BackBeat vs Loopd
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
BackBeat
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Become a tighter, more confident drummer by mastering the drum grooves you'll actually use. BackBeat helps you practice over 10 essential and widely used drum patterns on an interactive virtual drum kit. Whether you're just starting out or sharpening your timing, you can build consistency with just a few minutes of focused practice each day. Practice the grooves that matter Instead of overwhelming you with hundreds of exercises, BackBeat focuses on the foundational beats every drummer should know. Learn, repeat, and internalize the rhythms you'll encounter across rock, pop, funk, indie, worship, and countless other styles. Features • Practice 10+ essential drum grooves used in real music • Interactive virtual drum set with responsive controls • Build timing and consistency in just minutes a day • Fully customizable metronome with adjustable tempo and settings • Assign your own custom drum sounds to every drum and cymbal for a personalized practice experience • Designed for beginners and experienced drummers alike Improve your timing Strong timing is one of the most important skills any drummer can develop. Use the built-in metronome to gradually increase tempo, lock into the beat, and develop solid rhythm through consistent daily practice. Make it your own Customize your kit by importing your own sounds for each drum, creating a practice experience that feels familiar and inspiring every time you play. Whether you're preparing for your first band, getting back into drumming, or simply looking to sharpen your groove, BackBeat gives you the tools to improve a little every day. Practice the essentials. Build better timing. Play with confidence.
Loopd
Create music with a pocket-sized beat studio and vocal booth. Share your tracks, collaborate with others, and participate in producer battles. Connect with a community of creators and grow your audience.
- Beat making studio
- Vocal recording with autotune
- Community feed for sharing
- Producer battles
- Playlists and direct messaging
- Shareable links
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Loopd is a music making platform built for the next generation of producers. Make a beat, record a vocal, post it to the feed and get heard. MAKE BEATS IN THE LAB A full beat studio in your pocket: step sequencer, piano roll, 808s, samples you can chop, per track effects, and swing. No experience needed, start with a pattern and go. RECORD IN THE VOCAL BOOTH Real time recording with autotune, pitch editing, and effects. Sing or rap over any beat and drop the result straight to your profile. A FEED THAT LISTENS Scroll a feed of beats, videos, and drops from real producers. Like it, flip it, or hit "Use this beat" and make it yours. BATTLE OTHER PRODUCERS Submit your beat to head-to-head battles and let the community vote for the hardest one. PLAYLISTS, DMS & MORE Build playlists, message producers, share your work anywhere with one link, and grow your following. Made something? Post it. Someone's waiting to hear it.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Loopd at every 3 weeks against BackBeat's every 2 months. Loopd also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 26.5). 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
BackBeat ships an update every 2 months, Loopd every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 29, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | BackBeat | Loopd |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Number of ratings | — | 1 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 26.5 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 3 MB | 6 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Brandon Jabr | chiemela francis |
In-app purchases
BackBeat
No in-app purchases
Loopd
No in-app purchases









