Comparison

Offline Audio Player vs LoopShed

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

Head to head
About

Offline Audio Player

Features
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Offline Player — Music & Video, No Internet Required Enjoy your music and videos anywhere, anytime with Offline Player. This fast, distraction-free media player plays songs and videos straight from your device's local storage — no streaming, no internet connection, no accounts. Perfect for commutes, gym sessions, flights, or quiet evenings at home. Supported File Formats Audio: MP3, WAV, MIDI, AAC, FLAC, OGG, WMA, M4A Video: MP4, MOV, M4V, AVI, MKV Features - Offline Video Playback: Watch your local video library with full native controls, fullscreen, AirPlay, and Picture-in-Picture support. - 5-Band Equalizer: Fine-tune your sound with adjustable EQ bands and one-tap presets — Flat, Bass Boost, Treble Boost, and Vocal. - Sleep Timer: Fall asleep to your music with a timer that stops playback after a set duration or at the end of the current track. - Adjustable Playback Speed: Slow down or speed up playback from 0.5x to 2x. - Volume Boost: Add extra gain for quiet recordings. - Haptic Feedback: Subtle tactile feedback on transport controls. - Folder-Based Library: Point the app at any folder on your device and browse your music and videos by their existing folder structure — no forced re-organizing. - Dark Mode: A sleek, dark-themed interface built for low-light listening and viewing. - Simple, Distraction-Free UI: Browse your library and play your media without clutter or unnecessary permissions.

About

LoopShed

Features
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LoopShed is a focused practice tool for musicians who want to master difficult passages. Import any audio file, set A and B markers to isolate any section of the music, and loop it on repeat. Slow it down without changing the pitch. Drill it until it's locked in. Features: • A-B loop with draggable waveform markers • Pinch to zoom the waveform for precise marker placement • Speed control from 50% to 150% — pitch preserved • Save and name your loop points per song • Import MP3, WAV, M4A, CAF, and more • Works with any file from Voice Memos, Files, or any share sheet Used by guitarists, pianists, singers, horn players, and anyone who practices with recordings. Unlock unlimited saved loops with a one-time purchase.

Screenshots

Offline Audio Player4 screens
LoopShed4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Offline Audio Player at none against LoopShed's 1. LoopShed's advantage is update cadence (monthly vs every 14 months) and iOS requirement (17.0 vs 26.0). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Ā· Rating Ā· Positive reviews Ā· Number of ratings Ā· Update frequency Ā· Ads Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Monetization Ā· Best chart rank Ā· Devices Ā· Requires iOS

CostPrice Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Ads Ā· Monetization

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

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Offline Audio Player ships an update every 14 months, LoopShed monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences Ā· 3 level
Offline Audio Player versus LoopShed: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterOffline Audio PlayerLoopShed
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 14 monthsMonthly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS26.017.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size6 MB37 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperKalidass Periya MahalingamJude Hathway

In-app purchases

None

Offline Audio Player

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

LoopShed

One-time1
  • LoopShed Premium$4.99

Questions

Is Offline Audio Player free?
Offline Audio Player is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is LoopShed free?
LoopShed is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Offline Audio Player or LoopShed have ads?
Neither Offline Audio Player nor LoopShed shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Offline Audio Player or LoopShed?
Offline Audio Player ships an update every 14 months, and LoopShed monthly. Most recently, Offline Audio Player was updated on October 27, 2026 and LoopShed on October 24, 2026.

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