# Loop vs BandFrame

The clearest difference is rating: BandFrame at 5.0 against Loop's 3.0. BandFrame also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 71%) and update cadence (every 5 days vs fortnightly). Loop's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, ratings volume, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Loop sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and BandFrame sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

BandFrame holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 3 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 71% of Loop's written reviews are positive against 100% of BandFrame's.

Loop ships an update fortnightly, BandFrame every 5 days. Both last shipped on November 5, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Loop | BandFrame |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/loop-melody-maker/id6762234256/reviews) | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bandframe/id6775601316/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 3 | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 71.4% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | Freemium | Freemium |
| Size | 1 MB | 70 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.6 | **15.1** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [ANCREATIVE INC.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1846323282) | [Jasha Phillips](https://appshunter.io/developer/6775601318) |

## What reviewers say

### Loop

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/loop-melody-maker/id6762234256)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Loop Monthly | $1.99 | per month |
| Loop Premium Lifetime | $9.99 | one-time |


### BandFrame

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bandframe/id6775601316)

Create music on the go with a portable studio for songwriters. Easily write guitar tabs, record vocals and instruments, and arrange your ideas into a demo. Collaborate with bandmates by sharing projects and listening to each other's recordings.

**Highlights:** Tap-to-edit tab editor, Interactive fretboard with chord library, Multi-track recording and arrangement, Band collaboration via project links, Vocal and instrument recording, Metronome and backing track import

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| BandFrame Pro | $3.99 | per month |
| BandFrame Pro | $29.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Loop free?

Loop is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is BandFrame free?

BandFrame is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Loop or BandFrame?

BandFrame is rated higher. Loop averages 3.0 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while BandFrame averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.

### Do Loop or BandFrame have ads?

BandFrame shows ads; Loop does not.

### Which is updated more often, Loop or BandFrame?

Loop ships an update fortnightly, and BandFrame every 5 days. Most recently, Loop was updated on November 5, 2026 and BandFrame on November 5, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*