# Beat Looper Pro vs Trace Sequenced Sample Box

The clearest difference is ads: Trace Sequenced Sample Box at none against Beat Looper Pro's shown. Trace Sequenced Sample Box also leads on monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases) and rating (5.0 vs 4.7). Beat Looper Pro's advantage is ratings volume (35K vs 1) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.6). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Beat Looper Pro sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days and Trace Sequenced Sample Box sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Trace Sequenced Sample Box holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Beat Looper Pro has 35K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 29, 2026 and June 1, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Beat Looper Pro | Trace Sequenced Sample Box |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (35K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/beat-looper-pro-music-maker/id1564716476/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/trace-sequenced-sample-box/id6443663264/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **35K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 74.4% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 207 MB | 215 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [MWM](https://appshunter.io/developer/452269707) | [Grohe & Giannakakis Applications GbR](https://appshunter.io/developer/1185329512) |

## What reviewers say

### Beat Looper Pro

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/beat-looper-pro-music-maker/id1564716476)

Create groovy music with easy-to-use pads and a beat-making tool. Remix various music styles, integrate loops, record audio, and apply FX effects. Share your creations with friends and the community.

**Highlights:** Drum pad and DJ mixing, Beat making tool, Multiple music styles (Hip-Hop, trap, EDM, techno, house), Loop integration, Audio recording and sharing, FX effects

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Premium Pass | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Premium Pass | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Premium Pass | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly Premium Pass | $9.99 | per month |
| Biannually Premium pass | $39.99 | per 6 months |
| Annually Premium Pass | $49.99 | per year |
| Annually Premium Pass | $69.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Great for making beats
- 👍 User-friendly and easy to use
- 💡 Helps improve music skills
- ⭐ Amazing, fantastic, and the best app

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔍 Limited free content, need to pay for more
- 💸 Subscription model is expensive
- 🔢 Too many ads that interfere with use
- 🐛 Glitches and technical issues

**Reported bugs**

- Glitching and distorted audio
- Crashing and freezing issues
- Ads covering important buttons

**Requested features**

- More free beats and content
- Ability to use songs in social media
- Add more music genres and styles
- Improve recording and exporting features


### Trace Sequenced Sample Box

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/trace-sequenced-sample-box/id6443663264)

Create music with this versatile sample-based creation tool. It functions as a drum computer, groovebox, and sample animator with built-in effects and live performance capabilities. Generate unique rhythms and soundtracks using its priority-driven sequencer and extensive sound library.

**Highlights:** Sample-based music creation, Drum computer and groovebox, Sample animator, Priority-driven sequencer, Onboard effects, Live performing skills, Internal recorder

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro | $7.99 | one-time |
| Storage and Recoding | $7.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Beat Looper Pro free?

Beat Looper Pro is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Trace Sequenced Sample Box free?

Trace Sequenced Sample Box is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Beat Looper Pro or Trace Sequenced Sample Box?

Trace Sequenced Sample Box is rated higher. Beat Looper Pro averages 4.7 out of 5 from 35K ratings, while Trace Sequenced Sample Box averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Beat Looper Pro or Trace Sequenced Sample Box have ads?

Beat Looper Pro shows ads; Trace Sequenced Sample Box does not.

### Which is updated more often, Beat Looper Pro or Trace Sequenced Sample Box?

Beat Looper Pro ships an update monthly, and Trace Sequenced Sample Box monthly. Most recently, Beat Looper Pro was updated on September 29, 2026 and Trace Sequenced Sample Box on June 1, 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.*