AB Looper vs LoopShed
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
AB Looper
This video player allows you to set start and end points to repeatedly play specific sections of any video. Adjust playback speed and save your favorite clips for easy access. Ideal for practicing music, dance, or language learning.
- Set A/B loop markers
- Repeat specific video sections
- Adjust playback speed
- Paste YouTube/Instagram URLs
- Star favorite videos
- Browse playback history
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AB Looper is a video player that lets you set A and B loop markers to repeat specific sections of any video. Paste a YouTube, Instagram, or direct video URL, set your loop points, adjust playback speed, and practice any section on repeat. Star your favorite videos for quick access and browse your full history to pick up right where you left off. Built for musicians, dancers, language learners, and anyone who needs to drill a specific moment in a video.
LoopShed
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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.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: AB Looper at none against LoopShed's 1. AB Looper also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price, 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
Both are free to download. LoopShed sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. AB Looper asks for nothing beyond the download.
AB Looper ships an update every 4 weeks, LoopShed monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | AB Looper | LoopShed |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better | — |
| Number of ratings | 1 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 4 weeks — better | Monthly |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 47 MB | 37 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Arthur Silva | Jude Hathway |
In-app purchases
AB Looper
No in-app purchases
LoopShed
- LoopShed Premium$4.99
