Comparison

AudioStretch Lite vs Loopdrill

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

Head to head
About

AudioStretch Lite

This app allows musicians to slow down, loop, and transpose music from audio or video files. It also enables capturing video directly with your phone's camera for transcription. Ideal for learning songs by ear or experimenting with sound.

Highlights
  • Slow down audio/video without pitch change
  • Loop difficult sections
  • Transpose music notes
  • Import audio/video files
  • Capture video with phone camera
  • Live waveform scrubbing
Features
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As a musician one of the most helpful tools you can have is the ability to slow-down, loop or auto-transpose the notes for a piece of music you are trying to learn. AudioStretch is the world’s first audio and video transcription tool. Now you can manipulate the pitch, speed and transcribe your tunes from both audio and video files; or by using your phone’s camera you can capture video directly into AudioStretch and transcribe it! FEATURES INCLUDE: Import audio or video files Capture video with your phone camera for transcription Change the speed of files without changing the pitch Listen to the individual notes as you drag the waveform Play audio and video at zero speed Transpose any music Loop difficult to learn sections With AudioStretch you get all of this in an incredibly responsive and easy-to-use app. Ideal for transcription, learning songs by ear, crazy sonic experimentation, or just listening to your music library in a new way. Note: This is the LITE edition of AudioStretch, which has a few feature limitations. To get all the features, without the limitations, consider buying the Full version. LIMITATIONS OF LITE VERSION: • Max song duration 3 minutes (full version 3 hours) • Speed range from -1.5x to 1.5x (full version -10x to +10x) • Pitch shift +/- 3 semitones (full version +/- 36 semitones) DETAILED FEATURES: • Load songs from your Music Library • Document Picker import/export option supports iCloud, OneDrive, and more • Open Dropbox files and email attachments via "Open In" • LiveScrub™ : listen as you drag/hold the waveform • Instant freeze to zero speed by double-tapping on speed display • Keyboard/spectrum feature for transcription • Super-fine speed/pitch adjustment via drag left-right on speed/pitch display • Flexible looping feature • No ads or in-app purchases If you run into any problems with AudioStretch or AudioStretch Lite, please contact support@audiostretch.com

About

Loopdrill

This app helps musicians and students learn songs by ear. It allows you to slow down audio, adjust pitch, and loop specific sections for focused practice. You can also import lyrics and use a 10-band equalizer to shape the sound.

Highlights
  • Speed control with pitch lock
  • Adjustable pitch for imported files
  • Section looping with waveform handles
  • Optional Lyrics Practice Pro
  • Bookmark key song sections
  • 10-band equalizer
  • Waveform visualization
Features
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Loopdrill is the ultimate music practice companion for musicians, students, and anyone learning songs by ear. Import your favorite tracks, slow them down, adjust the pitch, and loop difficult passages until you nail them. Speed Control -- Keep the Pitch Adjust playback speed from 25% to 200% while keeping the original pitch intact. Slow down blazing solos note by note, or speed up a ballad to challenge yourself. The pitch stays locked so every note sounds exactly as it should. Pitch Adjustment for Imported Files Shift the pitch up or down in semitone steps, from -12 to +12. Transpose a song to match your instrument's tuning, practice in a different key, or match a capo position -- all without re-recording anything. Section Looping Drag loop handles directly on the waveform to mark the section you want to repeat. Whether it's a tricky chord progression, a fast riff, or a subtle vocal run, loop it as many times as you need until it clicks. Lyrics Practice Pro · Optional one-time purchase Import LRC files or paste lyrics you have permission to use. Follow timed lines, select consecutive lines to loop, and edit timestamps or the sync offset. Lyrics without timestamps remain readable text until you add timing. Try the original sample before buying and restore purchases with the same Apple account. Pro unlocks practice tools; it does not include a lyrics catalog or AI transcription. Lyric availability and accuracy vary by song. Playback, speed controls, time A–B loops, waveform and bookmarks remain free. Pitch and EQ for imported files are also free. Lyrics Practice Pro is a separate, optional non-consumable in-app purchase with no subscription. The price for your region is shown before purchase. Bookmarks Drop bookmarks on key moments in a track -- verse, chorus, bridge, solo. Jump between sections instantly so your practice sessions stay focused and efficient. 10-Band Equalizer for Imported Files Shape the sound with a full 10-band EQ. Choose from presets like Flat, Bass Boost, Vocal, and Treble Boost to emphasize frequency ranges, highlight bass lines, or bring vocals to the front. Waveform Visualization See the entire song laid out as a waveform. Tap anywhere to jump to that point, and always know exactly where you are in the track. Flexible Audio Sources - Import audio files from the Files app - Access your Apple Music library Pitch adjustment and EQ are available for imported audio files. Apple Music playback does not support these two controls. Apple Music's in-app lyrics are not always available to Loopdrill; online lookup and lyric import provide additional options. Who Loopdrill is for: - Musicians learning songs by ear - Instrument students practicing difficult passages - Language learners using audio repetition - Transcribers capturing every detail - Anyone who wants to hear music at their own pace Stop rewinding. Start practicing. Loopdrill turns any song into a practice track.

Screenshots

AudioStretch Lite4 screens
Loopdrill2 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: AudioStretch Lite at 4.0 against Loopdrill's 3.0. AudioStretch Lite also leads on monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases) and ratings volume (617 vs 2). Loopdrill's advantage is review sentiment (100% vs 73%). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

AudioStretch Lite holds the better App Store score, 4.0 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: AudioStretch Lite has 617 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 73% of AudioStretch Lite's written reviews are positive against 100% of Loopdrill's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

AudioStretch Lite ships an update every 3 months, Loopdrill every 7 months. Both last shipped on October 14, 2026.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
AudioStretch Lite versus Loopdrill: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAudioStretch LiteLoopdrill
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.0 (617 ratings) — better3.0 (2 ratings)
Positive reviews72.9% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings617 — better2
Update frequencyEvery 3 months — betterEvery 7 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS12.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size18 MB3 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCognosonic Pte LtdHyeong-soo Kim

Customer experience

AudioStretch Lite

All ratings617 ratings
Positive75.0%
Neutral6.5%
Negative18.5%
Written reviews255 reviews
Positive72.9%
Neutral7.5%
Negative19.6%

Loopdrill

All ratings2 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

AudioStretch Lite

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Audio stops working after a while
  • Video disappears when trying to screen record
  • Crashes when trying to export or share content

Requested features

3 requests
  • Add more editing tools and effects
  • Improve loop management and save options
  • Implement night mode and other visual customizations

Loopdrill

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

AudioStretch Lite

No in-app purchases

None

Loopdrill

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is AudioStretch Lite free?
AudioStretch Lite is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Loopdrill free?
Loopdrill is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, AudioStretch Lite or Loopdrill?
AudioStretch Lite is rated higher. AudioStretch Lite averages 4.0 out of 5 from 617 ratings, while Loopdrill averages 3.0 from 2 ratings.
Do AudioStretch Lite or Loopdrill have ads?
Neither AudioStretch Lite nor Loopdrill shows ads.
Which is updated more often, AudioStretch Lite or Loopdrill?
AudioStretch Lite ships an update every 3 months, and Loopdrill every 7 months. Most recently, AudioStretch Lite was updated on October 14, 2026 and Loopdrill on October 14, 2026.

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