Voice Loop vs XME LOOPS
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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
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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
XME LOOPS
Access a vast catalog of melodic loops and pad sounds for both worship and secular music performances. Easily create and manage playlists, request custom loops, and adjust tempo for any song. This app offers a subscription for full access to all features and monthly content updates.
- Melodic loops with real-time key changing
- Pad function for ambient sounds
- Playlist sharing and management
- Loop request feature
- Offline loop downloads
- Adjustable loop speed and tempo
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XME Inc. has produced music for pro artists and bands for decades. Now, we want to produce all the loops you need for your worship AND secular performances! Want to bring worship to another level AND you have a gig with your band? We've got you covered for both! **FEATURES** - New Melodic Loops with real-time key changing - New Pad Function plays soft pads in any key of your choice along with the drum/percussion loop - Added playlist sharing to bring your playlist from one device to another - Rename playlist loops by tapping “edit” then tap the loop you want to rename. - Loops automatically download on your device so never worry about connection or server issues. - Request loops as you need right from inside the app. Have a worship event or gig to prepare for and need loops that aren't here? No problem. Tap Contact and simply paste a link for the songs you need! - Multiloop function allows multiple variations for each loop. - A Huge Catalog of Loops compatible with Christian and Secular songs - XME Loops produced for your event intros, transitions and just for showing off with your band - Music and Software teams at work for you every month - Adjust the speed of any loop & tap tempo: hold tap button to reset tempo. - Create multiple song-lists/playlists to plan ahead for various dates and engagements **Subscription** You will have full access to the loops of many genres, a production crew at work for you every month (accessed via the Contact tab), and ability to create unlimited set lists for $9.99USD/month subscription price. This subscription will renew automatically every month for $9.99USD unless automatic renewal is turned off at least 24hrs before subscription period ends. Payment will be charged to your iTunes account at confirmation of purchase. Your subscription may be managed and auto renewal can be turned off by going to your account settings after purchase. No cancellation of the current subscription is allowed during active subscription period. To cancel: Open AppStore/(Tap profile pic on top right)/Subscriptions/(tap on the app)/Cancel Privacy Policy & Terms Of Use http://xmeinc.com/new/loops-privacy
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: XME LOOPS at 86% against Voice Loop's 27%. XME LOOPS also leads on price (Free vs $0.99) and rating (4.9 vs 2.6). Voice Loop's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.0). On ads and device support 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
XME LOOPS is free to download; Voice Loop costs $0.99 up front. XME LOOPS sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Voice Loop asks for nothing beyond the download.
XME LOOPS holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 2.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: XME LOOPS has 5K ratings behind it against 23, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 27% of Voice Loop's written reviews are positive against 86% of XME LOOPS's.
Voice Loop ships an update every 13 months, XME LOOPS every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on October 19, 2026.
| Parameter | Voice Loop | XME LOOPS |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $0.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 2.6 (23 ratings) | 4.9 (5K ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 26.8% of reviews | 85.6% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 23 | 5K — better |
| Update frequency | Every 13 months | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | #108 — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better |
| Requires iOS | 11.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 5 MB | 3.0 GB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Michael Bergen | XME Inc. |
Customer experience
Voice Loop
XME LOOPS
User reviews
Voice Loop
From 23 App Store ratingsWhat 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
XME LOOPS
From 5K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Easy to use
- 👍 Awesome loops
- 🚀 Quick response to requests
- 👍 Versatile for different genres
- 👍 Enhances worship services
Room to improve
- 🐛 Occasional crashes or freezing
- 🐛 Incompatibility with older devices
- 🔋 Concerns about subscription model
- 👎 Limited free trial/demo options
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
XME LOOPS
Reported bugs
3 issues- Login issues
- Subscription not working as expected
- Loops not starting at the 1 count
Requested features
4 requests- Add metronome feature
- Ability to import custom drum sounds
- Cloud sync for playlists across devices
- Add full beat tracks, not just loops
In-app purchases
Voice Loop
No in-app purchases
XME LOOPS
- All-Access Monthly Subscription$9.991 Month
- Yearly Subscription$109.991 Year








