Comparison

Audio Looper vs Songware

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

Head to head
About

Audio Looper

This app allows users to repeat audio playback for language study and music practice. It supports various audio formats, offers playback speed adjustment, and background playback. Users can manage audio files through cloud downloads, file browsing, and a web server.

Highlights
  • Cloud audio download
  • MP3/MP4 playback
  • Adjustable playback speed
  • Background audio playback
  • File sharing
  • Lock screen controls
  • Playlist support
Features
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Audio Looper is an audio repeat app designed for studying language and practicing musical instruments effectively. The interface is straightforward and easy to use. Features: - Download the audio file from the cloud - Play mp3 or mp4 audio - Media file browsing - Share file to another App - Adjust playback speed from 0.1x to 2x - Play audio in background mode - Retrieve the history of the audio looping times and clip - Built-in WiFi web server to upload the audio files - Import audio files from File app - Support collapsible/expandable playlist on the Library page(need to create a folder in WiFi file uploader) - Control the audio on the lock screen(Next, Previous, and Pause) Support: https://loop-player.adamliu.app/ Contact: adamliu2403@gmail.com

About

Songware

Features
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Your songs, chords, and sets—ready when it matters. Songware is a focused music workspace for solo musicians, bands, and worship teams that want their repertoire organized and ready to play. BUILD YOUR LIBRARY • Create and edit songs with lyrics, chords, original keys, vocal ranges, tags, audio recordings, and reference links. • Transpose chords instantly and keep rehearsal recordings beside each song. • Search your library and quickly return to the music you use most. IMPORT INSTEAD OF RETYPING Import songs from text, photos, PDFs, ChordPro files, iReal links, MusicXML, documents, and ZIP archives. Smart, AI-assisted import recognizes lyrics and chords and highlights anything that may need review. ORGANIZE AND COLLABORATE • Group songs into songbooks for worship, weddings, rehearsals, performances, or personal collections. • Build ordered setlists with event details and participants. • Create organizations, invite members, and share songbooks and setlists with your team. PLAY TOGETHER Start a live session to keep everyone on the same song and key in real time. Follow the set, request songs, hand off leadership, and present clear lyrics and chords on stage or a second screen. From the phone in your pocket to the tablet on your music stand, Songware gives your music one clean, connected home. Some features require an auto-renewable Band or Band+ subscription. Prices are displayed in the app before purchase. Subscriptions renew automatically unless canceled through your Apple Account. Privacy Policy: https://songware.app/privacy-policy Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Audio Looper4 screens
Songware4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Songware at none against Audio Looper's shown. Songware also leads on update cadence (every 3 days vs every 3 weeks). On price, in-app purchases, 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. Audio Looper sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and Songware sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Audio Looper ships an update every 3 weeks, Songware every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Audio Looper versus Songware: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAudio LooperSongware
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.7 (52 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews54.5% of reviews—
Number of ratings52 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 3 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationAd-supported—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS15.615.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size49 MB58 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperSHIYU LIUFourSource

Bugs and requests

Audio Looper

Reported bugs

17 issues
  • Cannot import files
  • Ads interrupt playback
  • Looping does not work (ignores 'b' slider)
  • App does not open wav files
  • Not working on iPhone
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  • Loud video ads
  • Advertising in the middle of playback
  • Bug moving tracks into playlist
  • Does not work on iPhone with downloaded Mo3 files
  • Pauses constantly
  • Cannot play audio when screen is locked
  • Files transfer to nowhere
  • No file loader for iOS (workaround exists)
  • No longer works, pauses before next audio
  • Cannot load new audio with update
  • Won't work, fails to move files
  • Cannot add audio

Requested features

8 requests
  • Dark mode option
  • Ability to make custom playlists
  • Option to pay to remove ads
  • Add random playback feature
  • Support for .wav files
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  • Crossfade option for continuous playback
  • Ability to set specific repeat numbers
  • Custom playlist images

Songware

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Audio Looper

Subscriptions2
  • Audio Looper Pro3 Days trial$3.991 Month
  • Audio Looper Pro3 Days trial$39.991 Year
One-time1
  • Audio Looper Pro Lifetime$69.99
4 purchases

Songware

Subscriptions4
  • Band Monthly7 Days trial$5.991 Month
  • Band+ Monthly7 Days trial$9.991 Month
  • Band Annual14 Days trial$59.991 Year
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  • Band+ Annual14 Days trial$99.991 Year

Questions

Is Audio Looper free?
Audio Looper is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Songware free?
Songware is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Audio Looper or Songware have ads?
Audio Looper shows ads; Songware does not.
Which is updated more often, Audio Looper or Songware?
Audio Looper ships an update every 3 weeks, and Songware every 3 days. Most recently, Audio Looper was updated on October 14, 2026 and Songware on October 5, 2026.

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