# Slow Down Music | Transcribe+ vs Loopdrill

The clearest difference is rating: Slow Down Music | Transcribe+ at 4.5 against Loopdrill's 3.0. Slow Down Music | Transcribe+ also leads on ratings volume (5.4K vs 2). Loopdrill's advantage is review sentiment (100% vs 64%) and in-app purchases (none vs 4). On price, ads, monetization model and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Slow Down Music | Transcribe+ sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Loopdrill asks for nothing beyond the download.

Slow Down Music | Transcribe+ holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Slow Down Music | Transcribe+ has 5.4K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 64% of Slow Down Music | Transcribe+'s written reviews are positive against 100% of Loopdrill's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Slow Down Music | Transcribe+ ships an update every 2 weeks, Loopdrill every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Slow Down Music | Transcribe+ | Loopdrill |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (5.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/slow-down-music-transcribe-plus/id1048119179/reviews)** | [3.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/loopdrill-music-practice/id6759784749/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **5.4K** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 64.0% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 355 MB | 3 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | **17.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Dynamic App Design LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/434136236) | [Hyeong-soo Kim](https://appshunter.io/developer/1872257890) |

## What reviewers say

### Slow Down Music | Transcribe+

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/slow-down-music-transcribe-plus/id1048119179)

This app allows musicians to slow down music, change pitch, and isolate instruments for easier transcription and practice. It features AI-powered stem separation, interactive waveforms, and customizable looping for focused learning.

**Highlights:** Tempo and pitch adjustment, AI instrument isolation, Interactive waveform scrubbing, Customizable looping, Stem export and remixing, Video loading support

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Transcribe+ Premium Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| Transcribe+ Premium Yearly | $39.99 | per year |
| Unlock Everything | $79.99 | one-time |
| Unlock Everything | $99.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Outstanding audio quality
- 🚀 Excellent slow-down and pitch-change capabilities
- 🚀 Useful loop and flag features
- 👍 Great for learning difficult parts
- 👍 Helpful for transcribing and practicing

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Inconsistent performance with DRM-protected tracks
- 🔒 Premium features locked behind paywall
- 🐛 Distorted audio when slowed down or sped up
- 🐛 Crashes and bugs after recent updates

**Reported bugs**

- Playback issues with DRM-protected tracks
- Crashes when trying to export loops
- Inconsistent behavior when scrolling and scrubbing
- Inability to delete individual songs from recent list

**Requested features**

- Ability to save and manage custom loops and flags
- Metronome or beat detection feature
- Deeper integration with streaming services like Spotify
- More precise control over pitch and speed adjustments
- Improved audio isolation and separation of instruments


### Loopdrill

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/loopdrill-music-practice/id6759784749)

This app helps musicians and students learn songs by ear. It allows you to slow down audio, adjust pitch, and loop specific sections for focused practice. You can also import lyrics and use a 10-band equalizer to shape the sound.

**Highlights:** Speed control with pitch lock, Adjustable pitch for imported files, Section looping with waveform handles, Optional Lyrics Practice Pro, Bookmark key song sections, 10-band equalizer, Waveform visualization

**Features:** Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Slow Down Music | Transcribe+ free?

Slow Down Music | Transcribe+ is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Loopdrill free?

Loopdrill is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Slow Down Music | Transcribe+ or Loopdrill?

Slow Down Music | Transcribe+ is rated higher. Slow Down Music | Transcribe+ averages 4.5 out of 5 from 5.4K ratings, while Loopdrill averages 3.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Slow Down Music | Transcribe+ or Loopdrill have ads?

Neither Slow Down Music | Transcribe+ nor Loopdrill shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Slow Down Music | Transcribe+ or Loopdrill?

Slow Down Music | Transcribe+ ships an update every 2 weeks, and Loopdrill every 5 days. Most recently, Slow Down Music | Transcribe+ was updated on October 26, 2026 and Loopdrill on October 25, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*