Comparison

Loop Slower vs Tempo Loop

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

Head to head
About

Loop Slower

Features
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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 who’s 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.

About

Tempo Loop

This music practice tool allows musicians to slow down audio or video, change keys, and loop specific sections to master difficult passages. It offers professional audio quality and features like unlimited markers and a reference piano for effective learning.

Highlights
  • Slow down audio/video without pitch change
  • Transpose key in semitones or cents
  • Create and loop specific sections
  • Set unlimited markers for song sections
  • Study video performance in full screen
  • Lock screen controls for uninterrupted practice
Features
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The ultimate practice tool for musicians and music students. Load any audio or video file and work on the piece like in a professional studio: slow it down to decipher the hard passages, change the key to match your instrument or voice, and loop exactly the bar that resists you — all with professional audio quality and without altering the pitch. SPEED WITHOUT CHANGING PITCH • From 25% to 200%, with high-quality native processing • Perfect for transcribing solos, working up fast passages or ear training CHANGE THE KEY • Transpose in semitones (±12) without altering speed • Fine tuning in cents (±50) for old recordings or non-standard tunings PRACTICE LOOPS • Press and hold on the waveform and drag to create a loop instantly • A/B button to mark the start and end while the music plays • Loop edges adjust precisely and snap to your markers UNLIMITED MARKERS • Mark the intro, the chorus, the solo... and jump between sections with one tap • Name them and move them with your finger VIDEO TOO • Load videos and study watching the performer's hands in full screen • Tap the screen and the controls disappear so nothing gets in the way BUILT FOR PRACTICE • Music keeps playing with the screen locked, with lock screen controls • Your library and markers are remembered between sessions: every song keeps its speed, key and loops • Built-in reference piano to check notes instantly • Open files directly from the iOS Share menu FREE FOREVER, WITH A 7-DAY FULL TRIAL Download it free and use ALL the features for 7 days. Afterwards, the player, loops, markers and piano remain free forever; speed and pitch shift unlock with Tempo Loop Pro (monthly or yearly subscription, or one-time lifetime purchase). Made by musicians, for musicians. If you study an instrument, sing in a choir, play in a band or prepare an audition, Tempo Loop Pro is the tool you will use every day. — Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://tempolooppro.github.io/privacy.html

Screenshots

Loop Slower4 screens
Tempo Loop4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Tempo Loop at Free against Loop Slower's $0.99. Tempo Loop also leads on update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 12 months) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.1). Loop Slower's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3). On ads 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

Tempo Loop is free to download; Loop Slower costs $0.99 up front. Tempo Loop sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Loop Slower asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Loop Slower ships an update every 12 months, Tempo Loop every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 4, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Loop Slower versus Tempo Loop: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLoop SlowerTempo Loop
Price$0.99Free — better
Rating—3.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 12 monthsEvery 5 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.115.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size5 MB25 MB
Age rating9+4+
DeveloperAlgirdas GridziuskaAlexander Perez Lorenzo

In-app purchases

None

Loop Slower

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

Tempo Loop

Subscriptions2
  • Pro Monthly$3.991 Month
  • Pro Yearly$24.991 Year
One-time1
  • Pro Lifetime$49.99

Questions

Is Loop Slower free?
Loop Slower costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Tempo Loop free?
Tempo Loop is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Loop Slower or Tempo Loop have ads?
Neither Loop Slower nor Tempo Loop shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Loop Slower or Tempo Loop?
Loop Slower ships an update every 12 months, and Tempo Loop every 5 weeks. Most recently, Loop Slower was updated on October 4, 2026 and Tempo Loop on October 10, 2026.

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