# Drum Loop vs Groovy Loopz (Pro)

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Groovy Loopz (Pro) at 69% against Drum Loop's 24%. Groovy Loopz (Pro) also leads on rating (4.3 vs 1.0) and ads (none vs shown). Drum Loop's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2). On price, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Groovy Loopz (Pro) sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Drum Loop asks for nothing beyond the download.

Groovy Loopz (Pro) holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Groovy Loopz (Pro) has 86 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 24% of Drum Loop's written reviews are positive against 69% of Groovy Loopz (Pro)'s.

Drum Loop ships an update every 3 months, Groovy Loopz (Pro) fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 9, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Drum Loop | Groovy Loopz (Pro) |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [1.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/drum-loop-drum-machine/id416493830/reviews) | **[4.3 (86 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/groovy-loopz-pro/id1200049584/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **86** |
| Positive reviews | 23.8% of reviews | **69.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 49 MB | 109 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.6** | 16.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [RockCat Studio Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/368947195) | [MakApps Group LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1054602198) |

## 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


### Groovy Loopz (Pro)

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/groovy-loopz-pro/id1200049584)

This app provides musicians with a vast library of drum loops and click tracks for live performances and rehearsals. It offers real-time tempo adjustment, SetList organization, and intuitive navigation to streamline musical setups.

**Highlights:** Vast library of drum loops and click tracks, Customizable loop names, SetList organization, Dynamic tempo adjustment, Tap tempo feature, Instantaneous start/stop playback

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Gold Access | $4.99 | per month |
| Platinum Access | $6.99 | per month |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use interface
- 🎶 Great selection of loops
- 🚀 Seamless custom loop import
- 💡 Innovative for live performance
- 🎵 Perfect for quick jams

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Hefty subscription costs
- 💸 Asking to pay for already purchased app
- ⚠️ Login issues after logout
- 🚫 Account access problems
- 😩 Preview version only limitation

**Reported bugs**

- Asking to pay for app again after prior purchase
- Account access issues on new devices
- Login username/password portal non-responsive
- Preview version only limitation
- Subscription expired when purchased as one-time payment

**Requested features**

- Reduce monthly subscription cost
- More loops from Africa
- Access to preset volumes (e.g., Tambourine, clap)
- Allow landscape mode
- Add dark mode


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Drum Loop free?

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

### Is Groovy Loopz (Pro) free?

Groovy Loopz (Pro) is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Drum Loop or Groovy Loopz (Pro)?

Groovy Loopz (Pro) is rated higher. Drum Loop averages 1.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Groovy Loopz (Pro) averages 4.3 from 86 ratings.

### Do Drum Loop or Groovy Loopz (Pro) have ads?

Drum Loop shows ads; Groovy Loopz (Pro) does not.

### Which is updated more often, Drum Loop or Groovy Loopz (Pro)?

Drum Loop ships an update every 3 months, and Groovy Loopz (Pro) fortnightly. Most recently, Drum Loop was updated on October 9, 2026 and Groovy Loopz (Pro) on October 6, 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.*