# Step In Time — Slow your music for rehearsals

> Music player for tempo adjustment and section navigation during rehearsals. (iPhone/iPad app by Danny Sung.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/step-in-time/id775682586 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Danny Sung](https://appshunter.io/developer/1555969244)
- Category: Music, Sports
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.20/5 from 19 App Store ratings · 17 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 17.2 · 13 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2013-12-18
- Data updated: 2026-06-07
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/step-in-time/id775682586/reviews.md

## What is Step In Time?

Your time is precious, especially during rehearsals where every minute counts.
You need to work on your routine and not worry about the equipment.  Step In
Time is the music player that was designed with this in mind from the ground
up.

Easily change the tempo or jump to specific parts of the music.

-=[ Features ]=-

Easy Speed Control
   + Change the speed on-the-fly as music is playing
   + Quickly set the speed to 6 configurable preset values
   + Use the dial to fine tune the exact speed you're looking for

Pins
   + No more wasting time searching for the right phrase of music
   + Easily drop a pin by tapping on the scrubber
   + Just as easily, you can slide a pin up to remove it

Easily Import Songs
   + Quick and simple import of songs from your iPod library
   + Import mp3 or m4a music from other apps or even mail attachments

Wireless Controls
   + Media remotes and presentation remotes can be used to wireless pause/play the music.
   + Bluetooth keyboards can also control the speed remotely

Additional Conveniences
   + This app has been Superpowered
   + Plays music in the background
   + Automatically disables lock screen while music is playing
   + Convenient volume and AirPlay controls to wirelessly send the music to an Apple TV or Bluetooth device

The free version is fully useable for any length of song, but limits you to one song in your library at a time.  More songs and advanced features are available through In-App Purchases.

Additional features available with In-App Purchase include:
 - Export songs to M4A with arbitrary speed
 - Quickly disable the lock screen
 - Easily force the screen to stay up-side-down or right-side-up
 - Any purchase will disable all advertising
 - An even more convenient way to add or edit pins
 - Choose from 5 different pin colors


Notes:
 - This app only supports DRM-free music.  Some older music (ie. music you purchased before ~2009) may not work.
 - Upside-down operation is not availble on iPhone X (this is an Apple restriction)

Requires iOS 17.2 and above


Please let me know how well Step In Time works for you by emailing:

    danny@sungheroes.com

## Key features

- Adjust tempo on-the-fly
- Set 6 configurable speed presets
- Drop and manage pins for song sections
- Import songs from iPod library and other apps
- Wireless control via media remotes and Bluetooth keyboards
- Background playback and lock screen disable

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 3 Song Slots | $0.99 | one-time |
| Choreographer's Bundle | $9.99 | one-time |
| Dancer's Bundle | $3.99 | one-time |


## Recent user reviews (10 of 17)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/step-in-time/id775682586/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Another happy Color guard director

*2025-01-14, version 2.65*

Also teach Color guard and love this app. Yay!

### 5/5 — DO NOT GET

*2024-03-25*

I was eating my chicken pot pie one day when I happened to stumble upon this app I thought to myself “this looks dumb and boring ” so I downloaded it (I like to make myself miserable ) then the second I hit download my phone randomly EXPLODED and I got 3 and a half dagree burns up and down my forehead (I’m talking 6ft long burns) then my chicken pot pie started cussing at me for being so stupid then all of a sudden lebron jumped into my room and a light brighter than any light I’ve seen blinded me and the duck from luny tunes started beating me and his meat now I’m in the hospital writing this review on a Amazon fire kindle ™.             WHAT THE SIGMA 😭🔫😩😩😩😩😩😩😩😩

### 1/5 — Can only use Apple Music

*2023-02-02, version 2.40*

This app would be so great and more accessible if there were alternative ways to upload songs. Would be way better if you could use spotify or youtube videos or upload your own audio.

### 5/5 — Immensely helpful for choreographers & instructors

*2021-05-29, version 2.40*

I am kinda stunned that this app doesn't have more reviews. I've been using it for at least a couple years now, and it has helped me tremendously. I'm a color guard coach, and it's great to be to teach my kids some dance or equipment choreo, and then slow it down to build their confidence. Once they get the hang of it, we can then speed it up more and more. It's an incredible tool that I recommend you so many. My favorite part is that it doesn't warp the music like most other music slowdown options would do. Couldn't recommend more!!

### 5/5 — Fantastic for choreography

*2020-12-02, version 2.40*

I teach and choreograph for a dance company and I use this app all the time. It’s stayed working through 4 iOS updates. It skips to specified points in music. Slows down or speeds up. Can color code and label my markers. Get the full version to have unlimited songs. It’s worth it. Great app! <edit> Still using this at the end of 2020. Still a great app. I’m so glad for the continued updates.

### 5/5 — Life changing

*2020-01-15, version 2.32*

I am a color guard tech and finding the correct spot for our show music can be challenging at times. This is life changing!! This makes it so much easier to get to exactly where I need to! Everyone needs this!

### 5/5 — What a Tool!

*2018-05-17, version 2.3*

I teach a lot of choreography and this app has proven to be an efficient tool to every rehearsal. It allows me to build my dancer’s confidence with intricate choreography!

### 5/5 — Super Useful

*2018-01-18, version 2.3*

This is what I consider to be a necessity for anyone who teaches a dance based group. It allows you to slow down and speed up music to the ability of the kids and gradually increase the tempo so they can improve, and it allows you to place pins throughout the song, which is super helpful for when youre trying to chunk a certain section of your music. 5/5!

### 1/5 — Not happy

*2017-08-30*

Hi , I am unable to import any of the songs in my iTunes library. What a disappointment! Please reverse my purchase. I am Ali unable to email you through the app.

### 5/5 — Yes!

*2016-03-01, version 2.01*

I use this for all my dance rehearsals. It makes life so much easier, you don't need to memorize time stamps and are always able to start in the exact same place!  This app is wonderful!

## Frequently asked questions about Step In Time

### What is Step In Time?

Step In Time is a music player designed for rehearsals, allowing users to easily change tempo and jump to specific parts of a song. It supports importing music, wireless controls, and background playback.

### How does Step In Time help with rehearsals?

It enables on-the-fly tempo adjustments with configurable presets and fine-tuning, along with the ability to drop pins to quickly access specific song sections, saving valuable practice time.

### Can I import my own music into Step In Time?

Yes, you can easily import DRM-free songs from your iPod library, other apps, or even mail attachments. However, some older music purchased before approximately 2009 may not be compatible.

### What are the in-app purchase options for Step In Time?

In-app purchases unlock features like exporting songs with custom speeds, disabling the lock screen, advanced pin management, and choosing pin colors. Any purchase also disables all advertising.

### Does Step In Time have ads?

The free version of Step In Time contains advertisements. Purchasing any in-app feature will disable all advertising.

### What devices is Step In Time compatible with?

Step In Time is available for iPhone and iPad devices and requires iOS 17.2 or above.

### How often is Step In Time updated?

The app was last updated on December 31, 2024, with version 2.65. This indicates a relatively active development cycle.

### What is the user rating for Step In Time?

Step In Time has a rating of 4.2 stars based on 19 ratings, suggesting generally positive user reception.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 2.65 — 2024-12-31

Minor bug fixes.

### 2.64 — 2024-12-03

Fixed a bug that prevented new users from adding songs.

### 2.63 — 2024-07-14

- Fix a problem some people were having with reordering songs
- Song search bar is back

### 2.62 — 2024-07-11

The search bar is back!

### 2.60 — 2024-06-21

Some long needed internal updates to improve app stability and make future fixes easier.

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All apps by Danny Sung: https://appshunter.io/developer/1555969244

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