Comparison

Quantiloop 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

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

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

Quantiloop4 screens
Loopy Pro4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Loopy Pro at 4.8 against Quantiloop's 3.0. Loopy Pro also leads on review sentiment (95% vs 56%) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 3 months). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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 Loopy Pro sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Loopy Pro holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Loopy Pro has 952 ratings behind it against 38, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 56% of Quantiloop's written reviews are positive against 95% of Loopy Pro's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Quantiloop ships an update every 3 months, Loopy Pro every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on September 23, 2026.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Quantiloop versus Loopy Pro: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterQuantiloopLoopy Pro
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.0 (38 ratings)4.8 (952 ratings) — better
Positive reviews55.7% of reviews95.1% of reviews — better
Number of ratings38952 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 2 weeks — 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 MB66 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperStephan MarxA Tasty Pixel

Customer experience

Quantiloop

All ratings38 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral2.6%
Negative47.4%
Written reviews61 reviews
Positive55.7%
Neutral1.6%
Negative42.6%

Loopy Pro

All ratings952 ratings
Positive96.0%
Neutral1.1%
Negative2.9%
Written reviews654 reviews
Positive95.1%
Neutral1.5%
Negative3.4%

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

Loopy Pro

From 952 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

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

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

Quantiloop

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

Loopy Pro

One-time5
  • 7-Day TrialFree
  • 7-Day Trial (Upgrade 1)Free
  • Upgrade3 variants$14.99
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  • Internal Use Only$26.99
  • Unlock Loopy Pro$29.99

Questions

Is Quantiloop free?
Quantiloop 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, Quantiloop or Loopy Pro?
Loopy Pro is rated higher. Quantiloop averages 3.0 out of 5 from 38 ratings, while Loopy Pro averages 4.8 from 952 ratings.
Do Quantiloop or Loopy Pro have ads?
Neither Quantiloop nor Loopy Pro shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Quantiloop or Loopy Pro?
Quantiloop ships an update every 3 months, and Loopy Pro every 2 weeks. Most recently, Quantiloop was updated on September 23, 2026 and Loopy Pro on September 23, 2026.

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