LOOPBAR vs Riffpad
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
LOOPBAR
Record and layer multiple audio tracks in real time to build musical ideas. This tool allows for precise loop point setting and adjustment during playback, perfect for capturing inspiration on the go.
- Create multiple independent audio tracks
- Record via built-in microphone
- Set individual loop points with drag & drop
- Real-time playback with visual indicator
- Adjust loop points during playback
- Simple track management
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Create audio loops in real time! Record multiple tracks, set individual loop points and build your musical ideas layer by layer. LOOPBAR is your creative tool for audio loops on iPhone and iPad. Capture ideas on the spot, set precise loop points and layer multiple tracks on top of each other. FEATURES: • Create multiple independent audio tracks • Record directly via the built-in microphone • Set individual loop points with drag & drop • Real-time playback position with visual indicator • Adjust loop points during playback • Play and stop all tracks simultaneously • Simple track management with add and delete Perfect for musicians, songwriters and anyone who wants to quickly capture musical ideas and build loops.
Riffpad
Create melodies quickly on your iPhone or iPad with this MIDI sketchpad. Draw notes, loop ideas, and use it standalone or within other music apps. It offers touch-first gestures for easy note manipulation and MIDI export options.
- Thumb-first MIDI piano roll
- Draw, loop, and sketch melodies
- AUv3 MIDI Processor integration
- Touch-first gesture controls
- MIDI export and audio previews
- Scale highlighting and quantize
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Riffpad is a thumb-first MIDI piano roll for sketching melodies fast on iPhone and iPad. Draw notes on the grid, loop ideas, and run patterns standalone or as an AUv3 MIDI Processor inside compatible iOS music host apps. Built for quick musical capture: - Place, move, resize, copy, paste, and delete notes with touch-first gestures - Load starter patterns for hooks, basslines, arps, and blank ideas - Keep melodies in key with scale highlighting, snap, and quantize controls - Loop short ideas, adjust tempo, and record simple live input - Send MIDI to external gear, other apps, or AUv3 instruments - Use the included AUv3 MIDI Processor in compatible host workflows - Export MIDI files and audio previews through the iOS share sheet - Import MIDI sketches when you want to keep developing an idea Riffpad keeps your patterns local. There are no accounts, feeds, ads, tracking SDKs, or cloud sync.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: LOOPBAR at $0.99 against Riffpad's $5.99. On rating, ratings volume, update cadence and ads 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
LOOPBAR costs $0.99 and Riffpad $5.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for LOOPBAR against 5.0 for Riffpad. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 1 respectively.
LOOPBAR ships an update every 3 weeks, Riffpad monthly. Both last shipped on October 6, 2026.
| Parameter | LOOPBAR | Riffpad |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $0.99 — better | $5.99 |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks — better | Monthly |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 18.5 | 17.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 1 MB | 5 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Helge Ohl | PAUL GLENN VERNON |
Customer experience
LOOPBAR
Riffpad
In-app purchases
LOOPBAR
No in-app purchases
Riffpad
No in-app purchases









