# Slow Player Lite vs Audio Unit Player

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Slow Player Lite at none against Audio Unit Player's 1. Slow Player Lite also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (6.0 vs 17.0). Audio Unit Player's advantage is ratings volume (30 vs 1) and review sentiment (67% vs 50%). On price, rating, update cadence and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Audio Unit Player sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Slow Player Lite asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.0 for Slow Player Lite against 3.9 for Audio Unit Player. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Audio Unit Player has 30 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 50% of Slow Player Lite's written reviews are positive against 67% of Audio Unit Player's.

Slow Player Lite ships an update every 3 weeks, Audio Unit Player every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 18, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Slow Player Lite | Audio Unit Player |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/slow-player-lite/id427185230/reviews)** | [3.9 (30 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/audio-unit-player/id734191615/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **30** |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | **66.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Paid |
| Size | 6 MB | 5 MB |
| Requires iOS | **6.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [dotpico Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/409557856) | [Loop-Sessions.LLC.](https://appshunter.io/developer/414215366) |

## What reviewers say

### Slow Player Lite

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/slow-player-lite/id427185230)

Learn new songs by adjusting playback speed and pitch without altering the original sound. This tool is ideal for musicians practicing instruments or anyone looking to improve their listening comprehension of foreign languages. It allows for precise control over playback sections and key.

**Highlights:** Adjust playback speed (75%-150%), Change musical key, Set custom start and end times, Real-time seeking, Repeat phrases, Speed and key changes without pausing

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### Audio Unit Player

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/audio-unit-player/id734191615)

This music player offers real-time audio processing, including time stretching, pitch shifting, and a 31-band equalizer. It supports AUv3 effects and allows for A-B loop playback, making it ideal for practice, transcription, and performance adjustments.

**Highlights:** Real-time time stretch (50-200%), Real-time pitch shift (-12 to +12 semitones), 31-band equalizer with presets, AUv3 effects support, A-B loop playback, Background playback, Audio file export

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Always remove banner ads. | $3.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Slow Player Lite free?

Slow Player Lite is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Audio Unit Player free?

Audio Unit Player is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Slow Player Lite or Audio Unit Player?

Slow Player Lite is rated higher. Slow Player Lite averages 4.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Audio Unit Player averages 3.9 from 30 ratings.

### Do Slow Player Lite or Audio Unit Player have ads?

Audio Unit Player shows ads; Slow Player Lite does not.

### Which is updated more often, Slow Player Lite or Audio Unit Player?

Slow Player Lite ships an update every 3 weeks, and Audio Unit Player every 2 weeks. Most recently, Slow Player Lite was updated on October 16, 2026 and Audio Unit Player on October 18, 2026.

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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.*