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 - LIVE turns your iPhone or iPad into a live looping station. Built for beatboxers, singers, guitarists and producers who want to build full tracks in real time. Record a loop, layer overdubs, keep stacking until one mic sounds like a whole band. Big REC / DUB / PLY / STOP / CLR controls, instant track switching, tempo-locked recording so layers stay tight. MULTI-TRACK LOOPER ⢠8 to 16 independent loop tracks ⢠REC / DUB / PLAY / STOP / CLEAR per track ⢠Quantized recording: loops snap to the bar ⢠Per-track volume, undo / redo, stop-all and play-all ⢠Set loop length in bars; recording auto-stops when the bar completes FRIEND MODE (beta) ⢠Invite a friend with a short code ⢠Take turns filling pads on the same challenge ⢠Optional face-cam social reel when you finish ⢠Still beta: expect rough edges, tell us what breaks LIVE INPUT FX (shape your mic before it's recorded) ⢠Studio reverb with tail, damping, width, pre-delay and ducking ⢠3-band EQ and dynamics compressor with makeup gain ⢠OTT-style multiband for presence and punch ⢠Autotune with key / scale and hard mode ⢠Echo / delay, transient shaper and input transpose PER-TRACK OUTPUT FX ⢠Reverb, 3-band EQ, OTT, limiter ⢠BeatScatter, chopper and step gate ⢠Filter and flanger with LFO ⢠Turn any knob and the effect switches on automatically CREATIVE TOOLS ⢠Built-in metronome with selectable click voices ⢠Beat sequencer and MIDI sampler pads ⢠MIDI controller support: map knobs and buttons to hardware ⢠Works with USB audio interfaces and external mics DESIGNED FOR THE STAGE ⢠Fast, touch-first, full-screen landscape interface ⢠Low-latency audio engine ⢠Quick-start help built in (tap the "?" top-right) Whether you're looping beatbox live, sketching song ideas, or performing on stage, PROJECT LOOP - LIVE keeps the workflow fast and the sound clean. Questions or found a bug? Tap the "?" in the top-right corner to email the developer. Every message gets read. FREE + PRO SUBSCRIPTION Project Loop is free to download. Record and layer loops, change loop length, and use core transport for free. Subscribe to Pro (~ā¬4.99-ā¬5.99/month) to unlock Input/Output FX, Mixer, Global/Beat Bed, MIDI, Social Rec, XY Pad, Groups, and advanced track settings. Subscription auto-renews unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage in Apple ID settings. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://beatboxplugin.com/project-loop-privacy/
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 3 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 $2.29 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 3 days, LoopMemo every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 26, 2026 and September 28, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | PROJECT LOOP | LoopMemo |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 3 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 | 11 MB | 4 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Bart Voogt | Hiroshi Yamazaki |
In-app purchases
PROJECT LOOP
- Pro Monthly$2.291 Month
- Pro 3 Months$4.493 Months
- Pro Yearly7 Days trial$13.491 Year
- Pro Unlock$19.99
LoopMemo
- LoopMemo Pro$2.99









