# LoopStation vs Quantiloop

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.

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.

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.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on September 19, 2026 and September 28, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | LoopStation | Quantiloop |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[3.3 (52 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/loopstation/id995780206/reviews)** | [3.0 (38 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/quantiloop-live-looper/id1268082518/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **52** | 38 |
| Positive reviews | 26.2% of reviews | **55.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 54 MB | 16 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) | [Stephan Marx](https://appshunter.io/developer/1156213358) |

## 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 |


### Quantiloop

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/quantiloop-live-looper/id1268082518)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro (7 Day Trial) | Free | one-time |
| Pro Upgrade | $14.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

- 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

**Requested features**

- 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


## Frequently asked 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 September 19, 2026 and Quantiloop 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.*