# the Clave vs Loopsic

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: the Clave at none against Loopsic's 3. the Clave also leads on ratings volume (222 vs 44) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 15.0). Loopsic's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 6 months). On price, rating, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Loopsic sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $24.99 per year. the Clave asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for the Clave against 4.8 for Loopsic. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: the Clave has 222 ratings behind it against 44, so its average is the more settled of the two.

the Clave ships an update every 6 months, Loopsic weekly. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | the Clave | Loopsic |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (222 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-clave/id328220389/reviews)** | [4.8 (44 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/loopsic-best-drum-loops/id1645855247/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **222** | 44 |
| Positive reviews | 87.9% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 6 months | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Freemium |
| Size | 22 MB | 64 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Drew Milloy](https://appshunter.io/developer/328220392) | [Serkan Seker](https://appshunter.io/developer/1645855249) |

## What reviewers say

### the Clave

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-clave/id328220389)

This app provides a metronome with five selectable clave patterns for practicing Latin American music and other styles. It displays patterns in traditional notation, allows tempo adjustment, and offers background playback. Users can customize sound options for a personalized practice experience.

**Highlights:** Five selectable clave patterns, Traditional notation display, 3:2 and 2:3 clave switching, Variable tempo (40-200 BPM), Background playback, Customizable sound options

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 👍 Great for practice
- 👍 Simple and straightforward
- 👍 Helps internalize clave
- 👍 Good for beginners

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔋 High battery consumption
- 🐛 App crashes
- 🐛 App disappears
- 🐛 Sound quality issues
- 🐛 Tempo slider difficult

**Reported bugs**

- App disappears after a few months
- App crashes when opened
- App bombs out after clearing tempo adjustment screen
- Battery draining quickly
- App using high percentage of battery

**Requested features**

- Customize claves with manual rhythms
- Option to change metronome by one bpm
- Type in tempo instead of slider
- Add 2:3 Son Clave
- Add 6/8 bell pattern


### Loopsic

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/loopsic-best-drum-loops/id1645855247)

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Loopsic Premium | $24.99 | per year |
| Premium Lifetime | $49.99 | one-time |
| Unlock All Features | $49.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is the Clave free?

the Clave is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Loopsic free?

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

### Which has better reviews, the Clave or Loopsic?

the Clave is rated higher. the Clave averages 4.8 out of 5 from 222 ratings, while Loopsic averages 4.8 from 44 ratings.

### Do the Clave or Loopsic have ads?

Neither the Clave nor Loopsic shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, the Clave or Loopsic?

the Clave ships an update every 6 months, and Loopsic weekly. Most recently, the Clave was updated on October 24, 2026 and Loopsic on October 24, 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.*