SECTOR vs Loopmix
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
SECTOR
This app allows musicians to slice and sequence audio loops using a probability-based matrix and a classic step sequencer. It offers time-bending effects for unique sound manipulation and real-time performance tweaking, bridging the gap between controlled patterns and random sonic exploration.
- Probability-matrix sample slice sequencer
- Classic pattern step-sequencer
- Time-warping transfer functions
- Real-time performance tweaking
- Import custom loops
- Inter-App Audio and Audiobus support
- MIDI Clock sync
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Proud winner of a 2015 Electronic Musician Editors’ Choice Award! Slice and sequence your loops with a matrix of markov-chain connections. Introduce order with the probability based coin-flipping pattern sequencer. Bend time with warp functions for glitches and modulations. Tweak and trigger in real time performance. Get anything between rigid control and random chaos. • Unique probability-matrix sample slice sequencer • Classic pattern step-sequencer for absolute control • Time-warping transfer functions for various effects • Includes high-quality loops by Richard Devine, Sonic Mayhem, Arovane, Alex Matheu and Sunsine Audio • Import custom loops from other apps, AudioShare, Pasteboard or using iTunes FileSharing • Stream audio to other apps via Inter-App Audio or Audiobus • Synchronize to Inter-App Audio hosts such as AUM, Auria or Garageband • MIDI Clock slave/master to sync with other apps or hardware • MIDI control for triggers, volume, start/stop, and loading projects • Supports Audiobus Remote triggers • Record and export the results as perfectly synchronized loops • Audiobus state saving "One of the most innovative and entertaining audio apps you’ll ever encounter" - David Biedny at MacLife.com "Engrossing, beautiful, wild and a fine addition to the iPad studio" - Computer Music Magazine "This is already, I think, a must-buy. Going to have fun playing with it. Enjoy!" - Peter Kirn at CreateDigitalMusic.com "It is utterly brilliant" - John Walden at MusicAppBlog.com
Loopmix
Instantly remix and rearrange audio loops to create unique sounds and variations. This app offers a powerful loop machine for both studio and live performance, generating infinite remixes with advanced randomization algorithms. Create and share your own sound packs with ease.
- Infinite loop variations
- Advanced randomization algorithms
- Multi-loop remixer
- Smart multi-functional keyboard
- Dynamic presets
- Create and share custom sound packs
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Transform your loops into a kaleidoscope of new sounds Effortless Loop Mangling Heaven: Generate an infinite amount of twisted takes and totally unique hybrid new Stems & Kits. Mangle loops and create a never-ending stream of Remixes: Loopmix makes it fun and easy to instantly remix and rearrange your audio loops into a kaleidoscope of new sounds! Heavyweight Multi-Loop Remixer: A specially built loop machine both for Studio & Improvised live performance. Load up to 6 loops and let Loopmix generate infinite variations based on Sequencer, Rearrange, Reverse, Density, Volume and Pitch. Hit Random, or use its signature Randomization Algorithms: Remix, Infinity, Disintegration mode, Track based Randomization, Temporary Randomization and much more... Smart Multi-functional Keyboard: Generate automatically up to two Octaves of keys, fulfilled with different Remixes of your loaded sounds. Trigger any of its Stems and Sequences, or save and load your Remixes instantly, with a press of a key. Dynamic Presets: Unlike ordinary Presets, each Loopmix Preset can be transformed into an ecosystem of variations and Remixes with a click of a button. Load your Sounds or Presets and click 'Generate' to let Loopmix suggest up to 24 different Remixes at a time. No two remixes will ever be the same... Create your Own packs: With its advanced Samples and Presets Manager, you can create your own personalized packs, all with your own Artwork, Name, Description and tagging which you can export and share with another device or with another user. Loopmix Packs capture the Samples, Patterns & Remixes so every pack you export is exactly as you designed it. Everything can be done with 1-Click Pack Export & Import. It's really fast. Loopmix comes with 1.6 GB of Factory Sound-set and is available as standalone, IAA and AUv3 Plugin so you can use it in your favorite hosts with multiple instances of it at once.
Verdict
The clearest difference is price: SECTOR at $8.99 against Loopmix's $17.99. SECTOR also leads on review sentiment (90% vs 73%) and rating (4.7 vs 4.5). On update cadence, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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
SECTOR costs $8.99 and Loopmix $17.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
SECTOR holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 82 and 27 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 90% of SECTOR's written reviews are positive against 73% of Loopmix's.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 2, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | SECTOR | Loopmix |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $8.99 — better | $17.99 |
| Rating | 4.7 (82 ratings) — better | 4.5 (27 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 90.3% of reviews — better | 72.7% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 82 — better | 27 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 3 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Devices | iPad | iPad |
| Requires iOS | 9.0 — better | 11 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 23 MB | 16 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Kymatica AB | AUDIOMODERN |
Customer experience
SECTOR
Loopmix
Bugs and requests
SECTOR
Reported bugs
6 issues- Warp effects occasionally get stuck and repeat longer than intended
- Audio clicks and clipping between slices
- Does not appear as usable Audio Unit in AUM
- Incompatibility with newer iPad display sizes and gestures
- Occasional audio quality degradation with multiple jumps
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- App may not be updated for current iOS versions
Requested features
15 requests- AUv3 plugin support for use in DAWs and AUM
- macOS and desktop application version
- MIDI slave/sync capability and MIDI control mapping
- iPhone compatibility
- Multiple instance support for layering
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- Live audio input processing capability
- Longer sample duration support (beyond 3 minutes)
- Stereo panning controls for individual sectors
- Mute/silence individual sectors
- Ableton Link sync support
- In-app level control distinct from volume
- Smoother slice transitions without clicks
- More diverse preset variety
- Built-in effects processor per slice
- Home gesture support for newer iPads
Loopmix
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
SECTOR
No in-app purchases
Loopmix
No in-app purchases








