Comparison

Practice Player vs Jazz in Amsterdam

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 • Boost the bass or vocals with an equalizer on your own files • Loop any section and mark it with points, notes, and icons • See the waveform of your own files behind the playback slider • 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 • Give each playlist its own theme 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

Jazz in Amsterdam

Features
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Jazz in Amsterdam contains a list of jazz and classical music concerts, as well as theater performances. Basic info such as location and price are provided. It also includes links to the official listings.

Screenshots

Practice Player4 screens
Jazz in Amsterdam3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Jazz in Amsterdam at none against Practice Player's 10. On price, update cadence, 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. Practice Player sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per year. Jazz in Amsterdam asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Practice Player ships an update every 10 days, Jazz in Amsterdam every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Practice Player versus Jazz in Amsterdam: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPractice PlayerJazz in Amsterdam
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (73 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews79.5% of reviews—
Number of ratings73 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 10 days — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.116.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size24 MB1 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMeatloaf For Everyone LLCPieter Ties Alerd Laarakker

Bugs and requests

Practice Player

Reported bugs

12 issues
  • Playback issues
  • Songs dropping from imported playlists
  • App keeps crashing
  • Files corrupt
  • Tempo adjuster stopped working
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  • Speed setting resets after phone sleeps
  • App stops playing after a few loops
  • App stops playing when phone goes into sleep mode
  • Apple Music imports disappear upon reopening
  • Saving backups not working (iCloud or on device)
  • Unable to load imported songs after relaunch
  • App crashes when deleting marked points

Requested features

5 requests
  • Ability to alter pitch of songs
  • Keep screen active option
  • Add songs to folders or groups
  • Countdown metronome for songs
  • Pro feature to send/import song points

Jazz in Amsterdam

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

10 purchases

Practice Player

Subscriptions1
  • Support the Developer$4.991 Year
One-time9
  • Unlimited Split Points$1.99
  • Unlimited iTunes Imports$1.99
  • Unlimited Audio File Imports$1.99
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  • Unlimited Recordings$1.99
  • Imports and Points$2.99
  • iTunes, Audio Files and Points$3.99
  • Imports and Points$4.99
  • Imports and Points$5.99
  • Unlock Everything$11.99
None

Jazz in Amsterdam

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Practice Player free?
Practice Player is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Jazz in Amsterdam free?
Jazz in Amsterdam is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Practice Player or Jazz in Amsterdam have ads?
Neither Practice Player nor Jazz in Amsterdam shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Practice Player or Jazz in Amsterdam?
Practice Player ships an update every 10 days, and Jazz in Amsterdam every 3 weeks. Most recently, Practice Player was updated on November 6, 2026 and Jazz in Amsterdam on October 30, 2026.

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