Comparison

Side Stage Audio Tools vs LoopPlay

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

Head to head
About

Side Stage Audio Tools

Features
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Description Side Stage Audio Tools is a utility app for playback engineers and show operators. It provides tools for preparing playback assets without building them manually inside a DAW. Generate audio files, MIDI clips, and timecode references for use in live playback systems. All tools work offline. Data is stored locally. Tools Show notes Timestamped notes stored on device. Delay and level converters Accurate conversion of delay, dB, and voltage values. Playback cue generator Generate cue audio and export as WAV. Sine tone generator Generate test tones for system checking and troubleshooting. Timecode tools Frame and time conversions, offset calculations, and LTC WAV export. MIDI clip generator Generate MIDI clips for device changes in playback systems (e.g. Quad Cortex, SPD-SX / SPD-SX Pro). Output โ€ข WAV export for cues and LTC โ€ข MIDI clip export for playback automation โ€ข Files suitable for direct import into playback systems

About

LoopPlay

Features
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Practice at your own pace, in your key, on iPhone and iPad. LoopPlay helps you work through a difficult passage, learn a song by ear, or practice a phrase in another language. Open your own audio files, repeat the part you need, and use Pro to adjust speed and pitch independently. [A-B Loop & Saved Points] Set a start point (A) and end point (B) to repeat a section. Your loop points are saved per file and restored when you open it again. [Speed Control] Slow down a passage without changing its pitch, or speed it up as you improve. Choose from three free speed presets: 0.95x, 1x, and 1.05x. Pro unlocks speed adjustment from 0.5x to 2.0x. [Pitch Control โ€” Pro] Transpose audio from โˆ’12 to +12 semitones without changing playback speed. Match a song to your vocal range or practice in a different key. [Waveform & BPM] Use the waveform to find a passage and adjust your loop. Pro detects BPM and lets you set a target tempo for practice. [Playlists & Recent Folders] Open audio files or folders, reorder tracks, and return to recent folders. Your custom track order is saved for each folder. [Practice Controls] Switch between playback, loop, speed, pitch, and BPM tools in the bottom controls. Pitch and BPM tools require Pro. [Lock Screen & Control Center] Control playback from the lock screen and Control Center. See track artwork when it is available in your audio files. [Free & Pro] Playback, A-B looping, saved loop points, playlists, recent folders, and the 0.95x, 1x, and 1.05x speed presets are free. A one-time Pro purchase unlocks 0.5xโ€“2.0x speed control, pitch control, and BPM detection. No subscription. Existing paid users receive Pro automatically. [Supported Formats] MP3, WAV, AIFF, M4A, FLAC [Privacy] Audio processing stays on your device. LoopPlay does not collect your audio or personal data; App Store communication is used only to load and verify purchases.

Screenshots

Side Stage Audio Tools4 screens
LoopPlay4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: LoopPlay at Free against Side Stage Audio Tools's $14.99. LoopPlay also leads on update cadence (every 5 days vs every 4 months). Side Stage Audio Tools's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.0). On ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price ยท Rating ยท Positive reviews ยท Number of ratings ยท Update frequency ยท Ads ยท In-app purchases ยท Monetization ยท Best chart rank ยท Devices ยท Requires iOS

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

LoopPlay is free to download; Side Stage Audio Tools costs $14.99 up front. LoopPlay sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Side Stage Audio Tools asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Side Stage Audio Tools ships an update every 4 months, LoopPlay every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 19, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences ยท 2 level
Side Stage Audio Tools versus LoopPlay: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSide Stage Audio ToolsLoopPlay
Price$14.99Free โ€” better
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 5 days โ€” better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo โ€” betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, Mac
Requires iOS15.1 โ€” better17.0
Further details โ€” not scored
Size35 MB5 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPeter FealeyDingiDanga Company

In-app purchases

None

Side Stage Audio Tools

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

LoopPlay

One-time1
  • LoopPlay Pro$2.99

Questions

Is Side Stage Audio Tools free?
Side Stage Audio Tools costs $14.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is LoopPlay free?
LoopPlay is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Side Stage Audio Tools or LoopPlay have ads?
Neither Side Stage Audio Tools nor LoopPlay shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Side Stage Audio Tools or LoopPlay?
Side Stage Audio Tools ships an update every 4 months, and LoopPlay every 5 days. Most recently, Side Stage Audio Tools was updated on October 20, 2026 and LoopPlay on October 19, 2026.

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