Comparison

Loop vs SoundCraft

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

Head to head
About

Loop

Create melodies and drum patterns on a simple grid. Explore free samples or build your own sounds with various synthesis options. Save your creations and make music offline.

Highlights
  • Tap grid to create melodies
  • Build drum patterns
  • Multiple synthesis options
  • Shape sound with effects
  • Save and export loops
  • Offline music creation
Features
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Turn taps into melodies and beats. Loop is your handheld music studio for sketching ideas, building drum patterns, and creating original loops on a simple grid. Start with five free sample loops or make something of your own. CREATE WITH A TAP • Tap the grid to add notes and hear your melody take shape. • Add kick, snare, and hi-hat patterns. • Build longer phrases across multiple pages. • Follow your music with a moving playback highlight. • Give each loop its own name and color. EXPLORE FIVE FREE SAMPLES From mellow grooves to bright arpeggios, each sample combines a distinct melody, rhythm, and sound. Play them for inspiration, view their sound settings, and restore deleted samples from Settings. Samples do not count toward your free saved-loop limit. SHAPE YOUR SOUND WITH PREMIUM • Explore FM, AM, wavetable, subtractive, and membrane synthesis. • Choose sine, triangle, square, and sawtooth waveforms. • Adjust tempo, octave, and musical scale. • Shape notes with attack, decay, sustain, and release controls. • Add reverb, delay, tremolo, vibrato, and distortion. • Edit sample loops to make them your own. SAVE AND SHARE Create and save one personal loop for free, alongside the five sample loops. Premium unlocks unlimited saved loops and WAV export for sharing, other music apps, or creating a custom ringtone. MAKE MUSIC OFFLINE No account. No ads. No tracking. Your loops stay on your device, so you can make music whenever inspiration strikes. Premium is available through an optional monthly subscription or a one-time lifetime purchase. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

SoundCraft

Create music on your phone with realistic instrument sounds and studio tools. Record, layer tracks, and apply effects for a smooth, intuitive music-making experience anytime, anywhere.

Highlights
  • Realistic instrument sounds
  • Studio recording tools
  • Loop music creator
  • Audio effects and controls
  • Multiple instrument options
  • Low latency performance
Features
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SoundCraft: Instruments Studio is a simple and powerful music app designed for anyone who loves playing and creating music. Enjoy realistic instrument sounds, smooth controls, and an easy-to-use studio experience right on your phone. Play Piano with rich and natural sound Switch between Guitar, Harmonium, and Synth Record your music and save projects Create loops and layered tracks Customize audio with reverb and sound controls Low latency performance for smooth playing Manage recordings in your music library Whether you are practicing, learning, recording melodies, or just having fun, SoundCraft helps you create music anytime and anywhere. Perfect for: Piano lovers Music learners Beat creators Songwriters Keyboard players Casual music practice Features: Real piano keyboard Multiple instruments Studio recording tools Loop music creator Audio effects and controls Modern dark theme UI Smooth and responsive experience Start your musical journey with SoundCraft: Instruments Studio and create music your way.

Screenshots

Loop4 screens
SoundCraft4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: SoundCraft at 5.0 against Loop's 3.0. SoundCraft also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 2) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 18.6). Loop's advantage is ratings volume (3 vs 1). 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Loop sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. SoundCraft asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

SoundCraft holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 1 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Loop versus SoundCraft: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLoopSoundCraft
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.0 (3 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews71.4% of reviews—
Number of ratings3 — better1
Update frequencyFortnightly—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreemiumFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS18.613.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size1 MB70 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperANCREATIVE INC.Himalay Diyora

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Loop

Subscriptions1
  • Loop Monthly$1.991 Month
One-time1
  • Loop Premium Lifetime$9.99
None

SoundCraft

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Loop free?
Loop is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is SoundCraft free?
SoundCraft is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Loop or SoundCraft?
SoundCraft is rated higher. Loop averages 3.0 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while SoundCraft averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Loop or SoundCraft have ads?
Neither Loop nor SoundCraft shows ads.

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