Comparison

LoopMangler vs In Drones We Just

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

Head to head
About

LoopMangler

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
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LoopMangler is an innovative multi-effect glitch sequencer designed to manipulate rhythmic samples, external input, or output from other applications. This powerful tool operates based on the effect sequence patterns, allowing you to transform ordinary loops into unusual glitchy and noisy textures. Key Features: Advanced Sound Design: With its well-designed user interface and creative features, LoopMangler provides an exciting playground for sonic exploration and sound design. Random Pattern Generation: Make patterns and individual bars randomly or according to specific rules, offering a quick start or a source of inspiration for your projects. Multi-Effect Sequencing: Assign up to six distortion and filter effects to each step of the sequencer, providing endless possibilities for sound manipulation. Envelope Modulation: Each effect is modulated with its own envelope generator, ensuring that every step is unique and dynamic. Intuitive Editor: The user-friendly editor allows you to easily copy, move, and delete individual cells and bars within the sequencer, making pattern creation a breeze. Live Pads: Assign presets and loops to on-screen pads and use special pads to dynamically alter sound patterns during live performances or studio sessions. Real-Time Processing: Process audio in real-time, allowing you to hear the effects of your adjustments immediately. Flexible Integration: Seamlessly integrates with other audio applications, making it a versatile addition to your music production toolkit. Whether you’re looking to add subtle textures or completely transform your audio, LoopMangler provides the tools you need to achieve your sonic vision. LoopMangler is a universal application for iOS and macOS. It can work on iPhone and iPad as well as Mac / MacBook with M1 chip (and later). LoopMangler works on iPhone and iPad standalone, as an Audio Unit or Inter-App Audio module, and supports Audiobus and Ableton Link. On MacOS, LoopMangler can works both as a standalone application and as an Audio unit (AUv3) with DAWs and other hosts that support AUv3 plugins. LoopMangler has a built-in detailed description of all parameters also available as PDF file on the application site. Quick start demo: https://youtu.be/EFGw4wDtbzo https://youtu.be/ki3WsK1_4gg You can find more information on LoopMangler and other creative audio apps at: https://motion-soundscape.blogspot.com

About

In Drones We Just

This app helps musicians practice intonation with customizable drone sounds. It offers various tuning systems and allows for real-time sound generation and drone list recording. Practice seamlessly with Bluetooth pedal support for switching between drones.

Highlights
  • Drone pitch and quality control
  • Multiple tuning systems (Just Intonation, Meantones, Equal Temperament)
  • Real-time sound generation
  • Record and save drone lists
  • Bluetooth page turning pedal support
Features
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Take control of your drone pitch and quality: - Diapason (Concert A) calibration - 5-limit Just Intonation, Meantones, and Equal Temperament - Realtime generated sound, with controls over sound synthesis Practice without stopping to switch drones: - Record drone lists and save them as presets - Switch between drones with bluetooth page turning pedals (any keyboard type device) If you need a particular tuning system let me know!

Screenshots

LoopMangler4 screens
In Drones We Just4 screens

Verdict

The call

LoopMangler and In Drones We Just both sit at 5.0 stars, but that hides the real split: 100% of In Drones We Just's written reviews are positive against 50% of LoopMangler's. In Drones We Just also leads on price ($0.99 vs $14.99). LoopMangler's advantage is ratings volume (10 vs 1) and iOS requirement (13.4 vs 17.0). On rating, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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

LoopMangler costs $14.99 and In Drones We Just $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for LoopMangler against 5.0 for In Drones We Just. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: LoopMangler has 10 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 50% of LoopMangler's written reviews are positive against 100% of In Drones We Just's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

LoopMangler ships an update every 3 weeks, In Drones We Just every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 9, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
LoopMangler versus In Drones We Just: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLoopManglerIn Drones We Just
Price$14.99$0.99 — better
Rating5.0 (10 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings10 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 5 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.4 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size11 MB6 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperIgor VasilievElijah Pouliot

Customer experience

LoopMangler

All ratings10 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral25.0%
Negative25.0%

In Drones We Just

All ratings3 ratings
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

LoopMangler

No in-app purchases

None

In Drones We Just

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is LoopMangler free?
LoopMangler costs $14.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is In Drones We Just free?
In Drones We Just costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, LoopMangler or In Drones We Just?
LoopMangler and In Drones We Just are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 10 and 1 ratings respectively.
Do LoopMangler or In Drones We Just have ads?
Neither LoopMangler nor In Drones We Just shows ads.
Which is updated more often, LoopMangler or In Drones We Just?
LoopMangler ships an update every 3 weeks, and In Drones We Just every 5 weeks. Most recently, LoopMangler was updated on October 9, 2026 and In Drones We Just on October 6, 2026.

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