# Sound Loop Drum Pad vs Beat Station

The clearest difference is rating: Beat Station at 4.5 against Sound Loop Drum Pad's 1.0. Beat Station also leads on ratings volume (498 vs 1). Sound Loop Drum Pad's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and iOS requirement (6.0 vs 12.0). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Beat Station sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Sound Loop Drum Pad asks for nothing beyond the download.

Beat Station holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Beat Station has 498 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

## The numbers

| Metric | Sound Loop Drum Pad | Beat Station |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [1.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sound-loop-drum-pad/id1111918674/reviews) | **[4.5 (498 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/beat-station-drum-machine/id1207156644/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **498** |
| Positive reviews | — | 63.9% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | — | Every 5 weeks |
| Monetization | **Free** | Subscription |
| Size | 104 MB | 209 MB |
| Requires iOS | **6.0** | 12.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [YIGIT OZTURK](https://appshunter.io/developer/640333098) | [Sonar Multimedia](https://appshunter.io/developer/992774946) |

## What reviewers say

### Sound Loop Drum Pad

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sound-loop-drum-pad/id1111918674)

Create atmospheric music by playing looped tracks and making your own combinations. This app offers 18 layers for loops and 20 sound effects with pad buttons. You can play solo sounds, change effects, and utilize random play features.

**Highlights:** 18 layers for loops, 20 sound-fx with pad buttons, Play solo sound, Change sound effects, Play all / Stop all, Random play button

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Beat Station

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/beat-station-drum-machine/id1207156644)

This app provides a versatile drum machine for musicians, offering realistic drum sets and extensive loop libraries. It allows for real-time control of song sections and hands-free operation via a Bluetooth MIDI pedalboard, enhancing practice, production, and live performance.

**Highlights:** Realistic drum sets, Extensive drum loop library, Multiple control modes (Loop, Pedal, Song), Bluetooth MIDI pedalboard support, Inter-App Audio and background audio, Export songs as audio files, MIDI implementation and DAW integration

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Beat Station Pro (Monthly) | $2.99 | per month |
| Beat Station Pro (Yearly) | $22.99 | per year |
| Beat Station Pro (Lifetime) | $59.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Intuitive interface
- 💡 Versatile beat options
- 🎸 Great for guitarists and musicians
- 🎧 Realistic drum sounds

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔒 Subscription-only model
- 🔒 Lack of one-time purchase option
- 🐛 Bugs and crashes
- 🔋 Battery drain issues
- 💸 Perceived as overpriced

**Reported bugs**

- Subscription issues (unable to restore purchases)
- App freezing or closing unexpectedly
- Blank tutorial screens
- Inconsistent behavior when switching between beats

**Requested features**

- More beat variety (Latin, jazz, waltz, etc.)
- Ability to import custom drum samples
- Tempo and style changes within a song
- Midi export option
- Better tutorial and customer support


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Sound Loop Drum Pad free?

Sound Loop Drum Pad is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Beat Station free?

Beat Station is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Sound Loop Drum Pad or Beat Station?

Beat Station is rated higher. Sound Loop Drum Pad averages 1.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Beat Station averages 4.5 from 498 ratings.

### Do Sound Loop Drum Pad or Beat Station have ads?

Neither Sound Loop Drum Pad nor Beat Station shows ads.

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