Comparison

Loopseque 8 vs Beat Scholar Mobile

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

Head to head
About

Loopseque 8

Create and mix music projects like a DJ with a powerful sequencer, sampler, and effects. Features include multi-channel audio, advanced pattern editing, and a sample editor for detailed sound manipulation. Record live sessions and integrate with other music apps and devices.

Highlights
  • DJ-style project mixing with crossfading
  • Advanced step sequencing with modulation and effects
  • Comprehensive sample editor with ADSR controls
  • Multiple built-in effects and master bus processing
  • Record live sessions for DAW import
  • Ableton Link and AudioBus support
Features
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Loopseque 8 is a logical evolution of the Loopseque’s idea. Thanks to the modern iPad capabilities, we were able to implement much more effects, more audio channels, improved graphics and many other features, the chief among which is the ability to mix projects as we do it with tracks in DJ's music apps. Loopseque is back with a rounded beat machine, percussion drum sequencer, the ability to change samples, patterns on the run, use effects, filters, etc to easily create a musical atmosphere that you like. You can record sessions, use audio Copy/Paste or AudioBus to work with created audio material outside Loopseque 8 application. MIX PROJECTS IN A DJ WAY • 2 decks allow you to play 2 projects at once. • Crossfade between the decks. • One engine is one tempo - all projects are always in sync. • Ableton link - synchronize Loopseque 8 with Ableton live or any other device that supports this technology. • The One deck mode - more functions for control on the same screen. ROUND SEQUENCER IS BACK (with new and so long-requested features) • Rotation rate for each pattern. • Bit Slicer for each pattern. • Modulation, Velocity, and Panorama for each step. • Change pitch for each step. • Independent Swing for each deck. NEW SAMPLE EDITOR • ADSR for Volume and Filter. • 8 parameters for modulation. • Copy/Paste sample from other iOS apps. • Cut, reverse, repitch, filter and volume control. REWORKED EFFECTS • Beat Repeater with variable sample rate conversion during playback. • 2 types of Delay with the filter. • Filter LP/HP/BP and LFO. • Reverb with filter, hold, and depth. Master bus effects: • 8 channel equalizer. • Compressor. • Limiter. PROJECTS AND SAMPLES: • Use more than 400 samples of bass, percussion, effects, chords, processed base drums, and synths or upload own. • Design your own project by adding the cover art, artist name and share it with your friends. • Record your live sessions performance and open it in your DAW later. WAY OF USE • At home or studio. • In live gigs. • On the move. • With other gears. • With other iOS apps. SPECIFICATION Sequencer: • 32 bars cycle length • 32 steps pattern length • 16 patterns on each track • 32 tracks - 16 per Deck • 8 channels - 4 per Deck • Swing for each deck • Rotation rate • Velocity • Panorama • Modulation • Bit Slicer for each pattern • Rotation rate for each channel • AudioBus support - master and deck A/B outs. • Ableton Link support. Sample editor: • Pitch +/- 12 semitones. • Volume up to +12dB • Sample length. • Sample reverse. • Sample bit crusher. • Sample ADSR. • Filter - LP, HP, BP, • Filter ADSR. • Modulation section one • Sample start and end. • Sample volume envelope attack and decay. • Modulation section two • Cutoff / Resonance. • Filter envelope attack and decay. Effects: • Beat Repeater - Forward/Reverse, Filter, Quantize, Playback rate, Repeat time. • Delay - Stereo and Ping-Pong, Filter, Delay time. • Filter - LP, HP, BP, Shelf, LFO, Bit Crusher. • Reverb - Room size, Filter, Hold, Dump, Width. Master bus effects: • EQ 8 channel. • Compressor. • Limiter. Explore new tricks to create music with Loopseque 8, subscribe here: https://www.facebook.com/Loopseque/ https://www.youtube.com/loopseque https://instagram.com/loopseque/ https://twitter.com/loopseque https://loopseque.com

About

Beat Scholar Mobile

Create rhythms and drum patterns with a unique approach to subdivisions and measures. This app offers a powerful sampler, built-in effects, and MIDI capabilities for deep exploration of sound.

Highlights
  • Intuitive rhythm and drum pattern creation
  • Advanced subdivision and measure manipulation
  • Robust sampler with over 250 curated samples
  • Load custom samples via drag and drop
  • Built-in effects section
  • MIDI export and output capabilities
  • Standalone, Plugin, and MIDI FX formats
Features
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Beat Scholar (AUv3 + Standalone) is fresh take on rhythm composers and drum machines. It is completely fully featured and compatible with the desktop version of Beat Scholar. It presents a new way to compose rhythm, allowing you to manipulate measures and subdivisions with unparalleled ease. Beat Scholar comes equipped with a robust sampler, built in effects, midi features, pattern triggering and just about everything you need to explore the world of rhythm with outstanding depth, style and leisure. Innovative beat making platform with features never before seen in drum machines and rhythmic composers: - Presents a unique & intuitive way to explore subdivisions, measures & create drum patterns. - Divide beats into up to 42 slices and combine multiple drums on the same beat! Quintuplets & Triplets on the same pattern? No problem. Play 35 kicks on a ¼ note? psh... easy! - Any drum can be placed anywhere! the ultimate percussive-playground. - Over 250 carefully curated samples, from classic drum machines & acoustic samples to synthesized drums hand-crafted especially for Beat Scholar - Load your own samples with an easy drag n' drop interface. - Built-in FX section to get you started quickly. - Easy midi file export - drag directly from the plugin's interface to your DAW. - Use Beat Scholar MIDI to output midi to any instrument or even to hardware drum machines! - Standalone, Plugin & Midi FX Formats Included.

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Beat Scholar Mobile at Free against Loopseque 8's $3.99. Beat Scholar Mobile also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.4) and update cadence (every 3 days vs every 2 months). Loopseque 8's advantage is review sentiment (93% vs 50%) and ratings volume (12 vs 3). On ads, in-app purchases, device support 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

Beat Scholar Mobile is free to download; Loopseque 8 costs $3.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Beat Scholar Mobile holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 12 and 3 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 93% of Loopseque 8's written reviews are positive against 50% of Beat Scholar Mobile's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Loopseque 8 ships an update every 2 months, Beat Scholar Mobile every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Loopseque 8 versus Beat Scholar Mobile: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLoopseque 8Beat Scholar Mobile
Price$3.99Free — better
Rating4.4 (12 ratings)5.0 (3 ratings) — better
Positive reviews93.3% of reviews — better50.0% of reviews
Number of ratings12 — better3
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 3 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidFree — better
DevicesiPadiPad
Requires iOS12.012.0
Further details — not scored
Size104 MB122 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCasual UndergroundModalics LLC

Customer experience

Loopseque 8

All ratings12 ratings
Positive83.3%
Neutral8.3%
Negative8.3%
Written reviews15 reviews
Positive93.3%
Neutral6.7%
Negative0.0%

Beat Scholar Mobile

All ratings3 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%

In-app purchases

None

Loopseque 8

No in-app purchases

None

Beat Scholar Mobile

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Loopseque 8 free?
Loopseque 8 costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Beat Scholar Mobile free?
Beat Scholar Mobile is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Loopseque 8 or Beat Scholar Mobile?
Beat Scholar Mobile is rated higher. Loopseque 8 averages 4.4 out of 5 from 12 ratings, while Beat Scholar Mobile averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.
Do Loopseque 8 or Beat Scholar Mobile have ads?
Neither Loopseque 8 nor Beat Scholar Mobile shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Loopseque 8 or Beat Scholar Mobile?
Loopseque 8 ships an update every 2 months, and Beat Scholar Mobile every 3 days. Most recently, Loopseque 8 was updated on October 7, 2026 and Beat Scholar Mobile on September 21, 2026.

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