Comparison

Notate + Play = music notebook vs Loop Practice

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

Head to head
About

Notate + Play = music notebook

This music app helps you transcribe songs by ear, analyze chords and tempo, and create sheet music. It syncs audio with scores, allowing you to practice and refine your playing with features like adjustable speed and metronome.

Highlights
  • Chord and tempo analysis
  • Sheet music scanning and creation
  • Audio and score synchronization
  • Adjustable audio speed
  • Metronome with auto-scrolling
  • Video recording of performances
Features
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Music & Audio Note brings recording, transcription by ear, and sheet music creation together in one app. From audio or from paper scores. Analyze the chords and melody of your favorite songs or standards, write them straight into the score, and practice until they're second nature. See the audio player and staff paper on the same screen. Works with any instrument — guitar, piano, and more. Built for anyone who wants to really play a song, whether for singing along with guitar, covers, or jam sessions. 【Start with Analysis】 ・Chord Analysis: Instantly see the chord progression of any song. Just tap "Analyze" to detect and display it automatically, cutting way down on transcription time. ・Tempo & Beat Analysis: "Beat Analyze" automatically detects the song's tempo and downbeats, so you don't have to mark them by hand. ・Sheet Music Scanner (NEW): Import sheet music from your camera or photo library and automatically recognize the notes. Review and correct the results to create a score (.mnote). *Recognition accuracy is currently limited, so this feature is meant to be checked and corrected by hand. Use it as a draft tool to save yourself from starting from scratch. *Audio analysis works with your own recordings or files you've obtained yourself. It does not support songs from your Apple Music library. 【Keep Using It After You Analyze】 Analysis isn't the finish line — it's the starting point. Once you know the chords and rhythm, write them into the score, sync them with the audio, and keep practicing until you reach the performance you're after. 1 Link Audio and Score Link your audio to the score and sync playback position with measures. 2 Enter Rhythm and Pitch Separately From an ear-training perspective, you can input rhythm and pitch independently. 3 Sheet Music Viewer Import lead sheets (PDF or photos) you already have and view them alongside your analysis results. 4 Adjust Audio Speed Slow down fast tempos to nail the timing of chord changes. 5 Add and Edit Tracks Freely add and edit tracks for chords, notes, text, and audio. 6 Metronome The page scrolls automatically in time with the tempo and time signature set in the score. 7 Second Voice Part Support Select a Note Track under "Edit track(s)" and turn on "Second Voice Part" to enter it. 8 Slur and Text Input Select a range of notes to bring up a popup for adding slurs and text. 9 Video Recording Record video of your own performance to keep as a reference. 10 Vertical Scroll View the score with vertical scrolling. Switch this on in Settings.

About

Loop Practice

This tool helps musicians learn songs faster by allowing them to loop and slow down specific sections of tracks from their music library. Practice challenging parts repeatedly without frustration, improving your skills efficiently.

Highlights
  • Loop any song section precisely
  • Slow down playback speed
  • Practice difficult phrases
  • Integrates with Apple Music
  • Learn riffs, solos, and chords
  • Vocal and instrumental practice
Features
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Practice Loop for Apple Music is a focused music practice tool designed for musicians who want to learn songs more efficiently. Whether you play guitar, bass, piano, or sing, this app lets you repeat the exact part you want — so you can practice with intention instead of frustration. [Practice smarter, not longer] Loop any section of a song precisely Slow down playback to catch every note Practice difficult phrases without constant rewinding [Built for Apple Music users] Works seamlessly with your Apple Music library, allowing you to practice using the songs you already listen to every day. Perfect for: Learning riffs, solos, and chord progressions Repeating difficult phrases efficiently Transcribing music by ear Vocal and instrumental practice [Simple, fast, and focused] No complex setup. Choose a song, set a loop, and focus on your practice. Upgrade to Pro to unlock unlimited looping and advanced practice features. Practice with focus. Learn songs faster. Master songs faster. Software Agreement and Privacy Policy: https://blitz-time.github.io/agreement_en.html https://blitz-time.github.io/privacy_en.html

Screenshots

Notate + Play = music notebook4 screens
Loop Practice4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Notate + Play = music notebook at none against Loop Practice's shown. Notate + Play = music notebook also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 3 weeks). Loop Practice's advantage is ratings volume (3 vs 1). On price, rating, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. Notate + Play = music notebook sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and Loop Practice sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Notate + Play = music notebook against 5.0 for Loop Practice. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 3 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Notate + Play = music notebook ships an update weekly, Loop Practice every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Notate + Play = music notebook versus Loop Practice: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNotate + Play = music notebookLoop Practice
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings)5.0 (3 ratings)
Positive reviews—75.0% of reviews
Number of ratings13 — better
Update frequencyWeekly — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS16.6 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size49 MB17 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperKunio AraiSYOTA FUJIWARA

Customer experience

Notate + Play = music notebook

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Loop Practice

All ratings3 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews8 reviews
Positive75.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative25.0%

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Notate + Play = music notebook

Subscriptions2
  • Usage License3 Days trial$0.991 Month
  • Subscription license3 Days trial$5.991 Year
One-time1
  • Unlimited License$14.99
7 purchases

Loop Practice

Subscriptions6
  • Loop Practice Basic3 Days trial$0.991 Month
  • Loop Practice Plus3 Days trial$1.991 Month
  • Loop Practice Pro Upgrade3 Days trial$3.991 Month
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  • Loop Practice Pro3 Days trial$4.991 Month
  • Loop Practice Pro Upgrade7 Days trial$34.991 Year
  • Loop Practice Pro (Yearly)7 Days trial$39.991 Year
One-time1
  • Extended Pack$6.99

Questions

Is Notate + Play = music notebook free?
Notate + Play = music notebook is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Loop Practice free?
Loop Practice is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Notate + Play = music notebook or Loop Practice?
Notate + Play = music notebook and Loop Practice are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1 and 3 ratings respectively.
Do Notate + Play = music notebook or Loop Practice have ads?
Loop Practice shows ads; Notate + Play = music notebook does not.
Which is updated more often, Notate + Play = music notebook or Loop Practice?
Notate + Play = music notebook ships an update weekly, and Loop Practice every 3 weeks. Most recently, Notate + Play = music notebook was updated on November 3, 2026 and Loop Practice on November 3, 2026.

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