Comparison

Loop Maker vs LevLr

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

Head to head
About

Loop Maker

Create professional-quality music loops quickly and easily with an intuitive interface. Features include custom instruments, key signature switching, and advanced rhythmic controls. Export your creations in high-fidelity WAV or MIDI formats.

Highlights
  • Intuitive loop builder with 6 musical layers
  • Customizable instruments for each layer
  • Key signature switching
  • Multiple chord performance styles
  • Rhythmic Repeat Engine for structured motifs
  • High-quality WAV and MIDI export
Features
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> > > Introducing Loop Maker - Create Music Fast Unlock your musical potential with Loop Maker, the ultimate tool for producing music loops in seconds. Whether you're a seasoned producer or just starting, Loop Maker makes music creation easy. Now featuring Custom Percussion Recording, a Free Trial Subscription, high-quality WAV export, the Rhythmic Repeat engine, and a searchable Loop Library. Switch key signatures, configure performance styles, and adjust musical tension directly in the Style Editor with instant previews. > > > Why Loop Maker? * Speed and Simplicity - Build complex loops in seconds. The streamlined design gets you creating without a steep learning curve. * Creative Freedom - Six-layer system - kick, snare, hi-hat, chords, bassline, melody - delivers full-sounding loops with rich harmonic depth. * Intelligent Melodic Compatibility - A custom engine ensures melodies and basslines perfectly match your chords for effortless harmonic synergy. * Effortless Manipulation - Tweak individual layers or your full composition in real-time. * Loop Library - Save and access your favorite loops anytime! * Custom Percussion Recording - Record your own drum and percussion samples directly in the app! Complete with waveform visualization, trimming, and processing to build your perfect custom kit. * Custom Instruments - Choose unique voices for each layer, rename them, or record your own custom percussion. Mix and match to discover your signature sound. * Percussion Performance Mode - Perform live on kick, snare, and hi-hat layers, or generate them automatically. * Chord Performance Styles - Select between standard chords, arpeggios, or strums to shape your loop's harmonic feel. * Tension Controls – Control harmonic complexity directly from the Style Editor with real-time audio and visual previews. * Rhythmic Repeat Engine - Create professional-sounding loops with structured, repeating motifs and adjustable space controls. * High-Quality Output - Export high-fidelity WAV or MIDI files for seamless use in any DAW. * Key Signature Switching - Instantly change the musical key of your loop to match your vibe or explore new harmonies. * Free Trial Subscription - Experience all premium features with our new free trial before subscribing. * Cloud & Local Sync - Download loops and voices to your device and sync seamlessly via iCloud. > > > Ready to Make Music? Download Loop Maker now and start creating music like never before. Unleash your creativity, share your loops, and discover your next hit. With Loop Maker, the possibilities are endless. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

LevLr

This audio effect plugin offers simple compression and limiting for music production. It features two modes and two intuitive controls, making it easy to achieve desired dynamics without complex settings. Presets are included for quick adjustments.

Highlights
  • Compressor and Limiter modes
  • Two intuitive controls (In/Out)
  • Simple presets
  • AUv3 compatible
  • Standalone operation
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LevLr Compressor / limiter Plugin (AUv3) LevLr is an audio effect plugin that can run standalone, or in any AU compatible host application such as Logic or GarageBand. Overview The LevLr "leveller" is a super simple dynamics processor with just two modes and two controls. If you find tinkering with compression ratios, makeup gain and attack / decay times, confusing or time-consuming, you might like to give LevLr a try, especially as it's free! Parameters Active - Toggles the effect On or Off. Mode - Changes between Comp (compressor) and Limit (limiter) mode. Typically you would use Comp on an individual track, and Limit on a master output. In - Determines how hard you drive the compression "circuit". As you increase the gain, the compression effect will become more obvious, with an overall increase in perceived volume and "weight". Out - Allows you to reduce the output in cases where you have the desired amount of compression, but the track is now too dominant in your mix. You generally don't need to adjust this unless your In setting is more than about 6dB. With so few controls, it's pretty easy to dial-in LevLr to taste, but it also has three very simple presets to get you going: Default - a general-purpose Comp setting that can help a track sit in the mix a bit better. Track Compressor - this is heavier / more obvious compression, with a little gain compensation. Master Limiter - this can work well on a master bus and makes everything seem LOUDER! That's pretty much all there is to it, but for the technically minded... The In value is basically the compression threshold, so for example 6dB means compression will kick-in somewhere around the -6dB level. The compression ratios used are 4:1 and 12:1 for Comp and Limit mode respectively. Automatic gain compensation is applied internally depending on the threshold and ratio. The attack time is extremely fast (close to 0ms) meaning that LevLr should handle just about anything you can throw at it without exceeding 0dB at its output. Please do take a look at my other AudioUnits on the App Store if you can spare the time. Supporting paid apps allows me to release free ones as a little thankyou from time to time. For more info and support please visit: www.waverley-instruments.com/robjackson

Screenshots

Loop Maker2 screens
LevLr2 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: LevLr at 5.0 against Loop Maker's 4.5. LevLr also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 3) and update cadence (daily vs monthly). On price, ratings volume, ads 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Loop Maker sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. LevLr asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

LevLr holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 8 and 5 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Loop Maker ships an update monthly, LevLr daily. The most recent releases landed on October 4, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Loop Maker versus LevLr: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLoop MakerLevLr
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (8 ratings)5.0 (5 ratings) — better
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings8 — better5
Update frequencyMonthlyDaily — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better
Requires iOS17.012.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size18 MB12 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperKirstie MoffatRob Jackson

Customer experience

Loop Maker

All ratings6 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%

LevLr

All ratings5 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Loop Maker

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly$1.991 Month
  • Annual1 Month trial$14.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime$29.99
None

LevLr

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Loop Maker free?
Loop Maker is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is LevLr free?
LevLr is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Loop Maker or LevLr?
LevLr is rated higher. Loop Maker averages 4.5 out of 5 from 8 ratings, while LevLr averages 5.0 from 5 ratings.
Do Loop Maker or LevLr have ads?
Neither Loop Maker nor LevLr shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Loop Maker or LevLr?
Loop Maker ships an update monthly, and LevLr daily. Most recently, Loop Maker was updated on October 4, 2026 and LevLr on September 23, 2026.

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