Comparison

Loopdrill vs HummingNote

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 the ultimate music practice companion for musicians, students, and anyone learning songs by ear. Import your favorite tracks, slow them down, adjust the pitch, and loop difficult passages until you nail them. Speed Control -- Keep the Pitch Adjust playback speed from 25% to 200% while keeping the original pitch intact. Slow down blazing solos note by note, or speed up a ballad to challenge yourself. The pitch stays locked so every note sounds exactly as it should. Pitch Adjustment for Imported Files Shift the pitch up or down in semitone steps, from -12 to +12. Transpose a song to match your instrument's tuning, practice in a different key, or match a capo position -- all without re-recording anything. Section Looping Drag loop handles directly on the waveform to mark the section you want to repeat. Whether it's a tricky chord progression, a fast riff, or a subtle vocal run, loop it as many times as you need until it clicks. Lyrics Practice Pro · Optional one-time purchase Import LRC files or paste lyrics you have permission to use. Follow timed lines, select consecutive lines to loop, and edit timestamps or the sync offset. Lyrics without timestamps remain readable text until you add timing. Try the original sample before buying and restore purchases with the same Apple account. Pro unlocks practice tools; it does not include a lyrics catalog or AI transcription. Lyric availability and accuracy vary by song. Playback, speed controls, time A–B loops, waveform and bookmarks remain free. Pitch and EQ for imported files are also free. Lyrics Practice Pro is a separate, optional non-consumable in-app purchase with no subscription. The price for your region is shown before purchase. Bookmarks Drop bookmarks on key moments in a track -- verse, chorus, bridge, solo. Jump between sections instantly so your practice sessions stay focused and efficient. 10-Band Equalizer for Imported Files Shape the sound with a full 10-band EQ. Choose from presets like Flat, Bass Boost, Vocal, and Treble Boost to emphasize frequency ranges, highlight bass lines, or bring vocals to the front. Waveform Visualization See the entire song laid out as a waveform. Tap anywhere to jump to that point, and always know exactly where you are in the track. Flexible Audio Sources - Import audio files from the Files app - Access your Apple Music library Pitch adjustment and EQ are available for imported audio files. Apple Music playback does not support these two controls. Apple Music's in-app lyrics are not always available to Loopdrill; online lookup and lyric import provide additional options. Who Loopdrill is for: - Musicians learning songs by ear - Instrument students practicing difficult passages - Language learners using audio repetition - Transcribers capturing every detail - Anyone who wants to hear music at their own pace Stop rewinding. Start practicing. Loopdrill turns any song into a practice track.

About

HummingNote

Features
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허밍노트는 음악가와 작곡가를 위한 빠른 녹음 메모 앱입니다. 떠오르는 순간을 놓치지 마세요. 허밍, 보컬 멜로디, 악기 연주, 비트 아이디어를 바로 녹음하고 저장할 수 있습니다. 주요 기능 • 원터치 녹음 — 앱을 열자마자 바로 녹음 시작 • 소스 태깅 — 목소리/악기 구분 및 세부 분류 • 장르 & 스타일 태그 — 팝, R&B, 재즈 등 원하는 태그로 분류 • 컬렉션 — 프로젝트·앨범별로 녹음 묶어서 관리 • 컨셉 메모 — 녹음마다 아이디어와 메모 첨부 • iCloud 동기화 — 기기 간 자동 백업

Screenshots

Loopdrill2 screens
HummingNote3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: HummingNote at daily against Loopdrill's every 7 months. Loopdrill's advantage is device support (4 vs 2). On price, ads, in-app purchases and iOS requirement 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Loopdrill ships an update every 7 months, HummingNote daily. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Loopdrill versus HummingNote: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLoopdrillHummingNote
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.0 (2 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 7 monthsDaily — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.017.0
Further details — not scored
Size3 MB5 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHyeong-soo KimSWAGROOM

In-app purchases

None

Loopdrill

No in-app purchases

None

HummingNote

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Loopdrill free?
Loopdrill is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is HummingNote free?
HummingNote is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Loopdrill or HummingNote have ads?
Neither Loopdrill nor HummingNote shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Loopdrill or HummingNote?
Loopdrill ships an update every 7 months, and HummingNote daily. Most recently, Loopdrill was updated on October 14, 2026 and HummingNote on October 8, 2026.

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