RiffTube vs Musician Practice Planner
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
RiffTube
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RiffTube β Video Loop Player for Guitar Practice smarter. RiffTube turns any online video into a loop player so you can repeat riffs, solos, and sections without leaving the app or fumbling with the timeline. LOOP WHAT YOU NEED - Paste any YouTube URL and start playing - Create multiple loops from each video - Jump between loops with one tap - No more rewinding or taking your hands off your instrument β focus on playing ORGANIZE YOUR PRACTICE - Save loops to playlists - Revisit your favorite sections at any time - Keep your practice list in one place STAY IN THE ZONE - Simple, focused player built for portrait practice - Minimal controls so you can keep your hands on your instrument - Dark mode RiffTube doesnβt host or copy videos β it streams them and adds loops and playlists on top. Sign in with Google to save your playlists across devices. Built for guitarists and anyone who learns by playing along. Terms of Use - https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
Musician Practice Planner
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Will you be ready in time? Musician Practice Planner works backward from your performance date. Add your recital, audition or exam and the pieces you're playing. The app estimates how much practice each piece still needs, compares it with the time you actually have, and tells you honestly whether you'll make it. If you're short, it shows you exactly how to close the gap. THE READINESS CHECK β’ Practice needed vs. time available for every performance β’ Your shortfall in hours, not a vague feeling β’ Concrete fixes: add practice days, practice a little longer each day, or drop a piece ONE-TAP RESCUE PLAN (PRO) β’ Pick a fix and your plan is rebuilt from today, instantly β’ Rest days become practice days, daily minutes go up, or a piece comes off the program β you decide TODAY'S PRACTICE MENU β’ A daily menu planned backward from your date: tempo work, section practice, memorization checks, run-throughs and recording reviews β’ Technique and new material early in the session, run-throughs at the end β’ Skip a day and the missed work is spread over the coming sessions PRACTICE SESSIONS β’ Session timer with planned vs. actual minutes β’ Built-in metronome and a tempo target for each piece β’ Record takes and compare them with earlier ones β’ Quick feedback after each task keeps the estimates realistic PROGRESS β’ Weekly minutes, practice streak, completion rate and focus β’ Readiness for each performance and tempo progress for each piece β’ Share a practice report with your teacher MADE FOR Pianists, string and wind players, guitarists and singers. Students preparing for ABRSM, Trinity or RCM exams, conservatory auditions, competitions, juries, recitals and orchestra concerts β and adults who want structure in their practice. FREE β’ Backward practice plan and daily menu β’ Readiness check with your shortfall β’ Timer, metronome and practice feedback β’ 1 upcoming performance, 2 pieces per performance, 5 recordings PRO β’ Unlimited performances and pieces β’ One-tap rescue plan β’ Calendar-aware scheduling: practice is placed around the events already in your iOS calendar β’ Unlimited recordings β’ 7-day free trial on the yearly plan Your data syncs across your devices with iCloud. SUBSCRIPTION INFORMATION β’ Musician Practice Planner Pro is available as an auto-renewing monthly or yearly subscription. β’ The yearly plan includes a 7-day free trial for eligible new subscribers. β’ Payment is charged to your Apple Account when you confirm the purchase, or when the free trial ends. β’ Subscriptions renew automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Renewal is charged within 24 hours before the end of the period. β’ Manage or cancel your subscription in your Apple Account settings at any time after purchase. β’ Any unused part of a free trial is forfeited when you buy a subscription. β’ Prices are shown in the app in your local currency. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://studiouchu.com/musician-practice-planner-privacy.html
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: Musician Practice Planner at none against RiffTube's shown. RiffTube's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 2 months) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS
Both are free to download. RiffTube sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and Musician Practice Planner sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
RiffTube ships an update weekly, Musician Practice Planner every 2 months. Both last shipped on November 5, 2026.
| Parameter | RiffTube | Musician Practice Planner |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Weekly β better | Every 2 months |
| Ads | Yes | No β better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod β better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 β better | 17.0 |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 76 MB | 5 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Strive, Limited Liability Company | Mikoto Perut |
In-app purchases
RiffTube
- Go Pro Monthly$2.991 Month
- Go Pro Yearly$19.991 Year
- Buy me some picks$2.99
- Buy me some strings$9.99
- Go Pro!$9.99
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- Buy me a capo$19.99
Musician Practice Planner
- Pro Monthly$4.991 Month
- Pro Yearly7 Days trial$29.991 Year
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