AudioTweak vs Loopdrill
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
AudioTweak
This advanced audio player helps musicians learn, transcribe, and practice songs. Slow down passages, loop sections, or shift pitch to master tricky parts. Isolate instruments with EQ and export loops for practice anywhere.
- Slow down or speed up music
- Change music pitch
- Loop specific song sections
- Isolate instruments with EQ
- Export audio loops
- Import from various sources
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AudioTweak is an advanced audio player that helps musicians learn, transcribe, and practice songs. With AudioTweak, you can slow down fast passages, loop and save tricky sections, or shift the pitch into a key that fits your voice or instrument. Whether you're learning a solo, arranging a new part, or trying to hear a hidden bassline, AudioTweak gives you the tools to uncover every detail. You can isolate instruments with EQ, adjust tempo without losing sound quality, and even export your loops to keep practicing anywhere. AudioTweak makes practicing music smarter, clearer, and more enjoyable. AUDIO SPEED CHANGER Slow down tricky parts to practice at your own pace, or speed up exercises to build skill—all without affecting sound quality. PITCH CHANGER Adjust pitch to play your music in any key, match your instrument, or fit your voice. Explore alternate keys while transcribing or arranging. AUDIO LOOPER Repeat and focus on specific sections until you master them. Whether it's a tricky solo or a chord change, looping makes it easy to practice the hard parts as many times as you need. Save a loop with a name and jump straight back to it next time you open the song — the verse, the chorus, and that one awkward bar, always a tap away. COUNT-IN METRONOME Start every practice session in the pocket. The built-in count-in metronome gives you a rhythmic lead-in before playback begins, so you're always ready to play along from the first beat. AUDIO ISOLATION Use the 10-band EQ to cut out what's not important, and the stereo pan to shift focus between left and right channels. Perfect for isolating guitars, vocals, or other parts that sit to one side of the mix. DETAILED FEATURES - Slow down or speed up music from 25% to 200% without affecting pitch - Transpose music up or down by up to 24 semitones - Loop sections to practice specific parts of a track - Save your loops with names and return to them any time (one free, unlimited with Pro) - Count-in metronome to lead you into playback right on the beat (Pro) - Control stereo pan - Equalize your tracks with a 10-band graphic equalizer (Pro) - Export your looped regions or full tracks to an audio file (MP4, CAF, WAV) - Import songs from your music library, iCloud, other apps, or even extract audio from videos in your Photos app - Organize projects with custom groups (Pro) Some features are part of AudioTweak Pro, available via subscription or one-time purchase. The free version lets you create up to 3 projects and save one loop per project. Upgrade to Pro to unlock unlimited projects and loops, more exporting formats (WAV), and other advanced features. Note: DRM-protected audio files (like Apple Music tracks) are not supported. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
Loopdrill
This app helps musicians and students learn songs by ear. It allows you to slow down audio, adjust pitch, and loop specific sections for focused practice. You can also import lyrics and use a 10-band equalizer to shape the sound.
- Speed control with pitch lock
- Adjustable pitch for imported files
- Section looping with waveform handles
- Optional Lyrics Practice Pro
- Bookmark key song sections
- 10-band equalizer
- Waveform visualization
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Loopdrill is the ultimate music practice companion for musicians, students, and anyone learning songs by ear. Import your favorite tracks, slow them down, adjust the pitch, and loop difficult passages until you nail them. Speed Control -- Keep the Pitch Adjust playback speed from 25% to 200% while keeping the original pitch intact. Slow down blazing solos note by note, or speed up a ballad to challenge yourself. The pitch stays locked so every note sounds exactly as it should. Pitch Adjustment for Imported Files Shift the pitch up or down in semitone steps, from -12 to +12. Transpose a song to match your instrument's tuning, practice in a different key, or match a capo position -- all without re-recording anything. Section Looping Drag loop handles directly on the waveform to mark the section you want to repeat. Whether it's a tricky chord progression, a fast riff, or a subtle vocal run, loop it as many times as you need until it clicks. Lyrics Practice Pro · Optional one-time purchase Import LRC files or paste lyrics you have permission to use. Follow timed lines, select consecutive lines to loop, and edit timestamps or the sync offset. Lyrics without timestamps remain readable text until you add timing. Try the original sample before buying and restore purchases with the same Apple account. Pro unlocks practice tools; it does not include a lyrics catalog or AI transcription. Lyric availability and accuracy vary by song. Playback, speed controls, time A–B loops, waveform and bookmarks remain free. Pitch and EQ for imported files are also free. Lyrics Practice Pro is a separate, optional non-consumable in-app purchase with no subscription. The price for your region is shown before purchase. Bookmarks Drop bookmarks on key moments in a track -- verse, chorus, bridge, solo. Jump between sections instantly so your practice sessions stay focused and efficient. 10-Band Equalizer for Imported Files Shape the sound with a full 10-band EQ. Choose from presets like Flat, Bass Boost, Vocal, and Treble Boost to emphasize frequency ranges, highlight bass lines, or bring vocals to the front. Waveform Visualization See the entire song laid out as a waveform. Tap anywhere to jump to that point, and always know exactly where you are in the track. Flexible Audio Sources - Import audio files from the Files app - Access your Apple Music library Pitch adjustment and EQ are available for imported audio files. Apple Music playback does not support these two controls. Apple Music's in-app lyrics are not always available to Loopdrill; online lookup and lyric import provide additional options. Who Loopdrill is for: - Musicians learning songs by ear - Instrument students practicing difficult passages - Language learners using audio repetition - Transcribers capturing every detail - Anyone who wants to hear music at their own pace Stop rewinding. Start practicing. Loopdrill turns any song into a practice track.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: AudioTweak at 4.5 against Loopdrill's 3.0. AudioTweak also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 7 months) and ratings volume (613 vs 2). Loopdrill's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and review sentiment (100% vs 67%). On price, ads, monetization model 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. AudioTweak sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Loopdrill asks for nothing beyond the download.
AudioTweak holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: AudioTweak has 613 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 67% of AudioTweak's written reviews are positive against 100% of Loopdrill's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.
AudioTweak ships an update every 2 weeks, Loopdrill every 7 months. The most recent releases landed on October 18, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | AudioTweak | Loopdrill |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.5 (613 ratings) — better | 3.0 (2 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 67.4% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 613 — better | 2 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks — better | Every 7 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 18 MB | 3 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Fabio Vinotti | Hyeong-soo Kim |
Customer experience
AudioTweak
Loopdrill
Bugs and requests
AudioTweak
Reported bugs
3 issues- Issues with importing music
- App closing when trying to add tracks
- Robotic sound when changing pitch
Requested features
6 requests- More pitch and speed options
- Option to pick from different octaves
- Reset pitch and tempo buttons
- Compatibility with iOS 17
- Ability to remember EQ settings
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- Wider file format support for export
Loopdrill
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
AudioTweak
- AudioTweak Pro - Monthly3 Days trial$1.991 Month
- AudioTweak Pro - Yearly3 Days trial$9.991 Year
- AudioTweak Pro - Lifetime$29.99
Loopdrill
No in-app purchases







