# Drum Loop vs Real Drum

The clearest difference is rating: Real Drum at 4.5 against Drum Loop's 1.0. Real Drum also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 3 months) and ratings volume (49K vs 1). Drum Loop's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 10). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Real Drum sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Drum Loop asks for nothing beyond the download.

Real Drum holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Real Drum has 49K 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 55% of Real Drum's.

Drum Loop ships an update every 3 months, Real Drum every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on June 5, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Drum Loop | Real Drum |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [1.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/drum-loop-drum-machine/id416493830/reviews) | **[4.5 (49K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/real-drum-electronic-drum-set/id550920929/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **49K** |
| Positive reviews | 31.3% of reviews | **55.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#138** |
| Size | 49 MB | 94 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [RockCat Studio Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/368947195) | [KOLB SISTEMAS - EIRELI](https://appshunter.io/developer/550920932) |

## 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


### Real Drum

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/real-drum-electronic-drum-set/id550920929)

**Currently charting:** #138 Top Free · Music (US App Store)

Learn to play drums on your smartphone or tablet with a realistic virtual drum set. Offers lessons, loops, and customizable kits for all skill levels. Practice quietly anywhere and share your performances.

**Highlights:** Over 100 drum lessons, Realistic 3D drum kits, Customizable drum set with custom images/sounds, Studio-quality audio, Export recordings to MP3, Share performances on social media, MIDI support

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium version | $1.99 | per month |
| Premium Version - 3 Days Free | $2.99 | per month |
| Premium Version | $3.99 | per month |
| Subscription monthly | $3.99 | per month |
| Premium Version | $3.99 | per month |
| Premium Version | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium Version 12 months | $12.99 | per year |
| Version Premium | $14.99 | per year |
| Premium Version 6/months | $17.99 | per 6 months |
| Remove Ads | $99.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🥁 Great drum sounds
- 👍 Realistic drumming experience
- 💡 Ability to create custom drum kits
- 👍 Wide variety of drum kits
- 🥁 Useful for practicing and learning drums

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Delay issues when playing
- 🔋 Battery drain when app is running
- 💰 Paywall for some features
- 📢 Too many ads
- 🐛 Bugs and crashes

**Reported bugs**

- Drum sounds cutting out
- Inability to change/save custom kits
- App freezing or becoming unresponsive
- Disappearance of purchased content

**Requested features**

- Add more drum kits from popular bands
- Implement a beat sequencer
- Allow adding own sound samples
- Improve ergonomics of drum layout
- Add dynamic playing capabilities


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Drum Loop free?

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

### Is Real Drum free?

Real Drum is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Drum Loop or Real Drum?

Real Drum is rated higher. Drum Loop averages 1.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Real Drum averages 4.5 from 49K ratings.

### Do Drum Loop or Real Drum have ads?

Both Drum Loop and Real Drum show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Drum Loop or Real Drum?

Drum Loop ships an update every 3 months, and Real Drum every 2 weeks. Most recently, Drum Loop was updated on June 5, 2026 and Real Drum on October 1, 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.*