Comparison

Drum Pad Machine vs Drum Loops

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Drum Pad Machine

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
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Make your own music like a pro. Create sick beats, perfect and perform unique tracks! Features: • Great variety of music styles: Hip-hop, Drum & Bass, Trap, Dubstep, House, and many others; • Unique sound packs. Get access to professional-quality audio samples created by professional musicians and DJs; • Instruments & FX. Use Drum & Piano for creative sound designs; • Sequencing. Get studio effects including Tempo Regulation and EQ; • Beat School. Try the lessons for each sound pack to improvise freely; • Quick sharing. Share your music with the world. Enjoy this powerful, yet easy-to-use tool to get the best music experience! Drum Pad Machine Premium Drum Pad Machine Premium Subscription allows you to unlock all the sound packs, get new releases, and remove ads. Choose from different subscription options. Payment will be charged to Apple ID Account at confirmation of purchase. Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period. Account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period. Subscriptions may be managed by you and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to Apple ID Account Settings. For more information please visit the link https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT202039. Unused portion of a free-trial period will be forfeited when a user decides to subscribe. EULA: https://easybrain.com/terms.html Privacy Policy: https://easybrain.com/policy.html

About

Drum Loops

Practice your instrument with a wide variety of high-quality rock backing tracks and beats. This app offers realistic sounds, adjustable tempo, and genre-specific grooves to help you improve your timing and even write new songs.

Highlights
  • Realistic backing tracks
  • Adjustable tempo/BPM
  • Genre-specific beats
  • Create custom playlists
  • Play in background
  • Metronome functionality
Features
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Play like a rockstar with powerful, high-quality rock beats and backing tracks built for practice, jamming, and songwriting! - Realistic backing tracks for practice and jam sessions - Highly accurate BPM and tempo control - Designed and tested by professional musicians - Perfect for beginners and advanced musicians alike Drum Loops - Rock Beats is a powerful collection of rock drum loops and backing tracks designed to make practicing your instrument more exciting. Whether you play guitar, bass, violin, flute, harmonica, or another instrument, a strong rhythm can bring every practice session to life. Sound categories in Drum Loops - Rock Beats: - Rock - Heavy Metal - Hard Rock - Punk - Ballad - Indie - March Drum Loops - Rock Beats gives you a wide selection of grooves, beats, and rhythms to explore. Drum loops are organized into convenient categories, making it easy to choose your favorite style, select the right tempo, and start practicing or jamming. Sort and filter beats by BPM, genre, tempo, and other options. Explore styles including rock, hard rock, indie, punk, ballad, heavy metal, and more. Save your favorite tracks and create your own personalized collection for quick access. - The app features a clean, organized, and intuitive interface that makes browsing and choosing drum loops simple. The smart drum engine lets you adjust the tempo and BPM of each beat to match your playing level and practice goals. Slow a beat down while learning, speed it up as you improve, and practice without needing a separate metronome or drum machine. Improve your timing, rhythm, and consistency while having fun. - High-quality audio delivers powerful, clear sound for individual practice, rehearsals, amplified sessions, and group performances. The result is a practical and versatile rhythm companion for musicians of all skill levels. Drum Loops - Rock Beats can also inspire your songwriting and improvisation by giving you the rhythmic foundation you need to build your next track. Features: - Adjustable tempo and BPM - Background playback - Save loops as favorites - Rate your favorite loops - Sort and filter beats - Create playlists with multiple loops - Wide selection of beats, grooves, and drum backing tracks - Use the app as a metronome Privacy Policy: https://zipoapps.com/rockbeatsios/privacy/ Terms & Conditions: https://zipoapps.com/rockbeatsios/terms/

Screenshots

Drum Pad Machine4 screens
Drum Loops4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Drum Pad Machine at 4.6 against Drum Loops's 3.0. Drum Pad Machine also leads on update cadence (every 3 months vs every 32 months) and ratings volume (675K vs 2). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. Drum Pad Machine sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per 7 days and Drum Loops sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $7.49 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Drum Pad Machine holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Drum Pad Machine has 675K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Drum Pad Machine ships an update every 3 months, Drum Loops every 32 months. The most recent releases landed on November 4, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 7 level
Drum Pad Machine versus Drum Loops: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDrum Pad MachineDrum Loops
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (675K ratings) — better3.0 (2 ratings)
Positive reviews63.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings675K — better2
Update frequencyEvery 3 months — betterEvery 32 months
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemiumFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#209 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size230 MB118 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperEasybrain LtdZipoApps

Customer experience

Drum Pad Machine

All ratings674,050 ratings
Positive90.3%
Neutral4.7%
Negative5.0%
Written reviews2,304 reviews
Positive63.3%
Neutral8.5%
Negative28.3%

Drum Loops

All ratings2 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%

Bugs and requests

Drum Pad Machine

Reported bugs

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

Requested features

4 requests
  • 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

Drum Loops

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

5 purchases

Drum Pad Machine

Subscriptions5
  • Drum Pad Machine Pro - Weekly3 Days trial$7.997 Days
  • Music Beat Maker Premium7 Days trial$7.997 Days
  • Drum Pad Machine Pro - Monthly$14.991 Month
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  • Beatmaker Premium7 Days trial$14.991 Month
  • Drum Pad Machine Pro - Annual$46.991 Year
10 purchases

Drum Loops

Subscriptions4
  • Pro Subscription 1 Month$7.491 Month
  • PRO+ Subscription 1 Month$8.991 Month
  • PRO+ Subscription 6 Months$23.496 Months
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  • PRO+ Subscription 12 Months$35.991 Year
One-time6
  • 7/8 simple rhythms$2.99
  • misc. x/8 rhythms$2.99
  • 12/8 basic rhythms #1$2.99
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  • 12/8 basic rhythms #2$2.99
  • Rockstar Mega Pack$6.99
  • PRO+ forever$64.99

Questions

Is Drum Pad Machine free?
Drum Pad Machine is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Drum Loops free?
Drum Loops is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Drum Pad Machine or Drum Loops?
Drum Pad Machine is rated higher. Drum Pad Machine averages 4.6 out of 5 from 675K ratings, while Drum Loops averages 3.0 from 2 ratings.
Do Drum Pad Machine or Drum Loops have ads?
Both Drum Pad Machine and Drum Loops show ads.
Which is updated more often, Drum Pad Machine or Drum Loops?
Drum Pad Machine ships an update every 3 months, and Drum Loops every 32 months. Most recently, Drum Pad Machine was updated on November 4, 2026 and Drum Loops on November 3, 2026.

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