# Loop vs Synth Box

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Synth Box at 100% against Loop's 50%. Synth Box also leads on rating (5.0 vs 3.5) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.6). Loop's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 2 months). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Loop sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and Synth Box sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Synth Box holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 1 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 50% of Loop's written reviews are positive against 100% of Synth Box's.

Loop ships an update every 2 weeks, Synth Box every 2 months. Both last shipped on October 25, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Loop | Synth Box |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.5 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/loop-melody-maker/id6762234256/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/synth-box-music-synthesizer/id6777200381/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **2** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 1 MB | 13 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.6 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | +4 |
| Developer | [ANCREATIVE INC.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1846323282) | [Alper Kahriman](https://appshunter.io/developer/1054578352) |

## What reviewers say

### Loop

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

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:** 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 |


### Synth Box

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/synth-box-music-synthesizer/id6777200381)

Transform your device into a versatile synthesizer with a touch-sensitive keyboard, morphing oscillators, and a resonant low-pass filter. Explore 100 presets, add real-time effects, and record your performances. Connect MIDI controllers for expanded creative possibilities.

**Highlights:** Slide-to-play keyboard with pitch/mod wheels, Dual morphing wavetable oscillators, Moog-style low-pass filter, 100 hand-crafted presets, Real-time effects (reverb, delay, bit-crusher), Record and share performances, MIDI controller support

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly | $3.99 | per month |
| Yearly | $19.99 | per year |
| Lifetime | $39.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Loop free?

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

### Is Synth Box free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Loop or Synth Box?

Synth Box is rated higher. Loop averages 3.5 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Synth Box averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Loop or Synth Box have ads?

Neither Loop nor Synth Box shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Loop or Synth Box?

Loop ships an update every 2 weeks, and Synth Box every 2 months. Most recently, Loop was updated on October 25, 2026 and Synth Box on October 25, 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.*