# Set.fm Studio vs Loop ON

The clearest difference is rating: Set.fm Studio at 5.0 against Loop ON's 4.4. Set.fm Studio also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 4) and iOS requirement (7.0 vs 15.6). Loop ON's advantage is ratings volume (997 vs 1). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Loop ON sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month. Set.fm Studio asks for nothing beyond the download.

Set.fm Studio holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Loop ON has 997 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Set.fm Studio ships an update every 5 weeks, Loop ON every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 6, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Set.fm Studio | Loop ON |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/setfm-studio/id671972252/reviews)** | [4.4 (997 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/loop-on-looper-and-jam-recorder/id1211268824/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **997** |
| Positive reviews | — | 36.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Freemium |
| Size | 20 MB | 44 MB |
| Requires iOS | **7.0** | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [DejaSet, INC](https://appshunter.io/developer/656335443) | [Tsovinar Popova](https://appshunter.io/developer/1559849040) |

## What reviewers say

### Set.fm Studio

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/setfm-studio/id671972252)

This platform allows musicians to instantly capture, promote, and sell high-fidelity live recordings. Fans can enjoy the live music experience from anywhere. The studio app handles the recording process, letting artists focus on creating music.

**Highlights:** Capture high-fidelity live recordings, Promote and sell music instantly, Focus on music creation, Easy recording process, Publish recordings

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Loop ON

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/loop-on-looper-and-jam-recorder/id1211268824)

Record and compose music with a 12-track loop station featuring real-time recording and dubbing. Enhance your tracks with five audio effects like reverb and pitch correction. Share your creations instantly with friends.

**Highlights:** 12-track loop recording, Real-time recording, Dubbing tracks, 5 audio effects (Reverb, Filter, Vol, Pitch, Delay), No latency performance, Music sharing

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Subscribe | $7.99 | per month |
| Premium:Record live looping | $6.99 | one-time |
| PRO Pack (Black Friday Sale) | $6.99 | one-time |
| Crossed Pro Pack | $6.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Simple and easy to use
- 👍 Great for creating music
- 💡 Useful for vocal practice
- 🎨 Good sound quality

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Syncing issues with multiple tracks
- 🔧 Difficult to edit recordings
- 💰 Paywall for full functionality
- 🔍 Lack of guidance/tutorials

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes when trying to access tutorial
- Recordings not saving properly
- Compatibility issues with newer iOS versions

**Requested features**

- Adjustable metronome
- Ability to edit recorded tracks
- More effects and sound manipulation options
- Better sync and timing capabilities


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Set.fm Studio free?

Set.fm Studio is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Loop ON free?

Loop ON is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Set.fm Studio or Loop ON?

Set.fm Studio is rated higher. Set.fm Studio averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Loop ON averages 4.4 from 997 ratings.

### Do Set.fm Studio or Loop ON have ads?

Neither Set.fm Studio nor Loop ON shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Set.fm Studio or Loop ON?

Set.fm Studio ships an update every 5 weeks, and Loop ON every 3 weeks. Most recently, Set.fm Studio was updated on November 1, 2026 and Loop ON on November 6, 2026.

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