# Loopz vs Loop pad

The clearest difference is monetization model: Loopz at freemium against Loop pad's subscription. Loopz also leads on ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (60% vs 39%). Loop pad's advantage is update cadence (monthly vs every 3 months) and ratings volume (438 vs 86). On price, rating, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Loopz sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days and Loop pad sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for Loopz against 4.6 for Loop pad. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Loop pad has 438 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 39% of Loop pad's.

Loopz ships an update every 3 months, Loop pad monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 3, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Loopz | Loop pad |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (86 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/loopz-beat-maker/id1455583587/reviews) | **[4.6 (438 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/loop-pad-make-and-mix-beats/id1572237492/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 86 | **438** |
| Positive reviews | **60.0% of reviews** | 38.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | **Freemium** | Subscription |
| Size | 163 MB | 49 MB |
| Requires iOS | **10.2** | 14.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Music4Fun LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1035195351) | [Smertrios](https://appshunter.io/developer/1602014652) |

## What reviewers say

### Loopz

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/loopz-beat-maker/id1455583587)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Loopz Premium 1 Week | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Loopz Premium 1 Month | $5.99 | per month |
| Loopz Premium 1 Year | $39.99 | per year |
| Starter Pack | Free | one-time |


### Loop pad

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/loop-pad-make-and-mix-beats/id1572237492)

Create your own music tracks with a vast library of soundpacks and effects. This app offers lessons for all skill levels, allowing you to easily produce hits and share them with the world. No prior experience is needed to start making music.

**Highlights:** Unique author's soundpacks by professional DJs, Huge selection of music categories, Author's lessons on creating hits, Popular FX effects (filter, flanger, reverb, delay), Share creativity with friends and the world

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

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium features | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium features | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium features | $9.99 | per month |
| Premium features | $24.99 | per 3 months |
| One Year | $29.99 | per year |
| All features for year | $46.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎵 High-quality beat making and music creation capabilities
- 👍 User-friendly interface and simple to use
- 🎧 Diverse sound packs and music samples
- 💾 Ability to record, save and share music
- 🎯 Great for beginners and various music genres

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Aggressive paywall blocking app access
- 🚫 No exit button on subscription prompt
- 😤 False advertising about free ad-supported option
- ⏳ Slow sound pack downloads and loading times
- 🔄 Subscription prompt appears repeatedly during use

**Reported bugs**

- Subscription menu pops up on every action despite being subscribed
- No visible exit option on subscription page trapping users
- White blank screen on app startup
- App fails to open or load properly
- Sound packs fail to download or install

**Requested features**

- Move subscription prompt to sidebar tab instead of blocking entire app
- Add clear exit button to subscription screen
- Implement working ad-supported free tier
- Add new sound packs and regular content updates
- Clarify commercial usage rights for created music


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Loopz free?

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

### Is Loop pad free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Loopz or Loop pad?

Loop pad is rated higher. Loopz averages 4.5 out of 5 from 86 ratings, while Loop pad averages 4.6 from 438 ratings.

### Do Loopz or Loop pad have ads?

Loop pad shows ads; Loopz does not.

### Which is updated more often, Loopz or Loop pad?

Loopz ships an update every 3 months, and Loop pad monthly. Most recently, Loopz was updated on October 3, 2026 and Loop pad on October 15, 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.*