# LoopStation vs Jam Looper

The clearest difference is rating: Jam Looper at 4.4 against LoopStation's 3.3. Jam Looper also leads on review sentiment (52% vs 26%) and ratings volume (2.4K vs 52). LoopStation's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (7.1 vs 15.0). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. LoopStation sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Jam Looper sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Jam Looper holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 3.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Jam Looper has 2.4K ratings behind it against 52, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 26% of LoopStation's written reviews are positive against 52% of Jam Looper's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on September 19, 2026 and September 29, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | LoopStation | Jam Looper |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.3 (52 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/loopstation/id995780206/reviews) | **[4.4 (2.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/jam-looper/id1061465697/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 52 | **2.4K** |
| Positive reviews | 26.2% of reviews | **52.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 54 MB | 24 MB |
| Requires iOS | **7.1** | 15.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Rene Zuidhof](https://appshunter.io/developer/954165647) | [Unstatic Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1313175061) |

## What reviewers say

### LoopStation

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/loopstation/id995780206)

Transform your device into a powerful musical instrument. Record and layer your own sounds, voices, or instruments to create complex musical arrangements. Add effects, adjust levels, and share your finished loops with others.

**Highlights:** Record synced tracks (overdub), Control volume per loop, Save/Load recordings, Metronome for timing, Shift timing of individual loops, Merge tracks, Add reverb effect

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro | $2.99 | one-time |


### Jam Looper

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/jam-looper/id1061465697)

Create music easily with smart automatic looping, multi-track recording, and effects. This app offers a seamless jamming experience for musicians of all levels, allowing you to record, mix, and export your creations.

**Highlights:** Smart automatic looping, Multiple tracks (up to 8 in Pro), Volume control per track, Track effects (unlockable), Real-time recording, Export options

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

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Jam Looper Pro Weekly | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Jam Looper Pro Monthly | $7.99 | per month |
| Jam Looper Pro Yearly | $34.99 | per year |
| Medium Tip | $9.99 | one-time |
| Small Tip | $19.99 | one-time |
| Large Tip | $19.99 | one-time |
| Pro Mode | $44.99 | one-time |
| Jam Looper Pro Lifetime | $44.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Easy to use
- 💡 Powerful tool for creating music
- 👍 Intuitive interface
- 🚀 Simple and straightforward
- 👍 Great for beginners and amateurs

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes and stability issues
- 🐛 Sync and timing problems
- 🐛 Latency and delay when recording
- 🐛 Unreliable export and saving functionality
- 🔋 High battery consumption

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes on launch or during use
- Recorded tracks not syncing properly
- Inability to save or export projects
- Unexpected behavior when using certain features

**Requested features**

- Ability to edit and trim recorded tracks
- Option to set custom tempo and time signatures
- Metronome and visual feedback for timing
- Ability to import audio files
- More advanced effects and sound processing tools


## Frequently asked questions

### Is LoopStation free?

LoopStation is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Jam Looper free?

Jam Looper is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, LoopStation or Jam Looper?

Jam Looper is rated higher. LoopStation averages 3.3 out of 5 from 52 ratings, while Jam Looper averages 4.4 from 2.4K ratings.

### Do LoopStation or Jam Looper have ads?

Jam Looper shows ads; LoopStation does not.

### Which is updated more often, LoopStation or Jam Looper?

LoopStation ships an update every 3 months, and Jam Looper every 3 months. Most recently, LoopStation was updated on September 19, 2026 and Jam Looper on September 29, 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.*