Comparison

NodMusicScore vs LoopBeat

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

Head to head
About

NodMusicScore

Features
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Turn pages for Music Scores & PDFs Hands-Free Keep your hands on your instrument, in your cooking bowl, or busy with work while effortlessly navigating through your documents. This app uses advanced face tracking to turn pages with simple head movements and facial gesturesβ€”no touching required. Perfect For: β€’ Musicians reading sheet music during practice or performance β€’ Chefs following recipes with messy hands β€’ Students reviewing study materials while taking notes β€’ Anyone multitasking with hands-free document navigation Powerful Gesture Controls: β€’ Turn head left to go forward β€’ Turn head right to go back β€’ Move lips left or right for page navigation β€’ Customizable sensitivity for your comfort β€’ Multiple trigger optionsβ€”use what works best for you Key Features: β€’ Fast, accurate face tracking using ARKit and Vision frameworks β€’ Works with any PDF document β€’ Import files from Files app or iCloud β€’ Full-screen viewing optimized for iPad β€’ Adjustable gesture sensitivity and debounce settings β€’ Mirror mode for natural left/right controls β€’ Clean, distraction-free interface β€’ Privacy-first: all processing happens on your device How It Works: Simply load your PDF, position your device, and use natural head or facial movements to navigate. The app instantly responds to your gestures, keeping your workflow smooth and your hands completely free. Device Requirements: β€’ Best experience on devices with TrueDepth camera (iPhone X and later, iPad Pro) β€’ Works on all iOS devices with front camera using Vision fallback β€’ iOS 15.0 or later Transform the way you read documents. Download now and experience true hands-free navigation.

About

LoopBeat

This app provides a professional drum machine experience with studio-quality sounds and extensive editing capabilities. It allows for seamless section switching, real-time tempo changes, and hands-free control via a Bluetooth pedal, making it ideal for performers and producers.

Highlights
  • Studio-grade real drum sounds
  • Seamless section switching
  • Real-time tempo and time-signature change
  • MIDI editing for drum patterns
  • 5-band EQ and plate reverb
  • Bluetooth pedal for hands-free control
  • Jam pads for spontaneous playing
  • Sampler for custom drum kits
Features
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LoopBeat β€” a professional drum machine in your pocket, with a real drummer always on stage. LoopBeat gives you professional rhythm tools, ready whenever you are: studio-grade sampled kits, seamless section switching, real-time tempo and time-signature changes, recording your voice or instrument into loops, and building new songs out of sections from others. With a Bluetooth pedal and jam pads, you'll have a steady, inspiring rhythm section wherever you play. WHY LOOPBEAT β€’ Real drum kits, studio-grade sound Complete sample sets covering pop, rock, punk, R&B, reggae, folk and Djembe. Every instrument is sampled with velocity layers, so soft and hard hits genuinely differ. β€’ A large song library, play instantly Every style has preset songs with a full structure: Intro, Loops 1–4, Fills, Variation, EndFill. Tap any section to switch seamlessly β€” the music never stops. β€’ NEW: Re-arrange loops into a brand-new song Pick LOOP sections from any song in the library and reorder, repeat or trim them to build a new track out of different styles. Insert fills every N bars, add a variation, or start a fresh LOOP at any line β€” then set the drum kit and title. One tap exports it as a regular LoopBeat song. Works on mobile and in the desktop Manager. β€’ Real-time time-signature changes Change tempo and time signature while playing: 3/4, 4/4 and 6/8 on the fly, with smooth transitions and no stutter. Dial in any BPM and the kit stays steady. β€’ Powerful MIDI section editing A professional piano roll edits every section note by note: add, delete and drag notes, adjust velocity and length, copy and paste sections. Touch-optimised, and you can import external MIDI files as sections. β€’ 5-band EQ + plate reverb A five-band biquad EQ shapes your kit from low-end weight to high-end air, while the Dattorro plate reverb creates genuine live-room space β€” all adjustable in real time. β€’ Bluetooth pedal, hands free Switch sections, trigger fills, start and stop playback, and control recording and looping β€” all with your feet. Sing without reaching for the screen. β€’ Jam pads, play freely Touch pads with a jam mode: tap to trigger real drum sounds, with mute, lock and edit functions. Multi-touch lets you play with both hands. β€’ NEW: LOOP audio recording β€” layer your ideas into a song on the spot Plug in a microphone or instrument and record vocals, guitar or percussion straight into a loop. Start, stop and overdub are all quantised to the bar line, so you punch in right on the beat. Layer up to 4 tracks of up to 32 seconds each with an independent playback level, and a stopped track is kept ready to resume. An input level meter and built-in tuner let you check level and pitch as soon as you plug in. β€’ Sampler, expand it your way FLAC sample support lets you import your own samples and build custom kits. The desktop Manager (Mac/Windows) transfers samples over Wi-Fi. BUILT FOR TOUCH, MADE FOR THE STAGE Optimised for iPhone and iPad: on phones the essentials are reachable one-handed; on iPad the layout adapts to portrait and landscape, with beat progress and playback state always visible. TYPICAL USES - Solo performance: loop voice and instrument into a full backing - Street gigs: pedal-controlled section changes that lock in with your vocals - Re-arranging: combine sections from songs you love into your own set - Band rehearsal: switch styles and tempo fast for a solid reference - Songwriting and demos: arrangement-quality drums while you hum - Music teaching: show song structure and demo time signatures FREE 30-DAY TRIAL, ONE-TAP UNLOCK Try everything free for 30 days: all styles and songs, arrangement, audio looping, section editing, EQ and reverb, pedal and jam pads. Then a single in-app purchase unlocks it all permanently β€” no subscription, no hidden fees, updates included. LoopBeat β€” put a professional drummer in your pocket. Download now and start your show!

Screenshots

NodMusicScore3 screens
LoopBeat4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: NodMusicScore at none against LoopBeat's 1. LoopBeat's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.5). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

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

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. LoopBeat sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. NodMusicScore asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences Β· 6 level
NodMusicScore versus LoopBeat: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNodMusicScoreLoopBeat
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviewsβ€”100.0% of reviews
Update frequencyβ€”Every 5 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo β€” betterYes
Monetizationβ€”Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod β€” better
Requires iOS18.515.0 β€” better
Further details β€” not scored
Size17 MB578 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBowen Chang pty ltdε»ΊεΌΊ θ΄Ί

In-app purchases

None

NodMusicScore

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

LoopBeat

One-time1
  • LoopBeat$9.99

Questions

Is NodMusicScore free?
NodMusicScore is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is LoopBeat free?
LoopBeat is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do NodMusicScore or LoopBeat have ads?
Neither NodMusicScore nor LoopBeat shows ads.

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