Comparison

Maple Music vs MusicLoop

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

Head to head
About

Maple Music

Features
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A music player that plays files you keep locally on your phone. Comes with a robust social functionality that allows you to see what your friends are listening to.

About

MusicLoop

Features
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Discover music beyond the mainstream. This app is built for listeners who want more than charts and algorithms. We focus exclusively on independent music β€” artists who create freely, experiment boldly, and release music on their own terms. No major labels. No chart chasing. Just honest sound. What makes us different Indie-only platform Every track is from an independent artist. No mainstream releases, no label-driven promotion. Global underground discovery Find emerging artists from cities and scenes around the world β€” from bedroom producers to small collectives. Curated, not crowded Instead of endless feeds, we highlight music intentionally. Quality over quantity, always. Genres without boundaries Indie pop, alternative, electronic, folk, experimental, lo-fi, ambient β€” if it’s independent, it belongs here. For listeners Discover music you won’t hear anywhere else Support artists directly by listening and sharing Build a personal library of truly original sounds For artists Share your music without pressure to fit trends Reach listeners who care about creativity, not numbers Be part of a community that values independence This is not a streaming app for everyone. It’s for listeners who believe music is more than background noise. If you’re tired of the mainstream, welcome home. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Maple Music4 screens
MusicLoop4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Maple Music at none against MusicLoop's 2. MusicLoop's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 18.0). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

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

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

Both are free to download. MusicLoop sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Maple Music asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences Β· 4 level
Maple Music versus MusicLoop: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMaple MusicMusicLoop
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksβ€”
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo β€” betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS18.013.0 β€” better
Further details β€” not scored
Size7 MB68 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperGeorge Shaw IVDohoon Park

In-app purchases

None

Maple Music

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

MusicLoop

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Subscription$0.991 Month
  • Yearly Subscription$9.991 Year

Questions

Is Maple Music free?
Maple Music is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is MusicLoop free?
MusicLoop is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Maple Music or MusicLoop have ads?
Neither Maple Music nor MusicLoop shows ads.

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