Comparison

Loop Slower vs RiffAlly Jam

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

RiffAlly Jam

Features
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Solo with a band. See the scale. Follow the chords. RiffAlly Jam is a guitar practice companion for improvisation, solos and chord changes. An on-device drums-and-bass backing band plays your progression while the live chord display and fretboard guide help you find your next phrase. START WITH FOUR ORIGINAL PROGRESSIONS • Choose Open Road, Minor Horizon, Soul Return or Dorian Pocket • Choose your practice key once and keep it when switching progressions • Edit individual chord roots and types, or reorder the four chords • Each progression loads its own tempo while preserving your band settings • Search by name or feel and make each progression your own SOLO WITH A VISUAL GUIDE • See the current chord and fretboard guide together during normal playback; larger text remains scrollable • Follow the scale pattern, current chord root and other chord tones as the band plays • Swipe the neck from open strings through fret 24, even while playing • Choose Dark Ebony, Maple or Walnut fretboard finishes SHAPE YOUR BACKING BAND • Choose from 14 rhythm styles, including Classic Rock, Dirty Rock, Blues Shuffle, Tight Funk, Jazz Swing and Bossa Nova • Pick Rock, Jazz or Vintage Brushes acoustic drums and Clean Finger, Clean Pick or Upright bass • All instrument sounds are included for offline practice; accompaniment is drums and bass, not recorded songs or guitar parts • Let each chord last one, two or four bars • Start with a count-in, then mute or rebalance drums and bass without stopping KEEP YOUR SETUPS Save jams locally and return to their keys, tempos, sounds and custom chords. In-app Help explains the controls and guide. Saved jams based on presets removed in version 1.1.1 are hidden, but their data remains on the device. PRIVATE BY DESIGN Music practice works offline, with no account or advertising. Jam collects no data. Optional tips and online support links require an internet connection; tips unlock no features and are never required.

Screenshots

Loop Slower4 screens
RiffAlly Jam4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: RiffAlly Jam at Free against Loop Slower's $0.99. RiffAlly Jam also leads on update cadence (every 2 days vs every 12 months). Loop Slower's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3). On ads, device support and iOS requirement 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

RiffAlly Jam is free to download; Loop Slower costs $0.99 up front. RiffAlly Jam sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Loop Slower asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Loop Slower ships an update every 12 months, RiffAlly Jam every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 4, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 3 level
Loop Slower versus RiffAlly Jam: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLoop SlowerRiffAlly Jam
Price$0.99Free — better
Update frequencyEvery 12 monthsEvery 2 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS17.117.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size5 MB46 MB
Age rating9+4+
DeveloperAlgirdas GridziuskaFernando Lanner Cardoso

In-app purchases

None

Loop Slower

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

RiffAlly Jam

One-time3
  • Small Tip$1.99
  • Supporter Tip$4.99
  • Generous Tip$9.99

Questions

Is Loop Slower free?
Loop Slower costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is RiffAlly Jam free?
RiffAlly Jam is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Loop Slower or RiffAlly Jam have ads?
Neither Loop Slower nor RiffAlly Jam shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Loop Slower or RiffAlly Jam?
Loop Slower ships an update every 12 months, and RiffAlly Jam every 2 days. Most recently, Loop Slower was updated on October 4, 2026 and RiffAlly Jam on October 17, 2026.

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