Comparison

Jamstik Control vs Bandloop

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

Head to head
About

Jamstik Control

This app connects to compatible MIDI guitars, allowing users to change device settings, tune their instrument, and explore various sounds. It also offers scale and chord overlays to enhance learning and fretboard knowledge.

Highlights
  • Connects to Jamstik MIDI guitars
  • Change and pin device settings
  • Software tuner
  • In-app sound playback
  • Scale and chord overlays
  • Getting started and settings guides
Features
Read full description

Jamstik Control is the mobile companion app for Jamstik MIDI guitars. - Connect your Jamstik MIDI Guitar (Jamstik Core MIDI Guitar, Jamstik Standard MIDI Guitar, Jamstik Deluxe MIDI Guitar, Jamstik Classic MIDI Guitar, Jamstik Studio MIDI Guitar, .strandberg* x Jamstik MIDI Guitar) to your iOS device through USB or Bluetooth MIDI* (Bluetooth MIDI not available for Jamstik Core) - Change device settings and pin your frequently used settings - Tune your Jamstik MIDI guitar with the software tuner - Play a variety of sounds in-app - Select from a large variety of scale and chord overlays to sharpen your skills and fretboard knowledge - Use the Guide tab to see essential getting started info for your Jamstik MIDI Guitar as well as detailed guides on settings and more - Use Jamstik Control to change your Jamstik's device settings while using the MIDI output through USB or TRS-MIDI on another device

About

Bandloop

Manage your band's music, setlists, and gigs all in one place. Track songs with details like keys and chords, organize setlists for performances, and manage gig information including venues and payments. Syncs with bandmates and a web platform.

Highlights
  • Song catalog management
  • Setlist creation and performance mode
  • Gig and venue tracking
  • Band payment splitting
  • Multi-band support
  • Live calendar synchronization
Features
Read full description

Bandloop is the all-in-one app for working musicians. Build your song catalog, drag songs into setlists, track gigs and venues, and split the payout after the show — with your whole band on the same page. Play in more than one band? Bandloop is built for it. Switch between bands with a tap, or view all your gigs, songs and setlists together in one combined view. Every band keeps its own catalog, members and money — nothing gets mixed up. • Songs — your band's catalog with keys, tunings, BPM, chords and notes • Setlists — build multi-set lists, reuse a past gig's setlist, and run them on stage with lyrics and chords • Gigs — track shows, hold dates before they're booked, confirm who's playing, and share a live calendar • Venues — keep contacts, load-in times and pay details in one place • Money — see who's owed what and settle up after each gig Invite your bandmates and everything stays in sync, on your phone and at bandloop.net.

Screenshots

Jamstik Control3 screens
Bandloop4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Bandloop at 100% against Jamstik Control's 40%. Bandloop also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.0) and update cadence (every 2 days vs monthly). Jamstik Control's advantage is ratings volume (12 vs 3) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Bandloop holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 12 and 3 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 40% of Jamstik Control's written reviews are positive against 100% of Bandloop's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Jamstik Control ships an update monthly, Bandloop every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Jamstik Control versus Bandloop: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterJamstik ControlBandloop
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.0 (12 ratings)5.0 (3 ratings) — better
Positive reviews40.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings12 — better3
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 2 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size41 MB37 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperZivix LLCHooman Ahmadi

Customer experience

Jamstik Control

All ratings12 ratings
Positive75.0%
Neutral8.3%
Negative16.7%
Written reviews5 reviews
Positive40.0%
Neutral20.0%
Negative40.0%

Bandloop

All ratings3 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Jamstik Control

No in-app purchases

None

Bandloop

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Jamstik Control free?
Jamstik Control is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Bandloop free?
Bandloop is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Jamstik Control or Bandloop?
Bandloop is rated higher. Jamstik Control averages 4.0 out of 5 from 12 ratings, while Bandloop averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.
Do Jamstik Control or Bandloop have ads?
Neither Jamstik Control nor Bandloop shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Jamstik Control or Bandloop?
Jamstik Control ships an update monthly, and Bandloop every 2 days. Most recently, Jamstik Control was updated on November 3, 2026 and Bandloop on November 10, 2026.

Other comparisons