Comparison

Beat Station vs Loopz

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

Head to head
About

Beat Station

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
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The Beat Station is a rhythm machine for practicing guitar, bass, keyboard, or any type of instrument, and also brings to production and live performance the ease of not requiring live drums and a drummer. You can control verse, chorus, transition, fill, intro, and outro sections using different modes of operation. Connect Bluetooth MIDI Pedalboard lets you control all sections hands-free. When you hear the rhythm patterns and start to control them live, it is truly like a versatile drummer playing along with you. LOOP MODE Easily play rhythm patterns with loop pads. Each rhythm style includes 12 rhythm patterns: intro, verse, chorus, six fills, two transitions, and outro. You can switch rhythm patterns in real-time as needed during your performance. PEDAL MODE You can use the Pedal mode to play rhythm patterns with four footswitches. By using a Bluetooth MIDI pedalboard, you can perform operational tasks without having to take your hands off of your instrument. SONG MODE You can connect rhythm patterns to create a complete drum track that's appropriate for your own song, and play it automatically. Features • 6 ultra-realistic drum sets • Over 1700 drum loops, 136 rhythm styles in 15 genres • Easily play rhythm patterns with three modes • Inter-App Audio support • Audio background mode • Export your songs as audio files • Full MIDI implementation • MIDI Controller support • MIDI Learn • Send MIDI to DAW or other apps • Ableton Link integration • Keep your projects up to date across all devices using iCloud -------- Beat Station Pro Subscription - Get All Genres of Rhythm (Over 1700 Drum Loops) - Unlimited Projects - Export Audio - MIDI Output • $2.99(USD)/Month  • $22.99(USD)/Year Payment will be charged to your Apple ID account at the confirmation of purchase. Subscription automatically renews unless it is canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. You can manage and cancel your subscriptions by going to your account settings on the App Store after purchase. PRIVACY POLICY: https://sonarmusic.app/beatstation/privacy/ TERMS OF USE: https://sonarmusic.app/beatstation/terms/

About

Loopz

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
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Welcome to Loopz! From the same developer of the hit app DrumKnee 3D. No music making experience required. Make unique songs using either the Smart Keyboard or the BlackBoard and express YOURSELF through YOUR music. The BlackBoard allows you to play any instrument using your fingers touches on the screen and it helps you nail a unique beat every time!! There are hundreds of sounds available in our ever growing library. Many more sounds coming every week. SUBSCRIPTION OPTIONS - Subscribe for unlimited access to the full sounds library for the duration of your subscription - Subscriptions are weekly, monthly and yearly - Payment will be charged to iTunes 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 the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user's Account Settings - No cancellation of the current subscription is allowed during active subscription period - Any unused portion of a free trial period will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription - You can read our privacy policy at https://loopztheapp.wordpress.com/privacy-policy/ *Price are equal to the value that "Apple's App Store Matrix" determines is the equivalent of the subscription price in USD. https://loopztheapp.wordpress.com/terms-of-service/

Screenshots

Beat Station4 screens
Loopz3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is monetization model: Loopz at freemium against Beat Station's subscription. Loopz also leads on iOS requirement (10.2 vs 12.0). Beat Station's advantage is update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 3 months) and ratings volume (498 vs 86). On price, rating, review sentiment 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Beat Station sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 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.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for Beat Station against 4.5 for Loopz. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Beat Station has 498 ratings behind it against 86, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 64% of Beat Station's written reviews are positive against 60% of Loopz's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Beat Station ships an update every 5 weeks, Loopz every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Beat Station versus Loopz: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBeat StationLoopz
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (498 ratings) — better4.5 (86 ratings)
Positive reviews63.9% of reviews — better60.0% of reviews
Number of ratings498 — better86
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeks — betterEvery 3 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationSubscriptionFreemium — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.010.2 — better
Further details — not scored
Size209 MB163 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSonar MultimediaMusic4Fun LLC

Customer experience

Beat Station

All ratings496 ratings
Positive87.5%
Neutral6.3%
Negative6.3%
Written reviews144 reviews
Positive63.9%
Neutral13.9%
Negative22.2%

Loopz

All ratings86 ratings
Positive88.4%
Neutral1.2%
Negative10.5%
Written reviews5 reviews
Positive60.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative40.0%

Bugs and requests

Beat Station

Reported bugs

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

Requested features

5 requests
  • 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

Loopz

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Beat Station

Subscriptions2
  • Beat Station Pro (Monthly)7 Days trial$2.991 Month
  • Beat Station Pro (Yearly)7 Days trial$22.991 Year
One-time1
  • Beat Station Pro (Lifetime)$59.99
4 purchases

Loopz

Subscriptions3
  • Loopz Premium 1 Week3 Days trial$3.997 Days
  • Loopz Premium 1 Month$5.991 Month
  • Loopz Premium 1 Year$39.991 Year
One-time1
  • Starter PackFree

Questions

Is Beat Station free?
Beat Station 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, Beat Station or Loopz?
Beat Station is rated higher. Beat Station averages 4.5 out of 5 from 498 ratings, while Loopz averages 4.5 from 86 ratings.
Do Beat Station or Loopz have ads?
Neither Beat Station nor Loopz shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Beat Station or Loopz?
Beat Station ships an update every 5 weeks, and Loopz every 3 months. Most recently, Beat Station was updated on October 21, 2026 and Loopz on October 3, 2026.

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