# Masher AU vs LoopMangler

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Masher AU at 100% against LoopMangler's 50%. Masher AU also leads on price ($2.99 vs $14.99) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 13.4). LoopMangler's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.1) and chart position (#196 vs unranked). On ratings volume, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Masher AU costs $2.99 and LoopMangler $14.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

LoopMangler holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.1. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 7 and 10 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 100% of Masher AU's written reviews are positive against 50% of LoopMangler's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

## The numbers

| Metric | Masher AU | LoopMangler |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **$2.99** | $14.99 |
| Rating | [4.1 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/masher-au/id6449647646/reviews) | **[5.0 (10 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/loopmangler/id6482988825/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 7 | **10** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 50.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | — | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Best chart rank | — | **#196** |
| Size | 7 MB | 11 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 13.4 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Fritz Menzer](https://appshunter.io/developer/512896637) | [Igor Vasiliev](https://appshunter.io/developer/424401626) |

## What reviewers say

### Masher AU

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/masher-au/id6449647646)

This audio plug-in forcibly syncs one audio channel's base frequency to another, creating a distinct, gritty sound. Its unique interface features a potato masher to visualize the sync applied to your signals.

**Highlights:** Hard sync audio channels, Create gritty audio textures, Unique visual interface, AUv3 compatibility, Intuitive design

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### LoopMangler

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/loopmangler/id6482988825)

**Currently charting:** #196 Top Paid · Music (US App Store)

This app is a powerful tool for creating unique glitchy and noisy textures by manipulating rhythmic samples or external audio. It offers advanced sound design capabilities with multi-effect sequencing, random pattern generation, and real-time processing.

**Highlights:** Multi-effect sequencing, Random pattern generation, Envelope modulation, Live pads for performance, Real-time audio processing, Flexible integration with other apps

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Masher AU free?

Masher AU costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is LoopMangler free?

LoopMangler costs $14.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Masher AU or LoopMangler?

LoopMangler is rated higher. Masher AU averages 4.1 out of 5 from 7 ratings, while LoopMangler averages 5.0 from 10 ratings.

### Do Masher AU or LoopMangler have ads?

Neither Masher AU nor LoopMangler shows ads.

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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.*