Comparison

LE05 vs Loops Lab

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

Head to head
About

LE05

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
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"Sounds Really Awesome!" - The Sound Test Room DIGITALISM 2000 is a new vintage synth module featuring exclusive sounds recorded from Digital Synths from the early 2000s. Retro and modern. These sounds were custom created for this app by the sound designers behind hit-making producers. Over 1,000+ individual samples were recorded from hardware synths and processed to perfection to make this expressive instrument for you! - Digital Synth Sounds: Pads, EPs, Synth, Bass, and more - Over 1,000+ individual samples custom recorded for this app - Over 60+ exclusive multi-sampled PCM sound sources - Compressed to under 180mb to save space - Over 100+ inspiring and creative presets - Easy-to-use controls - OUR BIGGEST LIMITED EDITION APP YET! - Universal: iPad & iPhone included - Standalone and AUv3 Modes Lightweight & powerful. Tweak the presets to make them your own. Run multiple instances of this AUv3 plugin effortlessly. FEATURES: - New powerful AUv3 code. Works great as an AU plugin in GarageBand, Cubasis 3, BM3, NS2, AUM, Auria Pro, and more - AUv3 Automation If you liked the sounds of Digital D1 & FM Player, this app builds on that and takes you on a journey to the next decade, from the 80s & 90s to the 2000s! REQUIREMENTS: Requires iPhone 6s size or above! (Will not work on 1st gen SE models) Will the apps still be updated? The apps will be updated for new iOS versions, to ensure that your limited edition apps continue to work as iOS technology progresses. Subscribe to access to premium app features; subscription details are the following: - Length: weekly or yearly - Free trial: only on selected subscriptions - Your payment will be charged to your iTunes Account as soon as you confirm your purchase - You can manage your subscriptions and turn off auto-renewal from your Account Settings after the purchase - Your subscription will renew automatically, unless you turn off auto-renew at least 24 hours before the end of the current period - The cost of renewal will be charged to your account in the 24 hours prior to the end of the current period - When canceling a subscription, your subscription will stay active until the end of the period. Auto-renewal will be disabled, but the current subscription will not be refunded - Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when purchasing a subscription Terms & Conditions: [https://magic-cake-e95.notion.site/LE05-Digitalism-2000-AUv3-Terms-Conditions-150cf6557a08802389aad0765382fe66?pvs=4](https://www.notion.so/LE05-Digitalism-2000-AUv3-Terms-Conditions-150cf6557a08802389aad0765382fe66?pvs=21) Privacy Policy: [https://magic-cake-e95.notion.site/LE05-Digitalism-2000-AUv3-Privacy-Policy-150cf6557a08806fabb3cbff1e1f5f3f?pvs=4](https://www.notion.so/LE05-Digitalism-2000-AUv3-Privacy-Policy-150cf6557a08806fabb3cbff1e1f5f3f?pvs=21) * NOTE: This app has no official affiliation with AudioKit Pro, LLC. It was built using the free AudioKit source code.

About

Loops Lab

Embark on a musical mission to restore sound to the galaxy by creating your own beats. This app invites you to join the fight against cosmic silence and bring music back to the stars. Become a Loopster and mix every beat to save the universe.

Highlights
  • Create your own music mixes
  • Fight cosmic silence
  • Restore sound to stars
  • Become a Loopster
  • Engage in a musical mission
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Calling All Loopsters! Drop your figurines on the stage and start mixing. Every figurine is an instrument. You're the DJ. What you can do: Mix live: add or pull figurines to build the beat Raise the energy: level up each instrument as the track grows Record your mix: save it with clean audio and video Share it: send your track to friends --Ready to drop the beat?-- Download the app, step up to the decks, and start your first mix today!

Screenshots

LE054 screens
Loops Lab4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Loops Lab at 100% against LE05's 55%. Loops Lab also leads on rating (4.6 vs 4.1) and in-app purchases (none vs 4). LE05's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, ratings volume 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

Both are free to download. LE05 sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Loops Lab asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Loops Lab holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.1. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 139 and 134 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 55% of LE05's written reviews are positive against 100% of Loops Lab's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

LE05 ships an update every 6 weeks, Loops Lab every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
LE05 versus Loops Lab: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLE05Loops Lab
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.1 (139 ratings)4.6 (134 ratings) — better
Positive reviews54.9% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings139 — better134
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size209 MB183 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAudiobus Pty LtdLoopsLab

Customer experience

LE05

All ratings139 ratings
Positive77.7%
Neutral4.3%
Negative18.0%
Written reviews82 reviews
Positive54.9%
Neutral12.2%
Negative32.9%

Loops Lab

All ratings127 ratings
Positive92.1%
Neutral3.1%
Negative4.7%
Written reviews11 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

LE05

Reported bugs

13 issues
  • 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
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  • App no longer opens in projects (GarageBand, Logic, Cubasis)
  • No audio when reopening projects
  • Preset selection causes crashes in Cubasis
  • Background audio feature does not work
  • Scrolling through sound bank menus is jumpy or doesn't work
  • Audio bugs need fixing
  • Crashes at times, not very reliable
  • Latency with Bluetooth headphones

Requested features

8 requests
  • Undo/redo button
  • Release for computer (Logic Pro)
  • Add Audiobus connection
  • More 80s, Synthwave, Funky, Italo disco sounds
  • Add a record button
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  • Fix UI layout on iPhone SE 2020
  • Add sustain pedal support
  • Add instruction manual

Loops Lab

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

4 purchases

LE05

Subscriptions4
  • Weekly premium7 Days trial$2.997 Days
  • Weekly premium$2.997 Days
  • Yearly premium$9.991 Year
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  • Yearly premium7 Days trial$9.991 Year
None

Loops Lab

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is LE05 free?
LE05 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Loops Lab free?
Loops Lab is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, LE05 or Loops Lab?
Loops Lab is rated higher. LE05 averages 4.1 out of 5 from 139 ratings, while Loops Lab averages 4.6 from 134 ratings.
Do LE05 or Loops Lab have ads?
LE05 shows ads; Loops Lab does not.
Which is updated more often, LE05 or Loops Lab?
LE05 ships an update every 6 weeks, and Loops Lab every 3 weeks. Most recently, LE05 was updated on November 3, 2026 and Loops Lab on November 3, 2026.

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