Best Folder Looper Apps

249+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.3 avg rating

19 free apps

Updated September 2026

Every iPhone needs a few good folder looper apps. We benchmark 249+ of them on App Store rating, freshness, and pricing, then surface the standouts so you don't have to scroll the App Store yourself.

Compare top Folder Looper Apps (September 2026)

#	App	Price	Rating	Ads	In-App Purchases	Updated
1	Folder Looper	Free	5.0★ (2)	No	No	Sep 2026
2	GarageBand	Free	4.1★ (117K)	No	No	Sep 2026
3	Musician's Looper	Free	—	Yes	Yes	Sep 2026
4	Fileplay - Documents Player	Free	4.6★ (4.2K)	Yes	No	Sep 2026
5	Folder Video+	Free	4.8★ (6)	Yes	No	Sep 2026
6	Stage Looper 2 Lite	Free	—	No	No	May 2026
7	Folder Music+	Free	4.3★ (36)	Yes	No	Sep 2026
8	Offline Music Player‧	Free	4.0★ (4)	No	Yes	Sep 2026

Top Picks for Folder Looper

#1

Folder Looper by Joseph Ratterman

Play Audio from Folders

Editor's Choice

5.0(2 ratings)

Free

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This audio player lets you play audio files directly from folders in your Files app. It offers continuous playback, shuffle mode, and background audio support, ideal for organized audio content like music collections or audiobooks.

#2

GarageBand by Apple

Make great music anywhere

Strong Contender

4.1😊(117K ratings)

Free

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Transform your device into a portable recording studio. Create music with virtual instruments, record vocals and guitars, and mix multi-track songs. Explore a vast library of sounds and effects to produce professional-sounding tracks anywhere.

What We Love

🎹 Powerful music creation tools
👍 Intuitive and user-friendly interface
🎨 Wide variety of instruments and sounds
💰 Free to use with no ads
🎶 Helps inspire and develop musical skills

Room to Improve

🐛 Bugs and glitches causing crashes and data loss
⏱️ Long download and optimization times
🔇 Issues with audio recording and playback
🔒 Requires latest iOS version to function
💾 Takes up a lot of storage space

#3

Musician's Looper by Nobuhiro Takahashi

For musicians to practice

Worth Considering

0.0(0 ratings)

FreeAdsIn-App Purchases

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More Folder Looper apps to explore

Fileplay - Documents Player

Fileplay - Documents Player

Fileplay - Documents Player

Your files player

Play any file from your device, iCloud, or cloud storage providers. Enjoy advanced playback controls like speed adjustment, queuing, and background picture-in-picture. Optimize your listening experience with a bass booster and efficient battery usage.

Play files from device and cloudAdjust playback speedAdd files to queue

🎬 Entertainment

Cloud or offline video player

This app plays videos stored in cloud folders or offline, helping to free up smartphone space. It allows users to select entire folders or individual videos for playback, with options for background audio and loop control.

Cloud video playbackOffline video playbackFolder-based video selection

📷 Photo & Video

Stage Looper 2 Lite

Stage Looper 2 Lite

Stage Looper 2 Lite

Backing Track Assistant

This app helps musicians create dynamic live performances by importing audio, structuring songs, and enabling live looping. It allows for on-stage improvisation and custom gig playlists, with the ability to share song structures with bandmates. The Lite version is limited to three songs for evaluation.

Audio importIntuitive song structuringLive looping

Cloud or offline music.

This app lets you play music stored on your device or in the cloud. Organize your music into playlists and enjoy features like shuffle, repeat, and background playback. Control playback with your earphone button.

Offline and cloud music playbackPlaylist creationShuffle and sequential play

Offline Music Player‧

Offline Music Player‧

Offline Music Player‧

Play MP3, FLAC, WAV and M4A

This app provides a powerful and seamless audio playback experience for various file formats, including MP3, FLAC, and WAV. Organize your music, audiobooks, and voice recordings with smart file management and create custom playlists. Enjoy offline listening and background playback with a sleep timer for added convenience.

Universal audio format supportOffline listeningSmart file and folder management

Parrot - Recorder and Looper

Parrot - Recorder and Looper

Parrot - Recorder and Looper

Play back recordings on a loop

Record audio and play it back continuously on a loop. Set a sleep timer for playback and protect app access with a privacy screen. Recordings are stored locally on your device.

Record audioContinuous loop playbackSleep timer

by Carl Cartagena

This app plays audio files in MP3, MP4, and WAV formats. It offers a straightforward way to access and listen to your music library directly from your device.

Plays MP3 filesPlays MP4 audioPlays WAV files

Over 100 million songs.

Access over 100 million songs with high-quality audio and exclusive content. Enjoy personalized playlists, lyrics with translations, and features like AutoMix and Spatial Audio. Sing along with Apple Music Sing and share music with friends.

Unlimited access to 100 million+ songsPersonalized playlists and stationsLyrics with translations and pronunciations

free with in-app purchases

ChordToys - Chord Looper

ChordToys - Chord Looper

ChordToys - Chord Looper

Fun loops with BPM & Metronome

This audio player app is designed for efficient playback of audio files. It offers customizable skip intervals, adjustable playback speeds up to 10x, and a persistent player interface. The app remembers your last played file for seamless continuation.

Customizable skip intervalsPlayback speed up to 10xPersistent player controls

MP3 Player & Audio Music Mixer

MP3 Player & Audio Music Mixer

MP3 Player & Audio Music Mixer

MP3 MP4 Converter Offline & EQ

Audio Music Library

Audio Music Library

Audio Music Library

Music Library Player App

Organize and play your personal music collection stored on your device. Import audio files to create playlists and enjoy offline listening with essential playback controls.

Import personal music libraryOffline playbackCreate and manage playlists

Play List Mixer

Play List Mixer

Play List Mixer

by Tomoki Yamada

Audio Looper - Audio Repeat

Audio Looper - Audio Repeat

Audio Looper - Audio Repeat

Audio Repeat Playback Player

This app allows users to repeat audio playback for language study and music practice. It supports various audio formats, offers playback speed adjustment, and background playback. Users can manage audio files through cloud downloads, file browsing, and a web server.

Cloud audio downloadMP3/MP4 playbackAdjustable playback speed

📊 Productivity

Quantiloop Pro - Live Looper

Quantiloop Pro - Live Looper

Quantiloop Pro - Live Looper

4 Track Loopstation with Fx

This app offers a powerful 4-track live looping experience for musicians. It allows for hands-free control, extensive MIDI integration, and a variety of audio effects to enhance live performances. Create complex layered performances with ease.

4-track looping with unlimited overdubsHands-free and MIDI foot controller supportBuilt-in rhythm guide and metronome

VLC media player

VLC media player

VLC media player

Play virtually any video or audio file directly without conversion. Stream media from cloud services, network servers, or the web. Offers advanced subtitle support and playback controls.

Plays all video and audio formatsNo file conversion neededCloud and network streaming

📷 Photo & Video

LynkPlayer: Play Offline Music

LynkPlayer: Play Offline Music

LynkPlayer: Play Offline Music

Equalizer, Booster, Import

This app allows private local playback of audio and video files. It offers robust sound customization with a 10-band equalizer and volume boost, along with convenient playback controls and import options from various sources.

Offline audio and video playbackImport from Files, Photos, WiFi, links, Google Drive10-band equalizer and volume boost

FAQ about Folder Looper

What are the best folder looper apps for iPhone?

Folder Looper tops our folder looper apps ranking as of September 2026, with a 5.0-star average from 2 App Store ratings, and it's free to download.

Are there free folder looper apps for iPhone?

Yes — 19 of the top folder looper apps we rank are free to download, including Folder Looper and GarageBand.

Does Folder Looper have ads or in-app purchases?

Folder Looper has no ads and has no in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of September 2026.

How many folder looper apps are on the App Store?

We track 249+ folder looper apps on the iOS App Store as of September 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.

What audio formats does Folder Looper support?

Folder Looper supports MP3, WAV, AAC, AIF, AIFF, CAF, and M4A formats. This wide range ensures compatibility with most common audio files.

Can Folder Looper play audio in the background?

Yes, Folder Looper offers background audio support. This means you can continue listening to your audio files even when the app is not actively in the foreground.