Quantiloop vs XinematiX
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 4-track live looping
- Hands-free MIDI control
- Unlimited overdubs
- Built-in rhythm guide
- Assignable FX
- Ableton Link synchronization
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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
XinematiX
This app provides a vast library of premium sounds for iOS, developed with meticulous recording and programming. It offers unlimited creative possibilities with a high-quality sound engine, advanced features like round robin triggering, and extensive customization options for professional music production.
- 25 GB premium sounds
- Round Robin sample triggering
- Multi-program stacking
- Customizable envelopes, filters, and reverb
- Live Mode for performance
- Standalone & AUv3 support
- MIDI Learn functionality
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XinematiX establishes a new high-level standard for sound libraries for iOS®. XinematiX delivers over 25 GB of premium sounds that are the result of over 3 years of recording and programming work by legendary sample sound producer KARO Sound Development, brought to you by music app guru Harry Gohs. Unlimited creative possibilities and ease of use - that's what XinematiX is all about. Non-compromise sound quality – Harry Gohs’ top-notch sound engine offers excellent dynamics via extensive velocity switching and clever programming. Advanced features like Round Robin sample triggering will make your performances and productions sound richer and more natural than ever before. The App already includes 2 beautiful multi sampled sounds: A phrase choir using round robin to give you different articulations on each key repetition and the standard XinematiX Choir preset. 990 programs - carefully curated sound programs selecting from 62 preset packs across all thinkable sound categories now available with a single in-app purchase. Multi power - Up to 3 different programs can be stacked simultaneously in a multi and either be crossfaded or layered for dramatic sound sculpting with the intuitive color-coded on-screen fader. Flexible and customizable – pro features like envelopes, filters, and reverb effects make it easy to adapt any program/multi to your needs and save it as your own user preset. A special “white mode” allows effective manipulation of all programs loaded in a multi at once. Live Mode - organize your multis and programs for quick access in a dedicated Live Mode with 128 scenes and 16 tiles per screen. Unlimited seamless transitions – No matter if you are performing or just browsing through sounds: To ensure you stay in the flow, special care is given that your sound never cuts off or glitches. MIDI Learn - A comprehensive MIDI Learn feature makes it easy to map any MIDI controller to all relevant functions. List of sound categories: • Bell & Mallet • Brass • Motion & Pad • Orchestra • Piano & Key • Plucked & Guitar • Sound FX • Strings • Synth & Airy • Vocal & Choir • Woodwind & Reed Further features include: • Standalone & AUv3 for integration in Logic Pro, Cubasis and other compatible hosts • Bridge to AudioLayer App for enhanced sound design • Dynamic control fader compresses the response of your keybed on the fly • ‘Dice’ button suggests random multi for instant inspiration • Hermode Tuning function for purest harmonies • Compatible with MIDI Polyphonic Expression (MPE) • optional SSD disk streaming
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: XinematiX at 4.6 against Quantiloop's 3.0. XinematiX also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 3 months) and ratings volume (295 vs 38). On price, review sentiment, ads and in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. Quantiloop sells 2 one-off in-app purchases and XinematiX sells 28 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
XinematiX holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: XinematiX has 295 ratings behind it against 38, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 56% of Quantiloop's written reviews are positive against 54% of XinematiX'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, XinematiX fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Quantiloop | XinematiX |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.0 (38 ratings) | 4.6 (295 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 55.7% of reviews — better | 54.2% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 38 | 295 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Fortnightly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 | 12.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 16 MB | 598 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Stephan Marx | Harry Gohs |
Customer experience
Quantiloop
XinematiX
User reviews
Quantiloop
From 38 App Store ratingsWhat 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
XinematiX
From 295 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🎉 Fantastic sound quality
- 💰 Great value for money
- 🎨 Powerful sound design capabilities
- 🎹 Versatile and expressive instruments
- 🔍 Impressive sample library
Room to improve
- 🐛 Stability issues and crashes
- 🤔 Confusing user interface
- 💸 Expensive individual sound packs
- 🔇 Lack of free sound samples
- 🔌 Compatibility problems on some devices
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
XinematiX
Reported bugs
4 issues- Purchased sound packs not loading or available
- Morphing and blending features not functioning as expected
- Inconsistent behavior across different iOS versions
- Reverb and effects not working correctly
Requested features
5 requests- Ability to preview sound packs before purchase
- Improved sound organization and management
- More customization options for the user interface
- MIDI learn and automation support
- Ability to import user samples
In-app purchases
Quantiloop
- Pro (7 Day Trial)Free
- Pro Upgrade$14.99
XinematiX
- Trombones & Trumpets$4.99
- XinematiX Choir$4.99
- XinematiX Pads$4.99
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- Airy Crystal$6.99
- Brass Sections$6.99
- Bells & Tube$6.99
- Class Orchestra$6.99
- Epic Orchestra$6.99
- Vocal & Choir$6.99
- Woodwinds$6.99
- Analogue Motion$6.99
- Airy Pads$9.99
- Church Organ$9.99
- Choir Strings & More$9.99
- Dynamite Pianos$9.99
- Guitar Pack$9.99
- Guzheng & Santoor$9.99
- Lydian Pads$9.99
- Flying FX$9.99
- Full Orchestra$12.99
- Marcato Strings$12.99
- Starter Set$12.99
- Chamber Strings$14.99
- Orchestral Strings$14.99
- Phrase Choir$14.99
- XinematiX Strings$14.99
- Concert Grand Piano$14.99
- Complete access pass$29.99









