MolaPlayer vs Time Stretch (Speed Change)
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
MolaPlayer
Enhance your audio experience with advanced playback controls including speed and pitch adjustment, plus a powerful equalizer. Practice specific sections with A/B looping and boost low-volume tracks. This app is designed for musicians and audio enthusiasts seeking granular control over their music playback.
- Playback speed control (0.25x to 2.0x)
- Pitch control (-6 to +6 semitones)
- A/B loop for practice
- 8-band equalizer with gain adjustment
- Total gain up to +20 dB
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The audio player that can speed control, pitch control, and equalizing. You can play tunes with effects in iPhone, iPod touch, iPad. You can also do the supplied remote control earphones. Since it is possible up to +20 dB total gain in the equalizer, they can only be played on a volume level low enough songs. ※ Attention ※ molaPlayer can't play iCloud tunes or DRMSed audio file.(e.g. m4p file) --------------------------------------------------------- ※ basic functions (free edition. Regular version is limited below) --------------------------------------------------------- ==== Changing the playback speed * It is possible ON / OFF function * 0.25 times to 2.0 times ==== Changing the pitch * It is possible ON / OFF function * -6 To +6 semitones * The switch can be adjusted in increments of one cent or semitone ==== A / B loop * You can play any repeat intervals Helps you to practice a specific phrase or copy ==== Equalizer * 8-band * To-24.0dB ~ +12.0 dB for each band * Adjust total gain (-20dB ~ +20 dB) * (To prevent cracking sound) auto gain adjustment ---------------------- ※ limited free edition ---------------------- * There is a display advertising (Genuine Version button will be added) * 4-band equalizer * Playback speed will be limited to 0.75 to 1.5 * Pitch is limited to -3.00 to +3.00
Time Stretch (Speed Change)
This music player allows real-time audio processing, including adjustable playback speed and a 31-band equalizer. It supports AUv3 effects, A-B looping, and background playback, with options to import audio files from other apps.
- Real-time time stretch (50-200%)
- 31-band equalizer with presets
- AUv3 effects support
- A-B loop playback
- Center Cancel/Emphasis
- Background playback
- Audio file export
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[ Important Notice ] With this version (7.0.0), we are ending regular updates for this app. You can continue using this app, but future development and updates will continue in 'Audio Unit Player', which includes this app's functionality. 'Audio Unit Player' is a free app that supports both speed and pitch adjustment and includes a 31-band equalizer with no band restrictions. Data Transfer: File information registered in this app is not transferred automatically to 'Audio Unit Player'. Use the Files app to manually copy any files you need."; ================================================ This app is a music player that can process the following effects in real time. - Time stretch (0.5-2.0 double speed) - 31 band equalizer (required In-App Purchase) - Reverb - AUv3 (Audio Unit v3) host If you play a musical instrument, this app should be supported by you lower the speed and play when you copy of a musical piece. [Function] - Perform time stretch in real time (50 - 200%). - 31 bands EQ (Hz: 20, 25, 31.5, 40, 50, 63, 80, 100, 125, 160, 200, 250, 315, 400, 500, 630, 800, 1k, 1.25k, 1.6k, 2k, 2.5k, 3.15k, 4k, 5k, 6.3k, 8k, 10k, 12.5k, 16k, 20k). (Initiality, only 3 bands are available. It's possible to use 31 bands by In-App Purchase.) - EQ preset (Abundant Built-in Presets / Custom Presets) (required In-App Purchase). - Reverb: Adjustable decay time (Low freq, High freq) / 13 presets - Reverb preset (Built-in Presets / Custom Presets) - Can be used as an AUv3 host. - A-B loop playback. - Center Cancel / Center Emphasis. - Lch, Rch each mute. - Quick fast forward, rewind (specify the number of seconds). - Check and set current position graphically in wave view. - Supports Auto-Lock ON/OFF. - Supports background playback. - Supports export (file writing) function (Each effect (speed/EQ) value set for each song is also reflected. The range specified in the loop section is output.) In addition to loading music data included in the standard "music" app, it also supports the function to import audio files from other apps ("Voice Memos" etc.). [How to import from "Voice Memos"] 1. Start the app "Voice Memos" and tap the mark "..." of the file to be imported from the list. 2. Tap "Share" on the sheet displayed from the bottom. 3. Tap "More" found by scrolling the displayed list of sharing destination apps to the right. 4. Select "Time Stretch" if available. The file is copied to this app. ================================================ [Note 1] This application will not be able to read songs of the following formats. - Songs from Apple Music, iCloud, iTunes Match - Songs that are protected by digital copyright (DRM) [Note 2] Depending on the state of your device, your custom AUv3 effects may not appear in the list. As a solution, you can solve the problem by starting "GarageBand" once and restarting this app. ================================================
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: MolaPlayer at none against Time Stretch (Speed Change)'s shown. MolaPlayer also leads on iOS requirement (8.0 vs 16.0). Time Stretch (Speed Change)'s advantage is review sentiment (66% vs 57%). On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence 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
Both are free to download. MolaPlayer sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Time Stretch (Speed Change) sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Time Stretch (Speed Change) holds the better App Store score, 3.6 against 3.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 22 and 21 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 57% of MolaPlayer's written reviews are positive against 66% of Time Stretch (Speed Change)'s.
MolaPlayer ships an update every 2 months, Time Stretch (Speed Change) every 6 weeks. Both last shipped on October 23, 2026.
| Parameter | MolaPlayer | Time Stretch (Speed Change) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.4 (22 ratings) | 3.6 (21 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 56.6% of reviews | 65.8% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 22 — better | 21 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 6 weeks — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 8.0 — better | 16.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 15 MB | 5 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Studio ra,labo. | Loop-Sessions.LLC. |
Customer experience
MolaPlayer
Time Stretch (Speed Change)
In-app purchases
MolaPlayer
- MolaPlayer Genuine Version.$2.99
Time Stretch (Speed Change)
- 31 bands equalizer$0.99
- Always remove banner ads.$2.99
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