# Drum Pad Machine vs Jam Looper

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Drum Pad Machine at 674K against Jam Looper's 2.4K. Drum Pad Machine also leads on chart position (#208 vs unranked) and review sentiment (63% vs 52%). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Drum Pad Machine sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per 7 days and Jam Looper sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Drum Pad Machine holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Drum Pad Machine has 674K ratings behind it against 2.4K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 63% of Drum Pad Machine's written reviews are positive against 52% of Jam Looper's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Drum Pad Machine | Jam Looper |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (674K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/drum-pad-machine-beat-maker/id1057968965/reviews)** | [4.4 (2.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/jam-looper/id1061465697/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **674K** | 2.4K |
| Positive reviews | **63.3% of reviews** | 52.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#208** | — |
| Size | 230 MB | 24 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Easybrain Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1190815537) | [Unstatic Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1313175061) |

## What reviewers say

### Drum Pad Machine

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/drum-pad-machine-beat-maker/id1057968965)

**Currently charting:** #208 Top Free · Music (US App Store)

Create professional-quality music and unique tracks with a variety of styles and sound packs. Utilize instruments, FX, and sequencing for creative sound design. Learn through beat school lessons and share your creations instantly.

**Highlights:** Multiple music styles (Hip-hop, Trap, House, etc.), Professional sound packs, Drum and Piano instruments, Sequencing with tempo and EQ, Beat School lessons, Quick music sharing

**Features:** Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Drum Pad Machine Pro - Weekly | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Music Beat Maker Premium | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Drum Pad Machine Pro - Monthly | $14.99 | per month |
| Beatmaker Premium | $14.99 | per month |
| Drum Pad Machine Pro - Annual | $46.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🤩 Incredible music-making experience
- 👍 Easy to learn and use
- 🎶 Wide variety of music genres and beats
- 🎓 Helpful tutorials and lessons
- 🎧 High-quality sound samples

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🤬 Excessive and repetitive ads
- 💰 Expensive subscription model
- 🐛 Occasional glitches and crashes
- 🤔 Limited customization options
- ⏱️ Lessons and tutorials move too fast

**Reported bugs**

- Recordings sometimes stop unexpectedly
- Difficulty registering multiple button presses simultaneously
- Compatibility issues on older devices

**Requested features**

- Add a search function to find specific beats
- Allow users to create and share their own custom beats
- Implement a pause/resume feature for recordings
- Provide more granular control over tempo and timing


### Jam Looper

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/jam-looper/id1061465697)

Create music easily with smart automatic looping, multi-track recording, and effects. This app offers a seamless jamming experience for musicians of all levels, allowing you to record, mix, and export your creations.

**Highlights:** Smart automatic looping, Multiple tracks (up to 8 in Pro), Volume control per track, Track effects (unlockable), Real-time recording, Export options

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Jam Looper Pro Weekly | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Jam Looper Pro Monthly | $7.99 | per month |
| Jam Looper Pro Yearly | $34.99 | per year |
| Medium Tip | $9.99 | one-time |
| Small Tip | $19.99 | one-time |
| Large Tip | $19.99 | one-time |
| Pro Mode | $44.99 | one-time |
| Jam Looper Pro Lifetime | $44.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Easy to use
- 💡 Powerful tool for creating music
- 👍 Intuitive interface
- 🚀 Simple and straightforward
- 👍 Great for beginners and amateurs

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes and stability issues
- 🐛 Sync and timing problems
- 🐛 Latency and delay when recording
- 🐛 Unreliable export and saving functionality
- 🔋 High battery consumption

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes on launch or during use
- Recorded tracks not syncing properly
- Inability to save or export projects
- Unexpected behavior when using certain features

**Requested features**

- Ability to edit and trim recorded tracks
- Option to set custom tempo and time signatures
- Metronome and visual feedback for timing
- Ability to import audio files
- More advanced effects and sound processing tools


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Drum Pad Machine free?

Drum Pad Machine is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Jam Looper free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Drum Pad Machine or Jam Looper?

Drum Pad Machine is rated higher. Drum Pad Machine averages 4.6 out of 5 from 674K ratings, while Jam Looper averages 4.4 from 2.4K ratings.

### Do Drum Pad Machine or Jam Looper have ads?

Both Drum Pad Machine and Jam Looper show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Drum Pad Machine or Jam Looper?

Drum Pad Machine ships an update every 3 months, and Jam Looper every 3 months. Most recently, Drum Pad Machine was updated on September 24, 2026 and Jam Looper on September 23, 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.*