Comparison

OnTape vs LoopMemo

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

Head to head
About

OnTape

Features
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The hiss of cassette tape, the gentle warp of tones, time flowing at its own pace. OnTape brings back the lo-fi sound of an old boombox, right into the palm of your hand. [Features] * Record and play back with the warm, nostalgic sound of cassette * Up to 30 seconds in the free version, unlimited with Pro * Add new layers or re-record parts with overdubbing * Slow it down or speed it up — freely control playback speed * Loop your favorite recordings and listen again and again * Share your sounds with friends or on social media With every tap, time rewinds just a little. Then, gently, it starts moving forward again. [Terms of Use] https://ashnoa.com/#/ontape/terms-of-use [Privacy Policy] https://ashnoa.com/#/ontape/privacy-policy

About

LoopMemo

Features
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LoopMemo is a loop recorder anyone can pick up and play. Recording starts the moment you press ā—, and pressing it again starts looping right away. Your first take sets the loop length — no BPM, no bars, no setup. Just capture the idea while it's fresh and start layering. PERFECT FOR • Jotting down melodies and riffs before you forget them • Practicing beatbox, a cappella, and vocal harmonies • Layering guitar or keyboard phrases in a one-person jam • Sketching rhythm patterns and sound ideas FEATURES • Loop recording with up to 4 tracks • Instant record & instant loop (Free mode) • Overdub with Layer or Replace, plus Undo • Per-track volume, pan, mute, and solo • Per-track timing adjust (10 ms / 50 ms steps, adjustable while playing) • Bar-sync mode for recording exactly on the grid, with metronome (BPM 40–240, master length of 4/8/16/32 bars, count-in, 3 click sounds) • Save and load projects • Export one loop cycle as an audio file and share it • Import your own audio and layer on top of it (Pro) • Stem export for finishing your track in a DAW (Pro) THREE SIMPLE STEPS 1. Press ā— and record — voice, instruments, or hand claps 2. Press ā— again and the loop starts playing instantly 3. Press ā— on another track to layer while you listen FREE & PRO All core features — recording, looping, overdubbing — are free. LoopMemo Pro (one-time purchase) unlocks: • No ads (banner & full-screen) • Unlimited saved projects (free version: up to 3) • WAV (16-bit) export (free version: M4A) • Stem export (one WAV per track) • Importing your own audio files A sample-accurate audio engine keeps loop seams click-free and tracks tightly in sync. Headphones are recommended to keep the loop from bleeding into the microphone. Press ā— and make your first loop.

Screenshots

OnTape4 screens
LoopMemo4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: OnTape at none against LoopMemo's shown. On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

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

CostPrice Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Ads Ā· Monetization

Both are free to download. OnTape sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and LoopMemo sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 19, 2026 and October 20, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference Ā· 5 level
OnTape versus LoopMemo: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterOnTapeLoopMemo
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 3 weeks
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhoneiPhone
Requires iOS17.516.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size4 MB4 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHiroki AsanoHiroshi Yamazaki

In-app purchases

1 purchases

OnTape

One-time1
  • Pro$3.99
1 purchases

LoopMemo

One-time1
  • LoopMemo Pro$2.99

Questions

Is OnTape free?
OnTape is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is LoopMemo free?
LoopMemo is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do OnTape or LoopMemo have ads?
LoopMemo shows ads; OnTape does not.
Which is updated more often, OnTape or LoopMemo?
OnTape ships an update every 3 weeks, and LoopMemo every 3 weeks. Most recently, OnTape was updated on September 19, 2026 and LoopMemo on October 20, 2026.

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