Comparison

指棠乐 vs LoopBeat

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

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About

指棠乐

Features
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GuitarMate is a personal practice tool for guitar enthusiasts. It integrates tuning, metronome, recording, AI chord recognition, sheet music playback, and more to help you practice more efficiently. All features are free — no subscriptions required. 【Core Features】 ▸ AI Chord Recognition Import audio files you legally own. Chords are automatically detected and turned into editable sing-along charts. Results are downloaded to your device; the server deletes them within 1 hour. ▸ AI Melody Transcription Intelligently extracts melodies and converts them to numbered notation. Supports note-by-note editing with synchronized scrolling practice. ▸ Stem Separation Separate audio into vocals, accompaniment, drums, bass, and more. Switch tracks in real time for play-along practice. ▸ Precision Tuner Multiple tuning modes for quick pitch calibration before practice. ▸ Drum Machine & Metronome Classic rhythm patterns with adjustable BPM and time signatures for keeping time while you play. ▸ High-Quality Recording Microphone recording and system audio capture. All recordings are saved locally on your device. ▸ Sheet Music Player Lyrics, chords, and notation scroll in sync. Supports looping, speed control, and transposition. ▸ Sheet Music Editor Guided sheet creation with photo/album import for tablature images (processed locally, never uploaded). ▸ Multi-Track Mixer Multi-track mixing and export. All work is saved in the app's local sandbox. ▸ Instant Messaging Private messages and group chats with fellow guitarists. Report and block features included. 【Product Positioning】 GuitarMate is a personal practice tool, not a music streaming platform: • No built-in copyrighted song library • Does not access Apple Music, Spotify, or any third-party music service • Users may only import audio they legally own • Copyright and disclaimer agreement required on first launch 【Free to Use】 GuitarMate is completely free. All features are available with no in-app purchases, no subscriptions, and no ads. 【Privacy & Security】 • No cross-app tracking, no ATT prompts • No third-party advertising or analytics SDKs • Account deletion supported (Profile → Settings → Delete Account) Developer: Fuzhou ZhiTang Information Technology Co., Ltd. Contact: copyright@amul88.com Website: https://user.zhitangapp.com

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
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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

指棠乐4 screens
LoopBeat4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: 指棠乐 at none against LoopBeat's 1. 指棠乐 also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, update cadence, ads 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. LoopBeat sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. 指棠乐 asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

指棠乐 ships an update every 3 days, LoopBeat every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 6, 2026 and October 4, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 6 level
指棠乐 versus LoopBeat: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter指棠乐LoopBeat
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Update frequencyEvery 3 days — betterEvery 5 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size137 MB578 MB
Age rating17+4+
Developer亚林 刘建强 贺

In-app purchases

None

指棠乐

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

LoopBeat

One-time1
  • LoopBeat$9.99

Questions

Is 指棠乐 free?
指棠乐 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is LoopBeat free?
LoopBeat is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do 指棠乐 or LoopBeat have ads?
Neither 指棠乐 nor LoopBeat shows ads.
Which is updated more often, 指棠乐 or LoopBeat?
指棠乐 ships an update every 3 days, and LoopBeat every 5 days. Most recently, 指棠乐 was updated on October 6, 2026 and LoopBeat on October 4, 2026.

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