Comparison

BPAD vs Loop Maker

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

BPAD

Features
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Unleash your creativity with BPAD, the cutting-edge app designed for music enthusiasts, producers, and beatmakers! Elevate your music production experience with our unique neumorphic interface and customisable buttons that let you play your own imported samples with ease! V1.0

About

Loop Maker

Create professional-quality music loops quickly and easily with an intuitive interface. Features include custom instruments, key signature switching, and advanced rhythmic controls. Export your creations in high-fidelity WAV or MIDI formats.

Highlights
  • Intuitive loop builder with 6 musical layers
  • Customizable instruments for each layer
  • Key signature switching
  • Multiple chord performance styles
  • Rhythmic Repeat Engine for structured motifs
  • High-quality WAV and MIDI export
Features
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> > > Introducing Loop Maker - Create Music Fast Unlock your musical potential with Loop Maker, the ultimate tool for producing music loops in seconds. Whether you're a seasoned producer or just starting, Loop Maker makes music creation easy. Now featuring Custom Percussion Recording, a Free Trial Subscription, high-quality WAV export, the Rhythmic Repeat engine, and a searchable Loop Library. Switch key signatures, configure performance styles, and adjust musical tension directly in the Style Editor with instant previews. > > > Why Loop Maker? * Speed and Simplicity - Build complex loops in seconds. The streamlined design gets you creating without a steep learning curve. * Creative Freedom - Six-layer system - kick, snare, hi-hat, chords, bassline, melody - delivers full-sounding loops with rich harmonic depth. * Intelligent Melodic Compatibility - A custom engine ensures melodies and basslines perfectly match your chords for effortless harmonic synergy. * Effortless Manipulation - Tweak individual layers or your full composition in real-time. * Loop Library - Save and access your favorite loops anytime! * Custom Percussion Recording - Record your own drum and percussion samples directly in the app! Complete with waveform visualization, trimming, and processing to build your perfect custom kit. * Custom Instruments - Choose unique voices for each layer, rename them, or record your own custom percussion. Mix and match to discover your signature sound. * Percussion Performance Mode - Perform live on kick, snare, and hi-hat layers, or generate them automatically. * Chord Performance Styles - Select between standard chords, arpeggios, or strums to shape your loop's harmonic feel. * Tension Controls – Control harmonic complexity directly from the Style Editor with real-time audio and visual previews. * Rhythmic Repeat Engine - Create professional-sounding loops with structured, repeating motifs and adjustable space controls. * High-Quality Output - Export high-fidelity WAV or MIDI files for seamless use in any DAW. * Key Signature Switching - Instantly change the musical key of your loop to match your vibe or explore new harmonies. * Free Trial Subscription - Experience all premium features with our new free trial before subscribing. * Cloud & Local Sync - Download loops and voices to your device and sync seamlessly via iCloud. > > > Ready to Make Music? Download Loop Maker now and start creating music like never before. Unleash your creativity, share your loops, and discover your next hit. With Loop Maker, the possibilities are endless. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

BPAD3 screens
Loop Maker2 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: BPAD at none against Loop Maker's 3. Loop Maker's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Loop Maker sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. BPAD asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
BPAD versus Loop Maker: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBPADLoop Maker
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.5 (8 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—50.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—8 — better
Update frequency—Monthly
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size4 MB18 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperLiam RogersKirstie Moffat

In-app purchases

None

BPAD

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

Loop Maker

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly$1.991 Month
  • Annual1 Month trial$14.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime$29.99

Questions

Is BPAD free?
BPAD is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Loop Maker free?
Loop Maker is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do BPAD or Loop Maker have ads?
BPAD shows ads; Loop Maker does not.

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