Comparison

Loopz vs DrumBeats

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

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.

Highlights
  • Adjustable tempo speed
  • Real rhythm tracks
  • Genre and BPM filtering
  • Play in background
  • Metronome and rhythm box functionality
  • Multiple music genres
Features
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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/

Screenshots

Loopz3 screens
DrumBeats4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: DrumBeats at every 3 weeks against Loopz's every 3 months. Loopz's advantage is rating (4.5 vs 4.3) and review sentiment (60% vs 50%). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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 DrumBeats sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $19.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Loopz holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 86 and 26 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 60% of Loopz's written reviews are positive against 50% of DrumBeats's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Loopz ships an update every 3 months, DrumBeats every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on October 3, 2026.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Loopz versus DrumBeats: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLoopzDrumBeats
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (86 ratings) — better4.3 (26 ratings)
Positive reviews60.0% of reviews — better50.0% of reviews
Number of ratings86 — better26
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemiumFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS10.2 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size163 MB79 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMusic4Fun LLCSerkan Seker

Customer experience

Loopz

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

DrumBeats

All ratings26 ratings
Positive80.8%
Neutral11.5%
Negative7.7%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%

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
2 purchases

DrumBeats

Subscriptions1
  • DrumBeats Premium$19.991 Year
One-time1
  • Unlock All Features - Lifetime$49.99

Questions

Is Loopz free?
Loopz is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is DrumBeats free?
DrumBeats is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Loopz or DrumBeats?
Loopz is rated higher. Loopz averages 4.5 out of 5 from 86 ratings, while DrumBeats averages 4.3 from 26 ratings.
Do Loopz or DrumBeats have ads?
Neither Loopz nor DrumBeats shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Loopz or DrumBeats?
Loopz ships an update every 3 months, and DrumBeats every 3 weeks. Most recently, Loopz was updated on October 3, 2026 and DrumBeats on October 3, 2026.

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