Comparison

LoopMemo vs Drum Pad

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

Head to head
About

LoopMemo

Features
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LoopMemo is a loop recorder anyone can pick up and play. Recording starts the moment you press โ—, and pressing it again starts looping right away. Your first take sets the loop length โ€” no BPM, no bars, no setup. Just capture the idea while it's fresh and start layering. PERFECT FOR โ€ข Jotting down melodies and riffs before you forget them โ€ข Practicing beatbox, a cappella, and vocal harmonies โ€ข Layering guitar or keyboard phrases in a one-person jam โ€ข Sketching rhythm patterns and sound ideas FEATURES โ€ข Loop recording with up to 4 tracks โ€ข Instant record & instant loop (Free mode) โ€ข Overdub with Layer or Replace, plus Undo โ€ข Per-track volume, pan, mute, and solo โ€ข Per-track timing adjust (10 ms / 50 ms steps, adjustable while playing) โ€ข Bar-sync mode for recording exactly on the grid, with metronome (BPM 40โ€“240, master length of 4/8/16/32 bars, count-in, 3 click sounds) โ€ข Save and load projects โ€ข Export one loop cycle as an audio file and share it โ€ข Import your own audio and layer on top of it (Pro) โ€ข Stem export for finishing your track in a DAW (Pro) THREE SIMPLE STEPS 1. Press โ— and record โ€” voice, instruments, or hand claps 2. Press โ— again and the loop starts playing instantly 3. Press โ— on another track to layer while you listen EVEN SIMPLER (EASY MODE) 1. Press the big REC button and record 2. Press STOP and the loop starts playing at that length 3. Press REC again to layer. Press REC while recording and the loop starts together with your next take FREE & PRO All core features โ€” recording, looping, overdubbing โ€” are free. LoopMemo Pro (one-time purchase) unlocks: โ€ข No ads (banner & full-screen) โ€ข Unlimited saved projects (free version: up to 3) โ€ข WAV (16-bit) export (free version: M4A) โ€ข Stem export (one WAV per track) โ€ข Importing your own audio files A sample-accurate audio engine keeps loop seams click-free and tracks tightly in sync. Headphones are recommended to keep the loop from bleeding into the microphone. Press โ— and make your first loop.

About

Drum Pad

Features
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Drum Pad: Music Maker is a colorful and fast drum pad app for making music, playing loops, and exploring different drum kits. Tap responsive pads, switch between A and B banks, customize your own pad setup, adjust loop BPM, and mix pad and loop levels with simple controls. Whether you want to practice rhythm ideas or quickly create groove patterns, the app is designed to feel immediate and fun. Features: * Colorful drum pads with multiple kits * A/B pad banks * Custom pad assignments on B bank * Loop player with adjustable BPM * Mixer with Gain, Pan, Loop volume, and Hi-Hat Choke * Premium kits and loops * Clean landscape and portrait layouts * No account required Premium unlocks all kits and loops and removes ads. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://serkanmusic.com/drum-apps-privacy-policy/

Screenshots

LoopMemo4 screens
Drum Pad4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Drum Pad at none against LoopMemo's shown. Drum Pad also leads on device support (3 vs 1). LoopMemo's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months). On price, in-app purchases and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

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

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

Both are free to download. LoopMemo sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Drum Pad sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

LoopMemo ships an update every 3 weeks, Drum Pad every 2 months. Both last shipped on November 7, 2026.

Scorecard3 real differences ยท 3 level
LoopMemo versus Drum Pad: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLoopMemoDrum Pad
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks โ€” betterEvery 2 months
AdsYesNo โ€” better
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, iPod โ€” better
Requires iOS16.015.0 โ€” better
Further details โ€” not scored
Size4 MB108 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHiroshi YamazakiSerkan Seker

In-app purchases

1 purchases

LoopMemo

One-time1
  • LoopMemo Pro$2.99
2 purchases

Drum Pad

Subscriptions2
  • Premium Monthly$4.991 Month
  • Premium Annual$19.991 Year

Questions

Is LoopMemo free?
LoopMemo is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Drum Pad free?
Drum Pad is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do LoopMemo or Drum Pad have ads?
LoopMemo shows ads; Drum Pad does not.
Which is updated more often, LoopMemo or Drum Pad?
LoopMemo ships an update every 3 weeks, and Drum Pad every 2 months. Most recently, LoopMemo was updated on November 7, 2026 and Drum Pad on November 7, 2026.

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