# Darbuka Rhythms vs Loopsic

The clearest difference is rating: Loopsic at 4.7 against Darbuka Rhythms's 3.8. Loopsic also leads on update cadence (weekly vs monthly) and ratings volume (43 vs 4). Darbuka Rhythms's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Darbuka Rhythms sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and Loopsic sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $24.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Loopsic holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Loopsic has 43 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Darbuka Rhythms ships an update monthly, Loopsic weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Darbuka Rhythms | Loopsic |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.8 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/darbuka-rhythms/id1260547656/reviews) | **[4.7 (43 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/loopsic-best-drum-loops/id1645855247/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 4 | **43** |
| Positive reviews | 53.5% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 70 MB | 64 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Artem Uzunov](https://appshunter.io/developer/1260547655) | [Serkan Seker](https://appshunter.io/developer/1645855249) |

## What reviewers say

### Darbuka Rhythms

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/darbuka-rhythms/id1260547656)

Learn and practice Middle Eastern rhythms with visual note guides, pre-set rhythms, and a rhythm designer. Includes video lessons and ear training exercises. Ideal for percussionists, bellydancers, and beginners.

**Highlights:** Visual note descriptions, 20 rhythms with variations, Rhythm designer, Rhythm player with speed control, Video lessons, Rhythm identification training, Drum playing mode

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium | $2.99 | per month |
| Premium | $14.99 | per year |
| Premium | $0.99 | one-time |
| Guess rhythm | $3.99 | one-time |
| Rhythms (beginners) | $4.99 | one-time |
| Rhythms | $6.99 | one-time |
| Darbuka lessons. Level 1 | $8.99 | one-time |
| Everything at once | $11.99 | one-time |
| All videos by Diana Gnatchenko | $11.99 | one-time |
| All rhythms and features | $12.99 | one-time |


### Loopsic

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/loopsic-best-drum-loops/id1645855247)

This app provides a vast library of drum loops and rhythm tracks for musicians of all levels. Easily set tempo, filter by genre and measure, and jam along to your favorite songs with realistic beats instead of metronomes. It's a versatile tool for songwriting and practice.

**Highlights:** Extensive drum loop library, Adjustable tempo/BPM, Genre and measure filtering, Background playback, Metronome and rhythm box functionality, Variety of musical instruments support

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Loopsic Premium | $24.99 | per year |
| Premium Lifetime | $49.99 | one-time |
| Unlock All Features | $49.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Darbuka Rhythms free?

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

### Is Loopsic free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Darbuka Rhythms or Loopsic?

Loopsic is rated higher. Darbuka Rhythms averages 3.8 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while Loopsic averages 4.7 from 43 ratings.

### Do Darbuka Rhythms or Loopsic have ads?

Neither Darbuka Rhythms nor Loopsic shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Darbuka Rhythms or Loopsic?

Darbuka Rhythms ships an update monthly, and Loopsic weekly. Most recently, Darbuka Rhythms was updated on September 25, 2026 and Loopsic on September 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.*