Comparison

Loopdrill vs Pulse Engine

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

Pulse Engine

Features
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Pulse Engine is a modern metronome built for musicians who need more than a steady click. Whether you're practicing at home, rehearsing with a band or getting ready for the stage, Pulse Engine keeps tempo control fast, clear and musical. METRONOME Set your tempo and time signature, customize each beat with accents or mutes, and keep the pulse easy to read at a glance. TRAINER Turn repetition into structured practice. Use the Trainer to work on your timing, develop consistency and build control over tempo. PRESETS Save the setups/songs you use most and recall them instantly. QUEUE Sequence your time signatures as you wish with no limitations. SETLISTS Organize your presets for songs, rehearsals and gigs, so the right tempo and settings are ready when you need them. BUILT FOR MUSICIANS Whether you play drums, guitar, bass, piano or any other instrument, Pulse Engine is designed to stay out of the way and keep you focused on your playing. FREE TO START — ONE-TIME PRO UNLOCK The essential metronome is free to use. Unlock Trainer, Presets, Queue and Setlists with a single purchase — no subscription.

Screenshots

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Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Loopdrill at none against Pulse Engine's 1. Pulse Engine's advantage is iOS requirement (15.6 vs 17.0). On price, ads 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. Pulse Engine sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Loopdrill asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Loopdrill versus Pulse Engine: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLoopdrillPulse Engine
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.0 (2 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 days—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS17.015.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size3 MB11 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHyeong-soo KimJulien Marocco

In-app purchases

None

Loopdrill

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Pulse Engine

One-time1
  • Pulse Engine Pro$2.99

Questions

Is Loopdrill free?
Loopdrill is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Pulse Engine free?
Pulse Engine is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Loopdrill or Pulse Engine have ads?
Neither Loopdrill nor Pulse Engine shows ads.

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