# Loop vs Beat Maker Studio

The clearest difference is rating: Loop at 3.0 against Beat Maker Studio's 1.0. Loop also leads on ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (3 vs 1). Beat Maker Studio's advantage is update cadence (every 3 days vs fortnightly) and iOS requirement (16.0 vs 18.6). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Loop sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and Beat Maker Studio sells 13 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Loop holds the better App Store score, 3.0 against 1.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 1 respectively.

Loop ships an update fortnightly, Beat Maker Studio every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Loop | Beat Maker Studio |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[3.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/loop-melody-maker/id6762234256/reviews)** | [1.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/beat-maker-studio-jam-pad/id6803020511/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **3** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 71.4% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Every 3 days** |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 1 MB | 35 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.6 | **16.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [ANCREATIVE INC.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1846323282) | [Stsiapan Maltsau](https://appshunter.io/developer/6803020513) |

## What reviewers say

### Loop

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/loop-melody-maker/id6762234256)

Create melodies and drum patterns on a simple grid. Explore free samples or build your own sounds with various synthesis options. Save your creations and make music offline.

**Highlights:** Tap grid to create melodies, Build drum patterns, Multiple synthesis options, Shape sound with effects, Save and export loops, Offline music creation

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Loop Monthly | $1.99 | per month |
| Loop Premium Lifetime | $9.99 | one-time |


### Beat Maker Studio

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/beat-maker-studio-jam-pad/id6803020511)

Create music and beats with AI assistance. This app offers a simple music studio to craft melodies, record vocals, import sounds, and apply effects. Share your creations with friends and explore various music styles.

**Highlights:** AI beat and melody creation, Extensive sound pack library, Record vocals and import sounds, Real-time sound effect control, Drum pad and note placement modes, Multiple music style presets

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

**In-app purchases (13)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Week Premium | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Year Premium | $53.99 | per year |
| Wild Child | $2.19 | one-time |
| Fringe | $2.19 | one-time |
| Amber | $2.39 | one-time |
| Scurry | $2.39 | one-time |
| Sprout | $2.39 | one-time |
| Sun Road | $2.39 | one-time |
| Dont Cry | $2.39 | one-time |
| Wintery | $2.39 | one-time |
| Handy | $2.39 | one-time |
| Nexus | $2.39 | one-time |
| Psy Duck | $2.39 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Loop free?

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

### Is Beat Maker Studio free?

Beat Maker Studio is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Loop or Beat Maker Studio?

Loop is rated higher. Loop averages 3.0 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while Beat Maker Studio averages 1.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Loop or Beat Maker Studio have ads?

Beat Maker Studio shows ads; Loop does not.

### Which is updated more often, Loop or Beat Maker Studio?

Loop ships an update fortnightly, and Beat Maker Studio every 3 days. Most recently, Loop was updated on November 7, 2026 and Beat Maker Studio on November 3, 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.*