Comparison

mimiCopy 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

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

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

mimiCopy4 screens
Loop Practice4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Loop Practice at Free against mimiCopy's $4.99. Loop Practice also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.2) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months). mimiCopy's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and device support (3 vs 1). On review sentiment, 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

Loop Practice is free to download; mimiCopy costs $4.99 up front. mimiCopy sells 1 one-off in-app purchase 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

Loop Practice holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 10 and 3 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 70% of mimiCopy's written reviews are positive against 75% of Loop Practice's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

mimiCopy ships an update every 2 months, Loop Practice every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
mimiCopy versus Loop Practice: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParametermimiCopyLoop Practice
Price$4.99Free — better
Rating4.2 (10 ratings)5.0 (3 ratings) — better
Positive reviews70.5% of reviews75.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings10 — better3
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS8.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size6 MB17 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperART Teknika Inc.SYOTA FUJIWARA

Customer experience

mimiCopy

All ratings10 ratings
Positive80.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative20.0%
Written reviews88 reviews
Positive70.5%
Neutral10.2%
Negative19.3%

Loop Practice

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

In-app purchases

1 purchases

mimiCopy

One-time1
  • Upgrade to Pro version$4.99
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 mimiCopy free?
mimiCopy costs $4.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Is Loop Practice free?
Loop Practice is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, mimiCopy or Loop Practice?
Loop Practice is rated higher. mimiCopy averages 4.2 out of 5 from 10 ratings, while Loop Practice averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.
Do mimiCopy or Loop Practice have ads?
Loop Practice shows ads; mimiCopy does not.
Which is updated more often, mimiCopy or Loop Practice?
mimiCopy ships an update every 2 months, and Loop Practice every 3 weeks. Most recently, mimiCopy was updated on October 16, 2026 and Loop Practice on October 8, 2026.

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