Comparison

MusiStop vs LoopMemo

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

Head to head
About

MusiStop

Features
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----Why MusiStop?---- - The user specifies how many more songs to play. That number of songs will be played, and playback will automatically stop at the last song. - The listening experience ends naturally. Therefore, it's perfect for your favorite songs. ----How to Use---- - Specifying and changing the number of songs is easy. - Playback automatically stops after the specified number of songs have been played. - Even if you close the app, you can reopen it and playback will start from the next song. - Changing albums during playback is also easy. Even if you change albums, the current song will play to the end, and then it will move to the next album. - While playback is in progress, the user can put their device to sleep or use another app*1. ---- Music items that can be played ---- - Music library (albums, playlists) stored on the device or iCloud - Recently played items (albums, playlists, stations) on Apple Music*2. - Recently played items (albums, playlists, stations) on Apple Music Classical*2. ---- Main screen ---- - "Album Artwork": Displays the album artwork. You can switch to a gray display. - "Progress bar": Displays the playback position of each song. You can hide the bar. - "Remaining time display": You can check the playing time of the specified number of songs. You can hide the display. - "-,+" button: Specify the number of songs to play. You can specify a predetermined number by long-pressing. - "play, stop, next, prev" buttons: play/stop/advance/return operations. - "Shuffle": Switch to shuffle mode. - "Artwork": Shows/hides the album artwork. - "Notify": iPhone notifies of automatic stop by vibration. iPad notifies of automatic stop by the gradual lighting of the screen. - "Settings" button (upper left): Moves to the settings screen. - "AirPlay Selection" button (upper left): Displays the AirPlay selection menu. It turns red when AirPlay is selected. You can hide the button. - "EQ (Equalizer)" button (top left)*3: Displays the EQ screen. It turns red when EQ is on. It turns blue when EQ is off. - "List" button (upper right): Moves to the playback queue confirmation screen. - "Select" button (upper right): Moves to the music item selection screen. ----Selection screen---- - A list of music items (playlists, albums, etc.) is displayed. - Selecting a music item will add it to the playback queue. - You can add multiple music items. You can also add songs one by one. - You can also search for music items using text. ----Playback Queue Screen---- - A list of songs to play is displayed. - Tap the artwork to display the menu. - The menu allows you to set this song as the start song or go to the current start song line. - You can change the order of songs by dragging and dropping. You can change the order of multiple songs at once. ----EQ Screen----*3 -The spectrum of the output waveform is displayed. -You can adjust the frequency response of the playback output. -Save up to 4 custom settings. -Limitations: EQ cannot be applied to the following music data: Subscription tracks (Apple Music, etc.), special formats like Dolby Atmos, and cloud songs (not downloaded). These tracks will be played using standard playback. ----Settings screen---- - You can make various settings. - Also provides operation tips. ----Free trial and in-app purchases---- - During the free trial, the purchase page will be displayed occasionally. - An in-app purchase will remove the purchase page from displaying. - There are no functional limitations during the free trial. - footnote - * When you start the app for the first time, you will be asked for permission to use the media library. Permission is required to play music. *1 Application that outputs audio may not be used together. *2 A paid subscription to Apple Music or Apple Music Classical is required. *3 The equalizer (EQ) is available on iOS 17 and later, and iPadOS 17 and later.

About

LoopMemo

Features
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LoopMemo is a loop recorder anyone can pick up and play. Recording starts the moment you press ā—, and pressing it again starts looping right away. Your first take sets the loop length — no BPM, no bars, no setup. Just capture the idea while it's fresh and start layering. PERFECT FOR • Jotting down melodies and riffs before you forget them • Practicing beatbox, a cappella, and vocal harmonies • Layering guitar or keyboard phrases in a one-person jam • Sketching rhythm patterns and sound ideas FEATURES • Loop recording with up to 4 tracks • Instant record & instant loop (Free mode) • Overdub with Layer or Replace, plus Undo • Per-track volume, pan, mute, and solo • Per-track timing adjust (10 ms / 50 ms steps, adjustable while playing) • Bar-sync mode for recording exactly on the grid, with metronome (BPM 40–240, master length of 4/8/16/32 bars, count-in, 3 click sounds) • Save and load projects • Export one loop cycle as an audio file and share it • Import your own audio and layer on top of it (Pro) • Stem export for finishing your track in a DAW (Pro) THREE SIMPLE STEPS 1. Press ā— and record — voice, instruments, or hand claps 2. Press ā— again and the loop starts playing instantly 3. Press ā— on another track to layer while you listen FREE & PRO All core features — recording, looping, overdubbing — are free. LoopMemo Pro (one-time purchase) unlocks: • No ads (banner & full-screen) • Unlimited saved projects (free version: up to 3) • WAV (16-bit) export (free version: M4A) • Stem export (one WAV per track) • Importing your own audio files A sample-accurate audio engine keeps loop seams click-free and tracks tightly in sync. Headphones are recommended to keep the loop from bleeding into the microphone. Press ā— and make your first loop.

Screenshots

MusiStop4 screens
LoopMemo4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: MusiStop at none against LoopMemo's shown. On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Ā· Rating Ā· Positive reviews Ā· Number of ratings Ā· Update frequency Ā· Ads Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Monetization Ā· Best chart rank Ā· Devices Ā· Requires iOS

CostPrice Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Ads Ā· Monetization

Both are free to download. MusiStop sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and LoopMemo sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

MusiStop ships an update monthly, LoopMemo every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 29, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference Ā· 5 level
MusiStop versus LoopMemo: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMusiStopLoopMemo
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS16.216.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size5 MB4 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHirame Entertainment LLCHiroshi Yamazaki

In-app purchases

1 purchases

MusiStop

One-time1
  • Purchase License$1.99
1 purchases

LoopMemo

One-time1
  • LoopMemo Pro$2.99

Questions

Is MusiStop free?
MusiStop is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is LoopMemo free?
LoopMemo is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do MusiStop or LoopMemo have ads?
LoopMemo shows ads; MusiStop does not.
Which is updated more often, MusiStop or LoopMemo?
MusiStop ships an update monthly, and LoopMemo every 3 weeks. Most recently, MusiStop was updated on September 29, 2026 and LoopMemo on October 8, 2026.

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