MusicLoop vs DUPLO MUSIC
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
MusicLoop
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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 — 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 — 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 — 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/
DUPLO MUSIC
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DUPLO MUSIC is a curated music player for listeners who prefer substance over algorithms. No recommendations. No "made for you" playlists. No endless scroll of content you didn't ask for. Just music, crafted by humans who actually give a damn. ▸ WHAT YOU GET • Original music produced by the DUPLO collective • Full album streaming in high quality • Download entire albums for offline listening • Background playback while you do other things • CarPlay support for the road • AirPlay to your speakers • Lock screen controls that actually work ▸ THE VIBE Dark mode. Monospace fonts. No rounded corners. No pastel gradients. No animations that make you seasick. Just clean, functional design inspired by terminals and the golden age of computing. If you remember BBSes, if you know what a demoscene is, if you've ever preferred function over form - this app was made for you. ▸ JUST MUSIC • No ads • No tracking • No social features • No algorithmic manipulation • No dark patterns • No subscription upsells You open the app. You pick an album. You listen. That's it. --- DUPLO MUSIC is a project from the DUPLO collective - a private band of friends making music for the love of it. All music is original, produced and owned by DUPLO MUSIC, released under Creative Commons. Free to listen, forever.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: DUPLO MUSIC at none against MusicLoop's 2. MusicLoop's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). On price, 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. MusicLoop sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. DUPLO MUSIC asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | MusicLoop | DUPLO MUSIC |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | — | Daily |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 68 MB | 3 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Dohoon Park | Bombsquad Inc. |
In-app purchases
MusicLoop
- Monthly Subscription$0.991 Month
- Yearly Subscription$9.991 Year
DUPLO MUSIC
No in-app purchases









