Comparison

Voice Loop vs RØDE Reporter

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

Head to head
About

Voice Loop

This app allows users to record and loop unlimited audio tracks, syncing them with a metronome or recording at any length. It offers playback control, track management, and the ability to merge recordings into a single file. Users can also share their creations via email.

Highlights
  • Unlimited audio track recording
  • A-B repeat looping
  • Synchronized looping with metronome
  • Custom tempo and measures
  • Merge tracks into one file
  • Email track sharing
  • Bluetooth support
Features
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***Rated #6 App in the Music Category in April '13*** Voice Loop is an A-B repeat type voice recorder that allows you to record unlimited audio tracks and loop them together. Record tracks with a given tempo and number of measures to sync the loops perfectly, or just record tracks with any length. A visual and auditory metronome helps sync tracks. Play multiple tracks at a time, all at once, or one at a time by simply tapping on the recorded file or clicking play to play all tracks. Voice Loop gives you controls to easily navigate through the recorded files, delete any tracks, or record new tracks while playing previously recorded tracks. Click 'Merge Tracks' to compile the recorded tracks into one file. All tracks and compilations will save to your phone until you delete them, and you can email tracks from the app. Voice Loop features: - record tracks with a fixed limit or unlimited length - specify length or number of measures for the track - visual and audio metronome help sync tracks perfectly - custom tempo for the measures and metronome - visual VU meter to see microphone power input - option to begin playback at the start of recording - loop each track infinitely or choose a number of loops - choose between playing audio through the speaker or the earpiece of the iPhone - tracks and compilations save to your phone permanently until you delete them - record new tracks while listening to playback - beautiful retina graphics - easily navigate through tracks and control playback of multiple tracks at once - move files around to organize tracks - share tracks via email from within the app - rename files to better organize compilation - bluetooth support

About

RØDE Reporter

Record and publish broadcast-quality audio with this intuitive companion app. It offers high-resolution stereo/mono recording, flexible file formats, and real-time waveform display. Ideal for on-the-go audio capture and sharing.

Highlights
  • High-resolution stereo/mono recording
  • Real-time waveform display
  • Uncompressed WAV and compressed MP3/AAC formats
  • Variable bitrate recording (VBR)
  • Native iOS sharing
  • Customizable flag display
Features
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The RØDE Reporter App is the intuitive recording companion you need to easily record and publish broadcast quality audio. With native sharing, variable bit rate for either long record time or high definition broadcast, and digital flag for on-screen branding, the RØDE Reporter App is ideal for recording audio on the go. Features: High resolution 48kHz stereo/mono recording (up to 24 bit / 96kHz with RØDE i-XLR or RØDE i-XY microphone) - Compatible with built-in microphone, smartLav+, NT-USB, i-XY, i-XLR or any other TRRS connected microphone Simple & intuitive design with real-time waveform display while recording Record in uncompressed WAV or compressed formats such as MP3 and AAC for long recordings with the option to enable variable bitrate recording (VBR) Designed for broadcast/reporting with customised flag display/Switchable dark colour scheme for night or conference mode Native iOS sharing to upload or share recordings

Screenshots

Voice Loop4 screens
RØDE Reporter4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: RØDE Reporter at Free against Voice Loop's $0.99. RØDE Reporter also leads on update cadence (every 2 months vs every 13 months) and ratings volume (114 vs 23). On rating, review sentiment, ads and in-app purchases 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

RØDE Reporter is free to download; Voice Loop costs $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 2.6 for Voice Loop against 2.5 for RØDE Reporter. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 23 and 114 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 25% of Voice Loop's written reviews are positive against 22% of RØDE Reporter's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Voice Loop ships an update every 13 months, RØDE Reporter every 2 months. Both last shipped on October 26, 2026.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Voice Loop versus RØDE Reporter: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterVoice LoopRØDE Reporter
Price$0.99Free — better
Rating2.6 (23 ratings) — better2.5 (114 ratings)
Positive reviews24.8% of reviews — better22.4% of reviews
Number of ratings23114 — better
Update frequencyEvery 13 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS11.0 — better12.0
Further details — not scored
Size5 MB141 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMichael BergenRØDE Microphones

Customer experience

Voice Loop

All ratings23 ratings
Positive30.4%
Neutral13.0%
Negative56.5%
Written reviews105 reviews
Positive24.8%
Neutral21.9%
Negative53.3%

RØDE Reporter

All ratings114 ratings
Positive25.4%
Neutral20.2%
Negative54.4%
Written reviews246 reviews
Positive22.4%
Neutral16.7%
Negative61.0%

User reviews

Voice Loop

From 23 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Excellent for affirmations
  • 👍 Great clarity & loop feature
  • 👍 Easy to use for beginners
  • 👍 Good for memorization
  • 👍 Perfect for looping sounds

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Accidental deletes are too easy
  • 🐛 No trash folder for deleted recordings
  • 🐛 Bluetooth playback issues
  • 🐛 Cannot save recordings
  • 🐛 App crashes frequently

RØDE Reporter

From 114 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Simple and easy to use
  • 📊 Good audio quality
  • 💾 Useful for recording interviews and voiceovers
  • 🔍 Clean and minimalist interface

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Frequent crashes and bugs
  • 🔍 Cluttered UI with play/delete buttons too close
  • 🔇 No background recording or audio monitoring
  • 🔧 Lack of advanced features like editing, transcription, etc.
  • 🔌 Compatibility issues with newer devices and iOS versions

Bugs and requests

Voice Loop

Reported bugs

16 issues
  • Lost recordings due to accidental swipe
  • App crashes upon merging tracks
  • App won't open after updates or merging
  • Microphone access not requested, app unusable
  • Recordings disappear after closing and reopening app
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  • Cannot play recordings via Bluetooth
  • App crashes frequently, especially after merging
  • App doesn't work with iOS updates
  • App closes and won't reopen after merging
  • App shuts down when phone goes into sleep mode
  • Cannot save recordings
  • Recordings deleted automatically
  • App crashes on startup or after initial use
  • Cannot export audio
  • App doesn't work on older devices/iOS versions
  • iAds present in paid version

Requested features

25 requests
  • Add editing functions (join, shorten, lengthen tracks)
  • Implement a trash folder or two-step delete verification
  • Ability to make playlists
  • Add a count-in before recording
  • Improve Bluetooth compatibility
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  • Allow background playback when screen is locked
  • Option to save recordings
  • Ability to export audio
  • Add individual track level control
  • Option to name tracks
  • Ability to use voice content recorded outside the program
  • Add dark mode option
  • Add advanced analytics dashboard
  • Improve sharing options (text, iTunes)
  • Add individual track level and EQ
  • Add video functionality
  • Allow merging of specific tracks, not all
  • Add option to play each recording separately infinitely
  • Add ability to save settings when app closes
  • Add ability to edit sound clip length
  • Record while selected tracks are playing
  • Fix compatibility with older devices/iOS versions
  • Add option to save loops as one track
  • Ability to save down a recording and name it
  • Fix iAds in paid version

RØDE Reporter

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Recordings disappearing or getting corrupted after updates
  • Inability to recognize external microphones like Rode SmartLav+
  • Freezing and crashing during playback and file management
  • Inconsistent behavior across iOS versions and device models

Requested features

5 requests
  • Add background recording capability
  • Implement audio monitoring through headphones
  • Improve file management with better organization and search
  • Introduce editing tools like trimming, splitting, etc.
  • Add transcription and note-taking features

In-app purchases

None

Voice Loop

No in-app purchases

None

RØDE Reporter

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Voice Loop free?
Voice Loop costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is RØDE Reporter free?
RØDE Reporter is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Voice Loop or RØDE Reporter?
Voice Loop is rated higher. Voice Loop averages 2.6 out of 5 from 23 ratings, while RØDE Reporter averages 2.5 from 114 ratings.
Do Voice Loop or RØDE Reporter have ads?
Neither Voice Loop nor RØDE Reporter shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Voice Loop or RØDE Reporter?
Voice Loop ships an update every 13 months, and RØDE Reporter every 2 months. Most recently, Voice Loop was updated on October 26, 2026 and RØDE Reporter on October 26, 2026.

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