# LoopMangler vs Thereminator 2

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Thereminator 2 at 88% against LoopMangler's 50%. Thereminator 2 also leads on price ($7.99 vs $14.99). LoopMangler's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.7) and chart position (#196 vs unranked). On ratings volume, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

LoopMangler costs $14.99 and Thereminator 2 $7.99 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 4.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 10 and 14 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 50% of LoopMangler's written reviews are positive against 88% of Thereminator 2's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

## The numbers

| Metric | LoopMangler | Thereminator 2 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $14.99 | **$7.99** |
| Rating | **[5.0 (10 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/loopmangler/id6482988825/reviews)** | [4.7 (14 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/thereminator-2/id6736556748/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 10 | **14** |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | **87.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | — |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Best chart rank | **#196** | — |
| Size | 11 MB | 26 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.4** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Igor Vasiliev](https://appshunter.io/developer/424401626) | [Yonac Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/288670023) |

## What reviewers say

### 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


### Thereminator 2

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/thereminator-2/id6736556748)

This app brings the iconic theremin sound to your mobile device and computer. It offers touch-controlled virtual instrument capabilities with extensive sound shaping options and MPE support for DAWs.

**Highlights:** Touch-controlled virtual theremin, AUv3 instrument plugin, MPE protocol support, Over 50 factory presets, Virtual-Analog resonant filter, Modeled tape delay, 51 musical scales

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is LoopMangler free?

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

### Is Thereminator 2 free?

Thereminator 2 costs $7.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, LoopMangler or Thereminator 2?

LoopMangler is rated higher. LoopMangler averages 5.0 out of 5 from 10 ratings, while Thereminator 2 averages 4.7 from 14 ratings.

### Do LoopMangler or Thereminator 2 have ads?

Neither LoopMangler nor Thereminator 2 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.*