# Music Maker JAM vs Loop/Cycle

The clearest difference is price: Music Maker JAM at Free against Loop/Cycle's $9.99. Music Maker JAM also leads on ratings volume (11K vs 1). Loop/Cycle's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 10) and ads (none vs shown). On device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Music Maker JAM is free to download; Loop/Cycle costs $9.99 up front. Music Maker JAM sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $4.49 per month. Loop/Cycle asks for nothing beyond the download.

Loop/Cycle holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Music Maker JAM has 11K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

## The numbers

| Metric | Music Maker JAM | Loop/Cycle |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $9.99 |
| Rating | [4.6 (11K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/music-maker-jam/id880929886/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/loopcycle/id6762233996/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **11K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 72.2% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Monthly | — |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Paid |
| Size | 91 MB | 41 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **15.1** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Loudly GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/880929889) | [Adam Sturtevant](https://appshunter.io/developer/1893481599) |

## What reviewers say

### Music Maker JAM

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/music-maker-jam/id880929886)

Create, remix, and share your own music with a vast library of loops and studio-quality beats. Add vocals, apply effects, and mix your tracks on an 8-channel mixer. Share your creations instantly with a global community of artists and producers.

**Highlights:** Remix audio loops, Add vocals to tracks, Virtual currency for loops, Apply FX and harmony features, Record and share music, 8-channel mixer, Combine samples from different genres

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Music Maker PRO monthly | $4.49 | per month |
| Halloween | $0.99 | one-time |
| Real Trap Deal | $0.99 | one-time |
| 90 Beatcoins | $0.99 | one-time |
| Trap Selects | $0.99 | one-time |
| Trap | $2.99 | one-time |
| Borgore - Ratchet | $2.99 | one-time |
| 400 Beatcoins | $3.99 | one-time |
| 750 Beatcoins | $6.99 | one-time |
| 2300 Beatcoins | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎨 Versatile music creation
- 👍 Easy to use for beginners
- 🎶 Diverse sound packs
- 💡 Helpful community
- 🎵 Good for music production

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and freezes
- 💰 Difficult to earn in-app currency
- 🔗 Connectivity issues
- 🔒 Concerns about account/purchase security
- 🔇 Bluetooth audio issues

**Reported bugs**

- Disappearing purchased sound packs
- Issues with saving and loading projects
- Inconsistent language translations
- Problems with uploading and sharing music

**Requested features**

- Add more free sound packs and loops
- Implement easier ways to earn in-app currency
- Allow importing of custom audio files
- Add more advanced music editing features
- Improve sharing and collaboration options


### Loop/Cycle

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/loopcycle/id6762233996)

Create complex rhythmic patterns and polyrhythms with a modular builder. Explore odd meters and achieve flow-state practice with meditative, minimalist loops. Features three sampled instruments and adjustable BPM.

**Highlights:** Modular loop and rhythmic cycle builder, Build sequences with numbered blocks, Three sampled instruments (piano, marimba, bass), Adjustable BPM (40-220), Independent volume controls, Real-time block highlighting, Dark interface for focus

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Music Maker JAM free?

Music Maker JAM is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Loop/Cycle free?

Loop/Cycle costs $9.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Music Maker JAM or Loop/Cycle?

Loop/Cycle is rated higher. Music Maker JAM averages 4.6 out of 5 from 11K ratings, while Loop/Cycle averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Music Maker JAM or Loop/Cycle have ads?

Music Maker JAM shows ads; Loop/Cycle does not.

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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.*