LoopPlay vs The Riff Master
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side โ with what reviewers say about each.
LoopPlay
Read full descriptionHide full description
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 โ 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 0.5xโ2.0x 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.
The Riff Master
Read full descriptionHide full description
Riff Master turns your Apple Music or Spotify favorites into a practice tool. Pick any song, set a start and end point, and loop just that section while you learn to play it. Save your riffs and never waste time scrubbing through a song to find that section you were working on. Just tap and you're right back where you left off, ready to practice. Slow it down to 25% speed and work your way up. When you're ready, search YouTube for live performances and walkthroughs without leaving the app. Features: โข Loop any section of any song in your Apple Music library or from Spotify โข Adjustable playback speed from 25% to 100% if using Apple Music โข Drag markers or type exact times to set your loop โข Save unlimited riffs with a one-time upgrade โข Search YouTube for tutorials and live performances โข Clean, simple interface
Screenshots
Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: The Riff Master at none against LoopPlay's 1. LoopPlay's advantage is iOS requirement (17.0 vs 26.0). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price ยท Rating ยท Positive reviews ยท Number of ratings ยท Update frequency ยท Ads ยท In-app purchases ยท Monetization ยท Best chart rank ยท Devices ยท Requires iOS
Both are free to download. LoopPlay sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. The Riff Master asks for nothing beyond the download.
LoopPlay ships an update every 5 days, The Riff Master every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 2, 2026 and October 5, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | LoopPlay | The Riff Master |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 5 days โ better | Every 9 days |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No โ better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac โ better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 โ better | 26.0 |
| Further details โ not scored | ||
| Size | 4 MB | 2 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | DingiDanga Company | Voast |
In-app purchases
LoopPlay
- LoopPlay Pro$2.99
The Riff Master
No in-app purchases









