Comparison

LoopStar vs Muser Audio

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

Head to head
About

LoopStar

Record audio loops and create beats with various effects. This app allows you to capture short audio clips and master tracks, then record video to share your musical creations. It offers a new way to start making music directly from your iPhone.

Highlights
  • Record audio loops
  • Create beats with effects
  • Record master audio tracks
  • Record master video tracks
  • Share music creations
Features
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LoopStar 1.31 is a powerful new iPhone & iPad Audio Loop and Video Recorder App: Record loops and create beats with audio effects, and record master audio and video tracks to share with the world. LoopStar is a new amazing way to start your music creation. With LoopStar you can create tight little audio clips and tracks right from your iPhone.

About

Muser Audio

Record and loop musical ideas with intuitive swipe gestures. Define loop points, synchronize with a metronome, and adjust tempo to perfect your sound. Explore your creativity and embark on a musical adventure.

Highlights
  • Instant recording and looping
  • Intuitive swipe navigation
  • Effortless playback control
  • Define loop points
  • Metronome synchronization
  • Adjustable tempo
Features
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Explore your musical inspiration with Muser Audio, the essential tool for the music enthusiast. Why Muser Audio? Unleash Your Creativity: Muser Audio is where frictionless creativity thrives. Get started immediately with instant access to recording and looping functionality, all on one panel. Swipe navigation to explore your rhythmic and melodic ideas effortlessly without delay. Intuitive Control: Experience the magic of music at your fingertips. Effortlessly control playback, recording, and more with intuitive swipe gestures. Perfect Your Muse: Embark on your musical journey with freedom and precision. Define loop points and let the metronome synchronize with your rhythm. Adjust your tempo any time you wish. Ready to unlock your musical potential? Download Muser Audio now and embark on a musical adventure like never before. Your Privacy Matters: We respect your privacy. Learn more about our commitment to data security in our Privacy Policy. https://www.splintersilk.com/privacy/ Join the Muser Community: Got questions or feedback? Connect with us for support and share your musical journey with fellow enthusiasts. https://support.muser.app/

Screenshots

LoopStar4 screens
Muser Audio3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: LoopStar at Free against Muser Audio's $0.99. LoopStar also leads on ratings volume (6 vs 1) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). Muser Audio's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 3.7) and review sentiment (75% vs 33%). On update cadence, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

LoopStar is free to download; Muser Audio costs $0.99 up front. LoopStar sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.49 per month. Muser Audio asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Muser Audio holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: LoopStar has 6 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 33% of LoopStar's written reviews are positive against 75% of Muser Audio's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

LoopStar ships an update every 10 days, Muser Audio weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
LoopStar versus Muser Audio: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLoopStarMuser Audio
PriceFree — better$0.99
Rating3.7 (6 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews33.3% of reviews75.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings6 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 10 daysWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size39 MB27 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer7HillsStudiosSplintersilk Ltd

Customer experience

LoopStar

All ratings6 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral16.7%
Negative33.3%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive33.3%
Neutral33.3%
Negative33.3%

Muser Audio

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive75.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative25.0%

In-app purchases

2 purchases

LoopStar

Subscriptions2
  • LoopStar Monthly Subscription$0.491 Month
  • LoopStar Yearly Subscription$4.991 Year
None

Muser Audio

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is LoopStar free?
LoopStar is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Muser Audio free?
Muser Audio costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, LoopStar or Muser Audio?
Muser Audio is rated higher. LoopStar averages 3.7 out of 5 from 6 ratings, while Muser Audio averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do LoopStar or Muser Audio have ads?
Neither LoopStar nor Muser Audio shows ads.
Which is updated more often, LoopStar or Muser Audio?
LoopStar ships an update every 10 days, and Muser Audio weekly. Most recently, LoopStar was updated on September 25, 2026 and Muser Audio on October 1, 2026.

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