# Amazing Slow Downer vs Mandolin Chords Compass

Amazing Slow Downer and Mandolin Chords Compass both sit at 3.9 stars, but that hides the real split: 69% of Amazing Slow Downer's written reviews are positive against 17% of Mandolin Chords Compass's. Amazing Slow Downer also leads on update cadence (every 2 months vs every 64 months) and ratings volume (463 vs 32). Mandolin Chords Compass's advantage is price ($4.99 vs $14.99) and device support (4 vs 2). On rating, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Amazing Slow Downer costs $14.99 and Mandolin Chords Compass $4.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 3.9 for Amazing Slow Downer against 3.9 for Mandolin Chords Compass. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Amazing Slow Downer has 463 ratings behind it against 32, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 69% of Amazing Slow Downer's written reviews are positive against 17% of Mandolin Chords Compass's.

Amazing Slow Downer ships an update every 2 months, Mandolin Chords Compass every 64 months. The most recent releases landed on November 13, 2026 and November 11, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Amazing Slow Downer | Mandolin Chords Compass |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $14.99 | **$4.99** |
| Rating | **[3.9 (463 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/amazing-slow-downer/id308998718/reviews)** | [3.9 (32 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mandolin-chords-compass/id1001868385/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **463** | 32 |
| Positive reviews | **68.6% of reviews** | 16.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 months** | Every 64 months |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Best chart rank | **#24** | #187 |
| Size | 6 MB | 24 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Roni Music](https://appshunter.io/developer/308998721) | [Max Schlee](https://appshunter.io/developer/429770420) |

## What reviewers say

### Amazing Slow Downer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/amazing-slow-downer/id308998718)

**Currently charting:** #24 Top Paid · Music, #186 Top Paid (US App Store)

Learn songs and techniques by slowing down music without altering pitch. Adjust playback speed, change tuning, and create seamless loops. Ideal for musicians, transcribers, and dancers.

**Highlights:** Adjust playback speed (25%-200%), Change pitch without distortion, Create seamless loops, Support for Apple Music streaming, Change tuning and musical key

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Excellent for learning songs
- 👍 Great for transcribing and practicing
- 🎶 Allows slowing down and looping songs
- 💡 Useful for language learning
- 👍 Intuitive and easy to use

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional bugs and crashes
- 🔌 Compatibility issues with Apple Music
- 💰 Considered expensive by some
- 🔍 Difficulty setting precise loop points
- 🔇 No volume control independent of device

**Reported bugs**

- Playback freezing or not working as expected
- Inability to access purchased songs from iTunes library
- Connectivity issues when trying to use with Spotify

**Requested features**

- Add ability to record and import voice memos
- Improve library management and organization
- Implement Audiobus support for looping in other apps
- Add more precise speed and pitch adjustment controls
- Provide option to display waveform for better visualization


### Mandolin Chords Compass

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mandolin-chords-compass/id1001868385)

**Currently charting:** #187 Top Paid · Music (US App Store)

Access a vast library of mandolin chords with a virtual fretboard and authentic sound. Perfect for beginners and experienced players, it offers offline functionality and supports multiple mandolin family instruments. Master any song with this comprehensive practice and composition tool.

**Highlights:** Massive chord library, Virtual fretboard visualization, Authentic chord sound playback, Supports Mandolin, Mandola, Mandocello, Offline functionality, Left-handed mode, One-time purchase

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Amazing Slow Downer free?

Amazing Slow Downer costs $14.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Mandolin Chords Compass free?

Mandolin Chords Compass costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Amazing Slow Downer or Mandolin Chords Compass?

Amazing Slow Downer is rated higher. Amazing Slow Downer averages 3.9 out of 5 from 463 ratings, while Mandolin Chords Compass averages 3.9 from 32 ratings.

### Do Amazing Slow Downer or Mandolin Chords Compass have ads?

Neither Amazing Slow Downer nor Mandolin Chords Compass shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Amazing Slow Downer or Mandolin Chords Compass?

Amazing Slow Downer ships an update every 2 months, and Mandolin Chords Compass every 64 months. Most recently, Amazing Slow Downer was updated on November 13, 2026 and Mandolin Chords Compass on November 11, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Amazing Slow Downer or Mandolin Chords Compass?

Amazing Slow Downer currently peaks at #24 in the App Store charts, and Mandolin Chords Compass at #187. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*