# PractLoop vs Accompanist

The clearest difference is update cadence: Accompanist at every 6 days against PractLoop's fortnightly. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. PractLoop sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Accompanist sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

PractLoop ships an update fortnightly, Accompanist every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on October 6, 2026 and October 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | PractLoop | Accompanist |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/accompanist-music-speed/id6775120402/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | — | **2** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Every 6 days** |
| Monetization | — | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 8 MB | 34 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **17.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Kazuhiko Oda](https://appshunter.io/developer/1473949279) | [Matthew Wong](https://appshunter.io/developer/6774040057) |

## What reviewers say

### PractLoop

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/practloop-practice-player/id6773333947)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $2.99 | one-time |


### Accompanist

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/accompanist-music-speed/id6775120402)

This app allows musicians and dancers to adjust the tempo and volume of any song in real-time, with pitch control. It features looping, section markers, and a metronome for practice and learning. Pro features include saving custom speed profiles and exporting adjusted audio.

**Highlights:** Real-time tempo and volume adjustment, Pitch lock option, Section looping and drilling, Metronome and count-in, Tempo chart and waveform visualization, Customizable speed ranges, Profile creation and sharing (Pro)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro Monthly | $2.99 | per month |
| Pro Yearly | $19.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is PractLoop free?

PractLoop is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Accompanist free?

Accompanist is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Do PractLoop or Accompanist have ads?

Both PractLoop and Accompanist show ads.

### Which is updated more often, PractLoop or Accompanist?

PractLoop ships an update fortnightly, and Accompanist every 6 days. Most recently, PractLoop was updated on October 6, 2026 and Accompanist on October 3, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*