Loop Slower vs ChordWeave
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side โ with what reviewers say about each.
Loop Slower
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A simple tool that allows you to loop a section of a song and adjust the playback speed. Perfect for anyone whoโs practicing an instrument and want to jam along at desired speed, or when transcribing a song. The app offers: - Changing playback speed - Looping particular section of a song - Saving loops and speed per song automatically - Searching and playing songs from your library (on device) - Searching and playing songs on Apple Music* - Recently played songs for quick access * playing full songs on Apple Music requires an active Apple Music subscription.
ChordWeave
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Your AI songwriting partner. Chords, lyrics, and music theory guidance. ChordWeave helps you write songs: chord progressions for any key and mood, lyrics for your theme and style, and music theory you can hear. The AI runs on your device. PLAY & NAME CHORDS Play on the on-screen keyboard or a connected MIDI keyboard, and ChordWeave names the chord you play. Build a progression by playing, then get suggestions for what comes next in pop, jazz, blues, and more. AI CHORD PROGRESSIONS Pick any of 24 keys and a mood, and get a progression with a tempo and an explanation of why it works. Reorder chords, hear every chord, and see its notes. LISTEN FOR KEY (iOS 27) Play or sing for a few seconds, and ChordWeave detects the key and tempo on your device. LYRIC WRITING AI writes verses, a chorus, and a bridge for your mood, theme, and style, streamed as they are written. Edit and refine them in your library. SONG PROJECTS Arrange a song in sections (intro, verse, chorus, bridge, and more), reorder them, and play the whole song. EXPORT TO YOUR DAW Export any progression as a MIDI file for GarageBand, Logic, or any DAW, or share it as text. MUSIC THEORY REFERENCE Scales and modes in every key, the chords of each scale with Roman numerals, and common progressions. SIRI & SHORTCUTS Ask Siri for a chord progression, or see your recent compositions, without opening the app. 100% PRIVATE โ ON-DEVICE AI All AI features use Apple Intelligence and run entirely on your device. Your songs are never uploaded to a server. When Apple Intelligence is not available, ChordWeave uses built-in music theory instead. No account. No sign-up. No tracking. No ads. PREMIUM Free: save up to 3 compositions and 3 sets of lyrics. Premium: unlimited saves, Song Projects, and the Music Workshop with explained progressions. Terms of Use: https://portfolio-legal.pages.dev/terms Privacy Policy: https://portfolio-legal.pages.dev/privacy
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: ChordWeave at Free against Loop Slower's $0.99. ChordWeave also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 12 months). Loop Slower's advantage is iOS requirement (17.1 vs 26.0). On ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.
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ChordWeave is free to download; Loop Slower costs $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Loop Slower ships an update every 12 months, ChordWeave fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 4, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Loop Slower | ChordWeave |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $0.99 | Free โ better |
| Update frequency | Every 12 months | Fortnightly โ better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad โ better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 17.1 โ better | 26.0 |
| Further details โ not scored | ||
| Size | 5 MB | 4 MB |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Algirdas Gridziuska | Dotdotdotapps LLC |
In-app purchases
Loop Slower
No in-app purchases
ChordWeave
No in-app purchases
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