Comparison

Voice Loop vs Anima

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

Anima

Experience personalized sound journeys designed to improve sleep, reduce anxiety, and enhance focus. Explore scientifically verified binaural beats, healing Solfeggio frequencies, and ambient soundscapes. Customize your audio experience for deeper relaxation and inner balance.

Highlights
  • Verified binaural beats & isochronic tones
  • Healing Solfeggio frequencies (432 Hz, 528 Hz)
  • Environmental soundscapes (rain, ocean, forest)
  • White, pink, and brown noises
  • Customized sound therapy for tinnitus
  • Background play mode
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Embark on a personalized sound journey based on the science of music to fall asleep easier, achieve deep relaxation, enhance focus, and awaken inner balance. Explore immersive, soulful soundscapes featuring: - Verified binaural beats & isochronic tones that precisely entrain Delta, Theta, Alpha, Beta, and Gamma brainwaves. - Healing music tuned to 432 Hz, 528 Hz, and other Solfeggio frequencies. - A perfect blend of pure binaural beats and rich environmental soundscapes (rain, ocean waves, forest, night ambiance). - White, pink, and brown noises. - Customized sound therapy designed to soothe tinnitus. 100% SCIENCE-BACKED AUDIO FOR SLEEP "Many 'sleep aid' apps on the App Store are just ordinary music. What makes Anima different is that you can truly feel the sounds guiding your state, creating a clear journey from restlessness to calm." – User review We believe effective sound therapy begins with science. Every Anima soundscape clearly states its target frequencies and scientific basis, with no false claims. We are committed to providing a verifiable, authentic experience. CUSTOMIZE YOUR EXPERIENCE Precisely adjust the intensity of the core frequencies in each soundscape. Use the background play mode to listen to Anima's soundscapes alongside your favorite podcasts or audiobooks. DELTA & THETA: Deep Sleep Journey (0.1-8 Hz) For insomnia and racing thoughts at night, Anima's sleep soundscapes utilize Delta and Theta waves to effectively promote faster sleep onset, reduce nighttime awakenings, and fundamentally improve sleep quality. ALPHA & THETA: Anxiety Release & Meditation (4-14 Hz) When anxiety strikes, let Anima's Alpha/Theta soundscapes guide your nervous system from 'fight-or-flight' to 'rest-and-digest' mode. These frequencies serve as a bridge to deep meditation and inner exploration, helping you connect with subconscious wisdom. BETA & GAMMA: Focus Enhancement (14-100 Hz) To combat distraction and procrastination, Anima's focus soundscapes use Beta and Gamma waves to stimulate brain activity, enhance attention and working memory, and help you easily enter a state of flow. SOLFEGGIO FREQUENCIES: Harmonics for the Soul Explore legendary healing frequencies: from 396 Hz for releasing fear, to 528 Hz for inspiring love and repair, and 639 Hz for fostering relational harmony. Anima weaves these frequencies into beautifully crafted soundscapes to support your spiritual growth and emotional transformation. START YOUR ANIMA JOURNEY TODAY "I've tried almost all major soundscape apps, and Anima is the only one that feels truly effective. It's not just a tool; it's a companion." –User review Take a deep breath, tap install, and let Anima accompany you on this journey back to your inner self. This app uses a subscription model; a subscription is required to access all core features. Subscription Services and Pricing: • Free to download with optional Pro upgrade • Monthly, yearly and lifetime subscriptions available • Manage or cancel anytime in your Apple ID settings Payment and Renewal: - Your subscription will be charged to your iTunes account upon confirmation. - Your subscription will automatically renew [at least 24 hours] before the end of the current period, unless you turn off auto-renewal. How to Manage Your Subscription: - You can turn off auto-renewal at any time before the end of the current subscription period in your device's Settings > [Your Apple ID] > Subscriptions. - After purchase, you can restore your purchase within the app. For more details, please refer to: Automatic Renewal Service Agreement: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/us/terms.html Privacy Policy: https://anima.support/#privacy

Screenshots

Voice Loop4 screens
Anima4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Anima at Free against Voice Loop's $0.99. Anima also leads on rating (4.7 vs 2.6) and update cadence (every 9 days vs every 13 months). Voice Loop's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 13) and ads (none vs shown). On 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Anima is free to download; Voice Loop costs $0.99 up front. Anima sells 12 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Voice Loop asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Anima holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 2.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Anima has 5.1K ratings behind it against 23, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 25% of Voice Loop's written reviews are positive against 42% of Anima's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Voice Loop ships an update every 13 months, Anima every 9 days. Both last shipped on October 26, 2026.

Scorecard10 real differences · 1 level
Voice Loop versus Anima: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterVoice LoopAnima
Price$0.99Free — better
Rating2.6 (23 ratings)4.7 (5.1K ratings) — better
Positive reviews24.8% of reviews42.3% of reviews — better
Number of ratings235.1K — better
Update frequencyEvery 13 monthsEvery 9 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank—#71 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS11.0 — better16.4
Further details — not scored
Size5 MB280 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMichael BergenMega e Limited

Customer experience

Voice Loop

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

Anima

All ratings4,761 ratings
Positive93.6%
Neutral3.6%
Negative2.9%
Written reviews281 reviews
Positive42.3%
Neutral7.5%
Negative50.2%

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

Anima

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Voice Loop

No in-app purchases

12 purchases

Anima

Subscriptions10
  • Monthly Subscription$9.991 Month
  • Monthly Subscription$12.991 Month
  • Monthly Subscription$14.991 Month
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  • Annual Subscription3 Days trial$47.991 Year
  • Annual Subscription1 Year trial$47.991 Year
  • Anima premium annual$47.991 Year
  • Annual Subscription(Special)1 Year trial$47.991 Year
  • Premium Subscription3 Days trial$59.991 Year
  • Annual Subscription1 Year trial2 variants$59.991 Year
  • Premium Subscription$59.991 Year
One-time2
  • Lifetime Subscription(Special)$51.99
  • Lifetime Subscription$129.00

Questions

Is Voice Loop free?
Voice Loop costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Anima free?
Anima is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Voice Loop or Anima?
Anima is rated higher. Voice Loop averages 2.6 out of 5 from 23 ratings, while Anima averages 4.7 from 5.1K ratings.
Do Voice Loop or Anima have ads?
Anima shows ads; Voice Loop does not.
Which is updated more often, Voice Loop or Anima?
Voice Loop ships an update every 13 months, and Anima every 9 days. Most recently, Voice Loop was updated on October 26, 2026 and Anima on October 26, 2026.

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