReSPiRe 2 technology allows you to choose between the real response of the cabinet and a processed version optimized to fit into a mix and avoid frequency overlap with other instruments.

Screenshots

Quantiloop4 screens
Overloud THU4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Overloud THU at 4.1 against Quantiloop's 3.0. Overloud THU also leads on update cadence (every 11 days vs every 3 months). On price, review sentiment, ratings volume 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. Quantiloop sells 2 one-off in-app purchases and Overloud THU sells 35 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Overloud THU holds the better App Store score, 4.1 against 3.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 38 and 97 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 56% of Quantiloop's written reviews are positive against 60% of Overloud THU's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Quantiloop ships an update every 3 months, Overloud THU every 11 days. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Quantiloop versus Overloud THU: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterQuantiloopOverloud THU
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.0 (38 ratings)4.1 (97 ratings) — better
Positive reviews56.5% of reviews60.3% of reviews — better
Number of ratings3897 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 11 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size16 MB1.7 GB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperStephan MarxAlmateq SRL

Customer experience

Quantiloop

All ratings38 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral2.6%
Negative47.4%
Written reviews62 reviews
Positive56.5%
Neutral1.6%
Negative41.9%

Overloud THU

All ratings97 ratings
Positive76.3%
Neutral5.2%
Negative18.6%
Written reviews121 reviews
Positive60.3%
Neutral14.0%
Negative25.6%

User reviews

Quantiloop

From 38 App Store ratings

What we love

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

Room to improve

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

Overloud THU

From 97 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🎸 Excellent amp and guitar tones
  • 🔊 Great sound quality and feel
  • 🎨 Impressive range of amps, cabs, and effects
  • 🤖 Faithful desktop version port to iOS
  • 🔍 Detailed and customizable presets

Room to improve

  • 💰 Expensive in-app purchases
  • 🤔 Unintuitive and cluttered user interface
  • 🔇 Compatibility issues with certain audio interfaces
  • 🔍 Lack of clear documentation and tutorials
  • 🔀 Difficulty managing and navigating presets

Bugs and requests

Quantiloop

Reported bugs

10 issues
  • 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
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  • Drums/guitar FX not loading properly
  • Occasional glitch/stutter
  • App immediately shuts down after opening
  • Crashing on iPad Mini 3
  • Trial expired message confusing

Requested features

7 requests
  • 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
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  • Fix issues with SONOMA on M1 Macs
  • Allow trying Pro features with interruptions

Overloud THU

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • MIDI issues and temporary locking up of the app
  • Crashes and stability problems with recent updates
  • Incompatibility with newer iPad Pro models

Requested features

5 requests
  • Add support for loading custom impulse responses
  • Implement AUv3 support for better DAW integration
  • Improve preset management with better organization
  • Add more iconic amp models and effects
  • Enhance the looper functionality and usability

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Quantiloop

One-time2
  • Pro (7 Day Trial)Free
  • Pro Upgrade$14.99
35 purchases

Overloud THU

One-time35
  • TH-U FREE PackFree
  • 11201 pack$0.99
  • 11210 pack$0.99
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  • 11237 pack$0.99
  • TH-U RockGuy for Desktop$0.99
  • 11325 pack$0.99
  • 11327 pack$0.99
  • 11033 pack$0.99
  • 11200 pack$0.99
  • 11211 pack$0.99
  • Made In Rock - PFL 100 Desktop$0.99
  • Tumble ODS$4.99
  • Randall T2$4.99
  • Darkstar 40$4.99
  • Stryverb$4.99
  • British Classics Rig Library$12.99
  • American Classics Rig Library$17.99
  • Vintage Collection 1 Rig Lib$17.99
  • Choptones Fend Twin65 Rig Lib$17.99
  • Choptones Tone Impera Rig Lib$17.99
  • BHS Sold Rig Library$19.99
  • FX Pack$24.99
  • TH-U Made In Rock - PFL 100$24.99
  • TH-U All Metal Gear$24.99
  • BHS Iconic 1 Hair Metal RigLib$26.99
  • Bass Rigs Vol. 1 Rig Library$26.99
  • Distortion Bundle$27.99
  • TH-U Rock Collection$29.99
  • TH-U Metal Collection$29.99
  • TH-U RockGuy Collection$29.99
  • TH-U 60's Pack$29.99
  • TH-U Funk and R&B Collection$29.99
  • Amps & Cabs Bundle$49.99
  • TH-U Full for Desktop Owners$59.99
  • TH-U Premium$119.99

Questions

Is Quantiloop free?
Quantiloop is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Overloud THU free?
Overloud THU is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Quantiloop or Overloud THU?
Overloud THU is rated higher. Quantiloop averages 3.0 out of 5 from 38 ratings, while Overloud THU averages 4.1 from 97 ratings.
Do Quantiloop or Overloud THU have ads?
Neither Quantiloop nor Overloud THU shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Quantiloop or Overloud THU?
Quantiloop ships an update every 3 months, and Overloud THU every 11 days. Most recently, Quantiloop was updated on October 15, 2026 and Overloud THU on October 13, 2026.

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