Comparison

LoopMemo vs MAD Tuner

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

Head to head
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.

About

MAD Tuner

Features
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Less on your screen. More focus on your sound. MAD Tuner brings together three essential tools for musicians in one precise, distraction-free app: a chromatic tuner, a reference-tone generator and a realistic metronome. PRECISE CHROMATIC TUNER The clear analog-style dial and responsive needle let you understand your pitch instantly. Red means flat, yellow means sharp and green means in tune. • Automatic chromatic note recognition • Adjustable A4 reference from 390 to 490 Hz • Error displayed in cents or hertz • Multiple sensitivity and detection profiles • Adjustable needle response and green-zone accuracy • International, Latin and German note names • Sharps or flats • Equal, historical and fully custom temperaments REFERENCE TONE GENERATOR Swipe to the reference-tone page and hear the note you need. • Select notes from A to G • Natural, sharp and flat accidentals • Fine frequency adjustment • Clear, harmonically enriched sound • Animated sound waves during playback REALISTIC METRONOME A physical-style pendulum gives rhythm a visible form. • Adjustable from 30 to 240 BPM • Drag the weight to change the tempo • Swipe individual digits or use the numeric keypad • Synchronized audible click on every beat • Tempo remains visible while playing • Natural acceleration and deceleration through every swing DESIGNED FOR MUSICIANS • Clean portrait and landscape layouts • Interface available in nine languages • No advertising • No account required • Audio is processed locally on your iPhone and is never recorded, saved or transmitted Designed in Italy with one simple principle: every detail should help you listen, tune and play. Try every feature free for 7 days. Continue with one single purchase. No subscription.

Screenshots

LoopMemo4 screens
MAD Tuner4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: MAD Tuner at none against LoopMemo's shown. MAD Tuner also leads on update cadence (every 4 days vs every 3 weeks). 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. LoopMemo sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and MAD Tuner sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

LoopMemo ships an update every 3 weeks, MAD Tuner every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 8, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences Ā· 4 level
LoopMemo versus MAD Tuner: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLoopMemoMAD Tuner
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 4 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhoneiPhone
Requires iOS16.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size4 MB1 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHiroshi YamazakiMICHELE ANDERLINI

In-app purchases

1 purchases

LoopMemo

One-time1
  • LoopMemo Pro$2.99
2 purchases

MAD Tuner

One-time2
  • 7-day TrialFree
  • MAD Tuner Lifetime$3.99

Questions

Is LoopMemo free?
LoopMemo is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is MAD Tuner free?
MAD Tuner is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do LoopMemo or MAD Tuner have ads?
LoopMemo shows ads; MAD Tuner does not.
Which is updated more often, LoopMemo or MAD Tuner?
LoopMemo ships an update every 3 weeks, and MAD Tuner every 4 days. Most recently, LoopMemo was updated on October 8, 2026 and MAD Tuner on October 16, 2026.

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