Loopman! vs Big Player Audio
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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
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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
Big Player Audio
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Big Player Audio is the simplest way to play your own audio files — designed from the ground up for use while driving. No tiny controls. No clutter. No sign-ups. Just big, easy-to-hit buttons and your audio. BIG BUTTONS, BY DESIGN The Play/Pause button is huge and the skip controls are oversized, so you can start, stop, and skip with a glance instead of fumbling with your phone. PLAYS YOUR FILES Big Player Audio plays audio you already have. Pick one file or a whole folder straight from the Files app — MP3, M4A, and more — and it's ready to go. PICKS UP WHERE YOU LEFT OFF Every file remembers exactly where you stopped. Close the app, lock your phone, even restart it — when you come back, Big Player Audio resumes the same track at the same spot. Perfect for long recordings and audiobooks. QUICK SKIP CONTROLS Jump back or ahead by 5 or 10 seconds, or move between tracks — all with large, dedicated buttons. KEEPS PLAYING IN THE BACKGROUND Audio continues when your phone is locked or you switch apps, with full controls on the Lock Screen and your car's CarPlay display. PRIVATE BY DESIGN Big Player Audio collects nothing. There are no accounts, no ads, and no internet connection required. Your files stay on your device. FEATURES • Oversized Play/Pause built for hands-free, eyes-on-the-road use • Play audio files directly from the Files app • Resume each file exactly where you left off • Skip back/forward 5s and 10s • Previous / Next track controls • Draggable timeline with elapsed and remaining time • Background playback with Lock Screen and CarPlay controls • No ads, no tracking, no account needed
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Big Player Audio at none against Loopman!'s 2. Big Player Audio also leads on ads (none vs shown). On price, device support and iOS requirement 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
Both are free to download. Loopman! sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 3 months. Big Player Audio asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | Loopman! | Big Player Audio |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.6 (30 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 87.5% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 30 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Weekly | — |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 16.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 15 MB | 0 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Youngjoon Koh | Esmail El-shekeil |
In-app purchases
Loopman!
- No Ad for 3 Months1 Month trial$1.993 Months
- No Ad for 1 Year1 Month trial$3.991 Year
Big Player Audio
No in-app purchases








