Oktiv vs Slowdan
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Oktiv
Control your compatible connected audio device from anywhere in your home with this app. Easily access favorite content, select audio sources, adjust settings, and discover new audio.
- Wi-Fi control from anywhere in home
- Pin favorite audio content
- Select audio sources
- Discover new audio
- Adjust volume and audio settings
- Turn device on/off
- Customizable presets
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OKTIV enhances your compatible connected audio device – giving you more control and a better listening experience. The companion app connects to your device using your Wi-Fi network. As long as you are connected to the same Wi-Fi network you can control your connected audio device from anywhere in your home. Pin your favourite audio content (podcasts, radio stations and on-demand audio) to the ‘My Oktiv’ section of the app homescreen for quick and easy access. Use the app to select the audio source you want to play, discover new audio, change the volume and audio settings, and turn your connected audio device on or off. With customisable presets available for each source, you can quickly select a different station or song without having to search for it. Supported audio sources include Radio (Internet Radio, DAB, FM Radio), On-demand services (Spotify Connect, Amazon Music, Deezer, Podcasts) and Input (Line Input, Bluetooth, USB). The sources available in OKTIV depend on the functionality of your connected audio device. OKTIV is compatible with connected audio devices running IR 4.2.4 and above, check your device for more info. With OKTIV, you’re in control.
Slowdan
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Slowdan – Learn Songs the Fast Way Slowdan is your practice room in an app. Load a track you own, slow it down, change the pitch, and learn the part. Built for guitarists, bassists, and anyone learning music by ear, Slowdan gives you clean, reliable tools that stay out of your way and let you focus on playing. Slow Down Music Hear every detail. Drop the speed without making the track sound like mush. Pitch Shift Retune songs to your instrument or preferred key. Great for down-tuned guitars or matching old recordings. Guitar & Bass Modes Choose your instrument and dial in tone shaping that suits what you’re playing. Works With Tracks You Own Load purchased music files directly. Apple Music tracks also supported (speed control only).
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Slowdan at fortnightly against Oktiv's every 2 months. Oktiv's advantage is iOS requirement (16.0 vs 18.1). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Oktiv ships an update every 2 months, Slowdan fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Oktiv | Slowdan |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.0 (4 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 24.6% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 4 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Fortnightly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 — better | 18.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 33 MB | 11 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Frontier Smart Technologies Ltd | DANIEL ALEXANDER GILLIGAN |
In-app purchases
Oktiv
No in-app purchases
Slowdan
No in-app purchases









