# MelodyLab vs XME LOOPS

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 (5K vs 176). MelodyLab's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and iOS requirement (9.3 vs 15.0). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

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.

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 5K ratings behind it against 176, 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.

MelodyLab ships an update every 2 months, XME LOOPS every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on October 26, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | MelodyLab | XME LOOPS |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (176 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/melodylab/id789891225/reviews) | **[4.9 (5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/xme-loops/id1223241229/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 176 | **5K** |
| Positive reviews | 50.5% of reviews | **85.6% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#111** |
| Size | 16 MB | 3.0 GB |
| Requires iOS | **9.3** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Mats Eriksson](https://appshunter.io/developer/789891228) | [XME Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/293735788) |

## 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, Vision Pro support

**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


### XME LOOPS

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/xme-loops/id1223241229)

**Currently charting:** #111 Top Grossing · Music (US App Store)

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:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| All-Access Monthly Subscription | $9.99 | per month |
| Yearly Subscription | $109.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

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


## Frequently asked 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 176 ratings, while XME LOOPS averages 4.9 from 5K 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 every 3 weeks. Most recently, MelodyLab was updated on October 26, 2026 and XME LOOPS on October 26, 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.*