Comparison

simple loop machine vs Gibber

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

Head to head
About

simple loop machine

Features
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simple loop machine is a straightforward loop-style music app: record up to eight samples from the microphone, assign them to pads, then play, loop, reverse, trim, and scratch. No DAW-style complexity—great for ideas, practice, and live sketches. Features • 8-pad recording - Free mode: hold an empty pad to record; release to stop - Fixed mode: set BPM and bars, tap an empty pad to record a fixed length • Play/stop, loop, reverse playback • Waveform view with trim handles • Zoom (full waveform / selection range) • Volume and pitch per pad • Scratch strip (drag left and right) • Mix recording: capture pad playback into one mix; play, export, or delete • Settings: default record mode, default BPM/bars for fixed mode, delete all pads • In-app languages: Japanese, English, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, Korean Privacy & data • Samples and mixes are stored only on your device • No account required • Microphone is used only for recording to pads • Export uses the system share sheet (Files, AirDrop, etc.) Notes • Use caution with headphones or speakers—levels can be loud • Microphone permission is required on first launch • A real device is recommended for recording (simulator has no mic) Support: contact us via the Support URL on the store listing.

About

Gibber

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Gibber helps beginner guitar players turn chord diagrams into muscle memory. Use your iPhone as a touch-friendly practice surface, place each finger on the fretboard, hear the chord, and build confidence before you pick up your guitar. Learn chord shapes Start with beginner-friendly chords like Em, Am, C, G, and D. Gibber shows finger targets, muted strings, and clean strum guidance so practice feels visual and concrete. Practice chord changes Run focused switch tests to slow down, clean up, and track your chord changes over time. Build song roadmaps Save your own chord progressions in Songbook and practice moving from one chord to the next without hunting through notes. Track progress Return to recent practice, review activity, and keep building from where you left off. Gibber is a compact chord trainer for the first steps: learning shapes, reading diagrams, strumming the right strings, and making real guitar practice feel less confusing.

Screenshots

simple loop machine4 screens
Gibber4 screens

Verdict

The call

simple loop machine and Gibber are too close to call on the numbers: across 6 compared parameters — price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

simple loop machine ships an update every 4 days, Gibber weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 20, 2026 and September 18, 2026 respectively.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
simple loop machine versus Gibber: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parametersimple loop machineGibber
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 4 days — betterWeekly
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS17.0 — better18.6
Further details — not scored
Size5 MB32 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperGoateeAllstarsOuimin Lee

In-app purchases

None

simple loop machine

No in-app purchases

None

Gibber

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is simple loop machine free?
simple loop machine is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Gibber free?
Gibber is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do simple loop machine or Gibber have ads?
Both simple loop machine and Gibber show ads.
Which is updated more often, simple loop machine or Gibber?
simple loop machine ships an update every 4 days, and Gibber weekly. Most recently, simple loop machine was updated on September 20, 2026 and Gibber on September 18, 2026.

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