Comparison

mimiCopy vs Tonica

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

Head to head
About

mimiCopy

This music player allows musicians to slow down tracks without altering pitch, set loops, and rewind quickly to learn songs by ear. It also supports importing music from your library and offers file import via WiFi or USB.

Highlights
  • Slow down playback without pitch change
  • Set A-B loops
  • Waveform view
  • Quick rewind function
  • Import from iPod library
  • File import via WiFi/USB
Features
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**If you can not access the music library on iOS10, check that mimiCopy is ON in "Settings" in "Privacy" -> "Media Library". mimiCopy is a music player that helps guitarists and other musicians 'learn by ear' a track of their choice. You can playback at slower speed without any change in pitch, or use the waveform view to skip to a particular segment or set a loop. You can also load your favorite track from your iPod library! Main features - Time stretch function for playing back at different speeds without any change in pitch. Ideal for slow playback of fast phrases. (Features the high-quality time stretch engine(*1)) (speed controlrange:25%-200%) - pitch shift function. Adjustment range: ±1 octave - Waveform view for easily skipping to a desired segment or setting a (A-B)loop. - Simple (A-B)loop setup by tapping the start and end positions during playback. Loop intervals can be set to three locations. - Quick rewind function for going back to replay just the few seconds that you've missed. - Supports importing of tracks from your iPod library.(*2) - File import via WiFi or USB. - Option to disable Auto-Lock while the main view is open. - Universal app (supports iPhone, iPod touch, and iPad). - Memo function. - Flexible audio routing. mimiCopy has its own volume control. It can also adjust the right and left volume. or can change the right and left channel. - Intuitive and hassle-free interface. Let mimiCopy be your handy sidekick in your music life. * Some functions are features of the Pro version. Pro version users must register (registration is free). Suggested Usage - Transcribe speeches, interviews, conferences, etc. - Enjoy seminars and podcasts at faster (or slower) speed. (High-quality time stretch engine makes listening easier than with iPod's generic 1/2x and 2x playback) --- If mimiCopy shows "unknown error", try following: http://support.apple.com/kb/HT4211?viewlocale=en_US --- When the dialog of opening cannot be closed, please force the app to close or reboot your device. .  Force the app to close: 1. From the Home screen, double-click the Home button to display recently used apps. 2. Tap and hold the app until a red minus appears. Tap the red minus to quit the app. 3. Tap on the Home screen, above, to return. ---- Became a fan of mimiCopy on Facebook! http://www.facebook.com/mimiCopyApp (*1)Featuring the time stretch engine by P SOFTHOUSE Co.,Ltd. (*2)DRM protected files(Song bought from iTunes) are not supported. iTunes Plus files are supported. Other files may not be supported depending on the encoding format.

About

Tonica

Features
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Tonica is an app for harmony training. With simple operations, you can efficiently practice singing and instruments. Features: * 5-octave keyboard * Reference pitch selection from A=410-463Hz * Tuning options: Equal temperament, Just intonation major, Just intonation minor * One-touch chord playback * Sustain function that keeps notes playing even after lifting fingers from the keyboard * Transposition function * Metronome function

Screenshots

mimiCopy4 screens
Tonica4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Tonica at Free against mimiCopy's $4.99. Tonica also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and update cadence (every 10 days vs every 2 months). mimiCopy's advantage is iOS requirement (8.0 vs 17.0). On 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

Tonica is free to download; mimiCopy costs $4.99 up front. mimiCopy sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Tonica asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

mimiCopy ships an update every 2 months, Tonica every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
mimiCopy versus Tonica: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParametermimiCopyTonica
Price$4.99Free — better
Rating4.2 (10 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews70.5% of reviews—
Number of ratings10 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 10 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS8.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size6 MB9 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperART Teknika Inc.SHINICHI GOTO

Bugs and requests

mimiCopy

Reported bugs

25 issues
  • 転調バーが動かない (Pitch bar not moving)
  • 曲が止まり針が狂ったように速くグルグル動く (Song stops and needle spins erratically)
  • 無音で高速に曲の最後にいってしまう (Goes to end of song silently at high speed)
  • 復元できない (Cannot restore purchases)
  • 無料版に戻される (Reverted to free version)
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  • アプリの表示が逆さま (App display is upside down)
  • データが全部消えた (All data disappeared)
  • Apple Watchと相性悪し (Poor compatibility with Apple Watch)
  • ワイヤレスイヤホン再生時によく途切れる (Frequent disconnections during wireless earphone playback)
  • drm付きの曲はApple Musicからインポートできない (Cannot import DRM-protected songs from Apple Music)
  • IOSの更新後は、全く動作しなくなりました (Stopped working completely after iOS update)
  • 会員登録できない (Cannot register as a member)
  • 返信メールが届きません (Reply email not received)
  • JBL Flip4未対応 (Not compatible with JBL Flip4)
  • 複数でステレオ再生すると、次の曲で無音になってしまう (Becomes silent on next track when playing stereo with multiple devices)
  • No Loading Of DRM Protected Songs Made App Useless
  • Es funktioniert leider gar nicht mehr
  • iTunesから曲を開けない (Cannot open songs from iTunes)
  • アップグレード後に新しい曲を読み込めない (Cannot load new songs after upgrade)
  • iPadをiPodと認識する (Recognizes iPad as iPod)
  • Wifi接続がおかしい (Wifi connection is strange)
  • Loop works, slow down doesn't
  • VoiceOver accessibility issues
  • Stürzt mit IPhone 4gs oft ab (Crashes often with iPhone 4gs)
  • Nach dem Import des zweiten Titels geht nichts mehr (Nothing works after importing the second track)

Requested features

11 requests
  • Keyboard support for playback controls
  • Support for Dropbox or Google Drive import
  • Chinese language version
  • Export altered music
  • Search function for tunes
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  • Ability to save presets/settings
  • Background playback option
  • Disable screensaver option
  • MacBook version
  • Recording function
  • More extreme slow-down options

Tonica

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

mimiCopy

One-time1
  • Upgrade to Pro version$4.99
None

Tonica

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is mimiCopy free?
mimiCopy costs $4.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Is Tonica free?
Tonica is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do mimiCopy or Tonica have ads?
Neither mimiCopy nor Tonica shows ads.
Which is updated more often, mimiCopy or Tonica?
mimiCopy ships an update every 2 months, and Tonica every 10 days. Most recently, mimiCopy was updated on November 1, 2026 and Tonica on October 24, 2026.

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