Comparison

Loopfield vs QuadroSphere

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

Head to head
About

Loopfield

Capture ambient sounds with your device and transform them into unique, evolving loops using real-time granular effects. Import your own beats to preview how your creations will sound in a full track. Export your processed loops for use in larger digital audio workstation projects.

Highlights
  • Continuous ambient sound recording
  • Automatic loop generation
  • Real-time granular effects
  • Import custom beats for preview
  • Touchable amplitude envelope
  • Export loops in WAV format
Features
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Plug your headphones into your iPhone and wander in the streets to catch noises, voices, and horns. The app is continuously recording sounds around you and automatically generates loops. Those loops are processed in real time by granular effects that transform them on the fly. To get a sense of what the recording will sound like when immersed in a track, you can import and play your own premade beat. Once you’re happy with it, you can export the loop to incorporate it into a larger DAW-based project. Feature list - Designed exclusively for iPhone and iPad - Slick native UI - Continuous recording of the surrounding sounds - Loops generated from the recordings, automatically updated each four bars - Four different effect sets to sculpt the generated loops in real time - Effects based on granular synthesis - Importation of drum loops from iCloud, Dropbox, AudioCopy, AudioShare, Mail, Airdrop and more to get an sense of the generated loops in a full audio track context - Touchable amplitude envelope to easily shape the sound - Sound export in .wav format

About

QuadroSphere

This audio plugin allows musicians to sculpt immersive soundscapes by controlling stereo placement and effects across four distinct frequency bands. Create dynamic, atmospheric audio with automated movement and morphing between saved settings.

Highlights
  • 4 configurable frequency bands
  • Control stereo separation, level, and pan per band
  • Create and morph between 12 snapshots
  • Modulation control for automated sweeps
  • Per-band effects (Haas, Delay, Reverb, Chorus, Compressor)
  • Convert mono to pseudo-stereo
  • MIDI CC control
Features
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QuadroSphere is a great tool for bringing an instrument to life by creating a soundscape with a constantly moving sound source. QuadroSphere splits the incoming audio signal into 4 distinct coloured frequency bands using the frequency bar. Each band has an associated coloured sphere allowing you to control the pan, stereo separation and volume level. You can use this plugin as a way to impose subtle control over stereo placement with little or no movement, or go crazy with random automation. Adding effects such as reverb or delay on a specific frequency band can help create a lush atmospheric swirling which surrounds the listener. This is great for musicians trying to create minimalistic ambient or tranquil soundscapes. You can create up to 12 snapshots of the sphere parameters and effect settings, then morph between them at a designated speed (measured in beats). You can also enable continuous randomization mode, and have full control over which spheres and control which parts are automated. You can also use QuadroSphere as a stereo splitter, using the additional outputs to add your own effects to band outputs. Key Features: ○ 4 Configurable frequency bands. ○ Control stereo separation, level and pan for each band. ○ Create up to 12 Snapshots. ○ Morph between various panning, width and frequency band levels. ○ Modulation control for automated sweeps around pan center. ○ Convert MONO signals into a pseudo-stereo image. ○ Per band Haas, Delay, Reverb, Chorus and Compressor. ○ Allows combined and individual per-band audio outputs. ○ Continuous randomized morphing of the stereo field. ○ Built in Preset Manager with drag and drop support. ○ Power and Solo for each band. ○ Controlable morph speeds. ○ Various animated transition modes. ○ Access most options using AU parameters or MIDI CC control.

Screenshots

Loopfield4 screens
QuadroSphere4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: QuadroSphere at 5.0 against Loopfield's 4.5. QuadroSphere also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months) and review sentiment (100% vs 89%). Loopfield's advantage is price ($4.99 vs $7.99). On ratings volume, 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

Loopfield costs $4.99 and QuadroSphere $7.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

QuadroSphere holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 19 and 10 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 89% of Loopfield's written reviews are positive against 100% of QuadroSphere's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Loopfield ships an update every 2 months, QuadroSphere every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 13, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Loopfield versus QuadroSphere: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLoopfieldQuadroSphere
Price$4.99 — better$7.99
Rating4.5 (19 ratings)5.0 (10 ratings) — better
Positive reviews88.9% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings19 — better10
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.013.0
Further details — not scored
Size52 MB18 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperQuentin Houben4Pockets.com

Customer experience

Loopfield

All ratings19 ratings
Positive84.2%
Neutral10.5%
Negative5.3%
Written reviews9 reviews
Positive88.9%
Neutral11.1%
Negative0.0%

QuadroSphere

All ratings10 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Loopfield

No in-app purchases

None

QuadroSphere

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Loopfield free?
Loopfield costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is QuadroSphere free?
QuadroSphere costs $7.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Loopfield or QuadroSphere?
QuadroSphere is rated higher. Loopfield averages 4.5 out of 5 from 19 ratings, while QuadroSphere averages 5.0 from 10 ratings.
Do Loopfield or QuadroSphere have ads?
Neither Loopfield nor QuadroSphere shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Loopfield or QuadroSphere?
Loopfield ships an update every 2 months, and QuadroSphere every 3 weeks. Most recently, Loopfield was updated on September 13, 2026 and QuadroSphere on September 25, 2026.

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