Comparison

DM2 MixPad Mobile Lite vs LoopBeat

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

Head to head
About

DM2 MixPad Mobile Lite

Transform your device into a live remix instrument to build beats, trigger loops, and manipulate effects in real time. Create and save your electronic music performances for free, with an option to unlock full export capabilities.

Highlights
  • 16-track live remix system
  • Real-time loop triggering
  • Build evolving live sets
  • Trigger samples and musical elements
  • Real-time scratching and pitch manipulation
  • Audio effects (filters, flanger, phaser, reverb)
  • Integrated sequencer
Features
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**Don't just listen to music. Play with it!** DM2 MixPad transforms your iPhone or iPad into a hands-on live remix instrument. Build beats, trigger loops, layer sounds, manipulate effects, and create your own electronic music performances in real time. **No DJ experience required. No complicated timeline editing. Just you and the music.** Inspired by the legendary Mixman DM2 and classic hardware remix systems, DM2 MixPad brings the excitement of live electronic music performance to modern devices. Unlike traditional Digital Audio Workstations (DAWs), where music is arranged on a timeline, DM2 MixPad lets you perform your music as it happens. Bring tracks in and out, create breakdowns, layer rhythms, trigger sounds, and transform your mix on the fly. **CREATE, SAVE, AND KEEP PLAYING — FOR FREE!** DM2 MixPad Lite lets you explore live remixing without purchasing the full version. Build your own performances, save your creations in MixPad's native file formats, and reopen them whenever inspiration strikes. Your creativity doesn't have to stop when you close the app. When you're ready to export your finished performances as M4A audio files, you can unlock the full version with a one-time in-app purchase. **MAKE MUSIC YOUR WAY** Whether you love house, techno, trance, dubstep, drum & bass, hip-hop, or experimental electronic music, DM2 MixPad gives you the freedom to build and perform your own remixes. Start with a drum loop, add a bassline, bring in synthesizers, create a breakdown, and launch back into the full mix—all while keeping everything synchronized. Create evolving live sets with up to 16 simultaneous tracks and multiple performance banks. **POWERFUL LIVE PERFORMANCE FEATURES** • 16-track live remix and performance system • Real-time loop triggering and synchronized playback • Build evolving live sets with playlists and performance banks • Trigger one-shots, samples, and layered musical elements • Quantized and non-quantized playback modes • Beat, bar, and cycle-aware triggering • Live stutter, solo, and retrigger controls • Real-time scratching and pitch manipulation • Expressive pitch bending and audio effects • Filters, flanger, phaser, and reverb • Integrated sequencer for refining and arranging performances • Save and reopen songs, layouts, packages, and playlists in native MixPad formats • Mixman DM2 hardware support and additional MIDI controller mappings • Responsive, low-latency audio performance **FREE TO CREATE. UNLOCK TO EXPORT.** DM2 MixPad Lite gives you the freedom to experiment, perform, and save your music without purchasing an upgrade. The full-version unlock enables M4A audio exporting, allowing you to save finished performances as audio files for listening and sharing outside MixPad. **LEARN HOW TO PLAY** Watch the DM2 MixPad tutorial on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1AHSUEBd53A **SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS** Requires a compatible iPhone or iPad with an A17-class processor or newer. **YOUR MUSIC. YOUR PERFORMANCE. YOUR MIX.** DM2 MixPad isn't about editing songs one note at a time. It's about experiencing the excitement of making music live. Download DM2 MixPad Lite and discover how much fun performing electronic music can be.

About

LoopBeat

This app provides a professional drum machine experience with studio-grade sampled kits and seamless section switching. Record your voice or instrument into loops, rearrange existing loops to build new songs, and control playback hands-free with a Bluetooth pedal. It's designed for both mobile and stage use.

Highlights
  • Studio-grade sampled drum kits
  • Seamless section switching
  • Record voice/instrument into loops
  • Rearrange loops to build new songs
  • Real-time tempo and time-signature changes
  • Bluetooth pedal for hands-free control
  • MIDI section editing
Features
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LoopBeat — 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 • 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. • 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 — the music never stops. • 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 — then set the drum kit and title. One tap exports it as a regular LoopBeat song. Works on mobile and in the desktop Manager. • 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. • 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. • 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 — all adjustable in real time. • Bluetooth pedal, hands free Switch sections, trigger fills, start and stop playback, and control recording and looping — all with your feet. Sing without reaching for the screen. • 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. • NEW: LOOP audio recording — 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. • 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 — no subscription, no hidden fees, updates included. LoopBeat — put a professional drummer in your pocket. Download now and start your show!

Screenshots

DM2 MixPad Mobile Lite3 screens
LoopBeat4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: DM2 MixPad Mobile Lite at 100% against LoopBeat's 75%. LoopBeat's advantage is monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases) and update cadence (every 6 days vs every 2 weeks). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. DM2 MixPad Mobile Lite sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and LoopBeat sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

DM2 MixPad Mobile Lite ships an update every 2 weeks, LoopBeat every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
DM2 MixPad Mobile Lite versus LoopBeat: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDM2 MixPad Mobile LiteLoopBeat
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews — better75.0% of reviews
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksEvery 6 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size916 MB867 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperApril Gendill建强 贺

Customer experience

DM2 MixPad Mobile Lite

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

LoopBeat

Written reviews4 reviews
Positive75.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative25.0%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

DM2 MixPad Mobile Lite

One-time1
  • DM2 MixPad Activation$19.99
1 purchases

LoopBeat

One-time1
  • LoopBeat Full Version$29.99

Questions

Is DM2 MixPad Mobile Lite free?
DM2 MixPad Mobile Lite is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is LoopBeat free?
LoopBeat is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do DM2 MixPad Mobile Lite or LoopBeat have ads?
Neither DM2 MixPad Mobile Lite nor LoopBeat shows ads.
Which is updated more often, DM2 MixPad Mobile Lite or LoopBeat?
DM2 MixPad Mobile Lite ships an update every 2 weeks, and LoopBeat every 6 days. Most recently, DM2 MixPad Mobile Lite was updated on November 7, 2026 and LoopBeat on November 5, 2026.

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