# One Loop vs LE05

The clearest difference is ads: One Loop at none against LE05's shown. One Loop also leads on iOS requirement (11.0 vs 13.0). LE05's advantage is ratings volume (139 vs 19). On price, rating, review sentiment and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. One Loop sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and LE05 sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

LE05 holds the better App Store score, 4.1 against 3.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: LE05 has 139 ratings behind it against 19, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 60% of One Loop's written reviews are positive against 54% of LE05's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

One Loop ships an update every 5 weeks, LE05 every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | One Loop | LE05 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.9 (19 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/one-loop/id1463219588/reviews) | **[4.1 (139 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/le05-digitalism-2000-plus-auv3/id1547016343/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 19 | **139** |
| Positive reviews | **60.0% of reviews** | 54.1% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 weeks** | Every 6 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 77 MB | 209 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Caelum Audio](https://appshunter.io/developer/1463219587) | [Audiobus Pty Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/672585101) |

## What reviewers say

### One Loop

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/one-loop/id1463219588)

This app provides a 10-track loop station for musicians to create backing tracks and record musical ideas. It features studio-quality effects, advanced layer control, and MIDI support for hands-free performance.

**Highlights:** 10-track loop station, Studio quality effects (EQ, Compression, Reverb), Advanced layer control and grouping, Metronome with percussion, MIDI support and mappable controls, External audio interface support

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Full App Unlock | $3.99 | one-time |


### LE05

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/le05-digitalism-2000-plus-auv3/id1547016343)

Explore a vast collection of vintage synth sounds inspired by early 2000s digital music. This app offers over 1,000 samples and 60+ PCM sound sources, with over 100 presets for immediate inspiration. It functions as a standalone instrument or an AUv3 plugin for popular DAWs.

**Highlights:** Vintage digital synth sounds, Over 1,000 individual samples, 60+ multi-sampled PCM sound sources, Over 100 inspiring presets, Standalone and AUv3 modes, AUv3 automation

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly premium | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly premium | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Yearly premium | $9.99 | per year |
| Yearly premium | $9.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎶 Amazing sounds and presets
- 👍 Easy to use interface
- 💡 Innovative sound design
- 💰 Great value for price
- ✨ High-quality audio output

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💸 Unacceptable subscription model
- ❌ No longer recognized in GarageBand
- 🐛 Crashes frequently
- 💾 State-saving issues
- 🚫 Audio not saving

**Reported bugs**

- GarageBand crashes when opening songs with the Audio Unit
- Digitalism not recognized in GarageBand
- No sound when playing MIDI tracks in GarageBand
- State-saving doesn't hold Audio Unit patch settings and parameters
- App crashes at the point of entering the song editor

**Requested features**

- Undo/redo button
- Release for computer (Logic Pro)
- Add Audiobus connection
- More 80s, Synthwave, Funky, Italo disco sounds
- Add a record button


## Frequently asked questions

### Is One Loop free?

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

### Is LE05 free?

LE05 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, One Loop or LE05?

LE05 is rated higher. One Loop averages 3.9 out of 5 from 19 ratings, while LE05 averages 4.1 from 139 ratings.

### Do One Loop or LE05 have ads?

LE05 shows ads; One Loop does not.

### Which is updated more often, One Loop or LE05?

One Loop ships an update every 5 weeks, and LE05 every 6 weeks. Most recently, One Loop was updated on October 17, 2026 and LE05 on October 12, 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.*