Comparison

Loopmix vs MIDI FX

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

Head to head
About

Loopmix

Instantly remix and rearrange audio loops to create unique sounds and variations. This app offers a powerful loop machine for both studio and live performance, generating infinite remixes with advanced randomization algorithms. Create and share your own sound packs with ease.

Highlights
  • Infinite loop variations
  • Advanced randomization algorithms
  • Multi-loop remixer
  • Smart multi-functional keyboard
  • Dynamic presets
  • Create and share custom sound packs
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Transform your loops into a kaleidoscope of new sounds Effortless Loop Mangling Heaven: Generate an infinite amount of twisted takes and totally unique hybrid new Stems & Kits. Mangle loops and create a never-ending stream of Remixes: Loopmix makes it fun and easy to instantly remix and rearrange your audio loops into a kaleidoscope of new sounds! Heavyweight Multi-Loop Remixer: A specially built loop machine both for Studio & Improvised live performance. Load up to 6 loops and let Loopmix generate infinite variations based on Sequencer, Rearrange, Reverse, Density, Volume and Pitch. Hit Random, or use its signature Randomization Algorithms: Remix, Infinity, Disintegration mode, Track based Randomization, Temporary Randomization and much more... Smart Multi-functional Keyboard: Generate automatically up to two Octaves of keys, fulfilled with different Remixes of your loaded sounds. Trigger any of its Stems and Sequences, or save and load your Remixes instantly, with a press of a key. Dynamic Presets: Unlike ordinary Presets, each Loopmix Preset can be transformed into an ecosystem of variations and Remixes with a click of a button. Load your Sounds or Presets and click 'Generate' to let Loopmix suggest up to 24 different Remixes at a time. No two remixes will ever be the same... Create your Own packs: With its advanced Samples and Presets Manager, you can create your own personalized packs, all with your own Artwork, Name, Description and tagging which you can export and share with another device or with another user. Loopmix Packs capture the Samples, Patterns & Remixes so every pack you export is exactly as you designed it. Everything can be done with 1-Click Pack Export & Import. It's really fast. Loopmix comes with 1.6 GB of Factory Sound-set and is available as standalone, IAA and AUv3 Plugin so you can use it in your favorite hosts with multiple instances of it at once.

About

MIDI FX

This app allows you to control and process MIDI signals for music creation. It offers features like harmonization, transposition, and sequencing, enabling you to control external or virtual synthesizers and create complex musical arrangements.

Highlights
  • MIDI signal processing
  • Harmonize and Transpose
  • Sequencer for synths
  • Delay and Looper
  • Filter notes by velocity
  • Internal instruments
Features
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Buy once and get the iOS and Mac apps (with Family Sharing) Control your MIDI signals and process them in any combination of ways: Harmonize, Transpose, Arpeggiate, etc... Or use the Sequencer to play any external or virtual synth. Use a MIDI interface to unlock the power of the app to control multiple synths with one keyboard, play one note and generate chords, basslines, etc... Use the delay/looper or filter notes based on velocity or other parameters to send to different synths/effects. A MIDI workstation in your pocket (or your iPad/Mac) You can also use some internal instruments (drums sampler, piano or synth) if you are away from your MIDI gear, and sequence whole songs inside the app, or use other synth apps as input/output for MIDI FX. Your imagination is the limit!

Screenshots

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Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: MIDI FX at Free against Loopmix's $17.99. MIDI FX also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.5) and update cadence (every 9 days vs every 3 months). Loopmix's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ratings volume (27 vs 4). On 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

MIDI FX is free to download; Loopmix costs $17.99 up front. MIDI FX sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Loopmix asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

MIDI FX holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Loopmix has 27 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Loopmix ships an update every 3 months, MIDI FX every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on August 31, 2026 and June 4, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 2 level
Loopmix versus MIDI FX: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLoopmixMIDI FX
Price$17.99Free — better
Rating4.5 (27 ratings)5.0 (4 ratings) — better
Positive reviews72.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings27 — better4
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 9 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaidFree — better
DevicesiPadiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better
Requires iOS11 — better14.7
Further details — not scored
Size16 MB263 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAUDIOMODERNJorge Arroyo

Customer experience

Loopmix

All ratings27 ratings
Positive88.9%
Neutral0.0%
Negative11.1%
Written reviews22 reviews
Positive72.7%
Neutral4.5%
Negative22.7%

MIDI FX

All ratings4 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Loopmix

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

MIDI FX

One-time1
  • Unlock app$9.99

Questions

Is Loopmix free?
Loopmix costs $17.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is MIDI FX free?
MIDI FX is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Loopmix or MIDI FX?
MIDI FX is rated higher. Loopmix averages 4.5 out of 5 from 27 ratings, while MIDI FX averages 5.0 from 4 ratings.
Do Loopmix or MIDI FX have ads?
Neither Loopmix nor MIDI FX shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Loopmix or MIDI FX?
Loopmix ships an update every 3 months, and MIDI FX every 9 days. Most recently, Loopmix was updated on August 31, 2026 and MIDI FX on June 4, 2026.

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