Comparison

PROJECT LOOP vs StreetSampler

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/

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StreetSampler

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THE WORLD IS YOUR SAMPLE LIBRARY StreetSampler is a sampler that turns everyday sounds into music. Record a train, a door, a voice, or the sound of the street wherever you find it. Trim and shape the sound, play it on 16 pads, and build a sequence while the inspiration is still fresh. CAPTURE FAST • Start recording instantly from the REC widget • Import audio from video • Automatically add clear, location-based titles • Create offline SHAPE YOUR SOUND • Trim intuitively with a clear waveform • Adjust pitch, speed, volume, pan, and looping • Play sounds on 16 responsive pads • Copy and rearrange pads without interrupting your flow BUILD THE BEAT • Create patterns with the built-in step sequencer • Set the BPM and save your work as a project • Automatically share recordings and projects with StreetSampler on Mac, with easy DAW import FROM STREET TO STUDIO Pair with StreetSampler on Mac to automatically sync recordings and projects over your local Wi‑Fi network. Some sync features require Pro. STREETSAMPLER PRO UPGRADE • Unlimited saved projects • Unlimited automatic sync with Mac • StreetSampler for Mac: export, drag to DAW and more with the same purchase • One-time purchase with no subscription The Free version includes recording, editing, 16 pads, sequencing, sharing, three saved projects, and 15 Wi‑Fi transfers. One purchase unlocks Pro on iPhone, iPad and Mac signed in with the same Apple Account.

Screenshots

PROJECT LOOP4 screens
StreetSampler4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: StreetSampler at none against PROJECT LOOP's shown. PROJECT LOOP's advantage is update cadence (every 3 days vs every 2 months). On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement 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. PROJECT LOOP sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $2.29 per month and StreetSampler 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, StreetSampler every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 26, 2026 and October 2, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level
PROJECT LOOP versus StreetSampler: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPROJECT LOOPStreetSampler
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 3 days — betterEvery 2 months
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, Mac — better
Requires iOS17.017.0
Further details — not scored
Size11 MB3 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBart VoogtTomocreate, Inc.

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

StreetSampler

One-time1
  • StreetSampler Pro$4.99

Questions

Is PROJECT LOOP free?
PROJECT LOOP is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is StreetSampler free?
StreetSampler is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do PROJECT LOOP or StreetSampler have ads?
PROJECT LOOP shows ads; StreetSampler does not.
Which is updated more often, PROJECT LOOP or StreetSampler?
PROJECT LOOP ships an update every 3 days, and StreetSampler every 2 months. Most recently, PROJECT LOOP was updated on September 26, 2026 and StreetSampler on October 2, 2026.

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