# tc.audio vs Practice Player

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.

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.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | tc.audio | Practice Player |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (24 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tcaudio/id1221238676/reviews) | **[4.5 (73 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/practice-player-slow-down/id1435249989/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 24 | **73** |
| Positive reviews | 76.7% of reviews | **78.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 10 days** |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Freemium |
| Size | 9 MB | 24 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.3** | 16.1 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | +4 |
| Developer | [YOHAN KIM](https://appshunter.io/developer/1062312301) | [Meatloaf For Everyone LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1401051634) |

## What reviewers say

### tc.audio

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tcaudio/id1221238676)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### Practice Player

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/practice-player-slow-down/id1435249989)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (15)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Support the Developer | $4.99 | per year |
| Ringtone & Clip Credit | $0.99 | one-time |
| Unlimited Split Points | $1.99 | one-time |
| Unlimited iTunes Imports | $1.99 | one-time |
| Imports and Points | $1.99 | one-time |
| Unlimited Audio File Imports | $1.99 | one-time |
| Unlimited Recordings | $1.99 | one-time |
| Imports and Points | $2.99 | one-time |
| iTunes, Audio Files and Points | $3.99 | one-time |
| Imports and Points | $3.99 | one-time |
| Imports and Points | $4.99 | one-time |
| Imports and Points | $5.99 | one-time |
| Imports and Points | $6.99 | one-time |
| Imports and Points | $7.99 | one-time |
| Unlock Everything | $11.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked 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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