Comparison

SnesMusic vs AudioStretch Lite

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

Head to head
About

SnesMusic

This app plays game music files from various classic consoles, including SNES, Game Boy Advance, and PlayStation. Enjoy high-fidelity chiptune audio with playlist and cover art support. Music continues playing in the background, even with the screen locked.

Highlights
  • Plays SNES RSN files
  • Supports GBA, DS, PS, N64, NES, Megadrive, PC-engine, Gameboy, Game Gear, Master System formats
  • Playlist support for mixed systems
  • Cover art support
  • Background playback
  • Lock screen and multitasking controls
  • Airplay and Bluetooth support
Features
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SnesMusic is a player for game music files. It play rsn super nes files. It can also play Game Boy Advance (gsf), Nintendo DS (2sf) PlayStation(psf,minipsf) Nintendo 64 (usf), NES(nsf,nfse), Megadrive(vgm), PC-engine(hes), Gameboy(gbs), Game Gear(vgm), Master System(vgm) Music files via in app purchase. With SnesMusic you can listen SNES music without having to bring your SNES every where you go. How convenient !!! You can add your .RSN files with iTunes File Sharing very easily http://support.apple.com/kb/HT4094?viewlocale=en_US or you can also download RSN files with safari, SnesMusic will open it automatically and add it to your music library! HI FI sound quality but still good old 16bit chiptune ;) Playlist support mixing different game system (mix 8bit and 16 bit chiptune !!). Cover support find images with the magnifier button and capture screen or download image with the + button or just a two finger touch. Airplay and bluetooth headset support Background support, music will keep playing even if you use surf the web or read mails !! Control available on lock screen and multitasking bar. SnesMusic does not support spc files alone. Snes spc file must be put in a rsn or 7z or zip archive Megadrive vgm or vgz file must be in a zip or 7z file, PC-engine hes file must be in zip or 7z file with m3u file Playstation psf minipsf files must left in original zip 7z or rar file (You cannot play SNES games with this app!)

About

AudioStretch Lite

This app allows musicians to slow down, loop, and transpose music from audio or video files. It also enables capturing video directly with your phone's camera for transcription. Ideal for learning songs by ear or experimenting with sound.

Highlights
  • Slow down audio/video without pitch change
  • Loop difficult sections
  • Transpose music notes
  • Import audio/video files
  • Capture video with phone camera
  • Live waveform scrubbing
Features
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As a musician one of the most helpful tools you can have is the ability to slow-down, loop or auto-transpose the notes for a piece of music you are trying to learn. AudioStretch is the world’s first audio and video transcription tool. Now you can manipulate the pitch, speed and transcribe your tunes from both audio and video files; or by using your phone’s camera you can capture video directly into AudioStretch and transcribe it! FEATURES INCLUDE: Import audio or video files Capture video with your phone camera for transcription Change the speed of files without changing the pitch Listen to the individual notes as you drag the waveform Play audio and video at zero speed Transpose any music Loop difficult to learn sections With AudioStretch you get all of this in an incredibly responsive and easy-to-use app. Ideal for transcription, learning songs by ear, crazy sonic experimentation, or just listening to your music library in a new way. Note: This is the LITE edition of AudioStretch, which has a few feature limitations. To get all the features, without the limitations, consider buying the Full version. LIMITATIONS OF LITE VERSION: • Max song duration 3 minutes (full version 3 hours) • Speed range from -1.5x to 1.5x (full version -10x to +10x) • Pitch shift +/- 3 semitones (full version +/- 36 semitones) DETAILED FEATURES: • Load songs from your Music Library • Document Picker import/export option supports iCloud, OneDrive, and more • Open Dropbox files and email attachments via "Open In" • LiveScrub™ : listen as you drag/hold the waveform • Instant freeze to zero speed by double-tapping on speed display • Keyboard/spectrum feature for transcription • Super-fine speed/pitch adjustment via drag left-right on speed/pitch display • Flexible looping feature • No ads or in-app purchases If you run into any problems with AudioStretch or AudioStretch Lite, please contact support@audiostretch.com

Screenshots

SnesMusic4 screens
AudioStretch Lite4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: AudioStretch Lite at 4.0 against SnesMusic's 3.3. AudioStretch Lite also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 10) and review sentiment (73% vs 55%). SnesMusic's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 3 months) and iOS requirement (5.1.1 vs 12.0). On price, ratings volume, ads 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. SnesMusic sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. AudioStretch Lite asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

AudioStretch Lite holds the better App Store score, 4.0 against 3.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1.2K and 617 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 55% of SnesMusic's written reviews are positive against 73% of AudioStretch Lite's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SnesMusic ships an update every 3 weeks, AudioStretch Lite every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
SnesMusic versus AudioStretch Lite: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSnesMusicAudioStretch Lite
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.3 (1.2K ratings)4.0 (617 ratings) — better
Positive reviews55.5% of reviews72.9% of reviews — better
Number of ratings1.2K — better617
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 3 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS5.1.1 — better12.0
Further details — not scored
Size21 MB18 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developerjoseph pinkasfeldCognosonic Pte Ltd

Customer experience

SnesMusic

All ratings1,240 ratings
Positive55.7%
Neutral6.9%
Negative37.3%
Written reviews642 reviews
Positive55.5%
Neutral7.8%
Negative36.8%

AudioStretch Lite

All ratings617 ratings
Positive75.0%
Neutral6.5%
Negative18.5%
Written reviews255 reviews
Positive72.9%
Neutral7.5%
Negative19.6%

User reviews

SnesMusic

From 1.2K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Offline music playback
  • 🎧 Nostalgic game soundtracks
  • 💰 Affordable console unlocks
  • 👍 Easy to use interface

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Crashes and stability issues
  • 🔇 Missing soundtracks for some games
  • 💸 Paywall for additional consoles
  • 🕰️ Abrupt song transitions

AudioStretch Lite

From 617 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Great for making memes and YTPs
  • 👍 User-friendly interface
  • 🎨 Useful for music production and learning
  • 🎉 Funny and entertaining to use

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Audio/video issues (crashes, no sound, etc.)
  • 💰 Paid features should be free
  • 🔍 Difficulty importing files or accessing library

Bugs and requests

SnesMusic

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • N64 songs not playing properly
  • Playlist management glitches
  • Inconsistent song metadata

Requested features

4 requests
  • Add support for newer consoles (GameCube, Wii, Switch)
  • Implement song looping and fading
  • Allow custom cover art and playlist editing
  • Improve compatibility with older devices

AudioStretch Lite

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Audio stops working after a while
  • Video disappears when trying to screen record
  • Crashes when trying to export or share content

Requested features

3 requests
  • Add more editing tools and effects
  • Improve loop management and save options
  • Implement night mode and other visual customizations

In-app purchases

10 purchases

SnesMusic

One-time10
  • NES nsf supportFree
  • Gameboy gbs supportFree
  • PC-Engine hes supportFree
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  • Master System vgm supportFree
  • Megadrive vgm supportFree
  • PlayStation psf supportFree
  • Nintendo DS 2sf supportFree
  • Game Boy Advance gsf supportFree
  • Unlock all consoleFree
  • Nintendo 64 usf supportFree
None

AudioStretch Lite

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is SnesMusic free?
SnesMusic is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is AudioStretch Lite free?
AudioStretch Lite is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, SnesMusic or AudioStretch Lite?
AudioStretch Lite is rated higher. SnesMusic averages 3.3 out of 5 from 1.2K ratings, while AudioStretch Lite averages 4.0 from 617 ratings.
Do SnesMusic or AudioStretch Lite have ads?
Neither SnesMusic nor AudioStretch Lite shows ads.
Which is updated more often, SnesMusic or AudioStretch Lite?
SnesMusic ships an update every 3 weeks, and AudioStretch Lite every 3 months. Most recently, SnesMusic was updated on October 16, 2026 and AudioStretch Lite on October 17, 2026.

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