# LoopStation vs Music Looper

The clearest difference is rating: Music Looper at 4.3 against LoopStation's 3.3. Music Looper also leads on update cadence (every 3 days vs every 3 months) and ratings volume (766 vs 52). LoopStation's advantage is iOS requirement (7.1 vs 26.0). On price, review sentiment, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. LoopStation sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Music Looper sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Music Looper holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 3.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Music Looper has 766 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 29% of Music Looper's.

LoopStation ships an update every 3 months, Music Looper every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on September 19, 2026 and September 28, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | LoopStation | Music Looper |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.3 (52 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/loopstation/id995780206/reviews) | **[4.3 (766 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/music-looper-practice-tool/id1189818821/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 52 | **766** |
| Positive reviews | 26.2% of reviews | **28.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 3 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 54 MB | 48 MB |
| Requires iOS | **7.1** | 26.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Rene Zuidhof](https://appshunter.io/developer/954165647) | [Imre Virag](https://appshunter.io/developer/1189818220) |

## 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 |


### Music Looper

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/music-looper-practice-tool/id1189818821)

Master your instrument or voice by slowing down, looping, and isolating specific parts of songs. Import music from various sources, record your own, and control playback hands-free with a foot pedal. Organize your practice sessions and export modified audio files.

**Highlights:** Seamless A–B loop playback, Slow down music without changing pitch, Isolate vocals, drums, bass, piano, Hands-free control with Bluetooth foot pedals, Record music with metronome, Import songs using Shazam, Organize songs with folders and tags

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Music Looper Plus (1 Month) | $3.99 | per month |
| Music Looper Plus (1 Year) | $29.99 | per year |
| Music Looper Premium | $7.99 | one-time |
| PRO version | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Great for learning music
- 💡 Helpful for practice and transcribing
- 👍 Simple and effective interface

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Playback issues (random restarts, audio cuts out, timing problems)
- 🐛 Compatibility problems (crashes, not working on certain devices)
- 🐛 Import/export limitations (can't use own music, songs disappear)
- 🔧 Confusing interface, lacking instructions

**Reported bugs**

- App freezing/crashing when trying to use certain features
- Issues with importing/accessing saved songs and loops
- Inconsistent behavior when changing playback speed or pitch

**Requested features**

- Background playback support
- More customization options
- Better loop handling (no gaps, more precise control)
- Improved sync between visuals and audio


## Frequently asked questions

### Is LoopStation free?

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

### Is Music Looper free?

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

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

Music Looper is rated higher. LoopStation averages 3.3 out of 5 from 52 ratings, while Music Looper averages 4.3 from 766 ratings.

### Do LoopStation or Music Looper have ads?

Neither LoopStation nor Music Looper shows ads.

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

LoopStation ships an update every 3 months, and Music Looper every 3 days. Most recently, LoopStation was updated on September 19, 2026 and Music Looper on September 28, 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.*