Comparison

AB Looper vs ChordLoop

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

Head to head
About

AB Looper

Features
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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.

About

ChordLoop

Features
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ChordLoop is the fastest way to find your next chord progression. Pick a key, tap a chord, and hear it instantly. Stack chords into a progression, loop it at any tempo, and let the ideas flow. Whether you're writing a song, learning theory, or just noodling on the couch, ChordLoop turns "what sounds good next?" into a few taps. WHAT YOU CAN DO โ€ข Play every chord in any key โ€” major and minor, with the music theory built in and correct โ€ข Hear real sound generated right on your device โ€” nothing to download, works fully offline โ€ข Flip on 7th chords for a richer, jazzier feel โ€ข Loop your progression at any tempo and hear it come to life โ€ข Start from classic progressions โ€” pop, 50s, ballad, and more โ€ข Save the progressions you love โ€ข Share a progression with a single tap CHORDLOOP PRO โ€” one-time $3.99 unlock โ€ข Export any progression to MIDI and drop it into GarageBand, Logic, or any DAW โ€ข Drum grooves that turn your progression into a real track โ€ข Six more instruments โ€” Organ, Nylon Guitar, Synth, Strings, Music Box, and Marimba Built for songwriters, producers, guitarists, pianists, ukulele players, and anyone learning music. No account. No ads. No subscription โ€” the full songwriting core is free, and Pro is a single one-time purchase.

Screenshots

AB Looper4 screens
ChordLoop4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: AB Looper at none against ChordLoop's 1. ChordLoop's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 4 weeks). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price ยท Rating ยท Positive reviews ยท Number of ratings ยท Update frequency ยท Ads ยท In-app purchases ยท Monetization ยท Best chart rank ยท Devices ยท Requires iOS

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

Both are free to download. ChordLoop sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. AB Looper asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

AB Looper ships an update every 4 weeks, ChordLoop weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 10, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences ยท 4 level
AB Looper versus ChordLoop: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAB LooperChordLoop
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 4 weeksWeekly โ€” better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo โ€” betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod โ€” betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details โ€” not scored
Size47 MB8 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperArthur SilvaJONATHAN BILES

In-app purchases

None

AB Looper

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

ChordLoop

One-time1
  • ChordLoop Pro$3.99

Questions

Is AB Looper free?
AB Looper is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is ChordLoop free?
ChordLoop is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do AB Looper or ChordLoop have ads?
Neither AB Looper nor ChordLoop shows ads.
Which is updated more often, AB Looper or ChordLoop?
AB Looper ships an update every 4 weeks, and ChordLoop weekly. Most recently, AB Looper was updated on September 10, 2026 and ChordLoop on September 25, 2026.

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