Comparison

PulseRipper vs LoopShed

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

Head to head
About

PulseRipper

Enhance your audio tracks with rhythmic movement and analog warmth. This tool offers professional-grade processing for producers, sound designers, and performers to add depth, character, and dynamic effects to their music.

Highlights
  • Rhythmic modulation system
  • Dynamic wave shaping
  • Tube-style distortion
  • Intelligent mix-ready processing
  • Advanced sidechain control
  • Real-time parameter feedback
Features
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PulseRipper: Give Your Mix a Pulse and Feel It Come Alive! Transform your tracks with PulseRipper - where rhythmic movement meets analog warmth, now with the complete SuperSitter positioning engine built in. From subtle enhancement to powerful sound design, discover how easy it is to breathe new life into any sound! Professional-grade processing with an artist-friendly design. Instantly Transform Your Sound: * Turn static pads into hypnotic landscapes * Add genuine tube-style warmth to digital sounds * Create dynamic, grooving percussion * Design bass that pulses with your track * Build captivating tension and release * Give guitars that perfect analog attitude Made for Everyone: * Producers: Add movement that catches ears * Sound Designers: Explore new sonic territories * Live Performers: Shape sounds in real-time * Beginners: Get pro results from day one * Experts: Discover endless creative depths Professional Features Made Musical: * The Pulse Engine - Our unique modulation system splits your signal into clean and processed paths, blending them with intelligent crossfading. Create anything from subtle movement to dramatic rhythmic effects - always musical, always in perfect sync with your track. * Dynamic Wave Shaping - Shape your sound with our revolutionary wave morphing system. Seamlessly blend between triangle, square, and sine waves. Lock to tempo or run free - from gentle sweeps to wild rhythmic patterns, it's all at your fingertips. * The Rip Engine - Experience realistic tube character with our multi-stage distortion. Powered by dynamic bias modulation, it delivers everything from light harmonic enhancement to full analog-style saturation. Push it as hard as you want - it always stays musical. * SuperSitter Positioning - Now powered by our complete SuperSitter engine, the intelligent "Sit" control and adaptive output stage deliver professional results every time. Shape the perfect frequency balance, push sounds forward for presence and punch, or pull them back for space and depth - everything sits flawlessly in your mix. * Advanced Sidechain Control - Let your music drive the effects. Trigger pulses with drums, modulate distortion with bass, or create movement that follows your vocals. Complex effects become surprisingly simple. * ValueView parameter display delivers instant feedback that floats above your finger, ensuring precise control without losing sight of your adjustments, even on the smallest screens. Technical Excellence: * AUv3 Plugin Format works in your favorite DAWs (Logic Pro, GarageBand, LoopyPro, Cubasis 3, and other iOS/iPadOS DAWs that support AUv3) * Support for automation of any parameter * Global Preset Manager with factory and user presets that can be accessed by any DAW on your device * Precision crossfading with phase alignment * Professional +/-12dB output with automatic gain compensation to maintain headroom * Built-in anti-aliasing and limiting * Dual-shelf EQ processing for perfect mix placement * Zero-latency real-time processing Transform Your Sound Today: Whether you're adding subtle movement or pushing creative boundaries, PulseRipper adapts to your style. Get started in seconds, then discover new possibilities as you explore. Give Your Mix a Pulse, and Feel It Come Alive!

About

LoopShed

Features
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LoopShed is a focused practice tool for musicians who want to master difficult passages. Import any audio file, set A and B markers to isolate any section of the music, and loop it on repeat. Slow it down without changing the pitch. Drill it until it's locked in. Features: • A-B loop with draggable waveform markers • Pinch to zoom the waveform for precise marker placement • Speed control from 50% to 150% — pitch preserved • Save and name your loop points per song • Import MP3, WAV, M4A, CAF, and more • Works with any file from Voice Memos, Files, or any share sheet Used by guitarists, pianists, singers, horn players, and anyone who practices with recordings. Unlock unlimited saved loops with a one-time purchase.

Screenshots

PulseRipper3 screens
LoopShed4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: LoopShed at Free against PulseRipper's $9.99. PulseRipper's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 17.0). On update cadence, ads and device support 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

LoopShed is free to download; PulseRipper costs $9.99 up front. LoopShed sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. PulseRipper asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

PulseRipper ships an update every 3 weeks, LoopShed monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
PulseRipper versus LoopShed: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPulseRipperLoopShed
Price$9.99Free — better
Rating4.1 (8 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews60.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings8 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterMonthly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaid—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS12.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size14 MB37 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSimon AlexanderJude Hathway

In-app purchases

None

PulseRipper

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

LoopShed

One-time1
  • LoopShed Premium$4.99

Questions

Is PulseRipper free?
PulseRipper costs $9.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is LoopShed free?
LoopShed is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do PulseRipper or LoopShed have ads?
Neither PulseRipper nor LoopShed shows ads.
Which is updated more often, PulseRipper or LoopShed?
PulseRipper ships an update every 3 weeks, and LoopShed monthly. Most recently, PulseRipper was updated on October 21, 2026 and LoopShed on October 3, 2026.

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