# Voice Loop vs Anima

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.

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.

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.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | Voice Loop | Anima |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $0.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [2.6 (23 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/voice-loop/id438582795/reviews) | **[4.7 (5.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/anima-binaural-beats/id6753141187/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 23 | **5.1K** |
| Positive reviews | 24.8% of reviews | **42.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 13 months | **Every 9 days** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#73** |
| Size | 5 MB | 280 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 16.4 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Michael Bergen](https://appshunter.io/developer/438010308) | [Mega e Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1807547115) |

## What reviewers say

### Voice Loop

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/voice-loop/id438582795)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

- 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

**Requested features**

- 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


### Anima

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/anima-binaural-beats/id6753141187)

**Currently charting:** #73 Top Grossing · Music, #136 Top Free · Music (US App Store)

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

**In-app purchases (12)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Subscription | $9.99 | per month |
| Monthly Subscription | $12.99 | per month |
| Monthly Subscription | $14.99 | per month |
| Annual Subscription | $47.99 | per year |
| Annual Subscription | $47.99 | per year |
| Anima premium annual | $47.99 | per year |
| Annual Subscription(Special) | $47.99 | per year |
| Premium Subscription | $59.99 | per year |
| Annual Subscription | $59.99 | per year |
| Premium Subscription | $59.99 | per year |
| Lifetime Subscription(Special) | $51.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime Subscription | $129.00 | one-time |


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*