# Drum Loop vs Soundboard Studio

The clearest difference is rating: Soundboard Studio at 4.7 against Drum Loop's 1.0. Soundboard Studio also leads on review sentiment (69% vs 31%) and ads (none vs shown). Drum Loop's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Soundboard Studio sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 7 days. Drum Loop asks for nothing beyond the download.

Soundboard Studio holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Soundboard Studio has 3.9K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 31% of Drum Loop's written reviews are positive against 69% of Soundboard Studio's.

Drum Loop ships an update every 3 months, Soundboard Studio every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on June 5, 2026 and September 28, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Drum Loop | Soundboard Studio |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [1.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/drum-loop-drum-machine/id416493830/reviews) | **[4.7 (3.9K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/soundboard-studio/id1108810082/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **3.9K** |
| Positive reviews | 31.3% of reviews | **69.1% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Freemium |
| Size | 49 MB | 22 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [RockCat Studio Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/368947195) | [App Business Ventures LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1456426990) |

## What reviewers say

### Drum Loop

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/drum-loop-drum-machine/id416493830)

Create your own drum beats with a variety of styles and high-quality sounds. Practice your instrument without needing a live drummer. This app is updated frequently with new patterns.

**Highlights:** Multiple drum styles (Rock, Metal, Blues, Pop, Jazz), 50 high-quality drum patterns, Real recorded drum sounds, User-friendly interface, Frequent updates with new patterns

**In-app purchases:** none


### Soundboard Studio

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/soundboard-studio/id1108810082)

This app provides a professional and smart sound playback solution with a customizable grid of buttons for various audio needs. It allows for simultaneous playback of multiple tracks, detailed track settings, and easy organization into multiple boards.

**Highlights:** Play multiple tracks simultaneously, Customizable track layout and colors, Fade in/out and individual volume control, Trim audio start and end points, Create and navigate multiple sound boards, Import audio from various sources, Low latency playback

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Soundboard Studio Pro Weekly | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Soundboard Studio Pro Yearly | $59.99 | per year |
| Soundboard Studio Pro | $159.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 💻 Easy to use
- 🎶 Great for live events and performances
- 🔊 Excellent audio quality
- 🕰️ Precise control over audio playback
- 🗂️ Intuitive organization of audio files

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Expensive pricing for full version
- 🐛 Occasional crashes and bugs
- 🔇 Issues with audio playback and mute mode
- 🔀 Difficulty rearranging audio files
- 🖼️ Limited customization options for buttons

**Reported bugs**

- Intermittent freezing and locking up during use
- Audio files sometimes fail to load or play correctly
- Automation features can be unreliable or have unexpected behavior

**Requested features**

- Add support for .ogg audio files
- Implement a waveform display for better visual cues
- Allow resizing and recoloring of buttons
- Add the ability to link and synchronize multiple audio tracks
- Improve the trimming and editing tools for audio files


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Drum Loop free?

Drum Loop is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Soundboard Studio free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Drum Loop or Soundboard Studio?

Soundboard Studio is rated higher. Drum Loop averages 1.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Soundboard Studio averages 4.7 from 3.9K ratings.

### Do Drum Loop or Soundboard Studio have ads?

Drum Loop shows ads; Soundboard Studio does not.

### Which is updated more often, Drum Loop or Soundboard Studio?

Drum Loop ships an update every 3 months, and Soundboard Studio every 3 weeks. Most recently, Drum Loop was updated on June 5, 2026 and Soundboard Studio on September 28, 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.*