Comparison

Splitonic vs Loop Recording

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

Head to head
About

Splitonic

This audio unit plugin for iOS and macOS splits sound into harmonic and percussive components using spectral decomposition. It's ideal for remixing when stems aren't available, offering real-time processing and adjustable filters.

Highlights
  • AUv3 Plugin for iOS & macOS
  • Spectrogram decomposition
  • Real-time processing
  • Adjustable median filter sizes
  • Configurable separation threshold
  • Three-way separation
  • Preset system
Features
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Splitonic is an AUv3 audio unit for iOS and macOS. It is a filter based on the Fourier spectrum of the input signal and can be used to split the sound in a harmonic and a percussive component. Ideal for remixing when no separate stems are available. Features: - AUv3 Plugin for iOS & macOS. - Spectrogram decomposition: Splits an audio signal into controllable pitched and transient energy layers. - Real time processing: Low-latency controllable by the user. - Kernel dimensions: Adjustable horizontal (time) and vertical (frequency) median filter sizes. - Separation threshold: Configurable threshold to trade off separation isolation against musical artifacts. - Three-Way Separation: Isolates an additional "residual" or noise component to capture background hiss, vocals, or applause. - Preset system: with factory and user presets, plus import/export. - Demo mode available: purchase to unlock full version. - Optimized layout: for portrait and landscape orientations.

About

Loop Recording

Features
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Loop Recording is a simple rolling audio recorder for musicians, practice sessions, rehearsals, interviews, and any moment you might want to hear again. Open the app and it continuously keeps recent microphone audio in a loop buffer. When something worth saving happens, scrub back through the live waveform, replay the moment, then export the audio as a WAV file.

Screenshots

Splitonic4 screens
Loop Recording2 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Loop Recording at none against Splitonic's 1. Splitonic's advantage is device support (4 vs 2) and iOS requirement (15.6 vs 17.0). On price, update cadence and ads 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. Splitonic sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Loop Recording asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Splitonic ships an update every 2 weeks, Loop Recording weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 11, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 6 level
Splitonic versus Loop Recording: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSplitonicLoop Recording
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (2 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.6 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size10 MB2 MB
Age rating+44+
DeveloperJan Maes晨一 倪

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Splitonic

One-time1
  • Splitonic Activation$4.99
None

Loop Recording

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Splitonic free?
Splitonic is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Loop Recording free?
Loop Recording is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Splitonic or Loop Recording have ads?
Neither Splitonic nor Loop Recording shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Splitonic or Loop Recording?
Splitonic ships an update every 2 weeks, and Loop Recording weekly. Most recently, Splitonic was updated on October 11, 2026 and Loop Recording on October 15, 2026.

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