Comparison

LoopShed vs Phonoria

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — 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: • A-B loop with draggable waveform markers • Pinch to zoom the waveform for precise marker placement • Speed control from 50% to 150% — pitch preserved • Save and name your loop points per song • Import MP3, WAV, M4A, CAF, and more • 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

Phonoria

Features
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Phonoria brings local folders, iCloud Drive files, your Apple Music library, and purchased or imported songs on your iPhone into one music player. Set A-B markers to repeat only the part you need — great for practice, transcribing, language learning, or savoring a favorite section. [Good for] · Musicians, singers, and language learners who need to repeat a phrase or chorus · Anyone who wants to endlessly loop a favorite line of a favorite song · People who manage their own audio folders and want to play them directly · Listeners who prefer keeping music files local instead of streaming · iCloud Drive users who want their cloud audio as a real library · Anyone who wants Apple Music library songs and purchased music next to local files [Features] · Folder selection — pick a folder in iCloud Drive or local storage and Phonoria scans it into a library · Apple Music library — show and play songs you have added to your library alongside local files (Apple Music subscription required) · Purchased or imported songs — play DRM-free music stored on your iPhone without a subscription · A-B Loop — set start point A and end point B, repeat any section with a smooth crossfade · Playback modes: Repeat Track / Repeat All / Shuffle / Single Track · Browse by Songs, Albums, Artists, and Playlists · Search across songs, albums, and artists · Embedded album artwork · One-tap download for cloud-only files in iCloud Drive · Lock Screen, Control Center, and Live Activity playback controls · A new default icon plus 10 classic alternate icons; choose the icon/accent and Light/Dark appearance independently · Output volume limit for loud files on CarPlay or external speakers · Supports m4a, mp3, wav, flac, and aac [Privacy] Music files are read from the folder you choose. No account, login, or upload required. Phonoria works fully offline. DRM-protected songs, unsupported formats, files not downloaded to the device, or Apple Music catalog songs not added to your library may not be playable.

Screenshots

LoopShed4 screens
Phonoria4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: LoopShed at 17.0 against Phonoria's 26.1. On price, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. LoopShed sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Phonoria sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

LoopShed ships an update monthly, Phonoria every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 16, 2026 and September 20, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 5 level
LoopShed versus Phonoria: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLoopShedPhonoria
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.0 — better26.1
Further details — not scored
Size37 MB13 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJude Hathwayakira kawakami

In-app purchases

1 purchases

LoopShed

One-time1
  • LoopShed Premium$4.99
3 purchases

Phonoria

One-time3
  • Coffee Tip$0.99
  • Lunch Tip$3.99
  • Sushi Tip$6.99

Questions

Is LoopShed free?
LoopShed is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Phonoria free?
Phonoria is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do LoopShed or Phonoria have ads?
Neither LoopShed nor Phonoria shows ads.
Which is updated more often, LoopShed or Phonoria?
LoopShed ships an update monthly, and Phonoria every 3 weeks. Most recently, LoopShed was updated on September 16, 2026 and Phonoria on September 20, 2026.

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