Comparison

Loopr Live Loop Composer vs Sound Chords

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

Head to head
About

Loopr Live Loop Composer

This app is a powerful live loop composer and song sequencer with up to 64 tracks. It offers MIDI control and synchronization for real-time music creation, making it a versatile instrument for musicians.

Highlights
  • 64 independent audio tracks
  • Multi-phrase song composition
  • Low latency audio recording
  • MIDI pedalboard control
  • MIDI sync out
  • Session export/import
Features
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"a looper unlike any other.. you would be damn wrong not to test it.." - Guitar Part Magazine June 2014 (biggest french guitar magazine) Loopr is the first 64 tracks loop song sequencer / multiple phrase looper with MIDI controls and sync for real time live composition. A musical instrument like no other. "Loopr is a budget-priced bargain that is well worth a punt even if only to experiment with. This is a very capable – if slightly quirky – looper app at a pocket money price." musicappblog.com November 2013 Honorable mention as finalist in the Best App Ever Awards 2013 ( http://www.bestappever.com/awards/2013/winner/musc ) Loopr is a low latency loop recorder, player and step sequencer designed for realtime phrase and song composition using your iDevice. Compose, practice, jam along, or sample audio soudscapes easily with this compact pro-oriented loopstation. It is focused on ergonomy and simplicity via one-finger but also hands-free MIDI pedalboard controls, and lets you synchronize drum machines and sequencers via its MIDI out sync. Loop sessions can be exported/imported as independent files (including tempo and time signature information), for you to share the groove or use with most desktop audio production apps (e.g. Logic Studio, Garage Band, ...). Using iTunes file sharing or email, you can easily manage your work beyond your iPhone or iPod Touch. Loopr is CoreMIDI and CoreAudio compatible and enables you to use most popular iOS compatible interfaces. Instagram live experimental sessions on Loopr from z: @looper.live Check the videos on our http://loopr.net website to give yourself a better idea, e.g.: a small 3 parts song composition using cmpsr - http://youtu.be/HQrOopBXSmk audio doodling with loopr - http://youtu.be/_KWwDZ9MiFE 14 track example (3 phrases / 3 groups) - http://youtu.be/5U5E7mGmuPY multi-phrase live looping example - http://youtu.be/jqADzccHuVo quick load and export - http://youtu.be/Ubl3qbTgDH4 thumb controls - http://youtu.be/SmzPUSrNQM4 using a MIDI pedalboard - http://youtu.be/8nZdj9Ouz7E save and export - http://youtu.be/htVF8LTl17s MIDI sync out - http://youtu.be/m-GAEdZZU4w more on the site! A few key features of this v1.2: - integrated metronome - 64 independent audio tracks (16 on older devices) - 4 phrases to create song parts - step sequencer to build and play songs (4'' devices) - low latency audio recording and playback - one hand, thumb optimized screen controls - efficient MIDI pedalboard ergonomy for handsfree control - MIDI time code out tempo synchronization for external equipment - transparent on-the-fly session save - easy exportation/importation of separate audio files including comprehensible text-formatted metadata - pro-oriented ergonomy for efficient live use

About

Sound Chords

Instantly hear the sound of any chord symbol you encounter in sheet music. This app helps you understand chord progressions, create accompaniments, and learn chords by listening. It also allows you to check musical scales in a selected keynote.

Highlights
  • Listen to chord sounds from symbols
  • Check chord progressions
  • Create chord accompaniments
  • Learn chords by listening
  • Check musical scales
  • Select keynote for scales
Features
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Sound Chords is an application software to listen to the sound of chord. When you read music score, you may find chord names or symbols such as C, F and G. If the sound of chord resounds in your head only by reading the symbol, you will be more exciting. But, even if it is difficult, you can check the sound when you only tap chord symbols using this application. This application makes your music life more exciting. The recommendations are as follows: 1. You want to listen to the sound chord while you sing a melody of a song. 2. You want to check the chord progression while listening to sounds. 3. You want to create an accompaniment to a melody by your favorite chords. 4. You want to learn and remember chords by listening to the sound. 5. You want to play music chords along with piano or guitar performance. In addition, the sound of musical scale can be checked in a selected keynote. * major scale * harmonic minor scale * natural minor scale * melodic minor scale This function is useful to you when you sing a song or play an musical instrument.

Screenshots

Loopr Live Loop Composer3 screens
Sound Chords2 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Sound Chords at 67% against Loopr Live Loop Composer's 23%. Loopr Live Loop Composer's advantage is update cadence (every 6 months vs every 38 months) and price ($0.99 vs $2.99). On ads, in-app purchases, monetization model 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Loopr Live Loop Composer costs $0.99 and Sound Chords $2.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Loopr Live Loop Composer ships an update every 6 months, Sound Chords every 38 months. The most recent releases landed on November 8, 2026 and November 2, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Loopr Live Loop Composer versus Sound Chords: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLoopr Live Loop ComposerSound Chords
Price$0.99 — better$2.99
Rating2.3 (6 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews23.1% of reviews66.7% of reviews — better
Number of ratings6 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 6 months — betterEvery 38 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS16.015.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size59 MB30 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperLooprJun Usuki

Customer experience

Loopr Live Loop Composer

All ratings6 ratings
Positive33.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative66.7%
Written reviews13 reviews
Positive23.1%
Neutral7.7%
Negative69.2%

Sound Chords

Written reviews3 reviews
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%

In-app purchases

None

Loopr Live Loop Composer

No in-app purchases

None

Sound Chords

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Loopr Live Loop Composer free?
Loopr Live Loop Composer costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Sound Chords free?
Sound Chords costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do Loopr Live Loop Composer or Sound Chords have ads?
Neither Loopr Live Loop Composer nor Sound Chords shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Loopr Live Loop Composer or Sound Chords?
Loopr Live Loop Composer ships an update every 6 months, and Sound Chords every 38 months. Most recently, Loopr Live Loop Composer was updated on November 8, 2026 and Sound Chords on November 2, 2026.

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