Comparison

MolaPlayer vs Nu

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • 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

About

Nu

This music player allows you to create custom playlists from your device's music library and apply real-time audio effects. Adjust playback speed, pitch, EQ, and reverb to personalize your listening experience. It's ideal for learning music by ear or practicing songs.

Highlights
  • Custom playlist creation
  • Real-time speed and pitch adjustment
  • 10-band equalizer with presets
  • Reverb effect with adjustable decay
  • Center Cancel/Emphasis for stereo
  • Repeat and quick jump playback controls
  • Spectrum display
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This music player lets you create custom playlists from songs on your device and apply effects in real time. (This app's playlists are registered as song links; song data is not imported into the app.) Let's use this for learning music or voice by ear. Effects List : - Speed ​​change - Pitch change - 10-Band EQ (Equalizer) - Reverb - Center Cancel / Center Emphasis Tap the buttons (Player, Tune, EQ, Reverb) on the toolbar (bottom bar) toggles the effects UI displayed on the control screen. The app retains the effect parameters you set, so your settings remain in effect even when you switch songs. Main features : - Add songs from your music library to a playlist within this app and play songs from the playlist. - Speed ​​change (Change playback speed while maintaining pitch): 50-200% (maximum 12.5-800% (*)) - Pitch change (Change pitch while maintaining playback speed): ±1 octave (maximum ±2 octaves (*)) - 10-Band EQ (Equalizer): Frequency (32, 64, 125, 250, 500, 1k, 2k, 4k, 8k, 16k) Hz) / 22 presets - Reverb: Adjustable decay time (Low freq, High freq) / 13 presets - Center Cancel / Center Emphasis. (for stereo file) - Repeat playback : repeat off, all songs repeat, 1 song repeat. - Quick jump (back, forward) : Select jump interval from 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 15, 20, 25, 30 sec. - Switch songs (switch one song at a time based on the order of the playlist in the app) - Sort songs (Artist, Title, Recently Added, Formerly Added) - Supports spectrum display. (Calculation Method: Max, Average) - Supports Auto-Lock ON/OFF. - Supports displaying the player on the lock screen. (*) In-App Purchase requires to use the expanded maximum change range (speed: 12.5-800%, pitch: ±2 octaves). If you'd like to try out AUv3 host and export, please use our app "Audio Unit Player". ================================================ [Note] This app can't read songs of the following formats. - Songs from Apple Music, iCloud, iTunes Match - Songs that are protected by digital copyright (DRM) ================================================

Screenshots

MolaPlayer4 screens
Nu4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Nu at 4.3 against MolaPlayer's 3.4. MolaPlayer's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 17.0). On price, review sentiment, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. MolaPlayer sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Nu sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Nu holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 3.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 22 and 63 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 57% of MolaPlayer's written reviews are positive against 50% of Nu's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

MolaPlayer ships an update every 2 months, Nu every 3 months. Both last shipped on November 1, 2026.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
MolaPlayer versus Nu: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMolaPlayerNu
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.4 (22 ratings)4.3 (63 ratings) — better
Positive reviews56.6% of reviews — better50.0% of reviews
Number of ratings2263 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 months — betterEvery 3 months
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS8.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size15 MB5 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperStudio ra,labo.Loop-Sessions.LLC.

Customer experience

MolaPlayer

All ratings22 ratings
Positive63.6%
Neutral4.5%
Negative31.8%
Written reviews53 reviews
Positive56.6%
Neutral9.4%
Negative34.0%

Nu

All ratings63 ratings
Positive81.0%
Neutral4.8%
Negative14.3%
Written reviews42 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral14.3%
Negative35.7%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

MolaPlayer

One-time1
  • MolaPlayer Genuine Version.$2.99
2 purchases

Nu

One-time2
  • Expand Speed / Pitch range$0.99
  • Always remove ads.$6.99

Questions

Is MolaPlayer free?
MolaPlayer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Nu free?
Nu is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, MolaPlayer or Nu?
Nu is rated higher. MolaPlayer averages 3.4 out of 5 from 22 ratings, while Nu averages 4.3 from 63 ratings.
Do MolaPlayer or Nu have ads?
Nu shows ads; MolaPlayer does not.
Which is updated more often, MolaPlayer or Nu?
MolaPlayer ships an update every 2 months, and Nu every 3 months. Most recently, MolaPlayer was updated on November 1, 2026 and Nu on November 1, 2026.

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