Comparison

Tu`ungafasi vs Loopsic

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

Head to head
About

Tu`ungafasi

This app provides a simplified music notation system for singing, originating from Tonga. It allows users to edit existing songs, compose new ones, and create printouts with notes and lyrics. Enjoy computer playback and MIDI export/import capabilities.

Highlights
  • Edit existing songs
  • Add new compositions
  • Printouts with notes and lyrics
  • Computer playback
  • MIDI export and import
  • Soundfont for improved playback
Features
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Tu`ungafasi - the popular music notation from Tonga; a simplified version of the international note notation intended for singing. • edit existing songs or add your own compositions • make printouts with notes and lyrics for your choir • computer playback of the whole song or repeat a selected part forever • can import soundfont for improved midi playback • export MIDI and import MIDI (simple songs only) • 100% compatible with the MacOS version Best to use on the big screen of a ipad, but also works on a ipod or iphone. No advertisements, no in-app purchases.

About

Loopsic

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
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Loopsic is designed for both amateurs and professionals. It helps you write your own songs. You can use it with drums, guitar, piano, darbuka, percussion, violin, strings and many other musical instruments. You can set the tempo/BPM by tapping the screen thanks to specially developed algorithms. Jam along with your songs using real rhythm tracks instead of boring metronome sounds. You can filter loops by BPM, genre, and measure, then quickly reach the rhythm style that suits you best. A cleverly designed rhythm engine lets you change the tempo/BPM of each loop. This makes practicing even more fun, without needing a separate metronome or rhythm station. Loopsic includes the following music genres: • 2/4 Rhythm Loop • 4/4 Rhythm Loop • Classical Guitar Rhythm Loop • Electro Guitar Rhythm Loop Features: • Adjustable tempo speed • Background playback • Tune sorting • Many beats, tunes, and rhythm backgrounds • Can be used as a metronome and rhythm box Subscription: • Title: Loopsic Premium • Length of subscription: 1 year • Price of subscription: 19.99$ / Year • Payment will be charged to your Apple Account at confirmation of purchase. • The subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off 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. • Subscriptions may be managed and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to your Account Settings after purchase. • Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when you purchase a subscription, where applicable. Terms and conditions: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy policy: https://www.serkanmusic.com/drum-apps-privacy-policy/

Screenshots

Tu`ungafasi4 screens
Loopsic4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Loopsic at Free against Tu`ungafasi's $7.99. Loopsic also leads on rating (4.8 vs 1.0) and update cadence (weekly vs every 26 months). Tu`ungafasi's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3). On ads, device support and iOS requirement 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

Loopsic is free to download; Tu`ungafasi costs $7.99 up front. Loopsic sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $24.99 per year. Tu`ungafasi asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Loopsic holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Loopsic has 44 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Tu`ungafasi ships an update every 26 months, Loopsic weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 3 level
Tu`ungafasi versus Loopsic: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTu`ungafasiLoopsic
Price$7.99Free — better
Rating1.0 (1 ratings)4.8 (44 ratings) — better
Number of ratings144 — better
Update frequencyEvery 26 monthsWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaidFreemium — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS1515.0
Further details — not scored
Size28 MB64 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTau'olunga komipiutaSerkan Seker

Customer experience

Tu`ungafasi

All ratings1 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

Loopsic

All ratings43 ratings
Positive95.3%
Neutral4.7%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Tu`ungafasi

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

Loopsic

Subscriptions1
  • Loopsic Premium$24.991 Year
One-time2
  • Premium Lifetime$49.99
  • Unlock All Features$49.99

Questions

Is Tu`ungafasi free?
Tu`ungafasi costs $7.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Loopsic free?
Loopsic is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Tu`ungafasi or Loopsic?
Loopsic is rated higher. Tu`ungafasi averages 1.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Loopsic averages 4.8 from 44 ratings.
Do Tu`ungafasi or Loopsic have ads?
Neither Tu`ungafasi nor Loopsic shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Tu`ungafasi or Loopsic?
Tu`ungafasi ships an update every 26 months, and Loopsic weekly. Most recently, Tu`ungafasi was updated on November 3, 2026 and Loopsic on November 7, 2026.

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