Comparison

Nu vs Loop Practice

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

Head to head
About

Nu

This music player allows you to create custom playlists from your device's music library and apply real-time audio effects. Adjust playback speed, pitch, EQ, and reverb to personalize your listening experience. It's ideal for learning music by ear or practicing songs.

Highlights
  • Custom playlist creation
  • Real-time speed and pitch adjustment
  • 10-band equalizer with presets
  • Reverb effect with adjustable decay
  • Center Cancel/Emphasis for stereo
  • Repeat and quick jump playback controls
  • Spectrum display
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This music player lets you create custom playlists from songs on your device and apply effects in real time. (This app's playlists are registered as song links; song data is not imported into the app.) Let's use this for learning music or voice by ear. Effects List : - Speed ​​change - Pitch change - 10-Band EQ (Equalizer) - Reverb - Center Cancel / Center Emphasis Tap the buttons (Player, Tune, EQ, Reverb) on the toolbar (bottom bar) toggles the effects UI displayed on the control screen. The app retains the effect parameters you set, so your settings remain in effect even when you switch songs. Main features : - Add songs from your music library to a playlist within this app and play songs from the playlist. - Speed ​​change (Change playback speed while maintaining pitch): 50-200% (maximum 12.5-800% (*)) - Pitch change (Change pitch while maintaining playback speed): ±1 octave (maximum ±2 octaves (*)) - 10-Band EQ (Equalizer): Frequency (32, 64, 125, 250, 500, 1k, 2k, 4k, 8k, 16k) Hz) / 22 presets - Reverb: Adjustable decay time (Low freq, High freq) / 13 presets - Center Cancel / Center Emphasis. (for stereo file) - Repeat playback : repeat off, all songs repeat, 1 song repeat. - Quick jump (back, forward) : Select jump interval from 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 15, 20, 25, 30 sec. - Switch songs (switch one song at a time based on the order of the playlist in the app) - Sort songs (Artist, Title, Recently Added, Formerly Added) - Supports spectrum display. (Calculation Method: Max, Average) - Supports Auto-Lock ON/OFF. - Supports displaying the player on the lock screen. (*) In-App Purchase requires to use the expanded maximum change range (speed: 12.5-800%, pitch: ±2 octaves). If you'd like to try out AUv3 host and export, please use our app "Audio Unit Player". ================================================ [Note] This app can't read songs of the following formats. - Songs from Apple Music, iCloud, iTunes Match - Songs that are protected by digital copyright (DRM) ================================================

About

Loop Practice

This tool helps musicians learn songs faster by allowing them to loop and slow down specific sections of tracks from their music library. Practice challenging parts repeatedly without frustration, improving your skills efficiently.

Highlights
  • Loop any song section precisely
  • Slow down playback speed
  • Practice difficult phrases
  • Integrates with Apple Music
  • Learn riffs, solos, and chords
  • Vocal and instrumental practice
Features
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Practice Loop for Apple Music is a focused music practice tool designed for musicians who want to learn songs more efficiently. Whether you play guitar, bass, piano, or sing, this app lets you repeat the exact part you want — so you can practice with intention instead of frustration. [Practice smarter, not longer] Loop any section of a song precisely Slow down playback to catch every note Practice difficult phrases without constant rewinding [Built for Apple Music users] Works seamlessly with your Apple Music library, allowing you to practice using the songs you already listen to every day. Perfect for: Learning riffs, solos, and chord progressions Repeating difficult phrases efficiently Transcribing music by ear Vocal and instrumental practice [Simple, fast, and focused] No complex setup. Choose a song, set a loop, and focus on your practice. Upgrade to Pro to unlock unlimited looping and advanced practice features. Practice with focus. Learn songs faster. Master songs faster. Software Agreement and Privacy Policy: https://blitz-time.github.io/agreement_en.html https://blitz-time.github.io/privacy_en.html

Screenshots

Nu4 screens
Loop Practice4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Loop Practice at 5.0 against Nu's 4.3. Loop Practice also leads on review sentiment (75% vs 50%) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 3 months). Nu's advantage is ratings volume (63 vs 3). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. Nu sells 2 one-off in-app purchases and Loop Practice sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Loop Practice holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Nu has 63 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 50% of Nu's written reviews are positive against 75% of Loop Practice's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Nu ships an update every 3 months, Loop Practice every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Nu versus Loop Practice: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNuLoop Practice
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (63 ratings)5.0 (3 ratings) — better
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews75.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings63 — better3
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS17.017.0
Further details — not scored
Size5 MB17 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperLoop-Sessions.LLC.SYOTA FUJIWARA

Customer experience

Nu

All ratings63 ratings
Positive81.0%
Neutral4.8%
Negative14.3%
Written reviews42 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral14.3%
Negative35.7%

Loop Practice

All ratings3 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews8 reviews
Positive75.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative25.0%

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Nu

One-time2
  • Expand Speed / Pitch range$0.99
  • Always remove ads.$6.99
7 purchases

Loop Practice

Subscriptions6
  • Loop Practice Basic3 Days trial$0.991 Month
  • Loop Practice Plus3 Days trial$1.991 Month
  • Loop Practice Pro Upgrade3 Days trial$3.991 Month
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  • Loop Practice Pro3 Days trial$4.991 Month
  • Loop Practice Pro Upgrade7 Days trial$34.991 Year
  • Loop Practice Pro (Yearly)7 Days trial$39.991 Year
One-time1
  • Extended Pack$6.99

Questions

Is Nu free?
Nu is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Loop Practice free?
Loop Practice is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Nu or Loop Practice?
Loop Practice is rated higher. Nu averages 4.3 out of 5 from 63 ratings, while Loop Practice averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.
Do Nu or Loop Practice have ads?
Both Nu and Loop Practice show ads.
Which is updated more often, Nu or Loop Practice?
Nu ships an update every 3 months, and Loop Practice every 3 weeks. Most recently, Nu was updated on October 14, 2026 and Loop Practice on October 8, 2026.

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