Comparison

Practice Player vs ForkMetronome

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

Head to head
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/

About

ForkMetronome

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Features ◆ A simple metronome that reproduces the movement of a mechanical one. ◆ The shape can be changed, making it fun to use without getting bored. ◆ The dark color tone helps save power. ◆ Same tempo settings as a mechanical metronome. How to Use ◆ Press the “blinking mark” to hide the trapezoid. ◆ Press the “stick” to change its color and shape.

Screenshots

Practice Player4 screens
ForkMetronome4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: ForkMetronome at none against Practice Player's 15. On price, ads, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Practice Player sells 15 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per year. ForkMetronome asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Practice Player versus ForkMetronome: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPractice PlayerForkMetronome
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (73 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews78.9% of reviews—
Number of ratings73 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 10 days—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.1 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size24 MB3 MB
Age rating+44+
DeveloperMeatloaf For Everyone LLCKeigo Furuyashiki

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
None

ForkMetronome

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Practice Player free?
Practice Player is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is ForkMetronome free?
ForkMetronome is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Practice Player or ForkMetronome have ads?
Neither Practice Player nor ForkMetronome shows ads.

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