Comparison

FAC Bandit vs LoopBud

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

Head to head
About

FAC Bandit

This app is a multiband audio effect processor that splits your audio into three frequency bands. Each band can be processed independently with its own effect, allowing for detailed sound sculpting and unique sonic transformations. It offers built-in effects and expandable options for creative audio manipulation.

Highlights
  • 3-Band multi effects processor
  • Independent effects per band
  • Built-in Saturator, Lofi, Ring Modulator
  • Expandable effects via In-App Purchase
  • Frequency isolator equalizer
  • Adjustable crossover points with slope control
  • Separate Dry/Wet output controls
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• 3-Band multi effects processor • Each band provides its own effect with mix blending control • Comes with built-in effects: Saturator, Lofi and Ring Modulator • Extendable via In-App purchase in Bandit store: Delay and Reverb • Frequency isolator equaliser (DJ style filter) • Two adjustable crossover points for low and high bands with slope up to 48dB • Separate Dry/Wet output controls • Suitable for any situation, going from subtle to drastic change • Multi-outs support, route each band to separate channels in your DAW • Advanced Responsive Design, portrait and landscape views • AuV3 for iOS (iPad/iPhone) FAC Bandit is a multiband audio effect that splits the audio signal into three bands of frequencies according two adjustable crossover points. Each band is processed independently by its own effect processor and the outputs are then recombined to produce the final effect. Each frequency range is altered with different effects and settings that won't sound the same if applied to the full frequency range. As you have probably realized, FAC Bandit is a wonderful and powerful sound design tool for designers who want to sculpt new personal, exciting and outstanding sounds. Either in a subtle way, without compromising the original tone, or in a more drastic way. - AuV3 and Standalone App - To use multiple outputs, you need a host able to provide additional output busses to the AuV3 plug-in The documentation is available at fredantoncorvest.com/FAC_Bandit.html

About

LoopBud

Record, loop, and jam with unlimited MIDI patterns and bars. Features two recording modes, quantization, and tempo control for live performance effects. Export MIDI for further editing in other applications.

Highlights
  • Unlimited MIDI patterns and bars
  • Add and New recording modes
  • Quantization with adjustable levels
  • Tempo control for live effects
  • Single bar focus for recording/looping
  • MIDI export for external editing
Features
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LoopBud is a super simple yet very powerful MIDI recorder and looper. You can work with unlimited patterns. Although the 4-bar loops are very fun, you can work with an unlimited number of bars on each pattern! LoopBud has two record modes, Add mode and New mode. The "add mode" keeps adding new notes on each loop-cycle. The "new mode" clears out the previous recording and lets you record freshly on each cycle. You can work very fast with those modes. If you make a mistake, don't worry, you can use the "undo" option and get everything back! LoopBud has quantization enabled by default. You can toggle quantizing by pressing the "quantize" button on the top-left side. You can also set the level of quantization from the settings menu. If you want to speed up or slow down the clock, you can do so by pressing the "clock" button on the top-left side. You can achieve different effects on your live performances without a new recording. You can also focus on a single bar by pressing the bar measure on the top. You can either record or loop a single bar - which is a unique feature of LoopBud. In the settings menu, you can edit the piano roll's lowest and highest notes. The notes on the piano roll is not editable. However, you can export MIDI from the settings menu, and do editing on your favorite piano roll editor app! LoopBud is not an audio app, it's a MIDI app. You need to connect a MIDI input and a MIDI output for LoopBud to work. You can do so from the settings menu in the standalone app. You can use the MIDI matrix editor on your DAW if you are using the AUv3 plugin. LoopBud also supports Ableton Link on the standalone app.

Screenshots

FAC Bandit4 screens
LoopBud4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: FAC Bandit at 4.9 against LoopBud's 3.8. FAC Bandit also leads on review sentiment (88% vs 63%) and ratings volume (57 vs 14). LoopBud's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 5) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 4 months). On ads, device support and iOS requirement 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

FAC Bandit costs $9.99 and LoopBud $5.99 up front. FAC Bandit sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. LoopBud asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

FAC Bandit holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 3.8. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 57 and 14 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 88% of FAC Bandit's written reviews are positive against 63% of LoopBud's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

FAC Bandit ships an update every 4 months, LoopBud every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
FAC Bandit versus LoopBud: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFAC BanditLoopBud
Price$9.99$5.99 — better
Rating4.9 (57 ratings) — better3.8 (14 ratings)
Positive reviews88.1% of reviews — better62.5% of reviews
Number of ratings57 — better14
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.013.0
Further details — not scored
Size3 MB7 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperFrederic CorvestCem Olcay

Customer experience

FAC Bandit

All ratings57 ratings
Positive96.5%
Neutral0.0%
Negative3.5%
Written reviews42 reviews
Positive88.1%
Neutral0.0%
Negative11.9%

LoopBud

All ratings14 ratings
Positive64.3%
Neutral14.3%
Negative21.4%
Written reviews16 reviews
Positive62.5%
Neutral18.8%
Negative18.8%

In-app purchases

5 purchases

FAC Bandit

One-time5
  • Multiband Delays$1.99
  • Multiband Reverbs$1.99
  • Small Tip$1.99
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  • Medium Tip$4.99
  • Large Tip$14.99
None

LoopBud

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is FAC Bandit free?
FAC Bandit costs $9.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Is LoopBud free?
LoopBud costs $5.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, FAC Bandit or LoopBud?
FAC Bandit is rated higher. FAC Bandit averages 4.9 out of 5 from 57 ratings, while LoopBud averages 3.8 from 14 ratings.
Do FAC Bandit or LoopBud have ads?
Neither FAC Bandit nor LoopBud shows ads.
Which is updated more often, FAC Bandit or LoopBud?
FAC Bandit ships an update every 4 months, and LoopBud every 3 weeks. Most recently, FAC Bandit was updated on October 29, 2026 and LoopBud on October 25, 2026.

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