Decibel John Cage Variations vs Laleuca Looper
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Decibel John Cage Variations
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The Decibel John Cage Variations app guides performers through a realisation of the complete John Cage Variations. It generates a series of animated and standard graphic notation scores in real time that allow the works to be easily interpreted while staying true to the aleatoric nature of the originals. The app can be networked between multiple iPads for use by an ensemble. (For more information, see http://www.decibelnewmusic.com/the-complete-john-cage-variations-project.html) The app is designed to be used in conjunction with Cage's scores, and is released in conjunction with the John Cage Trust and Peter's Edition.
Laleuca Looper
This music app offers a three-channel experimental looper with features like auto-record, random parameter adjustments, and rhythmic playback. It includes advanced modulation and LFO capabilities for creative sound design.
- Three-channel experimental looper
- Auto Record for multiple sources
- Randomize parameters (RND)
- Rhythmic loop playback (Rhythm Mode)
- Crossfade between parameter settings (Mod)
- Four LFOs per looper
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Laleuca is a three-channel experimental looper for iPhone (standalone and AUv3). Some nice features: Auto Record – automatically capture new loops from multiple sources. RND – randomise octave, direction, length, repeats, or almost any parameter. Rhythm Mode – play back your recorded loops rhythmically. Mod – crossfade between different parameter settings. LFO – four LFOs per looper, routable to any destination.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Decibel John Cage Variations at none against Laleuca Looper's 1. Decibel John Cage Variations also leads on price ($2.99 vs $4.99) and iOS requirement (15.6 vs 17.0). Laleuca Looper's advantage is update cadence (daily vs every 5 weeks). On ads and device support 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
Decibel John Cage Variations costs $2.99 and Laleuca Looper $4.99 up front. Laleuca Looper sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Decibel John Cage Variations asks for nothing beyond the download.
Decibel John Cage Variations ships an update every 5 weeks, Laleuca Looper daily. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 10, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Decibel John Cage Variations | Laleuca Looper |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $2.99 — better | $4.99 |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (8 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 8 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | Daily — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | — | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPad | iPhone, iPad — better |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 3 MB | 10 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Monash University | Jonathon Stewart |
In-app purchases
Decibel John Cage Variations
No in-app purchases
Laleuca Looper
- Unlock Looper C$0.49
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