Comparison

tc.audio vs Practice Player

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

Practice Player

This app helps musicians improve their practice by allowing them to slow down songs, loop specific sections, and change pitch and speed in real time. It integrates with your music library and local files, offering recording and progress tracking features.

Highlights
  • Slow down song tempo
  • Loop specific song sections
  • Change pitch and speed
  • Record audio directly
  • Import from music library and local files
  • Track practice progress
Features
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Slow down any song and loop the hard part until you've got it. Works with your Apple Music songs, streamed or downloaded. On your own files (imports, recordings, and downloaded purchases) you can also change pitch and pan. What Our Customers Say "I have used the app daily for three years. It got me through my Berklee Advanced Professional Guitar certificate program. It is very useful!" – Jim "I have found this app to be a must-have. I have praised Practice Player to my bandmates and urged them to upgrade to pro... I love the simplicity of this app. It does one thing and it does it well." – Russ "I'm a drummer and I've been using it to learn tunes, transcribe, and practice." – Neemo "I'm a dance teacher and I love how I can loop part of a song from my library and play it via Bluetooth to the dance studio's sound system." – Greg Features • Change the speed of any song • Loop any section and mark it with points, notes, and icons • Record yourself and listen back • Count in with a built-in metronome before you play • Import songs from Apple Music, your iTunes library, or the Files app • Organize songs into playlists and setlists for gigs and lessons • Send a song to the top of your list • Back up and export your practice library • Play through AirPlay or Bluetooth speakers Advanced Features • Set daily practice goals and build streaks • Smart practice reminders that adapt to your schedule • Live practice time per song and per section • Weekly practice summary • Show pitch changes in semitones and cents • Set your own speed range for finer control • Export ringtones and audio clips • Share audio files with others • Full Lock Screen and Control Center controls • Card-style song list Recommended For • Guitarists learning solos and riffs • Pianists practicing classical pieces • Drummers transcribing fills and grooves • Singers matching pitch • Dance instructors running choreography • Language learners doing dictation • Music teachers creating practice assignments • Bands reviewing rehearsal and gig recordings Get Started for Free Download free and practice with up to 15 songs and 7 points per song. Unlock Everything removes the limits with a one-time purchase: • Unlimited songs • Unlimited points on every song Or choose the Support the Developer subscription: it unlocks everything while it's active. Follow us Instagram: @practiceplayerapp Facebook: www.facebook.com/practiceplayer Website: practiceplayer.app Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

tc.audio2 screens
Practice Player4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: tc.audio at none against Practice Player's 15. tc.audio also leads on iOS requirement (9.3 vs 16.1). Practice Player's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 10 days vs every 2 months). On price, rating, review sentiment 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. Practice Player sells 15 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per year. tc.audio asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Practice Player holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 24 and 73 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 77% of tc.audio's written reviews are positive against 79% of Practice Player's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

tc.audio ships an update every 2 months, Practice Player every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
tc.audio versus Practice Player: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parametertc.audioPractice Player
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (24 ratings)4.5 (73 ratings) — better
Positive reviews76.7% of reviews78.9% of reviews — better
Number of ratings2473 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 10 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationAd-supported — betterFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS9.3 — better16.1
Further details — not scored
Size9 MB24 MB
Age rating4++4
DeveloperYOHAN KIMMeatloaf For Everyone LLC

Customer experience

tc.audio

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

Practice Player

All ratings72 ratings
Positive88.9%
Neutral1.4%
Negative9.7%
Written reviews38 reviews
Positive78.9%
Neutral2.6%
Negative18.4%

In-app purchases

None

tc.audio

No in-app purchases

15 purchases

Practice Player

Subscriptions1
  • Support the Developer$4.991 Year
One-time14
  • Ringtone & Clip Credit$0.99
  • Unlimited Split Points$1.99
  • Unlimited iTunes Imports$1.99
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  • Imports and Points$1.99
  • Unlimited Audio File Imports$1.99
  • Unlimited Recordings$1.99
  • Imports and Points$2.99
  • iTunes, Audio Files and Points$3.99
  • Imports and Points$3.99
  • Imports and Points$4.99
  • Imports and Points$5.99
  • Imports and Points$6.99
  • Imports and Points$7.99
  • Unlock Everything$11.99

Questions

Is tc.audio free?
tc.audio is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Practice Player free?
Practice Player is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, tc.audio or Practice Player?
Practice Player is rated higher. tc.audio averages 4.3 out of 5 from 24 ratings, while Practice Player averages 4.5 from 73 ratings.
Do tc.audio or Practice Player have ads?
tc.audio shows ads; Practice Player does not.
Which is updated more often, tc.audio or Practice Player?
tc.audio ships an update every 2 months, and Practice Player every 10 days. Most recently, tc.audio was updated on October 20, 2026 and Practice Player on October 24, 2026.

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