Comparison

ThermVoltSilicon vs LoopMemo

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

Head to head
About

ThermVoltSilicon

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ThermVoltSilicon is a precise digital recreation of classic silicon diode-based overdrive circuits. It delivers the tighter, brighter, and more articulate character typical of silicon clipping stages, while faithfully modeling analog imperfections such as power supply sag, battery voltage variation, and temperature-dependent diode behavior. Built with the MIT-licensed Patina DSP engine, this AUv3 plugin combines circuit-accurate modeling with modern features for both vintage tone enthusiasts and contemporary producers. FEATURES • Silicon diode clipping with realistic forward voltage and temperature response • Authentic power supply sag and voltage variation (9V / 18V modeling) • Temperature control (15–75°C) affecting diode behavior • Inst / Line input modes with appropriate impedance and gain staging • Switchable Boost stage (+20dB) • Variable high-pass filter • Classic analog-style tone control • 2x / 4x high-quality oversampling • Very low CPU usage, optimized for iOS • AUv3 support with smooth parameter automation SUITABLE FOR • Electric guitar (tight crunch to singing lead) • Bass guitar • Synthesizers & drum machines • Keyboards • Vocals & parallel saturation • Lo-fi, indie, rock, and modern production COMPATIBILITY • AUv3 Plugin • iPhone & iPad (iOS 15+) • AUv3 hosts.

About

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 — 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

ThermVoltSilicon1 screens
LoopMemo4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: ThermVoltSilicon at none against LoopMemo's shown. On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement 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. ThermVoltSilicon sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and LoopMemo sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard1 real difference Ā· 5 level
ThermVoltSilicon versus LoopMemo: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterThermVoltSiliconLoopMemo
PriceFreeFree
Update frequency—Every 3 weeks
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS16.016.0
Further details — not scored
Size28 MB4 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperShoma KondoHiroshi Yamazaki

In-app purchases

1 purchases

ThermVoltSilicon

One-time1
  • ThermVoltSilicon Full Version$4.99
1 purchases

LoopMemo

One-time1
  • LoopMemo Pro$2.99

Questions

Is ThermVoltSilicon free?
ThermVoltSilicon is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is LoopMemo free?
LoopMemo is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do ThermVoltSilicon or LoopMemo have ads?
LoopMemo shows ads; ThermVoltSilicon does not.

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