Comparison

OnTape vs PractLoop

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

Head to head
About

OnTape

Features
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The hiss of cassette tape, the gentle warp of tones, time flowing at its own pace. OnTape brings back the lo-fi sound of an old boombox, right into the palm of your hand. [Features] * Record and play back with the warm, nostalgic sound of cassette * Up to 30 seconds in the free version, unlimited with Pro * Add new layers or re-record parts with overdubbing * Slow it down or speed it up — freely control playback speed * Loop your favorite recordings and listen again and again * Share your sounds with friends or on social media With every tap, time rewinds just a little. Then, gently, it starts moving forward again. [Terms of Use] https://ashnoa.com/#/ontape/terms-of-use [Privacy Policy] https://ashnoa.com/#/ontape/privacy-policy

About

PractLoop

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“I want to repeat just this one phrase.” “It’s way too fast to keep up.” — PractLoop solves the everyday frustrations of practicing an instrument. PractLoop is a music player built for musicians who practice. Import a reference track or your favorite song, and it instantly becomes your own personal practice material. That tricky solo, that lightning-fast riff — start by slowing it down and following along by ear. As you get comfortable, gradually bring the tempo back up. Loop just the few bars that trip you up. PractLoop puts the right way to practice one tap away. Perfect for - Beginners who can read the notes but can’t keep up with the real tempo - Anyone learning by ear or covering songs who needs to study the original closely - Players who want to lock in steady timing with a metronome - Guitar, bass, piano, drums, wind instruments, vocals — every instrument, every player Key Features - Speed Control (Pitch Preserved) Change the playback speed freely without altering the pitch. Slow it down to learn, then speed it up once you’ve got it — the key never changes, so it’s perfect for learning by ear. - A-B Loop Set a start and end point to repeat just the hard part, over and over — until your fingers remember it. - Step-Up Every time the loop repeats a set number of times, the playback speed rises automatically. “Start slow, speed up little by little” — PractLoop does it for you, all the way to your target tempo. - Preset Management Save the speed and loop section for each song. Open it next time and pick up right where you left off. - Metronome & Tap Tempo Keep your timing rock-solid. Don’t know the song’s tempo? Just tap the screen and PractLoop measures the BPM for you. - Practice Log Your playback time is recorded automatically. See today’s practice time, your streak, a monthly chart, and a by-track ranking — watch your practice add up. --- Turn today’s “I can’t play it” into tomorrow’s “I’ve got it.” Level up your practice with PractLoop. Supported formats: mp3/m4a/wav/aiff/flac/caf

Screenshots

OnTape4 screens
PractLoop4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: OnTape at none against PractLoop's shown. On price, update cadence, in-app purchases 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

Both are free to download. OnTape sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and PractLoop sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

OnTape ships an update every 3 weeks, PractLoop fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 19, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 5 level
OnTape versus PractLoop: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterOnTapePractLoop
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksFortnightly — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS17.5 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size4 MB8 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHiroki AsanoKazuhiko Oda

In-app purchases

1 purchases

OnTape

One-time1
  • Pro$3.99
1 purchases

PractLoop

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$2.99

Questions

Is OnTape free?
OnTape is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is PractLoop free?
PractLoop is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do OnTape or PractLoop have ads?
PractLoop shows ads; OnTape does not.
Which is updated more often, OnTape or PractLoop?
OnTape ships an update every 3 weeks, and PractLoop fortnightly. Most recently, OnTape was updated on September 19, 2026 and PractLoop on October 6, 2026.

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