Comparison

Loopz vs Drum Beats

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

Head to head
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/

About

Drum Beats

This app provides a lifelike metronome with over 200 drum loops in various styles to help musicians of all levels improve their timing and rhythm. It offers a user-friendly interface, adjustable tempo, and practice timer for focused musical practice.

Highlights
  • Digital metronome with studio-quality sound
  • Over 200 drum loops in 15 genres
  • Adjustable tempo (40-400 bpm)
  • Practice timer
  • User-friendly interface
  • Dark mode support
Features
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Calling all musicians, tech lovers, and rhythm enthusiasts! Drum Beats is the ultimate app to sharpen your timing, rhythm, and dynamics. Drum Beats turns your device into a lifelike metronome. Hit ‘play’ and groove along to over 200 loops in various styles. Set your tempo, practice duration, and dive into a world of rhythm. Mastering rhythm is key to mastering music. Whether you're a beginner or a pro, Drum Beats lets you jam at your own pace in a stress-free environment. Focus on fun and creativity! Drum Beats is easy to use but packs a punch with its precision metronome, intuitive interface, and vast collection of loops and sound packs. It's perfect for all instruments and keeps you motivated. Why you need Drum Beats: - Digital metronome with studio-quality sound - User-friendly interface - Compatible with any instrument: guitar, drums, piano, saxophone, violin, etc. - 200+ sound packs across 15 genres (Rock, Punk, Hip Hop, Funk, etc.) - Tempo range: 40-400 bpm - Speed adjustment: x2 speed up, x0.5 slow down - Practice timer - Dark mode support Get it now and let the world hear your beat! Have any questions, suggestions, complaints? Please drop us a line at support@tinyboom.com. Privacy Policy: https://tinyboom.com/privacy-policy/ Terms of Services: https://tinyboom.com/terms-of-service/

Screenshots

Loopz3 screens
Drum Beats4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Drum Beats at every 2 weeks against Loopz's every 3 months. Drum Beats also leads on ratings volume (548 vs 86). Loopz's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (10.2 vs 16.0). 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. Loopz sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days and Drum Beats sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 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 Loopz against 4.4 for Drum Beats. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Drum Beats has 548 ratings behind it against 86, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 60% of Loopz's written reviews are positive against 59% of Drum Beats's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Loopz ships an update every 3 months, Drum Beats every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Loopz versus Drum Beats: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLoopzDrum Beats
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (86 ratings) — better4.4 (548 ratings)
Positive reviews60.0% of reviews — better58.8% of reviews
Number of ratings86548 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemiumFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS10.2 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size163 MB56 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMusic4Fun LLCTiny Boom Ltd.

Customer experience

Loopz

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

Drum Beats

All ratings539 ratings
Positive85.7%
Neutral4.8%
Negative9.5%
Written reviews17 reviews
Positive58.8%
Neutral5.9%
Negative35.3%

Bugs and requests

Loopz

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Drum Beats

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Looping is not accurate, first beat is off-beat
  • Text is unreadable (white on white)

Requested features

4 requests
  • More free song options
  • Add Russian language support
  • More genre options (e.g., bluegrass)
  • Ability to pick time signatures

In-app purchases

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
9 purchases

Drum Beats

Subscriptions8
  • 1 Week Premium Access3 Days trial$2.997 Days
  • Drum Beats Pro3 Days trial$4.997 Days
  • Drum Beats Pro$4.997 Days
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  • SPECIAL OFFER - 75% OFF$7.991 Year
  • 12 Months Premium Access3 Days trial$14.991 Year
  • 12 Months Premium Access$19.991 Year
  • Drum Beats Pro$24.991 Year
  • 12 Months Premium Access3 Days trial$29.991 Year
One-time1
  • Free Essential BeatsFree

Questions

Is Loopz free?
Loopz is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Drum Beats free?
Drum Beats is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Loopz or Drum Beats?
Loopz is rated higher. Loopz averages 4.5 out of 5 from 86 ratings, while Drum Beats averages 4.4 from 548 ratings.
Do Loopz or Drum Beats have ads?
Neither Loopz nor Drum Beats shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Loopz or Drum Beats?
Loopz ships an update every 3 months, and Drum Beats every 2 weeks. Most recently, Loopz was updated on October 24, 2026 and Drum Beats on October 29, 2026.

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