# AB Looper vs Pop Drummer

The clearest difference is monetization model: AB Looper at free against Pop Drummer's free with in-app purchases. AB Looper also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 91%). Pop Drummer's advantage is ratings volume (252 vs 2) and rating (4.8 vs 4.5). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. AB Looper sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Pop Drummer sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Pop Drummer holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Pop Drummer has 252 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 100% of AB Looper's written reviews are positive against 91% of Pop Drummer's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

AB Looper ships an update every 3 weeks, Pop Drummer fortnightly. Both last shipped on November 8, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | AB Looper | Pop Drummer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ab-looper/id6742419880/reviews) | **[4.8 (252 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pop-drummer-real-drum-machine/id6746682415/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **252** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 91.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 48 MB | 366 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 16 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Arthur Silva](https://appshunter.io/developer/1798293810) | [Lumbeat](https://appshunter.io/developer/590278231) |

## What reviewers say

### AB Looper

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ab-looper/id6742419880)

This video player allows you to set start and end points to repeatedly play specific sections of any video. Adjust playback speed and save your favorite clips for easy access. Ideal for practicing music, dance, or language learning.

**Highlights:** Set A/B loop markers, Repeat specific video sections, Adjust playback speed, Paste YouTube/Instagram URLs, Star favorite videos, Browse playback history

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| AB Looper Pro | $7.99 | one-time |


### Pop Drummer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pop-drummer-real-drum-machine/id6746682415)

This app provides realistic acoustic drum sounds and editable grooves for musicians and creators. It offers multiple drummer styles, live performance pads, and extensive customization options for creating and performing pop rhythms. Supports AUv3 and standalone use.

**Highlights:** Realistic acoustic drum kits, Editable and customizable grooves, Multiple drummer styles, Live performance pads, AUv3 and standalone compatibility, MIDI control and export, Song arrangement mode

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Studio Mix | $8.99 | one-time |
| Pop Drummer Full Access | $22.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great app
- 👍 Responsive developer
- 👍 One-time purchase instead of subscription
- 👍 AUv3 and MIDI support
- 👍 Modern user interface

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🤔 Issues with song mode
- 🤔 MIDI implementation could be improved

**Reported bugs**

- MIDI not working with some apps

**Requested features**

- Tap tempo MIDI control
- Cross-stick MIDI control


## Frequently asked questions

### Is AB Looper free?

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

### Is Pop Drummer free?

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

### Which has better reviews, AB Looper or Pop Drummer?

Pop Drummer is rated higher. AB Looper averages 4.5 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Pop Drummer averages 4.8 from 252 ratings.

### Do AB Looper or Pop Drummer have ads?

Neither AB Looper nor Pop Drummer shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, AB Looper or Pop Drummer?

AB Looper ships an update every 3 weeks, and Pop Drummer fortnightly. Most recently, AB Looper was updated on November 8, 2026 and Pop Drummer on November 8, 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.*