Comparison

Super Slow Downer vs SpectroArt

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

Head to head
About

Super Slow Downer

This music app lets you adjust playback speed without altering pitch, perfect for learning songs. You can loop sections, speed up or slow down tracks from 25% to 200%, and even change the key.

Highlights
  • Adjust playback speed (25%-200%)
  • Maintain original pitch
  • Loop song sections
  • Change song key
  • Load local music files
  • Supports iCloud Drive
Features
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Super Slow Downer allows you to slow the play of music while maintaining pitch. Super Slow Downer allows you to play songs in a loop at a slower speed. It's great for musicians trying to learn new songs. You can select any part of a song to repeat at normal speed. You can also slow the song down or even speed it up by changing the speed between 25% (0.25X) and 200% (2X speed). The pitch remains the same as you change speed.  As an option, you can separately adjust the pitch in addition to the speed. If you want to change the key the song is in, you can do so in the app. Setup loops by touching the "loop" button during playback. You can load music files that are saved on your iCloud Drive or select music files on your device's music library (owned music appearing in the Music app). This app does not support Apple Music streaming music or Spotify streaming music. Super Slow Downer is a great app musicians, music transcribers or dancers wanting a tool to make their practices better.

About

SpectroArt

Features
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SpectroArt revolutionizes how you connect with music. Dive into your favorite tracks with stunning 3D spectrogram visualizations, real-time artist commentary, and exclusive behind-the-scenes content—all in one immersive experience. For the first time, see every beat, melody, and harmony come to life through fully interactive 3D spectrograms, synced perfectly to the music. Alongside visuals, you'll hear directly from the artist as they break down each moment, sharing personal insights and creative decisions in real-time. The culmination of these features builds what we call the Spectroscape Experience - a world's first in music immersion. Whether you're a music lover, audiophile, or artist, SpectroArt redefines how you experience sound. Discover the music. See the artistry. Feel the story. Subscribe to Premium for features such as audio mixing, stories, following artists, and behind-the-scenes! 1 Month: $7.99 Subscribe to Premium+ for all Premium subscription features like artist play-along commentary, early access to new features, and more! 1 Month: $12.99 Payment will be charged to your iTunes account at confirmation of purchase and will automatically renew (at the duration/price selected) unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hrs before the end of the current period. Account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours before the end of the current period. Current subscriptions may not be canceled during the active subscription period; however, you can manage your subscription and/or turn off auto-renewal by visiting your iTunes Account Settings after purchase. Any unused portion of the free one-month initial period will be forfeited when you purchase a subscription. Privacy Policy: https://spectroart.com/policies/privacy-policy Terms of Use: https://spectroart.com/pages/spectroart-ios-app-terms-of-use

Screenshots

Super Slow Downer4 screens
SpectroArt4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: SpectroArt at Free against Super Slow Downer's $0.99. SpectroArt also leads on update cadence (every 2 days vs every 3 months). Super Slow Downer's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2). On 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

SpectroArt is free to download; Super Slow Downer costs $0.99 up front. SpectroArt sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month. Super Slow Downer asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Super Slow Downer ships an update every 3 months, SpectroArt every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Super Slow Downer versus SpectroArt: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSuper Slow DownerSpectroArt
Price$0.99Free — better
Rating4.6 (27 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings27 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 2 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaid—
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS17.617.6
Further details — not scored
Size4 MB268 MB
Age rating4+9+
DeveloperThomas BackesSpectroArt LLC

In-app purchases

None

Super Slow Downer

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

SpectroArt

Subscriptions2
  • Premium14 Days trial$7.991 Month
  • Premium Plus14 Days trial$12.991 Month

Questions

Is Super Slow Downer free?
Super Slow Downer costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is SpectroArt free?
SpectroArt is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Super Slow Downer or SpectroArt have ads?
Neither Super Slow Downer nor SpectroArt shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Super Slow Downer or SpectroArt?
Super Slow Downer ships an update every 3 months, and SpectroArt every 2 days. Most recently, Super Slow Downer was updated on October 24, 2026 and SpectroArt on October 25, 2026.

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