# Loopdrill vs Band Session Note

The clearest difference is price: Loopdrill at Free against Band Session Note's $6.99. Loopdrill also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 4). Band Session Note's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 3.0) and update cadence (every 6 days vs every 7 months). On review sentiment, ratings volume, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Loopdrill is free to download; Band Session Note costs $6.99 up front. Band Session Note sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Loopdrill asks for nothing beyond the download.

Band Session Note holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 1 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

Loopdrill ships an update every 7 months, Band Session Note every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 11, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Loopdrill | Band Session Note |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $6.99 |
| Rating | [3.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/loopdrill-music-practice/id6759784749/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/band-session-note/id6781333991/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **2** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 7 months | **Every 6 days** |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Paid |
| Size | 3 MB | 22 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Hyeong-soo Kim](https://appshunter.io/developer/1872257890) | [sung ju KIM](https://appshunter.io/developer/6781333993) |

## What reviewers say

### Loopdrill

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/loopdrill-music-practice/id6759784749)

This app helps musicians and students learn songs by ear. It allows you to slow down audio, adjust pitch, and loop specific sections for focused practice. You can also import lyrics and use a 10-band equalizer to shape the sound.

**Highlights:** Speed control with pitch lock, Adjustable pitch for imported files, Section looping with waveform handles, Optional Lyrics Practice Pro, Bookmark key song sections, 10-band equalizer, Waveform visualization

**Features:** Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### Band Session Note

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/band-session-note/id6781333991)

This app allows musicians to handwrite musical scores and charts digitally using an Apple Pencil. It offers tools for sketching chords, rhythms, and annotating imported scores, with features for creating custom sections and setlists for band rehearsals and performances.

**Highlights:** Handwritten score sketching with Apple Pencil, Drum notation with standard lines, Annotate imported scores (PDF/photo), Solfège stickers for kids, Create and manage setlists, Customizable song sections, Export as PNG, JPG, or PDF

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 드럼팩 | $0.99 | one-time |
| 음악놀이 | $0.99 | one-time |
| String Pack (Guitar·Bass·Uke) | $0.99 | one-time |
| All-in-One Bundle | $3.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Loopdrill free?

Loopdrill is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Band Session Note free?

Band Session Note costs $6.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Loopdrill or Band Session Note?

Band Session Note is rated higher. Loopdrill averages 3.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Band Session Note averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Loopdrill or Band Session Note have ads?

Neither Loopdrill nor Band Session Note shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Loopdrill or Band Session Note?

Loopdrill ships an update every 7 months, and Band Session Note every 6 days. Most recently, Loopdrill was updated on October 14, 2026 and Band Session Note on October 11, 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.*