Comparison

LoopStar vs Find That Sound

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

Find That Sound

Discover music production tools on iOS with advanced semantic search. Find apps by genre or specific keywords, explore a vast database of AUv3 plugins, and bookmark your favorites. An upgrade unlocks a desktop plugin database.

Highlights
  • Database of over 1000 AUv3 iOS plugins
  • Advanced semantic search with LLM vector embeddings
  • Genre-specific app discovery
  • Comprehensive music app database
  • User-friendly interface
  • Wishlist for favorite discoveries
  • In-app purchase for desktop plugin database
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Note: This app unfortunately only works well on iOS devices 2018 or newer that have a Neural Engine on their chipset. However there is a link in settings to a Custom GPT on ChatGPT which allows users to do smart ChatGPT infused search for iOS plugins. Find That Sound is an app designed to transform how musicians and producers discover music production tools on iOS. Recognizing the challenges faced by users in navigating the vast Apple App Store, especially when searching for specific music-making apps, Find That Sound offers a solution. Our app utilizes semantic search technology, using LLM vector embeddings, enabling users to explore a wide array of apps without the need for precise keywords. Whether you're a seasoned producer or a budding musician, Find That Sound guides you effortlessly through the rich and diverse landscape of the music app ecosystem. From uncovering hidden gems developed by passionate solo developers to showcasing powerhouse applications from industry giants, our app ensures that your creative quest for the perfect sound, like 'Ambient Techno', is both fulfilling and inspiring. Join us in exploring the frontier of music production apps and discover the tools that resonate with your artistic vision. Features: - Database of over 1000 AUv3 iOS plugins. - Advanced Semantic Search: Utilizes cutting-edge semantic search technology for precise and relevant results. - Genre-Specific Discovery: Enables users to find apps by music genre, such as 'Ambient Techno', for targeted exploration. - Comprehensive App Database: Includes a wide range of music production apps, from indie developers to major industry names. - User-Friendly Interface: Designed for ease of use, allowing quick and intuitive navigation. - Wishlist: Bookmark your favourite discoveries for later purchase. - Upgrade to AU/VST Desktop database with 6000+ plugins with in app purchase.

Screenshots

LoopStar4 screens
Find That Sound4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Find That Sound at 4.2 against LoopStar's 3.7. Find That Sound also leads on review sentiment (67% vs 33%). LoopStar's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.0). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and ads 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

Both are free to download. LoopStar sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.49 per month and Find That Sound sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Find That Sound holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 3.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 6 and 10 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 33% of LoopStar's written reviews are positive against 67% of Find That Sound's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

LoopStar ships an update every 10 days, Find That Sound every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on June 11, 2026 and September 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
LoopStar versus Find That Sound: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLoopStarFind That Sound
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.7 (6 ratings)4.2 (10 ratings) — better
Positive reviews33.3% of reviews66.7% of reviews — better
Number of ratings610 — better
Update frequencyEvery 10 days — betterEvery 2 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size39 MB199 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer7HillsStudiosTom Power

Customer experience

LoopStar

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

Find That Sound

All ratings10 ratings
Positive80.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative20.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%

In-app purchases

2 purchases

LoopStar

Subscriptions2
  • LoopStar Monthly Subscription$0.491 Month
  • LoopStar Yearly Subscription$4.991 Year
1 purchases

Find That Sound

One-time1
  • Unlock Desktop Plugins$2.99

Questions

Is LoopStar free?
LoopStar is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Find That Sound free?
Find That Sound is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, LoopStar or Find That Sound?
Find That Sound is rated higher. LoopStar averages 3.7 out of 5 from 6 ratings, while Find That Sound averages 4.2 from 10 ratings.
Do LoopStar or Find That Sound have ads?
Neither LoopStar nor Find That Sound shows ads.
Which is updated more often, LoopStar or Find That Sound?
LoopStar ships an update every 10 days, and Find That Sound every 2 weeks. Most recently, LoopStar was updated on June 11, 2026 and Find That Sound on September 10, 2026.

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