# Oscilloscope vs Jam Looper

The clearest difference is price: Jam Looper at Free against Oscilloscope's $19.99. Jam Looper also leads on ratings volume (2.4K vs 19) and rating (4.4 vs 4.1). Oscilloscope's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 8) and ads (none vs shown). On device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Jam Looper is free to download; Oscilloscope costs $19.99 up front. Jam Looper sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. Oscilloscope asks for nothing beyond the download.

Jam Looper holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Jam Looper has 2.4K ratings behind it against 19, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 72% of Oscilloscope's written reviews are positive against 52% of Jam Looper's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Oscilloscope ships an update every 8 months, Jam Looper every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 11, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Oscilloscope | Jam Looper |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $19.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [4.1 (19 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/oscilloscope/id388636804/reviews) | **[4.4 (2.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/jam-looper/id1061465697/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 19 | **2.4K** |
| Positive reviews | **71.7% of reviews** | 52.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 8 months | **Every 3 months** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Best chart rank | **#199** | — |
| Size | 8 MB | 24 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16 | **15.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [ONYX Apps](https://appshunter.io/developer/356553882) | [Unstatic Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1313175061) |

## What reviewers say

### Oscilloscope

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/oscilloscope/id388636804)

**Currently charting:** #199 Top Paid · Music (US App Store)

Analyze audio and analog signals with a portable oscilloscope. Features include waveform display, triggering controls, and a built-in signal generator for various waveforms. Supports external input for more advanced measurements.

**Highlights:** Real-time waveform display, Triggering modes, Signal measurement cursors, Built-in signal generator, Dual channel input support, Reference signal calibration, Export traces as text file

**In-app purchases:** none


### Jam Looper

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/jam-looper/id1061465697)

Create music easily with smart automatic looping, multi-track recording, and effects. This app offers a seamless jamming experience for musicians of all levels, allowing you to record, mix, and export your creations.

**Highlights:** Smart automatic looping, Multiple tracks (up to 8 in Pro), Volume control per track, Track effects (unlockable), Real-time recording, Export options

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

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Jam Looper Pro Weekly | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Jam Looper Pro Monthly | $7.99 | per month |
| Jam Looper Pro Yearly | $34.99 | per year |
| Medium Tip | $9.99 | one-time |
| Small Tip | $19.99 | one-time |
| Large Tip | $19.99 | one-time |
| Pro Mode | $44.99 | one-time |
| Jam Looper Pro Lifetime | $44.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Easy to use
- 💡 Powerful tool for creating music
- 👍 Intuitive interface
- 🚀 Simple and straightforward
- 👍 Great for beginners and amateurs

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes and stability issues
- 🐛 Sync and timing problems
- 🐛 Latency and delay when recording
- 🐛 Unreliable export and saving functionality
- 🔋 High battery consumption

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes on launch or during use
- Recorded tracks not syncing properly
- Inability to save or export projects
- Unexpected behavior when using certain features

**Requested features**

- Ability to edit and trim recorded tracks
- Option to set custom tempo and time signatures
- Metronome and visual feedback for timing
- Ability to import audio files
- More advanced effects and sound processing tools


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Oscilloscope free?

Oscilloscope costs $19.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Jam Looper free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Oscilloscope or Jam Looper?

Jam Looper is rated higher. Oscilloscope averages 4.1 out of 5 from 19 ratings, while Jam Looper averages 4.4 from 2.4K ratings.

### Do Oscilloscope or Jam Looper have ads?

Jam Looper shows ads; Oscilloscope does not.

### Which is updated more often, Oscilloscope or Jam Looper?

Oscilloscope ships an update every 8 months, and Jam Looper every 3 months. Most recently, Oscilloscope was updated on October 11, 2026 and Jam Looper on October 15, 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.*