Project Loop vs LoopMemo
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side ā with what reviewers say about each.
Project Loop
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Project Loop turns your iPhone or iPad into a live looper. Built for beatboxers, singers, guitarists and producers who build full tracks in real time. Record a loop, layer overdubs and keep stacking until one mic sounds like a whole band. Big pads, one tap to record, and recording that locks to the tempo, so every layer stays tight. LIVE LOOPER ⢠12 loop tracks: record, overdub, play, stop, clear and undo ⢠Quantized recording: loops land on the beat ⢠Change the tempo and your loops follow, without changing pitch ⢠Swipe a loop for its volume, hold it for its menu ⢠Metronome that keeps ticking while you change the tempo ⢠Save and load sets; your last session comes back by itself 28 PRO EFFECTS BUILT IN ⢠Voice: Autotune, Formant, Transpose, Harmonizer, Vocoder, Synth ⢠Space: Reverb, Reverb 2, Delay, Flanger, Tremolo, Bed evolve ⢠Tone and dynamics: EQ, Parametric EQ, Filter, Saturation, Compressor, OTT multiband, Transient shaper, Noise gate, Limiter ⢠Rhythm: Beat Chopper, Beat Repeat, Slicer, Stepper, Voice arp, Kick rumble ⢠Beatbox Pro Live: a complete live vocal chain in one effect ⢠Input FX shape your mic before it is recorded; every loop has its own Output FX ⢠Sidechain, XY pad and control pads to play your effects live SHARE AND EXPORT ⢠Social Rec films you while you loop and builds a clip ready to share ⢠Export one loop or several as WAV files MADE FOR THE STAGE ⢠MIDI controllers and foot pedals with MIDI Learn ⢠Turn a second phone or tablet into a Bluetooth remote ⢠AUv3 effect plugins on your input, mix and loops ⢠Works with USB audio interfaces ⢠Low-latency real-time audio engine FREE AND PRO Free: record, overdub, play, stop, clear, the metronome and Reverb. Pro unlocks all effects, Magic Quantize, saved sets, Social Rec and more. Questions or found a bug? Tap the "?" in the app to email the developer. Every message gets read.
LoopMemo
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LoopMemo is a loop recorder anyone can pick up and play. Recording starts the moment you press ā, and pressing it again starts looping right away. Your first take sets the loop length ā no BPM, no bars, no setup. Just capture the idea while it's fresh and start layering. PERFECT FOR ⢠Jotting down melodies and riffs before you forget them ⢠Practicing beatbox, a cappella, and vocal harmonies ⢠Layering guitar or keyboard phrases in a one-person jam ⢠Sketching rhythm patterns and sound ideas FEATURES ⢠Loop recording with up to 4 tracks ⢠Instant record & instant loop (Free mode) ⢠Overdub with Layer or Replace, plus Undo ⢠Per-track volume, pan, mute, and solo ⢠Per-track timing adjust (10 ms / 50 ms steps, adjustable while playing) ⢠Bar-sync mode for recording exactly on the grid, with metronome (BPM 40ā240, master length of 4/8/16/32 bars, count-in, 3 click sounds) ⢠Save and load projects ⢠Export one loop cycle as an audio file and share it ⢠Import your own audio and layer on top of it (Pro) ⢠Stem export for finishing your track in a DAW (Pro) THREE SIMPLE STEPS 1. Press ā and record ā voice, instruments, or hand claps 2. Press ā again and the loop starts playing instantly 3. Press ā on another track to layer while you listen FREE & PRO All core features ā recording, looping, overdubbing ā are free. LoopMemo Pro (one-time purchase) unlocks: ⢠No ads (banner & full-screen) ⢠Unlimited saved projects (free version: up to 3) ⢠WAV (16-bit) export (free version: M4A) ⢠Stem export (one WAV per track) ⢠Importing your own audio files A sample-accurate audio engine keeps loop seams click-free and tracks tightly in sync. Headphones are recommended to keep the loop from bleeding into the microphone. Press ā and make your first loop.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Project Loop at every 2 days against LoopMemo's every 3 weeks. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price Ā· Rating Ā· Positive reviews Ā· Number of ratings Ā· Update frequency Ā· Ads Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Monetization Ā· Best chart rank Ā· Devices Ā· Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Project Loop sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and LoopMemo sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Project Loop ships an update every 2 days, LoopMemo every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on October 31, 2026.
| Parameter | Project Loop | LoopMemo |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 2 days ā better | Every 3 weeks |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad ā better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 16.0 ā better |
| Further details ā not scored | ||
| Size | 13 MB | 4 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Bart Voogt | Hiroshi Yamazaki |
In-app purchases
Project Loop
- Pro Monthly$2.991 Month
- Pro 3 Months$5.993 Months
- Pro Yearly7 Days trial$17.991 Year
- Pro Unlock$19.99
LoopMemo
- LoopMemo Pro$2.99









