# MelodyLab vs Loops By CDub

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: MelodyLab at none against Loops By CDub's 2. MelodyLab also leads on iOS requirement (9.3 vs 16.0). Loops By CDub's advantage is rating (4.5 vs 4.3) and chart position (#89 vs unranked). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Loops By CDub sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $19.99 per month. MelodyLab asks for nothing beyond the download.

Loops By CDub holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Loops By CDub has 1.2K ratings behind it against 175, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 50% of MelodyLab's written reviews are positive against 47% of Loops By CDub's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

MelodyLab ships an update every 2 months, Loops By CDub monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 19, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | MelodyLab | Loops By CDub |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (175 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/melodylab/id789891225/reviews) | **[4.5 (1.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/loops-by-cdub/id1088667674/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 175 | **1.2K** |
| Positive reviews | **50.5% of reviews** | 47.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Subscription |
| Best chart rank | — | **#89** |
| Size | 16 MB | 60 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.3** | 16.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Mac |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Mats Eriksson](https://appshunter.io/developer/789891228) | [The C-Dub Brand, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1088667673) |

## What reviewers say

### MelodyLab

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/melodylab/id789891225)

Record yourself playing an instrument or singing, then layer additional recordings to build a complete song. Export your multi-track musical creations as videos to share with others. Become your own band with this intuitive music creation tool.

**Highlights:** Multi-track video recording, Layered audio recordings, Create original songs, Export video to photo album, Share with friends, Import existing videos, Adjust volumes and re-record

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use and intuitive interface
- 🎵 Great for creating harmonies and multi-track recordings
- 🎬 Simple video recording with multiple layout options
- ✨ Fun and creative tool for musicians
- 🎤 Allows hearing previous recordings while recording new parts

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and freezing issues
- ⏱️ Persistent sync and timing problems between tracks
- 🔊 Missing volume control for 3x3 format layouts
- 📤 Export functionality broken or unreliable
- ⚠️ Performance lag when recording multiple parts

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes when exporting videos
- App crashes when attempting to record
- Sync issues causing audio to play out of time
- App freezes after naming new project
- Recording stops after a few seconds on older devices

**Requested features**

- Bluetooth headphone and wireless mic support
- Metronome functionality built into app
- Ability to re-record individual tracks/windows
- More layout options beyond 2x2, 3x3, and 4x4
- Inter-app audio support for external music apps


### Loops By CDub

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/loops-by-cdub/id1088667674)

**Currently charting:** #89 Top Grossing · Music (US App Store)

This app provides gospel and contemporary musicians with a vast library of drum loops and click tracks designed for popular church songs. It offers features like live drum integration, tempo adjustment, and offline access, simplifying music preparation for worship services.

**Highlights:** Thousands of drum loops, Add live drums on the fly, Tap Tempo feature, Import custom loops, Offline loop access, Adjust loop tempo, Create playlists

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Subscription | $19.99 | per month |
| Yearly Subscription | $199.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Enhances music sessions
- 🎼 Helpful for pianists and musicians
- 💯 Game changer for music ministry
- 🎶 Awesome loops and rhythms
- 🤖 Developer keeps improving app

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 App crashes and freezes frequently
- 🔁 Signing out and logging back in issues
- 🔌 Connectivity and download failures
- 💰 Expensive subscription for limited features
- 🤷‍♂️ Outdated and glitchy after updates

**Reported bugs**

- Playlists and loops disappearing after updates
- Incorrect loops playing instead of selected ones
- Loops not looping smoothly or drifting
- App freezing when importing or downloading loops
- Inconsistent behavior across iOS devices

**Requested features**

- Landscape mode support
- Ability to change loop key
- Tap tempo functionality
- More genre variety (e.g. Latin percussion)
- Customizable loop naming in playlists


## Frequently asked questions

### Is MelodyLab free?

MelodyLab is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Loops By CDub free?

Loops By CDub is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, MelodyLab or Loops By CDub?

Loops By CDub is rated higher. MelodyLab averages 4.3 out of 5 from 175 ratings, while Loops By CDub averages 4.5 from 1.2K ratings.

### Do MelodyLab or Loops By CDub have ads?

Neither MelodyLab nor Loops By CDub shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, MelodyLab or Loops By CDub?

MelodyLab ships an update every 2 months, and Loops By CDub monthly. Most recently, MelodyLab was updated on September 19, 2026 and Loops By CDub on September 25, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*