Comparison

Loop vs SonarMood

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 easily with a minimalist digital audio workstation. Explore various synthesis options and effects to shape your sound. Save and export your musical ideas as high-quality WAV files for sharing or further use.

Highlights
  • Minimalist DAW interface
  • Multiple synthesis types (AM, FM, wavetable)
  • Adjustable tempo and octave
  • Sound sculpting with envelopes
  • Reverb and other effects
  • Save and export loops as WAV
  • Fully offline functionality
Features
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Loop is a minimalist music maker and DAW that makes creating melodies, beats, and loops fast, simple, and fun. Whether you're new to music production or an experienced producer sketching ideas, Loop gives you an intuitive sequencer and powerful synthesizers without the complexity of traditional music software. Simply tap the grid to build melodies, experiment with rhythms, and create original loops in seconds. ## Powerful Synth Engine Design unique sounds with multiple synthesis methods: • FM synthesis • AM synthesis • Wavetable synthesis • Subtractive synthesis • Membrane synthesis Choose from classic oscillator waveforms: • Sine • Triangle • Square • Sawtooth ## Shape Your Sound Take control of your music with essential production tools: • Adjust tempo (BPM) • Change octaves • Customize ADSR envelopes • Add reverb for depth and atmosphere • Create layered, expressive sounds ## Save & Export Keep your musical ideas organized: • Save multiple projects and loops • Export high-quality WAV audio • Share your music instantly • Create custom ringtones with one tap ## Built for Speed • Simple grid-based sequencer • Fast workflow with no learning curve • Ideal for songwriting, electronic music, synth experiments, and melody sketching • Great for beginners and experienced musicians alike ## 100% Private Loop works completely offline. • No accounts • No ads • No tracking • No data collection Everything stays on your device. Whether you're creating electronic music, experimenting with synthesizers, composing melodies, or looking for a portable music studio, Loop gives you everything you need to turn ideas into music anytime, anywhere. Premium features are available with an optional monthly subscription or a one-time lifetime purchase. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

SonarMood

Features
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Pick a genre, mood and decade, then add a short prompt to guide the vibe. SonarMood turns your choices into an AI-generated music playlist. Create playlists for moments like “2AM night drive”, “Nordic melancholy”, “90s summer nostalgia” or “villain workout arc” and export them directly to Apple Music. Whether you want something nostalgic, energetic, sad, cinematic, focused, romantic or completely weird, SonarMood helps you discover music that fits the feeling. Choose your ingredients: Genre — pop, rock, hip-hop, electronic, indie, country and more Mood — happy, melancholic, chill, energetic, dark, romantic or focused Decade — from older classics to modern sounds Prompt — add your own idea to make the playlist more personal SonarMood is made for people who know the vibe they want, but not always the songs. Use it for: Driving playlists Workout music Party playlists Focus sessions Rainy days Cabin weekends Nostalgic throwbacks Late-night moods Movie-like moments Discovering new songs Save your generated playlists, build your own playlist library and export your favorites directly to Apple Music. Turn any vibe into a playlist with SonarMood.

Screenshots

Loop4 screens
SonarMood4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is device support: SonarMood at 3 against Loop's 1. SonarMood also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 18.6). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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 1 one-off in-app purchase and SonarMood sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Loop versus SonarMood: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLoopSonarMood
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyFortnightlyFortnightly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS18.613.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size1 MB19 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperANCREATIVE INC.Pal Nymoen

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Loop

One-time1
  • Unlock Premium (Lifetime)$4.99
1 purchases

SonarMood

One-time1
  • SonarMood Pro$3.99

Questions

Is Loop free?
Loop is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is SonarMood free?
SonarMood is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Loop or SonarMood have ads?
Neither Loop nor SonarMood shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Loop or SonarMood?
Loop ships an update fortnightly, and SonarMood fortnightly. Most recently, Loop was updated on September 25, 2026 and SonarMood on September 21, 2026.

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