# LoopStation vs Loop ON

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.

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.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | LoopStation | Loop ON |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.3 (52 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/loopstation/id995780206/reviews) | **[4.4 (986 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/loop-on-looper-and-jam-recorder/id1211268824/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 52 | **986** |
| Positive reviews | 26.2% of reviews | **35.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 54 MB | 74 MB |
| Requires iOS | **7.1** | 12.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Rene Zuidhof](https://appshunter.io/developer/954165647) | [Tsovinar Popova](https://appshunter.io/developer/1559849040) |

## 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 |


### Loop ON

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/loop-on-looper-and-jam-recorder/id1211268824)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Subscribe | $7.99 | per month |
| Premium:Record live looping | $6.99 | one-time |
| PRO Pack (Black Friday Sale) | $6.99 | one-time |
| Crossed Pro Pack | $6.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Simple and easy to use
- 👍 Great for creating music
- 💡 Useful for vocal practice
- 🎨 Good sound quality

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Syncing issues with multiple tracks
- 🔧 Difficult to edit recordings
- 💰 Paywall for full functionality
- 🔍 Lack of guidance/tutorials

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

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


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*