Comparison

MelodyLab vs XME LOOPS

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

Head to head
About

MelodyLab

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
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Record a video of yourself when you play an instrument or sing, then add more recordings and create your own song. When finished, export video to photo album and share it with your friends. With MelodyLab you can be your own band! Instructions: 1. Start MelodyLab, select 'New Project' and name it. 2. Select project in list and click 'Open'. 3. When you open your project, the first recording box is already selected. Just tap 'Record' when you are ready to record. When you are done, tap 'Stop'. If you're not satisfied, press record again. 4. Choose another recording box and tap 'Record'. Repeat this procedure until you have filled all the boxes and are satisfied with your recordings. 5. You can re-record any frame in which order you like. 6. Select Play to see your result and maybe adjust volumes. 7. When finished click Export to save video to photo album. Tip: In settings you can choose which camera and microphone to use. You can also adjust the video quality. Always use earphones to get rid of feedback/echoing * You can also start by importing a video from your album. Maybe cooperate with a talented singer/drummer/guitarist? Support: info@melody-lab.com

About

XME LOOPS

Access a vast catalog of melodic loops and pad sounds for both worship and secular music performances. Easily create and manage playlists, request custom loops, and adjust tempo for any song. This app offers a subscription for full access to all features and monthly content updates.

Highlights
  • Melodic loops with real-time key changing
  • Pad function for ambient sounds
  • Playlist sharing and management
  • Loop request feature
  • Offline loop downloads
  • Adjustable loop speed and tempo
Features
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XME Inc. has produced music for pro artists and bands for decades. Now, we want to produce all the loops you need for your worship AND secular performances! Want to bring worship to another level AND you have a gig with your band? We've got you covered for both! **FEATURES** - New Melodic Loops with real-time key changing - New Pad Function plays soft pads in any key of your choice along with the drum/percussion loop - Added playlist sharing to bring your playlist from one device to another - Rename playlist loops by tapping “edit” then tap the loop you want to rename. - Loops automatically download on your device so never worry about connection or server issues. - Request loops as you need right from inside the app. Have a worship event or gig to prepare for and need loops that aren't here? No problem. Tap Contact and simply paste a link for the songs you need! - Multiloop function allows multiple variations for each loop. - A Huge Catalog of Loops compatible with Christian and Secular songs - XME Loops produced for your event intros, transitions and just for showing off with your band - Music and Software teams at work for you every month - Adjust the speed of any loop & tap tempo: hold tap button to reset tempo. - Create multiple song-lists/playlists to plan ahead for various dates and engagements **Subscription** You will have full access to the loops of many genres, a production crew at work for you every month (accessed via the Contact tab), and ability to create unlimited set lists for $9.99USD/month subscription price. This subscription will renew automatically every month for $9.99USD unless automatic renewal is turned off at least 24hrs before subscription period ends. Payment will be charged to your iTunes account at confirmation of purchase. Your subscription may be managed and auto renewal can be turned off by going to your account settings after purchase. No cancellation of the current subscription is allowed during active subscription period. To cancel: Open AppStore/(Tap profile pic on top right)/Subscriptions/(tap on the app)/Cancel Privacy Policy & Terms Of Use http://xmeinc.com/new/loops-privacy

Screenshots

MelodyLab1 screens
XME LOOPS4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: XME LOOPS at 4.9 against MelodyLab's 4.3. XME LOOPS also leads on review sentiment (86% vs 50%) and ratings volume (4.9K vs 175). MelodyLab's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and iOS requirement (9.3 vs 13.0). On price, ads and device support 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. XME LOOPS sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. MelodyLab asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

XME LOOPS holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: XME LOOPS has 4.9K ratings behind it against 175, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 50% of MelodyLab's written reviews are positive against 86% of XME LOOPS's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

MelodyLab ships an update every 2 months, XME LOOPS fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 19, 2026 and September 26, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 3 level
MelodyLab versus XME LOOPS: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMelodyLabXME LOOPS
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (175 ratings)4.9 (4.9K ratings) — better
Positive reviews50.5% of reviews85.6% of reviews — better
Number of ratings1754.9K — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank—#112 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better
Requires iOS9.3 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size16 MB3.0 GB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMats ErikssonXME Inc.

Customer experience

MelodyLab

All ratings175 ratings
Positive80.6%
Neutral5.7%
Negative13.7%
Written reviews103 reviews
Positive50.5%
Neutral16.5%
Negative33.0%

XME LOOPS

All ratings4,860 ratings
Positive97.9%
Neutral0.8%
Negative1.3%
Written reviews139 reviews
Positive85.6%
Neutral3.6%
Negative10.8%

User reviews

MelodyLab

From 175 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 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

Room to improve

  • 🐛 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

XME LOOPS

From 4.9K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Easy to use
  • 👍 Awesome loops
  • 🚀 Quick response to requests
  • 👍 Versatile for different genres
  • 👍 Enhances worship services

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Occasional crashes or freezing
  • 🐛 Incompatibility with older devices
  • 🔋 Concerns about subscription model
  • 👎 Limited free trial/demo options

Bugs and requests

MelodyLab

Reported bugs

13 issues
  • 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
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  • Previously deleted audio plays during re-recording
  • App crashes during playback
  • Camera won't activate when recording
  • App closes when selecting record button
  • Export screen goes blank
  • Export doesn't save to camera roll despite confirmation
  • App crashes when opening previously created projects
  • Lag and delay issues, especially with Bluetooth enabled

Requested features

12 requests
  • 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
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  • Ability to crop or shorten individual sections
  • Delete recorded videos without re-recording
  • Pause and rewind during recording
  • Mac/desktop version of the app
  • Online collaboration/jam session feature
  • Filters and collage options for videos
  • Recover deleted projects functionality

XME LOOPS

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Login issues
  • Subscription not working as expected
  • Loops not starting at the 1 count

Requested features

4 requests
  • Add metronome feature
  • Ability to import custom drum sounds
  • Cloud sync for playlists across devices
  • Add full beat tracks, not just loops

In-app purchases

None

MelodyLab

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

XME LOOPS

Subscriptions2
  • All-Access Monthly Subscription$9.991 Month
  • Yearly Subscription$109.991 Year

Questions

Is MelodyLab free?
MelodyLab is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is XME LOOPS free?
XME LOOPS is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, MelodyLab or XME LOOPS?
XME LOOPS is rated higher. MelodyLab averages 4.3 out of 5 from 175 ratings, while XME LOOPS averages 4.9 from 4.9K ratings.
Do MelodyLab or XME LOOPS have ads?
Neither MelodyLab nor XME LOOPS shows ads.
Which is updated more often, MelodyLab or XME LOOPS?
MelodyLab ships an update every 2 months, and XME LOOPS fortnightly. Most recently, MelodyLab was updated on September 19, 2026 and XME LOOPS on September 26, 2026.

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