Comparison

Start Playing vs Tempo Lab Pro

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

Head to head
About

Start Playing

Streamline your music listening by selecting multiple playlists to play seamlessly. Enjoy intelligent shuffling, original playlist order playback, or artist-avoidance for a smoother audio experience.

Highlights
  • Select multiple playlists
  • Intelligent shuffling
  • Original playlist order playback
  • Avoid back-to-back artists
  • Clean and intentional playback
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Apple Music is an incredible app - lyrics, discovery, radio, playlists, and more. But when all you want to do is pick a few playlists and press play, things can feel more complicated than they need to be. Start Playing focuses on that one simple idea. Select multiple playlists, then just play them: cleanly and intentionally. Shuffle intelligently, play songs in their original playlist order, or avoid back-to-back artists when possible for a smoother flow. Whether you’re heading to the gym, getting in the car, or letting music run in the background, Start Playing stays out of the way and lets your music take center stage.

About

Tempo Lab Pro

Features
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TempoLab Pro helps you practice and study audio your way. WHAT YOU CAN DO • Tempo — Slow down or speed up playback while keeping pitch stable (within the app's supported range). • Pitch — Shift by semitones to match your instrument or vocal range. • Loop — Repeat a section for focused practice. • Markers — Save positions and jump back to important moments. • Effects and practice — Five-band EQ and practice mode to shape your session. WORKFLOW Import audio from the Files app or share a file into TempoLab Pro. View waveform context, control playback, and export your adjusted audio when you need a file to keep or share. DESIGNED FOR Musicians, singers, dancers, language learners, and anyone who works with tempo and pitch. OPTIONAL UPGRADE Remove ads and unlock home screen customization (panel order and visibility). Purchase is optional; core playback features remain available without it. Terms of Use: https://zukiapps.com/tempoLabPro/terms Feedback We welcome your suggestions. Use Feedback in Settings, or email zuki.apps.dev@gmail.com.

Screenshots

Start Playing3 screens
Tempo Lab Pro4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Start Playing at none against Tempo Lab Pro's shown. Tempo Lab Pro's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.6). On price, 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. Start Playing sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Tempo Lab Pro sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Start Playing versus Tempo Lab Pro: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterStart PlayingTempo Lab Pro
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequency—Every 3 weeks
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS18.615.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size7 MB59 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBrian SimmonsLior Zukman

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Start Playing

One-time1
  • Unlimited Play$2.99
1 purchases

Tempo Lab Pro

One-time1
  • Tempo Lab Pro$3.99

Questions

Is Start Playing free?
Start Playing is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Tempo Lab Pro free?
Tempo Lab Pro is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Start Playing or Tempo Lab Pro have ads?
Tempo Lab Pro shows ads; Start Playing does not.

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