# Launchpad vs Loopz

The clearest difference is update cadence: Launchpad at fortnightly against Loopz's every 3 months. Launchpad also leads on ratings volume (35K vs 86) and review sentiment (85% vs 60%). Loopz's advantage is iOS requirement (10.2 vs 17.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Launchpad sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month and Loopz sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Launchpad holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Launchpad has 35K ratings behind it against 86, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 85% of Launchpad's written reviews are positive against 60% of Loopz's.

Launchpad ships an update fortnightly, Loopz every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Launchpad | Loopz |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (35K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/launchpad-music-and-beat-maker/id584362474/reviews)** | [4.5 (86 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/loopz-beat-maker/id1455583587/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **35K** | 86 |
| Positive reviews | **84.8% of reviews** | 60.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 129 MB | 163 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **10.2** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Focusrite Audio Engineering](https://appshunter.io/developer/321949338) | [Music4Fun LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1035195351) |

## What reviewers say

### Launchpad

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/launchpad-music-and-beat-maker/id584362474)

Create and remix electronic music with a professional sound library and intuitive grid interface. Layer beats, melodies, and vocals, then apply DJ-style effects to craft unique tracks. Record and share your musical creations with the world.

**Highlights:** Multi-color grid for playing sounds, Mix and remix soundpacks, DJ-style performance effects, Weekly soundpack releases, Record and share music, Import custom sounds (iPad), Ableton Link integration

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Launchpad Premium (Monthly) | $7.99 | per month |
| Found Sound Journey: Hip Hop | Free | one-time |
| EDM Haze | Free | one-time |
| Dub Trap | Free | one-time |
| Found Sound Journey: Techno | Free | one-time |
| FoundSoundJourney:ItalianChill | Free | one-time |
| Glitchstep | $1.99 | one-time |
| Viral Hip Hop | $1.99 | one-time |
| Hypnotic Energy | $1.99 | one-time |
| Audio Import | $6.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fun
- 🚀 Lots of beats you can use
- 🚀 Good for mental capacity
- 🚀 So good at making beats
- 🚀 Really good

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Makes it look free but not
- 🐛 Not much you can do without paying
- 🐛 Crashes while working
- 🐛 Glitchy
- 🐛 Needs bluetooth MIDI desperately

**Reported bugs**

- Audio import not working
- Inability to delete unnecessary recordings
- Inability to see name of soundpack a loop belongs to
- Pad selections disappearing when hitting stop
- Inability to import audio after updating

**Requested features**

- Ability to edit after a track is recorded, adjusting levels/adding effects
- Pause button
- Ability to duplicate a current song
- Sequencer to use drum hits
- Ability to change key of project


### Loopz

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/loopz-beat-maker/id1455583587)

Create unique songs with intuitive tools like the Smart Keyboard and BlackBoard. Access a vast and growing library of sounds to express your musical ideas. No prior experience is needed to start making music.

**Highlights:** Smart Keyboard for easy music creation, BlackBoard for finger-based instrument playing, Extensive and growing sound library, No music experience required, Weekly, monthly, and yearly subscription options

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Loopz Premium 1 Week | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Loopz Premium 1 Month | $5.99 | per month |
| Loopz Premium 1 Year | $39.99 | per year |
| Starter Pack | Free | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Launchpad free?

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

### Is Loopz free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Launchpad or Loopz?

Launchpad is rated higher. Launchpad averages 4.8 out of 5 from 35K ratings, while Loopz averages 4.5 from 86 ratings.

### Do Launchpad or Loopz have ads?

Neither Launchpad nor Loopz shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Launchpad or Loopz?

Launchpad ships an update fortnightly, and Loopz every 3 months. Most recently, Launchpad was updated on October 27, 2026 and Loopz on October 24, 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.*