Comparison

SimpleTone vs LoopMemo

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

Head to head
About

SimpleTone

This application provides a straightforward virtual tuning fork. Simply select your desired pitch to tune your instrument. It aims to offer a no-nonsense, ad-free experience for musicians.

Highlights
  • Virtual tuning fork
  • Pitch selection
  • Ad-free experience
  • Simple interface
Features
Read full description

It's a virtual tuning fork. Select the pitch you want to tune to. That's it. I got tired of all the BS tuning apps that have ads and purchases built in. C'mon, we're better than this.

About

LoopMemo

Features
Read full description

LoopMemo is a loop recorder anyone can pick up and play. Recording starts the moment you press ●, 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 ● and record — voice, instruments, or hand claps 2. Press ● again and the loop starts playing instantly 3. Press ● 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 ● and make your first loop.

Screenshots

SimpleTone4 screens
LoopMemo4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: SimpleTone at none against LoopMemo's 1. SimpleTone also leads on ads (none vs shown). LoopMemo's advantage is iOS requirement (16.0 vs 26.1). On price 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. LoopMemo sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. SimpleTone asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard3 real differences · 6 level
SimpleTone versus LoopMemo: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSimpleToneLoopMemo
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequency—Every 3 weeks
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS26.116.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size2 MB4 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperEvan BrassHiroshi Yamazaki

In-app purchases

None

SimpleTone

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

LoopMemo

One-time1
  • LoopMemo Pro$2.99

Questions

Is SimpleTone free?
SimpleTone is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is LoopMemo free?
LoopMemo is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do SimpleTone or LoopMemo have ads?
LoopMemo shows ads; SimpleTone does not.

Other comparisons