Comparison

sEGments by Elliott Garage vs LoopMangler

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

Head to head
About

sEGments by Elliott Garage

This app allows you to import audio files and slice them into individual samples. You can then play these slices using MIDI controllers or on-screen pads, with independent control over each slice's parameters and effects. It also automatically detects BPM and key, and can be used standalone or as an AudioUnit within other music apps.

Highlights
  • Automatic and manual audio slicing
  • MIDI controller and on-screen pad/keyboard playback
  • Independent slice parameters and effects
  • Automatic BPM and key detection
  • Standalone and AudioUnit AU3 hosting
  • Real-time time stretching and pitch shifting
Features
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With sEGments slicer/sampler app you can Import any loop/sample/audio file and find the best samples inside it, using the automatic transient detection or manually adding markers. You can play the slices with any MIDI external controller or with the builtin pads and keyboard layout; also each slice can be played chromatically as in a real synth with mono or polyphonic voices (up to 12). Each slice has independent parameters (all automatable in any AU host), such as reverse, level, attack, release, start point and length and individual fxs (reverb, delay, bitcrusher and filter) that can be changed on the fly thanks to its flexible audio engine. sEGments automatically detect BPM and root key of your audio file and it can adjust its tempo and pitch according to your project settings. It can be used both in standalone or hosted as AudioUnit AU3 inside apps like GarageBand, AUM, BeatMaker3, NanoStudio2, n-Track9 and others, and it supports AU Multi-output. Features - Stand-alone, AudioUnit, AudioUnit Multi-output & AudioUnit FX - Universal app for both your iPad & iPhone - MIDI in /MIDI out - AU3 multi-output - AU3 Fx to record samples from other apps - import your sample in multiple formats (wav, aiff, mp3, mov, caf, m4a) - Samples Drag & drop from File App or via airdrop from your Mac or other iOS devices - Up to 16 slices each one with individual parameters, ADSR and effects (delay, reverb, bit crusher and filter) - 6 triggering modes - one shot, gate, loop, ping pong, link, thru - BPM & Key detection - Record from device mic, usb audio devices or other apps - Transient detection - Transient beat division - Import/export presets - Open slices directly in EG Pulse - Support Apple loops transients recognition - Lazy chopping - Realtime time stretching and pitch shifting - Mono & polyphonic up to 12 voices - Downloadable sample pack by Soundtrack Loops Please remember that is just the first version of the app, so if you have any feeback, request or suggestion please write at info@elliottgarage.com

About

LoopMangler

This app is a powerful tool for creating unique glitchy and noisy textures by manipulating rhythmic samples or external audio. It offers advanced sound design capabilities with multi-effect sequencing, random pattern generation, and real-time processing.

Highlights
  • Multi-effect sequencing
  • Random pattern generation
  • Envelope modulation
  • Live pads for performance
  • Real-time audio processing
  • Flexible integration with other apps
Features
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LoopMangler is an innovative multi-effect glitch sequencer designed to manipulate rhythmic samples, external input, or output from other applications. This powerful tool operates based on the effect sequence patterns, allowing you to transform ordinary loops into unusual glitchy and noisy textures. Key Features: Advanced Sound Design: With its well-designed user interface and creative features, LoopMangler provides an exciting playground for sonic exploration and sound design. Random Pattern Generation: Make patterns and individual bars randomly or according to specific rules, offering a quick start or a source of inspiration for your projects. Multi-Effect Sequencing: Assign up to six distortion and filter effects to each step of the sequencer, providing endless possibilities for sound manipulation. Envelope Modulation: Each effect is modulated with its own envelope generator, ensuring that every step is unique and dynamic. Intuitive Editor: The user-friendly editor allows you to easily copy, move, and delete individual cells and bars within the sequencer, making pattern creation a breeze. Live Pads: Assign presets and loops to on-screen pads and use special pads to dynamically alter sound patterns during live performances or studio sessions. Real-Time Processing: Process audio in real-time, allowing you to hear the effects of your adjustments immediately. Flexible Integration: Seamlessly integrates with other audio applications, making it a versatile addition to your music production toolkit. Whether you’re looking to add subtle textures or completely transform your audio, LoopMangler provides the tools you need to achieve your sonic vision. LoopMangler is a universal application for iOS and macOS. It can work on iPhone and iPad as well as Mac / MacBook with M1 chip (and later). LoopMangler works on iPhone and iPad standalone, as an Audio Unit or Inter-App Audio module, and supports Audiobus and Ableton Link. On MacOS, LoopMangler can works both as a standalone application and as an Audio unit (AUv3) with DAWs and other hosts that support AUv3 plugins. LoopMangler has a built-in detailed description of all parameters also available as PDF file on the application site. Quick start demo: https://youtu.be/EFGw4wDtbzo https://youtu.be/ki3WsK1_4gg You can find more information on LoopMangler and other creative audio apps at: https://motion-soundscape.blogspot.com

Screenshots

sEGments by Elliott Garage4 screens
LoopMangler4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: LoopMangler at none against sEGments by Elliott Garage's 1. LoopMangler also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.8). sEGments by Elliott Garage's advantage is review sentiment (78% vs 50%) and ratings volume (172 vs 10). 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

sEGments by Elliott Garage costs $12.99 and LoopMangler $14.99 up front. sEGments by Elliott Garage sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. LoopMangler asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

LoopMangler holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: sEGments by Elliott Garage has 172 ratings behind it against 10, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 78% of sEGments by Elliott Garage's written reviews are positive against 50% of LoopMangler's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

sEGments by Elliott Garage ships an update every 10 days, LoopMangler every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
sEGments by Elliott Garage versus LoopMangler: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParametersEGments by Elliott GarageLoopMangler
Price$12.99 — better$14.99
Rating4.8 (172 ratings)5.0 (10 ratings) — better
Positive reviews77.9% of reviews — better50.0% of reviews
Number of ratings172 — better10
Update frequencyEvery 10 days — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better13.4
Further details — not scored
Size60 MB11 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperElliott GarageIgor Vasiliev

Customer experience

sEGments by Elliott Garage

All ratings172 ratings
Positive95.3%
Neutral1.7%
Negative2.9%
Written reviews77 reviews
Positive77.9%
Neutral7.8%
Negative14.3%

LoopMangler

All ratings10 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral25.0%
Negative25.0%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

sEGments by Elliott Garage

One-time1
  • sEGments SUPERSONIC EDITION$3.99
None

LoopMangler

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is sEGments by Elliott Garage free?
sEGments by Elliott Garage costs $12.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Is LoopMangler free?
LoopMangler costs $14.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, sEGments by Elliott Garage or LoopMangler?
LoopMangler is rated higher. sEGments by Elliott Garage averages 4.8 out of 5 from 172 ratings, while LoopMangler averages 5.0 from 10 ratings.
Do sEGments by Elliott Garage or LoopMangler have ads?
Neither sEGments by Elliott Garage nor LoopMangler shows ads.
Which is updated more often, sEGments by Elliott Garage or LoopMangler?
sEGments by Elliott Garage ships an update every 10 days, and LoopMangler every 3 weeks. Most recently, sEGments by Elliott Garage was updated on October 24, 2026 and LoopMangler on October 24, 2026.

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