Comparison

Loopdrill vs Metronome (MetroQ)

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

Head to head
About

Loopdrill

This app helps musicians and students learn songs by ear. It allows you to slow down audio, adjust pitch, and loop specific sections for focused practice. You can also import lyrics and use a 10-band equalizer to shape the sound.

Highlights
  • Speed control with pitch lock
  • Adjustable pitch for imported files
  • Section looping with waveform handles
  • Optional Lyrics Practice Pro
  • Bookmark key song sections
  • 10-band equalizer
  • Waveform visualization
Features
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Loopdrill is a music practice player for anyone who learns songs by ear. Bring in a track from Files or Apple Music, slow it down without changing the key, mark the passage you are working on, and loop it until it sits under your fingers. Core playback tools are free. There are no ads and no subscription. SLOW DOWN WITHOUT CHANGING THE KEY Play anywhere from 25% to 200% speed while the pitch stays exactly where it was. Slow a solo down to hear every note, then bring it back up step by step. LOOP THE PART YOU ARE PRACTISING Set A and B on the waveform and the section repeats until you stop it. Drag either handle to adjust the range. Long-press a handle or the playhead to move it at one-tenth speed with a magnified view, so a loop can start exactly on the downbeat. SEE THE SONG The full waveform shows the shape of the track. Tap to jump, drag to scrub, and use bookmarks to mark verse, chorus, bridge and solo so you can get back to them instantly. TRANSPOSE IMPORTED FILES Shift the pitch from -12 to +12 semitones to match your tuning, a capo position or a more comfortable vocal range. A 10-band equalizer with presets such as Bass Boost and Vocal helps you bring the part you are copying to the front. APPLE MUSIC AND YOUR OWN FILES Play songs from your Apple Music library, or import MP3, AAC, WAV, AIFF and M4A files from the Files app. Speed control, loops and bookmarks work with both. Pitch shifting and EQ apply to imported files; Apple Music playback does not allow these two controls. IPHONE, IPAD AND MAC On iPad the library and player sit side by side. On Mac you get keyboard shortcuts for play, seek, loop and lyrics, and file import from Finder. One download covers all three, and the Apple Watch companion controls playback from your wrist. LYRICS PRACTICE PRO (OPTIONAL ONE-TIME PURCHASE) Follow timed lyrics, hold to select consecutive lines and loop a passage, and edit timestamps or the sync offset. Import multiple audio files or folders with matching LRC files. Try all Pro tools for 7 days using your own audio and LRC files that you have permission to use. Start the trial explicitly; there is no subscription or automatic payment. Your audio, lyrics and edits remain after expiry. Continue with an optional one-time Pro purchase at the displayed local price, or restore an existing purchase with the same Apple Account. Restoring does not restart the trial. Pro and trial availability depend on your App Store region. Pro includes practice tools, not a lyrics catalog or AI transcription. Who Loopdrill is for - Guitarists, bassists, pianists and drummers copying parts by ear - Singers working on phrasing and timing - Students preparing pieces for lessons and exams - Transcribers who need to hear every detail - Language learners who repeat audio in short sections Privacy: your audio, lyrics and bookmarks stay on your device. Usage statistics are shared only if you opt in.

About

Metronome (MetroQ)

This innovative metronome uses facial recognition for hands-free control, allowing musicians to stay focused on their performance. It offers quick preset switching for different songs and precise audio/visual synchronization, even with wireless earbuds.

Highlights
  • Facial recognition control (mouth gesture, wink)
  • Hands-free playback and BPM adjustment
  • Quick preset switching for song setlists
  • Audio/visual sync correction for wireless earbuds
  • Beat intro timer with auto-mute
  • Precise 0.001-second synchronization
Features
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악기를 잡은 두 손, 악보에 고정된 시선. 박자를 맞추기 위해 연주를 멈추고 메트로놈을 조작하던 번거로움은 이제 끝났습니다. metroQ는 세계 최초로 안면 인식 제어를 탑재하여, 연주자의 흐름을 단 1초도 끊지 않는 혁신적인 메트로놈입니다. 오직 연주에만 몰입할 수 있도록, metroQ가 당신의 페이스메이커가 되어 드립니다. 1. 두 손은 오직 악기에만! "얼굴 인식" 제어 (Mouth Gesture, Wink Gesture) "입을 벌려 메트로놈을 켜고 끄세요.", " 윙크로 BPM 설정을 제어하세요" 악기를 들고 있는 상태에서 화면을 터치할 필요가 없습니다. metroQ의 고도화된 AI 얼굴 인식 기술이 당신의 미세한 표정 변화를 감지하여 재생/정지를 제어합니다. 연주의 시작과 끝, 연습의 모든 흐름이 끊김 없이 매끄럽게 이어집니다. 2. 셋리스트 고민 끝! 스와이프로 즐기는 "간편 프리셋" "공연 곡마다 BPM을 언제 다시 맞추나요?" 자주 쓰는 BPM과 박자 설정을 미리 저장해두세요. 연주 중에도 화면을 슥- 스와이프하는 것만으로 다음 곡의 프리셋으로 즉시 전환됩니다. 직관적인 UI로 긴박한 무대 위에서도 당황하지 않고 완벽한 타이밍을 준비할 수 있습니다. 3. 블루투스 이어폰도 완벽하게! "오디오/비주얼 싱크" 보정 "소리가 미세하게 밀려서 연습이 힘드신가요?" 무선 이어폰 특유의 레이턴시(지연) 문제를 완벽하게 해결했습니다. metroQ의 정밀 싱크 보정 기능은 화면의 네온 애니메이션과 귀에 들리는 메트로놈 소리를 0.001초 단위로 일치시켜 줍니다. 어떤 오디오 환경에서도 칼박자를 유지하세요. 4. 스스로 박자를 지키는 힘! "박자 인트로 타이머" "언제까지 메트로놈 소리에 의존하실 건가요?" 연주의 초입 부분만 박자를 잡아주고, 자동으로 소리가 뮤트(Mute)되는 스마트 타이머 기능입니다. 첫 마디의 정확한 템포만 몸에 익힌 뒤, 스스로 내부 박자(Internal Clock)를 유지하는 능력을 키워주는 전문 훈련 도구입니다. 더 이상 메트로놈에 연주를 맞추지 마세요. metroQ가 당신의 연주 흐름에 완벽하게 맞춰 드립니다. 지금 바로 스토어에서 다운로드하고, 차원이 다른 몰입형 연습을 경험해 보세요!

Screenshots

Metronome (MetroQ)4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Metronome (MetroQ) at 5.0 against Loopdrill's 3.0. Metronome (MetroQ) also leads on monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases) and ratings volume (6 vs 2). On review sentiment, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Metronome (MetroQ) holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 6 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Loopdrill ships an update every 5 days, Metronome (MetroQ) every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Loopdrill versus Metronome (MetroQ): the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLoopdrillMetronome (MetroQ)
PriceFree — better—
Rating3.0 (2 ratings)5.0 (6 ratings) — better
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings26 — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 days — betterEvery 9 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS17.015.5 — better
Further details — not scored
Size3 MB59 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHyeong-soo KimEunhyuk Lee

Customer experience

Loopdrill

All ratings2 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Metronome (MetroQ)

All ratings6 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews5 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Loopdrill

No in-app purchases

None

Metronome (MetroQ)

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Loopdrill free?
Loopdrill is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Metronome (MetroQ) free?
Pricing for Metronome (MetroQ) is not currently listed on the App Store.
Which has better reviews, Loopdrill or Metronome (MetroQ)?
Metronome (MetroQ) is rated higher. Loopdrill averages 3.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Metronome (MetroQ) averages 5.0 from 6 ratings.
Do Loopdrill or Metronome (MetroQ) have ads?
Neither Loopdrill nor Metronome (MetroQ) shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Loopdrill or Metronome (MetroQ)?
Loopdrill ships an update every 5 days, and Metronome (MetroQ) every 9 days. Most recently, Loopdrill was updated on October 25, 2026 and Metronome (MetroQ) on October 14, 2026.

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