Comparison

Loopeme vs FOLD Stereo to Mono

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

Head to head
About

Loopeme

This pocket loop studio allows musicians to quickly capture and build musical ideas on the go. It features auto-trimming, multi-layer looping, and various effects, enabling users to create full tracks from initial phrases. Export your creations as WAV files ready for your DAW.

Highlights
  • Tap Tempo
  • Auto-trim silence
  • Multi-layer loop stacking
  • Rhythm generator
  • Pitch Shifter and Peak Filter
  • Apple Watch remote control
  • WAV export
Features
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Loopeme is a pocket loop studio for musicians who write on the move. Hear a groove in your head? Tap the tempo, hit record, lay down a phrase. Loopeme auto-trims the silence, snaps the take to the bar and stacks it on top of the previous layers. The idea that used to die in your voice memos turns into a track instead. Built on a real C++ DSP engine: tracking and mixing run at low latency, and WAV export prints the same effect chain you played live — what you hear is what you keep. CATCH THE IDEA • Tap Tempo — set BPM from your own pulse, no "type 124" panel • Auto-trim — strips silence around your take at a dB threshold you control • Cut Mode — drag loop boundaries on the waveform and hear the result instantly • Metronome with pre-roll and downbeat accent BUILD THE TRACK • Multi-layer loop stack — pile takes on top of each other, each with its own fader and effects • Rhythm generator — turn one phrase into a pattern: ×2, ×4, ×8, ×16, triplets, backbeat, off-beats • Pitch Shifter and Peak Filter on every track • Add Bar / Remove Bar — change loop length on the fly, no re-record PLAY FROM ANYWHERE • Apple Watch — full remote: record, play, tap tempo from your wrist while the iPhone sits on the stand • MIDI controllers (BETA) — map Play / Stop / Rec / Tap to notes or CC, play with a footswitch or pad • iCloud — projects sync across all your devices TAKE IT OUT • WAV export of the whole project through the full FX chain — ready for your DAW • Inline previews in the project list before you open a session FOR WHO Guitarists, producers, beatmakers, looping vocalists, music teachers and anyone whose best idea happens in line for coffee instead of in the studio. Loopeme doesn't try to replace your DAW — it catches the stuff that never makes it there. We'd love your feedback — reach us from the in-app settings.

About

FOLD Stereo to Mono

This audio utility app allows musicians to adjust stereo width and fold down stereo signals to mono. It functions as an AUv3 plugin for compatible hosts, offering real-time phase correlation metering and output gain control. It's designed for seamless integration into music production workflows.

Highlights
  • Variable stereo width control
  • Click-free mono fold-down
  • Output trim gain stage
  • Real-time phase correlation meter
  • AUv3 plugin support
  • Host automation compatibility
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FOLD is a stereo width and mono fold-down utility for iOS. Use it as an AUv3 plugin in any compatible host. FEATURES Width — Continuously variable stereo width from mono to full stereo. Drag the knob or tap to enter an exact value. Width changes are smoothed to avoid clicks. Mono — One tap collapses your stereo signal to mono with a click-free ramp. Instantly check how your mix translates to a single speaker, earbuds, or phone. Output Trim — ±12 dB gain stage after the width processing. Compensate for any perceived loudness shift when narrowing a wide mix. Phase Correlation Meter — Real-time bar display with a numeric readout. Green means your signal is mono-compatible and safe. Amber indicates partial cancellation. Red flags phase cancellation issues that will cause problems on mono playback devices. WORKS AS AN AUv3 PLUGIN Load FOLD in Loopy Pro, GarageBand, AUM, Audiobus, Cubasis, n-Track, or any AU-compatible host on iPhone or iPad. The AUv3 extension exposes all parameters for host automation. Free. No in-app purchases. No ads. No account required.

Screenshots

Loopeme4 screens
FOLD Stereo to Mono1 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: FOLD Stereo to Mono at none against Loopeme's 1. FOLD Stereo to Mono also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs monthly) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 18.0). On price, rating, ratings volume 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. Loopeme sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. FOLD Stereo to Mono asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Loopeme against 5.0 for FOLD Stereo to Mono. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 3 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Loopeme ships an update monthly, FOLD Stereo to Mono fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 18, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 6 level
Loopeme versus FOLD Stereo to Mono: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLoopemeFOLD Stereo to Mono
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (3 ratings)5.0 (3 ratings)
Number of ratings33
Update frequencyMonthlyFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS18.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size9 MB11 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperOleksii BaliukShelbybark LLC

Customer experience

Loopeme

All ratings3 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

FOLD Stereo to Mono

All ratings3 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Loopeme

One-time1
  • Analyze$0.99
None

FOLD Stereo to Mono

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Loopeme free?
Loopeme is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is FOLD Stereo to Mono free?
FOLD Stereo to Mono is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Loopeme or FOLD Stereo to Mono?
Loopeme and FOLD Stereo to Mono are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 3 and 3 ratings respectively.
Do Loopeme or FOLD Stereo to Mono have ads?
Neither Loopeme nor FOLD Stereo to Mono shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Loopeme or FOLD Stereo to Mono?
Loopeme ships an update monthly, and FOLD Stereo to Mono fortnightly. Most recently, Loopeme was updated on October 18, 2026 and FOLD Stereo to Mono on October 24, 2026.

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