# Loog vs Loop/Cycle

The clearest difference is price: Loog at Free against Loop/Cycle's $9.99. Loog also leads on ratings volume (5.3K vs 1). Loop/Cycle's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 6) and rating (5.0 vs 4.6). On ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Loog is free to download; Loop/Cycle costs $9.99 up front. Loog sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Loop/Cycle asks for nothing beyond the download.

Loop/Cycle holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Loog has 5.3K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

## The numbers

| Metric | Loog | Loop/Cycle |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $9.99 |
| Rating | [4.6 (5.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/loog-learn-guitar-for-kids/id1642770945/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/loopcycle/id6762233996/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **5.3K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 41.6% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | — |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Paid |
| Size | 243 MB | 41 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 15.1 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Loog Guitars, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1068590681) | [Adam Sturtevant](https://appshunter.io/developer/1893481599) |

## What reviewers say

### Loog

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/loog-learn-guitar-for-kids/id1642770945)

This app helps children learn and play guitar through interactive games and video lessons. It features a songbook with popular music, encouraging a love for music year-round.

**Highlights:** Interactive games, Video lessons, Songbook with 150+ songs, Learn popular music, Develop love for music

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Lite Access Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| Loog Guitar FA Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| Lite Access Quarterly | $19.00 | per 3 months |
| Loog Guitar FA Quarterly | $19.00 | per 3 months |
| Lite Access Yearly | $59.99 | per year |
| Loog Guitar Full Access Yearly | $59.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🤩 Great for learning guitar
- 👍 Fun and educational for kids
- 🎓 Helpful for beginners

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Tuner and note detection issues
- 🤯 Inconsistent app performance
- 💰 Paywall for premium features
- 🤖 Poor customer support

**Reported bugs**

- Balloon pop game not working
- Login issues and lost user progress
- App crashes and freezes

**Requested features**

- More kid-friendly song options
- Support for ukulele and 4-string guitars
- Improved tuning and note recognition


### Loop/Cycle

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/loopcycle/id6762233996)

Create complex rhythmic patterns and polyrhythms with a modular builder. Explore odd meters and achieve flow-state practice with meditative, minimalist loops. Features three sampled instruments and adjustable BPM.

**Highlights:** Modular loop and rhythmic cycle builder, Build sequences with numbered blocks, Three sampled instruments (piano, marimba, bass), Adjustable BPM (40-220), Independent volume controls, Real-time block highlighting, Dark interface for focus

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Loog free?

Loog is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Loop/Cycle free?

Loop/Cycle costs $9.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Loog or Loop/Cycle?

Loop/Cycle is rated higher. Loog averages 4.6 out of 5 from 5.3K ratings, while Loop/Cycle averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Loog or Loop/Cycle have ads?

Neither Loog nor Loop/Cycle shows ads.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*