# nanoloop vs tardigrain

The clearest difference is chart position: nanoloop at #154 against tardigrain's unranked. nanoloop also leads on price ($3.99 vs $5.99). tardigrain's advantage is iOS requirement (11.0 vs 17.6). On rating, review sentiment, ratings volume and update cadence there is nothing between them.

nanoloop costs $3.99 and tardigrain $5.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.4 for nanoloop against 4.5 for tardigrain. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 69 and 97 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 81% of nanoloop's written reviews are positive against 76% of tardigrain's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. Both last shipped on September 23, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | nanoloop | tardigrain |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **$3.99** | $5.99 |
| Rating | [4.4 (69 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nanoloop/id322700286/reviews) | **[4.5 (97 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tardigrain/id1344470087/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 69 | **97** |
| Positive reviews | **81.5% of reviews** | 75.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Best chart rank | **#154** | — |
| Size | 1 MB | 60 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | **11.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Oliver Wittchow](https://appshunter.io/developer/322700289) | [Erik Sigth](https://appshunter.io/developer/385275335) |

## What reviewers say

### nanoloop

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nanoloop/id322700286)

**Currently charting:** #154 Top Paid · Music (US App Store)

Create electronic music from scratch with this all-in-one tool. It features a sequencer, synthesizer, and sampler with extensive parameter automation. Easily share and export your creations.

**Highlights:** Sequencer for rhythm and melody, Parameter automation, 8-channel synth or sampler, Microphone sampling, MIDI sync and Ableton Link, Project sharing via email, WAV export

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Intuitive and easy to use interface
- 🚀 Powerful sound synthesis and sampling capabilities
- 💡 Unique and creative workflow
- 🎨 Aesthetically pleasing minimalist design
- 🎶 Excellent for chiptune and lo-fi music creation

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes and stability issues
- 🔇 Limited default oscillator waveforms
- 🔍 Confusing or lacking documentation in some areas
- 🔌 Difficulty with exporting/sharing created music

**Reported bugs**

- Saving and file management issues on certain iOS versions
- Microphone/sampling functionality not working reliably
- Compatibility problems with newer iOS updates

**Requested features**

- Expanded waveform options for the default oscillator
- Improved pattern/sequence editing tools
- Addition of more built-in effects and sound processing
- Seamless integration with other music apps and MIDI devices


### tardigrain

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tardigrain/id1344470087)

Create unique sounds by breaking down samples into small fragments and playing them back non-linearly. Explore granular synthesis with adjustable grain size, direction, and step size. Enhance your audio with built-in effects, filters, and modulation options.

**Highlights:** Granular synthesis engine, Adjustable grain parameters, Built-in effects (reverb, wave shaper, crush), Resonant filter, MIDI and MPE modulation, Sequencer/arpeggiator, LFO modulation

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is nanoloop free?

nanoloop costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is tardigrain free?

tardigrain costs $5.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, nanoloop or tardigrain?

tardigrain is rated higher. nanoloop averages 4.4 out of 5 from 69 ratings, while tardigrain averages 4.5 from 97 ratings.

### Do nanoloop or tardigrain have ads?

Neither nanoloop nor tardigrain shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, nanoloop or tardigrain?

nanoloop ships an update every 2 months, and tardigrain every 2 months. Most recently, nanoloop was updated on September 23, 2026 and tardigrain on September 23, 2026.

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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.*