# Loop vs LYRIC Architect

The clearest difference is update cadence: Loop at fortnightly against LYRIC Architect's every 2 months. LYRIC Architect's advantage is device support (4 vs 2) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.6). On price, 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 LYRIC Architect sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Loop ships an update fortnightly, LYRIC Architect every 2 months. Both last shipped on October 31, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Loop | LYRIC Architect |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[3.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/loop-melody-maker/id6762234256/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **3** | — |
| Positive reviews | 33.3% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Freemium | — |
| Size | 1 MB | 86 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.6 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [ANCREATIVE INC.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1846323282) | [Stefan Vogel](https://appshunter.io/developer/876366790) |

## 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 |


### LYRIC Architect

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lyric-architect-songwriting/id6787372978)

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro Version | $9.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Loop free?

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

### Is LYRIC Architect free?

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

### Do Loop or LYRIC Architect have ads?

Neither Loop nor LYRIC Architect shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Loop or LYRIC Architect?

Loop ships an update fortnightly, and LYRIC Architect every 2 months. Most recently, Loop was updated on October 31, 2026 and LYRIC Architect on October 31, 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.*