# Drum Loop vs DJ Soundboard

The clearest difference is rating: DJ Soundboard at 3.8 against Drum Loop's 1.0. DJ Soundboard also leads on ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (206 vs 1). Drum Loop's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 9) and review sentiment (31% vs 11%). On price, update cadence and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. DJ Soundboard sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Drum Loop asks for nothing beyond the download.

DJ Soundboard holds the better App Store score, 3.8 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: DJ Soundboard has 206 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 31% of Drum Loop's written reviews are positive against 11% of DJ Soundboard's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Drum Loop ships an update every 3 months, DJ Soundboard every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on September 18, 2026 and September 29, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Drum Loop | DJ Soundboard |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [1.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/drum-loop-drum-machine/id416493830/reviews) | **[3.8 (206 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dj-soundboard/id1140784630/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **206** |
| Positive reviews | **31.3% of reviews** | 10.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 months** | Every 5 months |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 49 MB | 44 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.6** | 26.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Mac |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [RockCat Studio Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/368947195) | [Luke Pearce](https://appshunter.io/developer/356544252) |

## 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


### DJ Soundboard

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dj-soundboard/id1140784630)

Create exciting DJ sets with a collection of custom sound effects. Add sirens, airhorns, vocals, and alarms to your music. Loop effects and adjust their tempo to perfectly match your tracks.

**Highlights:** Custom sound effects library, Sound effect looping, Tempo adjustment for effects, Scalable UI for any device, Sirens, airhorns, vocals, alarms

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

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| DJ Soundboard AI | $3.99 | per month |
| Halloween Sounds | $2.99 | one-time |
| Explosion & Impacts | $2.99 | one-time |
| Cartoon Sounds | $3.99 | one-time |
| Artist Introductions | $4.99 | one-time |
| Horns And Alarms Plus | $4.99 | one-time |
| Vocal Shouts | $6.99 | one-time |
| Unlimited Plays | $9.99 | one-time |
| Everything Bundle | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- ✨ Nice app design
- 🎶 Awesome sound quality
- 👍 Simplicity and great design

**What reviewers complain about**

- ⏳ Long wait times for plays
- 💰 Expensive in-app purchases
- 💸 Paywall for most sounds
- 👎 Misleading pricing
- 🚫 Limited free plays

**Reported bugs**

- Purchased sounds not working
- Buttons don't work half the time
- Unable to purchase
- Sounds don't play

**Requested features**

- Run in background
- Discounted price for all sounds
- Filter for in-app purchases
- Add own sound effects
- Instruction manual or site for app usage


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Drum Loop free?

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

### Is DJ Soundboard free?

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

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

DJ Soundboard is rated higher. Drum Loop averages 1.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while DJ Soundboard averages 3.8 from 206 ratings.

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

Drum Loop shows ads; DJ Soundboard does not.

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

Drum Loop ships an update every 3 months, and DJ Soundboard every 5 months. Most recently, Drum Loop was updated on September 18, 2026 and DJ Soundboard on September 29, 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.*