# Drum Loop vs Pocket Drums Classic

The clearest difference is rating: Pocket Drums Classic at 3.7 against Drum Loop's 1.0. Pocket Drums Classic also leads on review sentiment (60% vs 24%) and ratings volume (29 vs 1). Drum Loop's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Pocket Drums Classic sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Drum Loop asks for nothing beyond the download.

Pocket Drums Classic holds the better App Store score, 3.7 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Pocket Drums Classic has 29 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 60% of Pocket Drums Classic's.

Drum Loop ships an update every 3 months, Pocket Drums Classic every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 9, 2026 and October 19, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Drum Loop | Pocket Drums Classic |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [1.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/drum-loop-drum-machine/id416493830/reviews) | **[3.7 (29 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pocket-drums-classic/id468252067/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **29** |
| Positive reviews | 23.8% of reviews | **60.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 2 months** |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 49 MB | 69 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | +9 |
| Developer | [RockCat Studio Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/368947195) | [Drum Starz](https://appshunter.io/developer/299477766) |

## 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


### Pocket Drums Classic

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pocket-drums-classic/id468252067)

This app allows users to play drums on their mobile devices with a wide variety of high-quality drum kits and realistic sound effects. It includes features for recording, sharing, and exporting performances, along with a metronome and loops for practice and jamming.

**Highlights:** 33 high-quality stereo drum kits, Recording and sharing capabilities, 14 unique drum loops, Variable pitch and roll controls, Metronome with multiple sounds, Lefty mode, Play along with iPod music

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pocket Drums Upgrade | $0.99 | one-time |
| Kit Pack 1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Exporting | $0.99 | one-time |
| Kit Pack 2 | $0.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎶 Great sound quality
- 🥁 Realistic feel and rebound
- 👍 Easy to use interface
- 🎵 Good for practicing and playing along to music
- 💡 Variety of drum kits and sounds

**What reviewers complain about**

- 😠 Excessive ads
- 💥 Frequent pop-up ads
- 🚫 Ads interrupt gameplay
- 📉 Horrible sound quality (specific drums)
- 😵 Glitches and bugs

**Reported bugs**

- Ads pop up every time a drum is clicked
- Ads pop up when editing kits or going into settings
- Ads pop up in the middle of a song
- Bluetooth has a delay
- Ads pop up when opening the app

**Requested features**

- Change drum color
- Fix glitches when editing kits or going into settings
- Add option to change tempo
- Add more customization options
- Add a menu to choose different drum sets/skins


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Drum Loop free?

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

### Is Pocket Drums Classic free?

Pocket Drums Classic is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Drum Loop or Pocket Drums Classic?

Pocket Drums Classic is rated higher. Drum Loop averages 1.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Pocket Drums Classic averages 3.7 from 29 ratings.

### Do Drum Loop or Pocket Drums Classic have ads?

Both Drum Loop and Pocket Drums Classic show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Drum Loop or Pocket Drums Classic?

Drum Loop ships an update every 3 months, and Pocket Drums Classic every 2 months. Most recently, Drum Loop was updated on October 9, 2026 and Pocket Drums Classic on October 19, 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.*