# LoopStation vs XME LOOPS

The clearest difference is review sentiment: XME LOOPS at 86% against LoopStation's 26%. XME LOOPS also leads on rating (4.9 vs 3.3) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 3 months). LoopStation's advantage is iOS requirement (7.1 vs 13.0). 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 XME LOOPS sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

XME LOOPS holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 3.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: XME LOOPS has 4.9K 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 86% of XME LOOPS's.

LoopStation ships an update every 3 months, XME LOOPS fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 19, 2026 and September 29, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | LoopStation | XME LOOPS |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.3 (52 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/loopstation/id995780206/reviews) | **[4.9 (4.9K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/xme-loops/id1223241229/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 52 | **4.9K** |
| Positive reviews | 26.2% of reviews | **85.6% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#99** |
| Size | 54 MB | 3.0 GB |
| Requires iOS | **7.1** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Rene Zuidhof](https://appshunter.io/developer/954165647) | [XME Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/293735788) |

## 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 |


### XME LOOPS

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/xme-loops/id1223241229)

**Currently charting:** #99 Top Grossing · Music (US App Store)

Access a vast catalog of melodic loops and pad sounds for both worship and secular music performances. Easily create and manage playlists, request custom loops, and adjust tempo for any song. This app offers a subscription for full access to all features and monthly content updates.

**Highlights:** Melodic loops with real-time key changing, Pad function for ambient sounds, Playlist sharing and management, Loop request feature, Offline loop downloads, Adjustable loop speed and tempo

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| All-Access Monthly Subscription | $9.99 | per month |
| Yearly Subscription | $109.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Easy to use
- 👍 Awesome loops
- 🚀 Quick response to requests
- 👍 Versatile for different genres
- 👍 Enhances worship services

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes or freezing
- 🐛 Incompatibility with older devices
- 🔋 Concerns about subscription model
- 👎 Limited free trial/demo options

**Reported bugs**

- Login issues
- Subscription not working as expected
- Loops not starting at the 1 count

**Requested features**

- Add metronome feature
- Ability to import custom drum sounds
- Cloud sync for playlists across devices
- Add full beat tracks, not just loops


## Frequently asked questions

### Is LoopStation free?

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

### Is XME LOOPS free?

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

### Which has better reviews, LoopStation or XME LOOPS?

XME LOOPS is rated higher. LoopStation averages 3.3 out of 5 from 52 ratings, while XME LOOPS averages 4.9 from 4.9K ratings.

### Do LoopStation or XME LOOPS have ads?

Neither LoopStation nor XME LOOPS shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, LoopStation or XME LOOPS?

LoopStation ships an update every 3 months, and XME LOOPS fortnightly. Most recently, LoopStation was updated on September 19, 2026 and XME LOOPS 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.*