Comparison

LoopStation vs Quantiloop

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

Quantiloop

This app offers a powerful 4-track live looping experience for musicians, replicating hardware loop pedals on iOS. It supports hands-free operation with MIDI controllers or automated recording, allowing for complex musical arrangements and creative effects.

Highlights
  • 4-track live looping
  • Hands-free MIDI control
  • Unlimited overdubs
  • Built-in rhythm guide
  • Assignable FX
  • Ableton Link synchronization
Features
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Built for Live performance and hands free use, Quantiloop recreates the simplicity of a hardware loop pedal in an iOS app. Attach a MIDI foot controller and control it the way you want. No MIDI controller at hand; just preset your loop length, enable auto–record or a count–in and your loops will automatically close, no hands or feet required. Big onscreen controls allow for easy configuration and tactile control by vocalists or beat boxers. Focus on your performance instead of fiddling with dip switches or complex menu’s. Be Creative Create 4 tracks with endless layers of overdubs to build your performance. Record a Chorus, Verse and Bridge and switch between them seamlessly or create a 1 bar percussie loop on track one, a 4 bar chord progression on track two and layer a bass line on top, all in perfect synchronisation. Rhythm Guide The builtin rhythm guide provides a rhythmic backing. Use the internal metronome for practice, import drum loops from virtually anywhere or host and control your favourite rhythm apps to enhance your performance. MIDI master lets you control MIDI hardware, and MIDI slave lets Quantiloop follow it. Ableton Link lets you even play in time over WiFi with external apps and devices. Quantisation aligns your actions to the nearest measure or beat so you stay in time, and real-time tempo control sets the pace. Prefer setting your own pace, disable quantisation and Quantiloop will react to your actions with minimum latency to create tight synchronised recordings. FX Assign up to 3 simultaneous effects to the input. Use the built-in transpose to covert your guitar into a bass, or host your guitar amp sim directly in Quantiloop. The results will be recorded into your loops. Or assign up to 3 simultaneous track effects to the output. Use the tape stop to add drama, introduce a key change to build up your performance, or host an Inter-App audio/AU reverb processor. Track FX may be assigned to a single track, all tracks or the combined output. Features • Free, Synced and Paralel,Serial, Mixed Playing Styles • Multiple Quantise Modes • Multiple Stop Modes • Unique Dub Mode and Mute Mode • Unlimited Overdubs • Overdub Decay • Undo / Redo • Auto Record • High quality stereo audio • Clear loop status display • Rhythm guide with optional auto-start, auto-stop and count-in • Audible and Visual Metronome • Send start, stop and host sync to hosted rhythm apps. • Sync to host when embedded in an Inter-App-Audio host • Real-time Tempo Control • Extensive MIDI control (*) • Multiple Assignments per MIDI controller (tap, hold, double tap) • MIDI Program Change support for changing presets • Supports Audiobus and Inter-App-Audio and Audio Units (AUv3) • Individual outputs for each track and rhythm • Synchronise to other apps and devices with Ableton Link (*) • MIDI clock sync (both slave and master) (*) • 4 physical/iaa/au/audiobus inputs routable to any track (*) • 8 outputs (main, monitor, track 1-4, rhythm, input out) (*) • 3 assignable input Fx, including transpose, reverb and IAA, AUv3 ((*) • 3 assignable track Fx, including transpose, reverse, tape stop, fade and IAA, AUv3 (*) • Cloud (iCloud, Dropbox, Audioshare …) import / export • AudioCopy/Paste • Open In • Store Phrase Presets in unlimited banks with 100 presets each (Requires Pro) • Individual Volume and panning controls for each track (*) Functionality partially available in this free version. Pro Upgrade required to unlock full functionality

Screenshots

LoopStation4 screens
Quantiloop4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Quantiloop at 56% against LoopStation's 26%. LoopStation's advantage is rating (3.3 vs 3.0) and iOS requirement (7.1 vs 12.0). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and ads 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 Quantiloop sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

LoopStation holds the better App Store score, 3.3 against 3.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 52 and 38 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 26% of LoopStation's written reviews are positive against 56% of Quantiloop's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
LoopStation versus Quantiloop: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLoopStationQuantiloop
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.3 (52 ratings) — better3.0 (38 ratings)
Positive reviews26.2% of reviews56.5% of reviews — better
Number of ratings52 — better38
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 3 months
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 MB16 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRene ZuidhofStephan Marx

Customer experience

LoopStation

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

Quantiloop

All ratings38 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral2.6%
Negative47.4%
Written reviews62 reviews
Positive56.5%
Neutral1.6%
Negative41.9%

User reviews

LoopStation

From 52 App Store ratings

What we love

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

Room to improve

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

Quantiloop

From 38 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Great looper functionality
  • 💡 Versatile and powerful
  • 💰 Cost-effective alternative
  • 🚀 Works well with other apps
  • 🎼 Good for practice and recording

Room to improve

  • 📢 Annoying voice message
  • 👎 Unusable free version
  • 🤔 Difficult to learn
  • 🐛 Occasional glitches/stutters
  • 📱 UI issues on smaller screens

Bugs and requests

LoopStation

Reported bugs

87 issues
  • 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
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  • Unsupported URL error when playing saved video
  • Saved loops cannot be loaded
  • Error when saving recordings
  • Audio corrupts when saving
  • App doesn't let you delete records
  • Screen goes to a sunset color when swiping
  • Paid for unlimited registrations but only have 6
  • Error: Unsupported URL
  • Cannot load saved loops
  • Saving leads to error
  • App barely works
  • Audio corrupts
  • App cannot find audio, losing them
  • Screen display messed up
  • Won't get past calibration
  • Cannot load saved loops most of the time
  • Only one saved song works
  • Fails to save other tracks
  • Doesn't loop well
  • Cannot load back after saving
  • No sound playing or cannot record
  • Impossible to open saved files
  • App cannot record at the first time after starting
  • Delay/buffering when starting to record
  • Loops corrupt
  • Cannot access loops after closing app
  • App lies about download file option
  • Cannot use Pro version without internet
  • Pandora ad blocks interaction
  • Calibration screen doesn't fit screen
  • Cannot get past calibration
  • Pro version reverts to free version
  • Cannot load saved loops
  • Saving fails inconsistently
  • App doesn't respond to clicks
  • Cannot stop recording when desired
  • Impossible to clip track well
  • Loops are misaligned
  • Cannot move tracks to coordinate
  • Calibration test fails
  • Pro version not recognized
  • Sharing doesn't work on iPhone
  • App opens in trial mode despite purchase
  • Saved loops only readable once in ten times
  • Saved loops not accessible
  • App crashes when multitasking or closing
  • Calibration is always off
  • Discarding tracks leads to a loop of deletion prompts
  • Words don't fit screen during calibration
  • Tilting sideways does nothing during calibration
  • Ads block screen content
  • Sessions recorded disappeared
  • Pro version requires internet connection
  • Cannot save tracks
  • Cannot export tracks
  • Cannot load some tracks
  • Calibration not working
  • Instructions too vague
  • No standards stated
  • Saving doesn't work
  • App hangs
  • Too many bugs
  • Calibration doesn't work
  • App doesn't fit screen properly
  • Cannot get past calibration
  • Nothing happens when aligning calibration
  • Cannot load files that were saved
  • App doesn't fit on screen properly
  • Cannot get past calibration screen
  • Ratio seems wrong and doesn't fit screen
  • Cannot save or export
  • Cannot save tracks
  • Cannot export
  • Cannot load tracks
  • Cannot save recordings
  • Cannot load recordings
  • Cannot save/load recordings
  • Cannot save/load tracks
  • Cannot save/load audio
  • Cannot save/load loops
  • Cannot save/load files
  • Cannot save/load sessions

Requested features

10 requests
  • More accurate trim with zoom
  • Ability to export tracks as MP3
  • Add export option
  • More tracks available
  • Tutorials or instructions
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  • Ability to select loop playback position
  • Ability to load existing files from voice memo
  • Set number of loops for audio files
  • More precision in cutting tool
  • '+' button for channels

Quantiloop

Reported bugs

10 issues
  • Voice message interrupts loops
  • App closes on launch (iPad mini 2)
  • Random tempo fluctuations
  • Buttons not appearing on iPhone mini 13
  • Pro status lost after app offload
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  • Drums/guitar FX not loading properly
  • Occasional glitch/stutter
  • App immediately shuts down after opening
  • Crashing on iPad Mini 3
  • Trial expired message confusing

Requested features

7 requests
  • Add slicer effect
  • Save old phrase + FX settings
  • Add record button to audio file
  • Support split screen on iPad Pro
  • Provide instruction manual in Russian
Show 2 more
  • Fix issues with SONOMA on M1 Macs
  • Allow trying Pro features with interruptions

In-app purchases

1 purchases

LoopStation

One-time1
  • Pro$2.99
2 purchases

Quantiloop

One-time2
  • Pro (7 Day Trial)Free
  • Pro Upgrade$14.99

Questions

Is LoopStation free?
LoopStation is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Quantiloop free?
Quantiloop is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, LoopStation or Quantiloop?
LoopStation is rated higher. LoopStation averages 3.3 out of 5 from 52 ratings, while Quantiloop averages 3.0 from 38 ratings.
Do LoopStation or Quantiloop have ads?
Neither LoopStation nor Quantiloop shows ads.
Which is updated more often, LoopStation or Quantiloop?
LoopStation ships an update every 3 months, and Quantiloop every 3 months. Most recently, LoopStation was updated on October 16, 2026 and Quantiloop on October 15, 2026.

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