Comparison

Drum Tuner vs LoopStudio

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

Head to head
About

Drum Tuner

This app helps musicians tune their drums by listening to the pitch of the drumhead through the device's microphone. It provides visual feedback on how sharp or flat the pitch is and guides users on adjusting tension rods for an even, resonant tone.

Highlights
  • Pitch detection via microphone
  • Visual tuner with Hz and sharp/flat indicator
  • Lug map for tension rod adjustments
  • Preset pitch ranges for different drum types
  • Even-tuning readout across all lugs
  • Step-by-step tuning guide
Features
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Tune your drums by ear, the easy way. Drum Tuner listens through your microphone, reads the pitch of the head every time you strike it, and shows you exactly how to even out each lug for a clear, resonant tone. Pick the drum and strike the center. The app shows the detected pitch in Hz, while the needle uses the active reference: the exact Kit target when one is selected, otherwise the nearest note. The preset's suggested range remains a separate starting reference. WHAT YOU GET • Tuner mode — strike the head and instantly see its pitch in Hz, plus how sharp or flat it sits, with a steady-reading meter so you know when it's locked in. • Lug map mode — a circular map of every tension rod around the drum. Tap near each lug, record it, and see at a glance which lugs read sharp (loosen) or flat (tighten) versus the average. • Drum presets — snare, rack tom, floor tom and kick, each with a suggested pitch range so you start in the right ballpark. • Even-tuning readout — the spread in cents across all lugs, so you can dial them in until the whole head sings as one. • Tuning guide — step-by-step help on seating a fresh head, working in a star pattern, and getting a clear, even tone. FOR EVERY DRUMMER Whether you're changing heads for the first time or fine-tuning a pro kit, Drum Tuner takes the mystery out of tuning. Beginners get clear guidance; experienced drummers get a fast lug-evener they'll reach for at every head change. HOW IT WORKS Pitch is detected on-device from the microphone. Strike one clear note at a time in a quiet room. When reading a lug, strike near that lug and rest a finger lightly in the center to reduce center resonance and better isolate the lug pitch.

About

LoopStudio

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LoopStudioは、音源を繰り返し聴いて練習するための音楽プレイヤーです。 波形を見ながら再生位置をすばやく確認し、練習したい部分へ簡単に移動できます。 【主な機能】 ・音源の波形表示 ・A/B区間を指定した繰り返し再生 ・再生速度の変更 ・5秒戻る/5秒進む ・波形からのシーク操作 ・プレイリスト作成・管理 ・曲ごとのA/B位置保存 ダンスの振付練習、楽器やボーカルの反復練習、語学学習など、「同じ部分を何度も聴く」練習をよりスムーズに。 必要な操作をすばやく行える、シンプルな練習用プレイヤーです。

Screenshots

Drum Tuner3 screens
LoopStudio4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Drum Tuner at none against LoopStudio's 1. LoopStudio's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and device support (4 vs 1). On price, update cadence and iOS requirement 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. LoopStudio sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Drum Tuner asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Drum Tuner ships an update every 3 days, LoopStudio every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Drum Tuner versus LoopStudio: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDrum TunerLoopStudio
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.8 (43 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings43 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 daysEvery 2 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationAd-supported—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better
Requires iOS16.415.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size54 MB32 MB
Age rating17+4+
Developerheekyung moonRyo Nakazono

In-app purchases

None

Drum Tuner

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

LoopStudio

One-time1
  • Pro Unlock$2.99

Questions

Is Drum Tuner free?
Drum Tuner is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is LoopStudio free?
LoopStudio is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Drum Tuner or LoopStudio have ads?
Drum Tuner shows ads; LoopStudio does not.
Which is updated more often, Drum Tuner or LoopStudio?
Drum Tuner ships an update every 3 days, and LoopStudio every 2 days. Most recently, Drum Tuner was updated on October 13, 2026 and LoopStudio on October 5, 2026.

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