Groovy Loopz (Pro) vs DrumBeats
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Groovy Loopz (Pro)
This app provides musicians with a vast library of drum loops and click tracks for live performances and rehearsals. It offers real-time tempo adjustment, SetList organization, and intuitive navigation to streamline musical setups.
- Vast library of drum loops and click tracks
- Customizable loop names
- SetList organization
- Dynamic tempo adjustment
- Tap tempo feature
- Instantaneous start/stop playback
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Revamp your live performances and rehearsals with Groovy Loopz (Pro): the ultimate drum loop player designed for musicians. Ditch the bulky MPC, laptop, or drum machine Groovy Loopz is here to streamline your setup with its vast library of drum loops and click tracks spanning multiple genres and styles. Elevate your music with ease, thanks to customizable loop names and handy SetList organization for instant access during shows. Key features include: * Dynamic tempo adjustment in real-time, ensuring your beats match the mood at any moment. * A user-friendly tap tempo feature for perfect beat alignment. * Instantaneous start/stop playback, offering a zero-latency experience to keep you in the groove. * Personalize drum loop names and organize them in your SetList for swift retrieval during live performances. * Simplify your search with our intuitive loop and preset navigation. * Effortlessly re-order your SetList to match your set's flow. * Groovy Loopz (Pro) makes performing and rehearsing a breeze: * Browse and select the perfect drum loop. * Adjust the tempo with a tap and hit play. * Rename loops for easy identification and save them to your SETLIST. * Access and play any saved loop from your SetList, maintaining your performance's tempo consistency. * Embrace the simplicity and power of Groovy Loopz (Pro) for an unmatched musical experience. For more details on our commitment to your privacy and terms of use visit: https://makapps.co/extra-content/privacy/privacy-policy-gl.pdf https://makapps.co/extra-content/terms/terms.pdf Step into a world where convenience, customization, and control enhance your performances and rehearsals.
DrumBeats
Create your own songs with a variety of real drum loops and rhythm tracks. This app allows you to adjust tempo, filter by genre, and jam along to your favorite music, replacing traditional metronomes with engaging beats. It's suitable for both beginners and experienced musicians.
- Adjustable tempo speed
- Real rhythm tracks
- Genre and BPM filtering
- Play in background
- Metronome and rhythm box functionality
- Multiple music genres
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Use real drum beats like a metronome and improve your musical talent. DrumBeats is designed for both amateurs and professionals. It helps you write your own songs and practice with real rhythm tracks. Play along with drums, guitar, piano, darbuka, percussion, violin, strings, and many other instruments. Set the tempo to the BPM you need, or tap the screen to find a tempo quickly. Jam along with your songs using real drum rhythms instead of boring metronome sounds. Filter rhythms by BPM, genre, and time signature to find the style that fits your music. The drum engine lets you change the tempo of every rhythm while keeping playback musical and steady. Use variations to create movement, then build your own sessions with Custom Loops. GENRES • 4/4 Rhythm Loop • Rock Drum Loop • RnB Drum Loop • DnB Drum Loop • Indie Drum Loop • Metal Drum Loop • Punk Drum Loop • Reggae Drum Loop • Afrobeat Drum Loop • Bossa Nova Drum Loop • Blues Drum Loop • Soul Drum Loop FEATURES • Adjustable tempo and BPM • Tap tempo • Rhythm variations • Filter by BPM, genre, and time signature • Play in the background • Rhythm sorting • Custom Loops • Equalizer • Premium and expansion rhythm packs • Useful as a metronome and rhythm box DrumBeats Premium is available as a one-year subscription. Payment is charged to your Apple ID account after confirmation. The subscription renews automatically unless auto-renewal is turned off at least 24 hours before the current period ends. You can manage or turn off auto-renewal in your Apple ID account settings. Privacy Policy: https://www.serkanmusic.com/drum-apps-privacy-policy/ Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
Groovy Loopz (Pro) and DrumBeats both sit at 4.3 stars, but that hides the real split: 69% of Groovy Loopz (Pro)'s written reviews are positive against 50% of DrumBeats's. Groovy Loopz (Pro) also leads on ratings volume (86 vs 27). On price, rating, update cadence and ads 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
Both are free to download. Groovy Loopz (Pro) sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and DrumBeats sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $19.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.3 for Groovy Loopz (Pro) against 4.4 for DrumBeats. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 86 and 27 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 69% of Groovy Loopz (Pro)'s written reviews are positive against 50% of DrumBeats's.
Groovy Loopz (Pro) ships an update fortnightly, DrumBeats every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Groovy Loopz (Pro) | DrumBeats |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.3 (86 ratings) | 4.4 (27 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 69.0% of reviews — better | 50.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 86 — better | 27 |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly — better | Every 3 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 109 MB | 86 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | MakApps Group LLC | Serkan Seker |
Customer experience
Groovy Loopz (Pro)
DrumBeats
Bugs and requests
Groovy Loopz (Pro)
Reported bugs
8 issues- Asking to pay for app again after prior purchase
- Account access issues on new devices
- Login username/password portal non-responsive
- Preview version only limitation
- Subscription expired when purchased as one-time payment
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- Cannot sign up after update
- No sound after iOS update
- Login issues after logout
Requested features
5 requests- Reduce monthly subscription cost
- More loops from Africa
- Access to preset volumes (e.g., Tambourine, clap)
- Allow landscape mode
- Add dark mode
DrumBeats
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Groovy Loopz (Pro)
- Gold Access$4.991 Month
- Platinum Access$6.991 Month
DrumBeats
- DrumBeats Premium$19.991 Year
- Unlock All Features - Lifetime$49.99
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