# Quantiloop vs iKeys Station

The clearest difference is rating: iKeys Station at 5.0 against Quantiloop's 3.0. iKeys Station also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 2). Quantiloop's advantage is ratings volume (38 vs 1) and update cadence (every 3 months vs every 7 months). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

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

iKeys Station holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Quantiloop has 38 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Quantiloop ships an update every 3 months, iKeys Station every 7 months. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and June 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Quantiloop | iKeys Station |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.0 (38 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/quantiloop-live-looper/id1268082518/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ikeys-station/id6447064721/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **38** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 55.7% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 months** | Every 7 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 16 MB | 199 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 13.4 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Stephan Marx](https://appshunter.io/developer/1156213358) | [iDance](https://appshunter.io/developer/1680177485) |

## 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


### iKeys Station

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ikeys-station/id6447064721)

This app transforms your iPad into a versatile music creation tool when paired with specific hardware. Explore a range of instruments, rhythms, and looping capabilities with advanced sound processing.

**Highlights:** Instrument collection, Rhythm machine, Backing tracks, Looper functionality, DSP mixer, Pitch Bend, Vibrato, Sustain controls

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Quantiloop free?

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

### Is iKeys Station free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Quantiloop or iKeys Station?

iKeys Station is rated higher. Quantiloop averages 3.0 out of 5 from 38 ratings, while iKeys Station averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Quantiloop or iKeys Station have ads?

Neither Quantiloop nor iKeys Station shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Quantiloop or iKeys Station?

Quantiloop ships an update every 3 months, and iKeys Station every 7 months. Most recently, Quantiloop was updated on September 23, 2026 and iKeys Station on June 3, 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.*