Comparison

LoopStation vs Loop ON

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

LoopStation

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
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LoopStation turns your device into a musical instrument. Record your own sounds / voice and combine them into one big symphony with this looper. Do what you would want to do with a real physical loop pedal. Make your own music by beatboxing, singing or by playing around with your instruments! Start this looper by recording the basetrack or start up the metronome to help you with timing. Every next recording will be an overdub of the basetrack. Add reverb, change volume, adjust the position... it's all possible! When you are done, make a single track of your loop by recording a session. Then share this session with all your friends and fellow musicians by sharing it with the other apps you have on your phone (Facebook, WhatsApp, SoundCloud, Mail, etc...). In order to prevent the app from re-recording itself, It is VERY IMPORTANT to use headphones to keep the recordings clean. Features: - Record synced tracks (overdub) - Control volume per loop - Save/Load recordings - Metronome Premium - Shift timing of each individual loop - Merge tracks - Change playback speed - Add reverb - Session recording - Export sessions to your other apps; Facebook, WhatsApp, SoundCloud, Mail, etc... Let me know if you have any problems or feature requests! With thanks to Unity!

About

Loop ON

Record and compose music with a 12-track loop station. Apply real-time audio effects and dub tracks without interruption. Perfect for musicians wanting to capture improvisations or create beats.

Highlights
  • 12-track sound loop recording
  • Real-time recording
  • Dubbing tracks without stopping
  • 5 audio effects (Reverb, Filter, Vol, Pitch, Delay)
  • Low latency performance
  • Music sharing functionality
Features
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Loop ON is the app you need for recording music, sounds and your own improvisations. It's a 12-track recorder and loop station with audio FX. It's nothing easier: just press the rec button, and the app will do the rest for you. RECORD AND COMPOSE - 12 tracks to record sound loops; - Real time recording; - Dubbing any track without stopping. USE AUDIO FX - Use 5 audio effects for your music: Reverb (echo); Filter (for cutting different frequencies); Vol (volume and pan settings); Pitch (correction of pitch); Delay; - Apply various effects and immediately record the result. PERFORM ON STAGE, TRAIN YOUR SKILLS - No latency feature allows you to use the app directly on the stage; - Opportunity to immediately listen and evaluate your result. SHARE YOUR MUSIC - Just tap on the Share button and surprise your friends with your master beatbox or new song. Have you always dreamed of recording your improvisations on guitar or vocal jams? Or just wanted to try making rhythms like true beatbox masters? Or maybe you like to perform vocal tricks and want to practice alone with yourself? With Loop ON, it's possible for everyone, and just in a few taps! Just try it. Terms Of Use (https://clck.ru/TXy4B) Privacy Policy (https://clck.ru/TXxnz)

Screenshots

LoopStation4 screens
Loop ON4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Loop ON at 4.4 against LoopStation's 3.3. Loop ON also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 3 months) and ratings volume (986 vs 52). LoopStation's advantage is iOS requirement (7.1 vs 12.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. LoopStation sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Loop ON sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Loop ON holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 3.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Loop ON has 986 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 36% of Loop ON's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

LoopStation ships an update every 3 months, Loop ON every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 19, 2026 and September 29, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
LoopStation versus Loop ON: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLoopStationLoop ON
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.3 (52 ratings)4.4 (986 ratings) — better
Positive reviews26.2% of reviews35.9% of reviews — better
Number of ratings52986 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS7.1 — better12.0
Further details — not scored
Size54 MB74 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRene ZuidhofTsovinar Popova

Customer experience

LoopStation

All ratings52 ratings
Positive53.8%
Neutral11.5%
Negative34.6%
Written reviews84 reviews
Positive26.2%
Neutral14.3%
Negative59.5%

Loop ON

All ratings986 ratings
Positive83.6%
Neutral3.9%
Negative12.6%
Written reviews220 reviews
Positive35.9%
Neutral6.8%
Negative57.3%

Bugs and requests

LoopStation

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Loop ON

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • App crashes when trying to access tutorial
  • Recordings not saving properly
  • Compatibility issues with newer iOS versions

Requested features

4 requests
  • Adjustable metronome
  • Ability to edit recorded tracks
  • More effects and sound manipulation options
  • Better sync and timing capabilities

In-app purchases

1 purchases

LoopStation

One-time1
  • Pro$2.99
4 purchases

Loop ON

Subscriptions1
  • Premium Subscribe3 Days trial$7.991 Month
One-time3
  • Premium:Record live looping$6.99
  • PRO Pack (Black Friday Sale)$6.99
  • Crossed Pro Pack$6.99

Questions

Is LoopStation free?
LoopStation is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Loop ON free?
Loop ON is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, LoopStation or Loop ON?
Loop ON is rated higher. LoopStation averages 3.3 out of 5 from 52 ratings, while Loop ON averages 4.4 from 986 ratings.
Do LoopStation or Loop ON have ads?
Neither LoopStation nor Loop ON shows ads.
Which is updated more often, LoopStation or Loop ON?
LoopStation ships an update every 3 months, and Loop ON every 3 weeks. Most recently, LoopStation was updated on September 19, 2026 and Loop ON on September 29, 2026.

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