# Rubo Gems vs Loop pad

The clearest difference is monetization model: Rubo Gems at free with in-app purchases against Loop pad's subscription. Rubo Gems also leads on ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (69% vs 39%). Loop pad's advantage is rating (4.6 vs 4.1) and ratings volume (444 vs 31). On price, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Rubo Gems sells 1 one-off in-app purchase 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.

Loop pad holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Loop pad has 444 ratings behind it against 31, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 69% of Rubo Gems's written reviews are positive against 39% of Loop pad's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Rubo Gems ships an update every 10 days, Loop pad monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 11, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Rubo Gems | Loop pad |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.1 (31 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rubo-gems/id370135521/reviews) | **[4.6 (444 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/loop-pad-make-and-mix-beats/id1572237492/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 31 | **444** |
| Positive reviews | **69.2% of reviews** | 38.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 10 days** | Monthly |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Size | 234 MB | 49 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 14.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Rubotic, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1569518836) | [Smertrios](https://appshunter.io/developer/1602014652) |

## What reviewers say

### Rubo Gems

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rubo-gems/id370135521)

Easily create your own music with a vast library of loop combinations. Whether you're a beginner or a professional, this app offers a simple yet powerful way to craft beats and grooves for any musical experience.

**Highlights:** Easy song creation, Millions of loop combinations, Create beats and grooves, Suitable for novices and professionals, Intuitive swipe interface

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Upgrade | $1.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎶 Awesome music creation
- 👍 User-friendly interface
- 💡 Great for beginners
- 🎨 Lots of creative possibilities

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes and bugs
- 🔒 Requires internet connection
- 💰 In-app purchases needed
- 🔀 Confusing UI changes

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes on startup
- Record button doesn't work
- Saved songs deleted after update
- Compatibility issues with newer iOS

**Requested features**

- Add more sound samples
- Improve export/sharing options
- Offline mode support
- Restore previous app layout


### 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 Rubo Gems free?

Rubo Gems 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, Rubo Gems or Loop pad?

Loop pad is rated higher. Rubo Gems averages 4.1 out of 5 from 31 ratings, while Loop pad averages 4.6 from 444 ratings.

### Do Rubo Gems or Loop pad have ads?

Loop pad shows ads; Rubo Gems does not.

### Which is updated more often, Rubo Gems or Loop pad?

Rubo Gems ships an update every 10 days, and Loop pad monthly. Most recently, Rubo Gems was updated on November 1, 2026 and Loop pad on November 11, 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.*