Time Stretch (Speed Change)
Time Stretch (Speed Change) is a music utility for iOS that provides real-time audio speed adjustment and 31-band equalization for transcription and practice.
The App DNA
What makes this app unique?
The app removes the cognitive cost of transcribing music by allowing users to slow down complex passages without altering pitch, a utility that displaces manual tape-looping or basic playback tools.
For Musicians and students who need to slow down or adjust audio tracks for practice and transcription.
What does it look like?
Key features
Adjusts audio playback speed between 50% and 200% in real time, serving as a core retention lever for musicians.
Provides granular frequency adjustment; gated behind In-App Purchase to drive paid conversion.
Allows the app to function as an Audio Unit v3 host, increasing switching costs for professional users.
How much does it cost?
Freemium model with ad-supported free tier and IAP gates for advanced audio processing features.
Velocity
Maintenance developmentplatform expansionShow more...
The app has transitioned to a maintenance state, with the latest release explicitly announcing the cessation of future development. While the app remains functional, the publisher has shifted focus to a separate application for ongoing feature support and updates. No new features or content are expected, as the current release serves primarily as a final notice to the user base. The development cycle has effectively concluded as of August 2026.
Who built it?
Loop-Sessions
12 apps tracked · Music
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Piano Chords Master [Classic]
Audio File Analyzer
Chords Pad
Piano Chords Master
Nu-Movie ~ Export Video/Audio
Multiple Tone Generator
Audio / Spectrum Analyzer
InstaChord-i
Audio Recorder - WAV, M4A
Pitch Shift / 31 bands EQ
Audio Unit PlayerUser Sentiment
What do users think recently?
Review voice lately leans mixed. Users appreciate music transcription capabilities provide a powerful tool for musicians needing to stretch audio files.
How are ratings & reviews evolving?
What users say, by theme
- Music transcription capabilities provide a powerful tool for musicians needing to stretch audio files
- Lack of clear instructions on how to import audio files makes the app feel unusable
3 of 3 recent reviews analyzed · limited sample
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Competitive landscape for Time Stretch (Speed Change)
How's the Music market?
Time Stretch (Speed Change) maintains a niche presence in the music utility category with a 3.57-star rating. The lack of recent feature updates, combined with the transition to a successor app, signals a shift away from active market competition.
The rivals identified
The Analyst's Read
Key takeaways for Time Stretch (Speed Change)
Where is it heading?
The music utility market is consolidating around players that offer both speed control and advanced AUv3 integration. Time Stretch (Speed Change) is effectively exiting this space, and the PM must focus on minimizing user loss during the transition to the successor app.
- The end of regular development for Time Stretch (Speed Change) signals a decline in utility, as users must migrate to a new app to receive future updates.
The SWOT
- AUv3 host integration creates a defensible barrier for professional users.
- Real-time time-stretching engine provides a core utility that sustains the user base.
- Migration of existing users to Audio Unit Player could be accelerated by providing a direct, in-app file-transfer utility.
Next best moves
Ship a direct file-transfer utility to Audio Unit Player because the current manual process drives user churn → increase migration success
The counter-intuitive read
The maintenance-mode status is not a failure but a strategic consolidation…
Read the full takeSince the last report: The developer transitioned from a passive sunset strategy to an active migration effort, specifically targeting the high-friction file-transfer process to retain the user base.
Bottom line
Time Stretch (Speed Change) holds a niche position through its AUv3 host capability, but the transition to a successor app necessitates a focus on user migration. Prioritizing a seamless data-transfer path for existing users will protect the user base during the sunset phase.
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Is Time Stretch (Speed Change) still being updated?
How do I move my files to the new Audio Unit Player app?
What is the difference between Time Stretch and Audio Unit Player?
Sources
- [1] App Store
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