# Quantiloop vs JHG Looper

The clearest difference is rating: JHG Looper at 5.0 against Quantiloop's 3.0. JHG Looper also leads on update cadence (every 2 months vs every 3 months). Quantiloop's advantage is monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription) and ads (none vs shown). On price, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Quantiloop sells 2 one-off in-app purchases and JHG Looper sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

JHG Looper 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, JHG Looper every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 26, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Quantiloop | JHG Looper |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 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/jhg-looper/id6467568549/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **38** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 55.7% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 2 months** |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Size | 16 MB | 52 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Stephan Marx](https://appshunter.io/developer/1156213358) | [Jamie Harrison Media Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1498374304) |

## 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


### JHG Looper

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/jhg-looper/id6467568549)

This app allows musicians to easily record and play back custom loops for practice, improvisation, and composition. It offers flexible control over loop timing, BPM, and length, with both automatic and manual recording modes. Layer multiple instrument parts and experiment with harmonies to enhance your musical creativity.

**Highlights:** Record and play back custom loops, Freestyle or timed loop control, Adjustable BPM and loop bars, Hands-free start and stop, Automatic and manual looping modes, Layer multiple instrument parts

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Subscription | $0.99 | per month |
| Annual Subscription | $8.99 | per year |
| Free 7 Day Trial | $8.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Quantiloop free?

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

### Is JHG Looper free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Quantiloop or JHG Looper?

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

### Do Quantiloop or JHG Looper have ads?

JHG Looper shows ads; Quantiloop does not.

### Which is updated more often, Quantiloop or JHG Looper?

Quantiloop ships an update every 3 months, and JHG Looper every 2 months. Most recently, Quantiloop was updated on September 23, 2026 and JHG Looper on September 26, 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.*