# LoopStation vs Blocs Wave

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Blocs Wave at 74% against LoopStation's 26%. Blocs Wave also leads on rating (4.8 vs 3.3) and ratings volume (2.3K vs 52). LoopStation's advantage is iOS requirement (7.1 vs 15.0). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. LoopStation sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Blocs Wave sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Blocs Wave holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Blocs Wave has 2.3K 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 74% of Blocs Wave's.

LoopStation ships an update every 3 months, Blocs Wave every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 8, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | LoopStation | Blocs Wave |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.3 (52 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/loopstation/id995780206/reviews) | **[4.8 (2.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/blocs-wave-record-music-live/id1085697317/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 52 | **2.3K** |
| Positive reviews | 26.2% of reviews | **73.8% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 2 months** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 54 MB | 48 MB |
| Requires iOS | **7.1** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Rene Zuidhof](https://appshunter.io/developer/954165647) | [Focusrite Audio Engineering](https://appshunter.io/developer/321949338) |

## 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 |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun and easy to use
- 💡 Good for beginners
- 👍 Allows creative jamming
- 👍 Great for duets with self
- 👍 Good for practicing loops

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Cannot save/load tracks
- 🐛 Files get corrupted
- 🐛 App crashes frequently
- 🐛 Interface is confusing
- 🐛 Calibration issues

**Reported bugs**

- App stopped working and lost all tracks
- Cannot load tracks
- Exporting fails with an error
- Recorded music pieces disappear or are not found
- Cannot save/load recordings

**Requested features**

- More accurate trim with zoom
- Ability to export tracks as MP3
- Add export option
- More tracks available
- Tutorials or instructions


### Blocs Wave

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/blocs-wave-record-music-live/id1085697317)

Create and record music on the go with this portable studio app. Explore diverse sounds, arrange loops, and shape your audio with real-time features. It's ideal for songwriters and electronic music producers seeking a quick and intuitive way to develop musical ideas.

**Highlights:** Record vocals and instruments live, Combine sounds across genres, Slice and rearrange sounds, Real-time tempo and pitch manipulation, Explore a large sound library, Export music mixes or individual tracks

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Acid Reflection | Free | one-time |
| 909 Booster | Free | one-time |
| Lofi Hip Hop | Free | one-time |
| Chiptune | $1.99 | one-time |
| Dusk Dynamics | $1.99 | one-time |
| Electric Hip Hop | $1.99 | one-time |
| EQ | $1.99 | one-time |
| Fusion Cinematics | $1.99 | one-time |
| Audio Import | $5.99 | one-time |
| Pro Features Collection | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 💎 Excellent sound quality
- 🎨 Highly creative and inspiring
- 🎢 Intuitive and easy to use
- 🔗 Great integration with Launchpad
- 🎉 Endless possibilities for music creation

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔍 Lack of search/organization for sound packs
- 🔒 Inability to save/restore custom projects
- 🔋 High battery drain
- 🐛 Occasional crashes and bugs
- 🔊 Need for more built-in effects

**Reported bugs**

- Exporting projects to Ableton Live not always reliable
- Importing user samples can be inconsistent
- Random project creation feature not functioning properly

**Requested features**

- Ability to independently pitch/manipulate samples
- More granular control over loop slicing
- Expanded track count beyond 8
- Seamless sync and integration with other DAWs
- Improved sample library management


## Frequently asked questions

### Is LoopStation free?

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

### Is Blocs Wave free?

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

### Which has better reviews, LoopStation or Blocs Wave?

Blocs Wave is rated higher. LoopStation averages 3.3 out of 5 from 52 ratings, while Blocs Wave averages 4.8 from 2.3K ratings.

### Do LoopStation or Blocs Wave have ads?

Neither LoopStation nor Blocs Wave shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, LoopStation or Blocs Wave?

LoopStation ships an update every 3 months, and Blocs Wave every 2 months. Most recently, LoopStation was updated on November 1, 2026 and Blocs Wave on November 8, 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.*