Comparison

VJ vs JHG Looper

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

Head to head
About

VJ

This app allows registered users of a specific content distribution service to preview promotional music video content, manage acquisitions, and administer accounts. Access is restricted to pre-approved professionals in the audio/video programming industry.

Highlights
  • Preview promotional music video content
  • Manage content acquisitions
  • Administer user accounts
  • Access via proprietary network client
  • Content distribution services integration
Features
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The "VJ-Pro App" is a proprietary and closed network mobile client interface which allows registered users of www.vj-pro.net content distribution services to preview promotional music driven video content offerings, manage their content acquisitions, and administrate their accounts utilizing their cell phones. Existing clients will utilize this app to preview recent submissions from our content provider partners put forth for the client's consideration for potential inclusion within their respective display programs. NOTE: Login access to this application is not available to the general public under any circumstances or conditions as a commercial source of music or music video properties. End users must be registered with https://vj-pro.com prior to utilizing the VJ-Pro App. This app will not function in any manner for non-registered clients. Client registration is not possible directly through the VJ-Pro App. Application for registration by potential clients is only available through the home site www.vj-pro.net alone. Registrants must meet and prove certain levels of professional criteria in order to be approved for our services. VJ-Pro.com is owned in whole by Lodestar Entertainment, LLC of New York, which along with its content aggregation partner Screenplay, Inc of Seattle is the largest, fully licensed distributor of music driven video content within the United States and its territories. Lodestar Entertainment and Screenplay both operate under specific licenses granted individually by the original copyright holders and/or their authorized consigns under usage, and display definitions in accordance with United States Copyright Code, Title 17; §106(4,5) and §114(b) respectively. Our clients are limited to screened and thereby bona-fide non-broadcast audio/video programming professionals exclusively. For further information on VJ-Pro, and our services, please visit https://vj-pro.com.

About

JHG Looper

This app allows musicians to easily record and play back custom loops for practice, improvisation, and composition. It offers flexible control over loop timing, BPM, and length, with both automatic and manual recording modes. Layer multiple instrument parts and experiment with harmonies to enhance your musical creativity.

Highlights
  • Record and play back custom loops
  • Freestyle or timed loop control
  • Adjustable BPM and loop bars
  • Hands-free start and stop
  • Automatic and manual looping modes
  • Layer multiple instrument parts
Features
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The JHG Looper Included is a versatile tool that provides musicians with a convenient and efficient way to create loops for practice, improvisation, and composition. With this looper, you can easily record and play along to quick loops tailored to your musical needs. You can choose to use the looper completely freestyle, and turn the looper on and off with the touch of a button, or you can choose to control the timing, BPM (beats per minute), and the number of bars for your loop. This flexibility allows you to create loops of varying lengths and tempos, and allows you to start and stop loops completely hands-free. The JHG Looper offers two looping modes: Automatic and Manual. In Automatic mode, the looper will automatically end your recorded loop at a pre-set time, freeing you from having to manually end the recording by hand (and taking your fingers off your guitar). This mode is perfect for continuous practice or when you want a seamless background loop to play along with. In Manual mode, you would click the record button to start a recording and again to stop a recording. This mode is ideal for quickly recording someone else playing, an audio recording that you like, or for recording a slow piece yourself where jumping to press 'stop' on the looper won't interrupt the music. You can record and layer multiple instrument parts, experiment with harmonies, or simply build rhythmic foundations to play along with. Embrace the power of looping with the JHG Looper, and unlock new dimensions of musical expression. Whether you're a solo performer, a band member, or an aspiring composer, this versatile looper is a valuable tool that helps you bring your musical ideas to life. Please note that all features of the JHG Looper App require a paid subscription. Users can also access all features of the app free for 7 days by signing up for a free 7 Day trial within the app. Terms of Use: https://www.jamieharrisonguitar.com/terms-of-use

Screenshots

VJ4 screens
JHG Looper4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: VJ at none against JHG Looper's 3. VJ also leads on ads (none vs shown). JHG Looper's advantage is update cadence (monthly vs every 8 months) and device support (3 vs 1). On price, rating and ratings volume 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

Both are free to download. JHG Looper sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. VJ asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for VJ against 5.0 for JHG Looper. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 1 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

VJ ships an update every 8 months, JHG Looper monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 11, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
VJ versus JHG Looper: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterVJJHG Looper
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews30.8% of reviews—
Number of ratings11
Update frequencyEvery 8 monthsMonthly — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterSubscription
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS18.615.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size13 MB39 MB
Age rating9+4+
DeveloperJohnny ArguellesJamie Harrison Media Ltd.

Customer experience

VJ

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews13 reviews
Positive30.8%
Neutral7.7%
Negative61.5%

JHG Looper

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

VJ

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

JHG Looper

Subscriptions3
  • Monthly Subscription$0.991 Month
  • Annual Subscription$8.991 Year
  • Free 7 Day Trial7 Days trial$8.991 Year

Questions

Is VJ free?
VJ is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is JHG Looper free?
JHG Looper is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, VJ or JHG Looper?
VJ and JHG Looper are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1 and 1 ratings respectively.
Do VJ or JHG Looper have ads?
JHG Looper shows ads; VJ does not.
Which is updated more often, VJ or JHG Looper?
VJ ships an update every 8 months, and JHG Looper monthly. Most recently, VJ was updated on October 11, 2026 and JHG Looper on October 12, 2026.

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