Drum Play vs Loops Remote
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side ā with what reviewers say about each.
Drum Play
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Turn your device into a fun and powerful drum kit. Create your own rhythms, record them, play them back, and export them as WAV, MP3, M4A, or MIDI to share or use anywhere. 25 drum sounds: snares, bass drums, and special hits Multi-touch support: play up to 4 sounds at once Two timing modes: 10 fixed steps from 50 ms to 1500 ms, or musical note values at a set BPM for precise tempo control Reload your beats: import your exported WAV, MP3, M4A, or MIDI files back into the app Mute hits: add silence and space to your rhythms Unlimited recordings: save and replay your best beats anytime Try short beats, explore different tempos, and find your own groove. With Drum Play, rhythm is always at your fingertips.
Loops Remote
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Loops Remote turns your iPhone or iPad into a wireless controller for the XME LOOPS app. Run your loops from the stage while your main device stays at the keyboard, in the sound booth, or plugged into the house system. PAIR IN SECONDS Open XME LOOPS on your main device, tap the Remote button, and enter the 4-digit code on Loops Remote. That's it; no account, no setup. Everything runs over your local network, so it works anywhere: church, rehearsal room, or venues with no internet at all. FULL CONTROL FROM ANYWHERE ON STAGE ⢠Browse your complete loop library and playlists, synced live from your main device ⢠Start and stop loops instantly ⢠Switch between bars 1ā4 on the fly ⢠Change key and transpose in real time ⢠Tap tempo or dial in an exact BPM ⢠Mix loop and pad volumes independently ⢠Jump between songs with previous / next ⢠Add loops to playlists right from the remote BUILT FOR LIVE MOMENTS The remote mirrors what's playing, so you always know where you are in the set. Praise breaks, shout music, altar moments; trigger the right loop at the right time without leaving your instrument. SHARE WITH YOUR TEAM Connect more than one remote at once. Give your music director full control while everyone else follows along in view-only mode; you decide which devices can drive playback with a simple "Allow Control" switch in the Loops app. Loops Remote is a free companion app. It requires the XME LOOPS app running on another iPhone, iPad, or Mac on the same network. An active subscription in XME LOOPS is required for loop playback.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Loops Remote at Free against Drum Play's $0.49. On ads, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.
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Loops Remote is free to download; Drum Play costs $0.49 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
| Parameter | Drum Play | Loops Remote |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $0.49 | Free ā better |
| Update frequency | Every 9 days | ā |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 | 15.6 ā better |
| Further details ā not scored | ||
| Size | 11 MB | 3 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Murat Saygin | XME Inc. |
In-app purchases
Drum Play
No in-app purchases
Loops Remote
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Drum Play free?
Is Loops Remote free?
Do Drum Play or Loops Remote have ads?
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