Comparison

LoopShed vs LoopPlay

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

Head to head
About

LoopShed

Features
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LoopShed is a focused practice tool for musicians who want to master difficult passages. Import any audio file, set A and B markers to isolate any section of the music, and loop it on repeat. Slow it down without changing the pitch. Drill it until it's locked in. Features: β€’ A-B loop with draggable waveform markers β€’ Pinch to zoom the waveform for precise marker placement β€’ Speed control from 50% to 150% β€” pitch preserved β€’ Save and name your loop points per song β€’ Import MP3, WAV, M4A, CAF, and more β€’ Works with any file from Voice Memos, Files, or any share sheet Used by guitarists, pianists, singers, horn players, and anyone who practices with recordings. Unlock unlimited saved loops with a one-time purchase.

About

LoopPlay

Features
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LoopPlay is an audio player designed for music practice and language learning. Repeat any section of audio, adjust playback speed, and navigate tracks visually with a waveform display β€” right on your iPhone or iPad. [Perfect for] - Musicians drilling difficult passages - Language learners doing shadowing or dictation - Anyone who needs to replay a specific part of a lecture or podcast [Features] A-B Loop Set a start point (A) and end point (B) to repeat any section. Loop points are saved per file and automatically restored on next open. Speed Control Adjust playback speed without changing pitch. Slow down fast speech or passages to catch every detail. Waveform Display Visualizes the audio waveform for easy navigation and precise loop region setting. BPM Detection Automatically analyzes the tempo of your audio files. Playlist Load audio files and reorder tracks by drag and drop. Lock Screen & Control Center Control playback from the lock screen and Control Center with full Now Playing integration. [Free & Pro] Core playback, A-B looping, saved loop points, playlists, and recent folders are free. A one-time Pro purchase unlocks the full 0.5x–2.0x speed range and BPM detection. 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

LoopShed4 screens
LoopPlay3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: LoopPlay at every 5 days against LoopShed's monthly. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

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

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. LoopShed sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and LoopPlay sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

LoopShed ships an update monthly, LoopPlay every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on September 16, 2026 and September 15, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference Β· 5 level
LoopShed versus LoopPlay: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLoopShedLoopPlay
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 5 days β€” better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, Mac β€” better
Requires iOS17.017.0
Further details β€” not scored
Size37 MB4 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJude HathwayDingiDanga Company

In-app purchases

1 purchases

LoopShed

One-time1
  • LoopShed Premium$4.99
1 purchases

LoopPlay

One-time1
  • LoopPlay Pro$2.99

Questions

Is LoopShed free?
LoopShed is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is LoopPlay free?
LoopPlay is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do LoopShed or LoopPlay have ads?
Neither LoopShed nor LoopPlay shows ads.
Which is updated more often, LoopShed or LoopPlay?
LoopShed ships an update monthly, and LoopPlay every 5 days. Most recently, LoopShed was updated on September 16, 2026 and LoopPlay on September 15, 2026.

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