Pitch Shift (Key Change) vs MicroPitch
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Pitch Shift (Key Change)
This music player allows real-time pitch shifting and a 31-band equalizer. It supports AUv3 effects, loop playback, and exporting processed audio. Import audio files from other apps or your music library.
- Real-time pitch shifting
- 31-band equalizer
- AUv3 effects support
- A-B loop playback
- Center Cancel/Emphasis
- Audio file export
- Background playback
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[ Important Notice ] With this version (7.0.0), we are ending regular updates for this app. You can continue using this app, but future development and updates will continue in 'Audio Unit Player', which includes this app's functionality. 'Audio Unit Player' is a free app that supports both speed and pitch adjustment and includes a 31-band equalizer with no band restrictions. Data Transfer: File information registered in this app is not transferred automatically to 'Audio Unit Player'. Use the Files app to manually copy any files you need."; ================================================ This app is a music player that can process the following effects in real time. - Pitch shift (-1 ~ +1 octave) - 31 band equalizer (required In-App Purchase) - Reverb - AUv3 (Audio Unit v3) host If you play a musical instrument or sing a song, this app should be supported by you higher / lower the pitch. [Function] - Perform pitch shift in real time (-12 - +12). - 31 bands EQ (Hz: 20, 25, 31.5, 40, 50, 63, 80, 100, 125, 160, 200, 250, 315, 400, 500, 630, 800, 1k, 1.25k, 1.6k, 2k, 2.5k, 3.15k, 4k, 5k, 6.3k, 8k, 10k, 12.5k, 16k, 20k). (Initiality, only 3 bands are available. It's possible to use 31 bands by In-App Purchase.) - EQ preset (Abundant Built-in Presets / Custom Presets) (required In-App Purchase). - Reverb: Adjustable decay time (Low freq, High freq) / 13 presets - Reverb preset (Built-in Presets / Custom Presets) - Can be used as an AUv3 host. - A-B loop playback. - Center Cancel / Center Emphasis. - Lch, Rch each mute. - Quick fast forward, rewind (specify the number of seconds). - Check and set current position graphically in wave view. - Supports Auto-Lock ON/OFF. - Supports background playback. - Supports export (file writing) function (Each effect (pitch/EQ) value set for each song is also reflected. The range specified in the loop section is output.) In addition to loading music data included in the standard "music" app, it also supports the function to import audio files from other apps ("Voice Memos" etc.). [How to import from "Voice Memos"] 1. Start the app "Voice Memos" and tap the mark "..." of the file to be imported from the list. 2. Tap "Share" on the sheet displayed from the bottom. 3. Tap "More" found by scrolling the displayed list of sharing destination apps to the right. 4. Select "Pitch Shift" if available. The file is copied to this app. ================================================ [Note 1] This application will not be able to read songs of the following formats. - Songs from Apple Music, iCloud, iTunes Match - Songs that are protected by digital copyright (DRM) [Note 2] Depending on the state of your device, your custom AUv3 effects may not appear in the list. As a solution, you can solve the problem by starting "GarageBand" once and restarting this app. ================================================
MicroPitch
This audio effect app offers fine-resolution pitch shifting and delays for subtle tone fattening and slapback effects. It allows for creating depth, dimension, and pristine chorusing with expanded controls and innovative features.
- Two voices of pitch shifting
- Up to 2 seconds of delay per voice
- Classic stereo-spreading effect
- Slapback effects
- Chorusing effect
- Pitch dive or rise effects
- Innovative Ribbon controller
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MicroPitch is a fine-resolution pitch shifter for subtle tone fattening, plus delays for interesting slap back effects. With origins in the legendary Eventide H3000 Harmonizer®, MicroPitch is the effect that put Eventide on the map. The plug-in allows mixing in detuned and delayed versions of a signal creating depth and dimensions not possible before with expanded controls for deep pitch dives, haunting echoes, and pristine chorusing effects. Features: - Two voices of pitch shifting, one from unison to -50 cents, the other from unison to +50 cents, each with up to 2 seconds of delay. - Create classic stereo-spreading effect. - Create slapback effects using longer delay times. - Mod Depth and Rate provide chorusing effect on each voice. - Use Feedback to perform pitch dive or rise effects. - Incredibly easy use with included presets. - Innovative Ribbon allow for changing any combination of parameters simultaneously. - Use Mix Lock to scroll through presets while keeping the wet-dry mix constant. - Available as an Audio Units AUv3 plug-in and Standalone App.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Pitch Shift (Key Change) at Free against MicroPitch's $9.99. Pitch Shift (Key Change) also leads on ratings volume (85 vs 16). MicroPitch's advantage is review sentiment (88% vs 50%) and in-app purchases (none vs 2). On rating 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
Pitch Shift (Key Change) is free to download; MicroPitch costs $9.99 up front. Pitch Shift (Key Change) sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. MicroPitch asks for nothing beyond the download.
Pitch Shift (Key Change) holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Pitch Shift (Key Change) has 85 ratings behind it against 16, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 50% of Pitch Shift (Key Change)'s written reviews are positive against 88% of MicroPitch's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.
Pitch Shift (Key Change) ships an update every 2 months, MicroPitch every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Pitch Shift (Key Change) | MicroPitch |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free — better | $9.99 |
| Rating | 4.4 (85 ratings) — better | 4.3 (16 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | 87.5% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 85 — better | 16 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 4 weeks — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases — better | Paid |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 11.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 5 MB | 22 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Loop-Sessions.LLC. | Eventide |
Customer experience
Pitch Shift (Key Change)
MicroPitch
In-app purchases
Pitch Shift (Key Change)
- 31 bands equalizer$0.99
- Always remove banner ads.$2.99
MicroPitch
No in-app purchases
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