Comparison

PROJECT LOOP vs LoopMemo

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

Head to head
About

PROJECT LOOP

Features
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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 (~€4.99-€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/

About

LoopMemo

Features
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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 — 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 40–240, 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 — 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 — recording, looping, overdubbing — 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.

Screenshots

PROJECT LOOP4 screens
LoopMemo4 screens

Verdict

The call

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

CostPrice Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Ads Ā· Monetization

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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

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.

Scorecard1 real difference Ā· 5 level
PROJECT LOOP versus LoopMemo: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPROJECT LOOPLoopMemo
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 3 days — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS17.016.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size11 MB4 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBart VoogtHiroshi Yamazaki

In-app purchases

4 purchases

PROJECT LOOP

Subscriptions3
  • Pro Monthly$2.291 Month
  • Pro 3 Months$4.493 Months
  • Pro Yearly7 Days trial$13.491 Year
One-time1
  • Pro Unlock$19.99
1 purchases

LoopMemo

One-time1
  • LoopMemo Pro$2.99

Questions

Is PROJECT LOOP free?
PROJECT LOOP is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is LoopMemo free?
LoopMemo is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do PROJECT LOOP or LoopMemo have ads?
Both PROJECT LOOP and LoopMemo show ads.
Which is updated more often, PROJECT LOOP or LoopMemo?
PROJECT LOOP ships an update every 3 days, and LoopMemo every 3 weeks. Most recently, PROJECT LOOP was updated on September 26, 2026 and LoopMemo on September 28, 2026.

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