Comparison

BackBeat vs Drum Loops ULTIMATE

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

Head to head
About

BackBeat

Features
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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.

About

Drum Loops ULTIMATE

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Use real drum beats like a metronome and improve your musical talent. Drum Loops is designed for both amateurs and professionals. It helps you write your own songs and practice with real rhythm tracks. Play along with drums, guitar, piano, darbuka, percussion, violin, strings, and many other instruments. Set the tempo to the BPM you need, or tap the screen to find a tempo quickly. Jam along with your songs using real drum rhythms instead of boring metronome sounds. Filter rhythms by BPM, genre, and time signature to find the style that fits your music. The drum engine lets you change the tempo of every rhythm while keeping playback musical and steady. Use variations to create movement, then build your own sessions with Custom Loops. GENRES • 4/4 Rhythm Loop • Rock Drum Loop • RnB Drum Loop • DnB Drum Loop • Indie Drum Loop • Metal Drum Loop • Punk Drum Loop • Reggae Drum Loop • Afrobeat Drum Loop • Bossa Nova Drum Loop • Blues Drum Loop • Soul Drum Loop FEATURES • Adjustable tempo and BPM • Tap tempo • Rhythm variations • Filter by BPM, genre, and time signature • Play in the background • Rhythm sorting • Custom Loops • Equalizer • Premium rhythm pack • Useful as a metronome and rhythm box SUBSCRIPTION • Title: Drum Loops Ultimate Premium • Subscription length: 1 year • Subscription price: $99.99 / year • Payment will be charged to your Apple Account at confirmation of purchase. • The subscription automatically renews unless auto-renewal is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. • Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. • Subscriptions may be managed and auto-renewal may be turned off in your Account Settings after purchase. • Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when you purchase a subscription, where applicable. Terms and Conditions: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://www.serkanmusic.com/drum-apps-privacy-policy/

Screenshots

BackBeat4 screens
Drum Loops ULTIMATE4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: BackBeat at none against Drum Loops ULTIMATE's 1. Drum Loops ULTIMATE's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 26.5). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

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

CostPrice Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Ads Ā· Monetization

Both are free to download. Drum Loops ULTIMATE sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $99.99 per year. BackBeat asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences Ā· 4 level
BackBeat versus Drum Loops ULTIMATE: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBackBeatDrum Loops ULTIMATE
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 2 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS26.515.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size3 MB221 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBrandon JabrSerkan Seker

In-app purchases

None

BackBeat

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Drum Loops ULTIMATE

Subscriptions1
  • Drum Loops ULTIMATE Premium$99.991 Year

Questions

Is BackBeat free?
BackBeat is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Drum Loops ULTIMATE free?
Drum Loops ULTIMATE is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do BackBeat or Drum Loops ULTIMATE have ads?
Neither BackBeat nor Drum Loops ULTIMATE shows ads.

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