# Drum Loops & Metronome vs Loopz

The clearest difference is ads: Loopz at none against Drum Loops & Metronome's shown. Loopz also leads on review sentiment (60% vs 45%) and iOS requirement (10.2 vs 15.0). Drum Loops & Metronome's advantage is update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 3 months) and ratings volume (913 vs 86). On price, rating, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Drum Loops & Metronome sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and Loopz sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for Drum Loops & Metronome against 4.5 for Loopz. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Drum Loops & Metronome has 913 ratings behind it against 86, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 45% of Drum Loops & Metronome's written reviews are positive against 60% of Loopz's.

Drum Loops & Metronome ships an update every 5 weeks, Loopz every 3 months. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Drum Loops & Metronome | Loopz |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (913 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/drum-loops-and-metronome/id1175481356/reviews) | **[4.5 (86 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/loopz-beat-maker/id1455583587/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **913** | 86 |
| Positive reviews | 45.2% of reviews | **60.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 weeks** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 53 MB | 163 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **10.2** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Learn To Master Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/431947334) | [Music4Fun LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1035195351) |

## What reviewers say

### Drum Loops & Metronome

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/drum-loops-and-metronome/id1175481356)

Explore a vast library of over 500 drum grooves across various genres, featuring rhythms from renowned drummers and bands. This app offers offline access to high-quality drum kits, pitch accuracy at any tempo, and tools for practice and performance.

**Highlights:** Over 500 grooves from all genres, Offline access to rhythms, Search and filter backing tracks, High-quality drum kits, Pitch accuracy at different tempos, Create and manage playlists, Loops with fills and rolls

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Version | $3.99 | per month |
| Annual Premium Version | $29.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great app for practicing drums
- 👍 Useful for guitar practice
- 👍 Variety of rhythms and beats
- 👍 Helpful for beginners and intermediate players

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Timing and rhythm issues
- 🐛 Sound quality and sample issues
- 🔋 Battery drain
- 💰 Excessive ads and paywalls
- 🤖 Mechanical, unnatural drum sounds

**Reported bugs**

- Crashing and freezing issues
- Sound cutting out or not working
- Inconsistent rhythm and timing

**Requested features**

- Volume control slider
- On-screen playlist page
- Time signature selection
- Ability to save favorite patterns
- Easier tempo changes


### Loopz

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/loopz-beat-maker/id1455583587)

Create unique songs with intuitive tools like the Smart Keyboard and BlackBoard. Access a vast and growing library of sounds to express your musical ideas. No prior experience is needed to start making music.

**Highlights:** Smart Keyboard for easy music creation, BlackBoard for finger-based instrument playing, Extensive and growing sound library, No music experience required, Weekly, monthly, and yearly subscription options

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Loopz Premium 1 Week | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Loopz Premium 1 Month | $5.99 | per month |
| Loopz Premium 1 Year | $39.99 | per year |
| Starter Pack | Free | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Drum Loops & Metronome free?

Drum Loops & Metronome is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Loopz free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Drum Loops & Metronome or Loopz?

Loopz is rated higher. Drum Loops & Metronome averages 4.5 out of 5 from 913 ratings, while Loopz averages 4.5 from 86 ratings.

### Do Drum Loops & Metronome or Loopz have ads?

Drum Loops & Metronome shows ads; Loopz does not.

### Which is updated more often, Drum Loops & Metronome or Loopz?

Drum Loops & Metronome ships an update every 5 weeks, and Loopz every 3 months. Most recently, Drum Loops & Metronome was updated on October 24, 2026 and Loopz on October 24, 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.*