Comparison

LoopMemo vs SongPieces

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β€” 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 ●, and pressing it again starts looping right away. Your first take sets the loop length β€” no BPM, no bars, no setup. Just capture the idea while it's fresh and start layering. PERFECT FOR β€’ Jotting down melodies and riffs before you forget them β€’ Practicing beatbox, a cappella, and vocal harmonies β€’ Layering guitar or keyboard phrases in a one-person jam β€’ Sketching rhythm patterns and sound ideas FEATURES β€’ Loop recording with up to 4 tracks β€’ Instant record & instant loop (Free mode) β€’ Overdub with Layer or Replace, plus Undo β€’ Per-track volume, pan, mute, and solo β€’ Per-track timing adjust (10 ms / 50 ms steps, adjustable while playing) β€’ 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) β€’ Save and load projects β€’ Export one loop cycle as an audio file and share it β€’ Import your own audio and layer on top of it (Pro) β€’ Stem export for finishing your track in a DAW (Pro) THREE SIMPLE STEPS 1. Press ● and record β€” voice, instruments, or hand claps 2. Press ● again and the loop starts playing instantly 3. Press ● on another track to layer while you listen FREE & PRO All core features β€” recording, looping, overdubbing β€” are free. LoopMemo Pro (one-time purchase) unlocks: β€’ No ads (banner & full-screen) β€’ Unlimited saved projects (free version: up to 3) β€’ WAV (16-bit) export (free version: M4A) β€’ Stem export (one WAV per track) β€’ 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 ● and make your first loop.

About

SongPieces

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A melody pops into your head. You stumble on a guitar riff. You start playing and singing whatever comes to mind. It might never come out the same way again. SongPieces is a songwriting app for capturing ideas the moment they come, splitting them into sections, and retaking just the parts you want. Whether you write with a guitar in your hands or collect melodies and riffs for your band, keep the spark as it is, grow it into song pieces one take at a time, and piece them together into a song. - Record Capture a vocal, a riff, or a whole jam with a single record button. Recording keeps going with the screen off. Record along with a metronome (type in the tempo or tap it), and the piece keeps its tempo. You can also import recordings from Voice Memos. - Split into sections Add section markers while it plays and name them Verse, Chorus, and so on. Cut the parts you don't need. - Retake any part "Just the chorus, one more time." Retake the part up to where you stopped, or a section you choose. The few seconds before the part play first, so you can come in naturally. - Compare and pick Listen to the original and your retakes on their own or in context, and play the piece with your picked takes swapped in. Mark the ones you want to keep as favorites. Slow down or speed up playback from 0.5Γ— to 2Γ— without changing the pitch. - Overdub Listen to a piece with earphones and record harmonies or guitar on top. Overdubs play along with the piece, and you can stack as many as you like. Adjust volume, mute, or fix timing. - Keep your pieces organized Filter with four ratings (Not usable, Maybe useful, Like it, Love it) and tags (Vocal melody, Riff, Chorus idea, or your own). Play any piece right from the list to remember how it went. - Gather pieces into songs Verse ideas, chorus ideas, a version from another day: keep the pieces that belong together in one song. With Record Another Version, you can play the original back, then record the whole thing fresh. - Piece your song together Line up whole pieces or single sections in any order and play them through. Join a verse and a chorus you recorded separately to hear the song take shape. Your picked takes and section edits carry over. - Send to Logic Pro Export as WAV (48 kHz, 16-bit): the version with your picked takes, each take as its own file, each overdub lined up with the piece, and your pieced-together song as one file. They reach your Mac through iCloud Drive. Drag them all into Logic Pro to get one track per file. - Send to friends Share pieces and songs through Messages, AirDrop, email, and more. Include sections and chords if you like: friends who use SongPieces can import them as they are, and anyone else gets a regular audio file. - Your data stays with you Recordings are stored only in your iCloud Drive or on your iPhone. No account needed, and no ads.

Screenshots

LoopMemo4 screens
SongPieces4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: SongPieces at none against LoopMemo's 1. SongPieces also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 2 days vs every 3 weeks). On price, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS

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

Both are free to download. LoopMemo sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. SongPieces asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

LoopMemo ships an update every 3 weeks, SongPieces every 2 days. Both last shipped on October 31, 2026.

Scorecard3 real differences Β· 3 level
LoopMemo versus SongPieces: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLoopMemoSongPieces
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 2 days β€” better
AdsYesNo β€” better
In-app purchasesYesNo β€” better
DevicesiPhoneiPhone
Requires iOS16.0 β€” better17.0
Further details β€” not scored
Size4 MB3 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHiroshi YamazakiCroppre Inc.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

LoopMemo

One-time1
  • LoopMemo Pro$2.99
None

SongPieces

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is LoopMemo free?
LoopMemo is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is SongPieces free?
SongPieces is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do LoopMemo or SongPieces have ads?
LoopMemo shows ads; SongPieces does not.
Which is updated more often, LoopMemo or SongPieces?
LoopMemo ships an update every 3 weeks, and SongPieces every 2 days. Most recently, LoopMemo was updated on October 31, 2026 and SongPieces on October 31, 2026.

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