MolaPlayer vs Nu
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
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.
- 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) ================================================
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Verdict
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
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.
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.
MolaPlayer ships an update every 2 months, Nu every 3 months. Both last shipped on November 1, 2026.
| Parameter | MolaPlayer | Nu |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.4 (22 ratings) | 4.3 (63 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 56.6% of reviews — better | 50.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 22 | 63 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months — better | Every 3 months |
| 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 | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 15 MB | 5 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Studio ra,labo. | Loop-Sessions.LLC. |
Customer experience
MolaPlayer
Nu
In-app purchases
MolaPlayer
- MolaPlayer Genuine Version.$2.99
Nu
- Expand Speed / Pitch range$0.99
- Always remove ads.$6.99







