Comparison

tc.audio vs Loopman!

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

Head to head
About

tc.audio

Adjust playback speed, pitch, and loop sections of audio files. Ideal for learning music or languages by allowing focused listening and repetition.

Highlights
  • Playback speed control
  • Repeat and loop playback
  • Pitch alteration (semitone transposition)
  • Seek and playback navigation
  • Shuffle play
Features
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: : Product Function - Playback Speed Control (Play Speed Change, Music Speed Change) - Repeat and Loop Play, Shuffle Play (Random Play) - Pitch Alteration (Transposition by Semitone) - Seek (Skip and Jump to Position and Playback Navigation) : : Use and Application - Music Listening and Learning (Guitar Copy etc.) - Study of Language (Audio Script Listening, Study of Foreign Language) If you click 'Like', you could get some more. https://www.facebook.com/tcaudio-1675376162680094

About

Loopman!

This app helps musicians and language learners by allowing them to slow down, loop, and adjust the pitch of audio files. It supports various import methods and audio formats, making practice and transcription easier.

Highlights
  • Slow down or speed up audio
  • Adjust audio pitch
  • Precision A-B looping
  • Shadowing practice for languages
  • Smart rewind
  • Import from cloud storage
  • Background playback
Features
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Loopman – Learn by Ear. Practice at Your Own Pace. Loopman is the ultimate slow down, looping, and listening tool for musicians and language learners. Whether you are transcribing a fast guitar solo or training your ear for a new language, Loopman lets you hear every detail—clearly and repeatedly. Simply import your audio, set a loop, and adjust the speed or pitch. No complicated setup. Just focused practice. KEY FEATURES FOR MUSICIANS • Slow Down or Speed Up Audio Play audio from 50% to 200% speed without changing pitch. Ideal for transcription and ear training. • Pitch Shift Instantly change the key of a song to match your instrument or tuning. • Precision A–B Looping Fine-grained loop controls let you repeat exactly the section you need. PERFECT FOR LANGUAGE LEARNERS • Shadowing Practice Repeat difficult sentences endlessly to improve pronunciation and listening accuracy. • Smart Rewind Missed a word? Jump back a few seconds with a single tap. • Sleep Timer Listen to audiobooks or podcasts while falling asleep—Loopman stops automatically. CONVENIENT & POWERFUL • Import from Anywhere Open audio files from iCloud, Dropbox, Google Drive, or email attachments. • No iTunes Sync Required Easily manage files using the iOS Files app or iTunes File Sharing. • Wide Format Support Plays MP3, FLAC, and most standard audio formats. • Background Playback Keep listening even when the screen is off. SUBSCRIPTIONS Loopman is free to download and use with ads. Upgrade to Ad-Free Access to remove ads and support development: • $1.99 / 3 months • $3.99 / 1 year (Best value) A free trial is available. Payment will be charged to your Apple ID at confirmation of purchase. Subscriptions automatically renew unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. You can manage or cancel your subscription in Account Settings. Note: Loopman cannot play DRM-protected files (such as Apple Music streams) due to copyright restrictions. Questions or feedback? Email: dolgoraesoft@gmail.com Terms of Use: https://bayliner1978.blogspot.kr/2017/05/loopman-terms-and-use.html

Screenshots

tc.audio2 screens
Loopman!4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: tc.audio at none against Loopman!'s 2. tc.audio also leads on iOS requirement (9.3 vs 12.0). Loopman!'s advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 2 months) and rating (4.6 vs 4.3). On price, ratings volume, ads 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Loopman! sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 3 months. tc.audio asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Loopman! holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 23 and 30 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 77% of tc.audio's written reviews are positive against 88% of Loopman!'s.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

tc.audio ships an update every 2 months, Loopman! weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 18, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
tc.audio versus Loopman!: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parametertc.audioLoopman!
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (23 ratings)4.6 (30 ratings) — better
Positive reviews76.7% of reviews87.5% of reviews — better
Number of ratings2330 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsWeekly — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationAd-supported — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS9.3 — better12.0
Further details — not scored
Size9 MB23 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperYOHAN KIMYoungjoon Koh

Customer experience

tc.audio

All ratings23 ratings
Positive82.6%
Neutral4.3%
Negative13.0%
Written reviews73 reviews
Positive76.7%
Neutral6.8%
Negative16.4%

Loopman!

All ratings30 ratings
Positive90.0%
Neutral3.3%
Negative6.7%
Written reviews40 reviews
Positive87.5%
Neutral5.0%
Negative7.5%

In-app purchases

None

tc.audio

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Loopman!

Subscriptions2
  • No Ad for 3 Months1 Month trial$1.993 Months
  • No Ad for 1 Year1 Month trial$3.991 Year

Questions

Is tc.audio free?
tc.audio is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Loopman! free?
Loopman! is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, tc.audio or Loopman!?
Loopman! is rated higher. tc.audio averages 4.3 out of 5 from 23 ratings, while Loopman! averages 4.6 from 30 ratings.
Do tc.audio or Loopman! have ads?
Both tc.audio and Loopman! show ads.
Which is updated more often, tc.audio or Loopman!?
tc.audio ships an update every 2 months, and Loopman! weekly. Most recently, tc.audio was updated on September 18, 2026 and Loopman! on September 22, 2026.

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