Comparison

Vari Player vs Audio Speed Modifier

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

Head to head
About

Vari Player

This audio tool allows users to adjust playback speed and pitch, isolate vocals, and detect BPM and key. It's designed for musicians, singers, and language learners to enhance practice and analysis.

Highlights
  • Adjustable playback speed (0.5x to 2x)
  • Independent pitch shifting
  • Automatic BPM and key detection
  • One-tap vocal/accompaniment separation
  • Chord recognition (2000+ types)
  • Audio trimming with fades
  • Custom A-B loop playback
Features
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Vari Player is a powerful audio tool designed for focused learning, music practice, and detailed listening. It lets you easily adjust playback speed and pitch, with built-in features tailored for musicians, singers, and language learners. Key Features: - Speed Control: Adjust playback speed freely from 0.5× to 2× with clear, stable audio - Pitch Shift: Change pitch independently without affecting tempo - BPM & Key Detection: Automatically detect the tempo (BPM) and musical key of any audio - Stem Separation: Instantly extract vocals or accompaniment for flexible multitrack practice - Chords recognition: Can recognize over 2,000 types of chords - Audio Clipping: Intuitive trimming with fade-in and fade-out. - Multitrack Recording: Record additional audio on top of the original audio. - Loop Playback: Set custom A-B loops to repeat specific sections - Format Support: Compatible with a wide range of popular audio formats Perfect for: - Instrument Practice: Slow down complex parts and gradually increase speed - Singing Practice: Adjust key to fit your vocal range - Language Learning: Slow down speech to improve listening and comprehension - Music Analysis: Extract tempo and key for songwriting and study User Agreement: http://phoenixyxb.com/variator/protocol.html Privacy Policy: http://phoenixyxb.com/variator/privacy.html

About

Audio Speed Modifier

Adjust the playback speed and pitch of audio and video files. This free utility also allows for the creation of A/B loops for focused listening or practice.

Highlights
  • Change playback speed
  • Adjust pitch
  • Create A/B loops
  • Lightweight design
  • Free to use
Features
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An simple, lightweight and free app for changing audio and video playback speed and pitch and for creating A/B loops

Screenshots

Vari Player4 screens
Audio Speed Modifier2 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is monetization model: Audio Speed Modifier at free against Vari Player's free with in-app purchases. On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence 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

Both are free to download. Vari Player sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $1.99 per month and Audio Speed Modifier sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Vari Player against 5.0 for Audio Speed Modifier. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4 and 4 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Vari Player ships an update every 2 weeks, Audio Speed Modifier every 10 days. Both last shipped on October 30, 2026.

Scorecard1 real difference · 8 level
Vari Player versus Audio Speed Modifier: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterVari PlayerAudio Speed Modifier
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (4 ratings)5.0 (4 ratings)
Number of ratings44
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksEvery 10 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS16.0 — better16.6
Further details — not scored
Size528 MB58 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer学斌 尹Na Liang

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Vari Player

Subscriptions1
  • Member$1.991 Month
1 purchases

Audio Speed Modifier

One-time1
  • Pro Lifetime$2.99

Questions

Is Vari Player free?
Vari Player is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Audio Speed Modifier free?
Audio Speed Modifier is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Vari Player or Audio Speed Modifier?
Vari Player and Audio Speed Modifier are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 4 and 4 ratings respectively.
Do Vari Player or Audio Speed Modifier have ads?
Neither Vari Player nor Audio Speed Modifier shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Vari Player or Audio Speed Modifier?
Vari Player ships an update every 2 weeks, and Audio Speed Modifier every 10 days. Most recently, Vari Player was updated on October 30, 2026 and Audio Speed Modifier on October 30, 2026.

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