# Drum Loops & Metronome vs ScaleClock

The clearest difference is rating: ScaleClock at 5.0 against Drum Loops & Metronome's 4.5. ScaleClock also leads on update cadence (every 5 days vs every 5 weeks). Drum Loops & Metronome's advantage is ratings volume (898 vs 1). On price, ads, 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 ScaleClock sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $10.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ScaleClock holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Drum Loops & Metronome has 898 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Drum Loops & Metronome ships an update every 5 weeks, ScaleClock every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and August 29, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Drum Loops & Metronome | ScaleClock |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (898 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/drum-loops-and-metronome/id1175481356/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scaleclock/id1464221197/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **898** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 44.6% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 50 MB | 53 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 15.5 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Learn To Master Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/431947334) | [Baile 55 Music LTDA](https://appshunter.io/developer/1464221196) |

## 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


### ScaleClock

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scaleclock/id1464221197)

Learn and practice musical scales with a comprehensive library and customizable options. Control playback speed, direction, and octaves. Create and save your own unique scales for personalized study.

**Highlights:** Extensive scale library, Custom scale creation, Adjustable playback speed, Scale direction control, Two-octave playback, Transposition tool

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Wallet

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| ScaleClock PRO Monthly Plan | $10.99 | per month |
| ScaleClock PRO Annual Plan | $89.99 | per year |
| Plano Mensal | $1.99 | one-time |
| Plano Anual | $11.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Drum Loops & Metronome free?

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

### Is ScaleClock free?

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

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

ScaleClock is rated higher. Drum Loops & Metronome averages 4.5 out of 5 from 898 ratings, while ScaleClock averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

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

Both Drum Loops & Metronome and ScaleClock show ads.

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

Drum Loops & Metronome ships an update every 5 weeks, and ScaleClock every 5 days. Most recently, Drum Loops & Metronome was updated on September 24, 2026 and ScaleClock on August 29, 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.*