Super Slow Downer
v3.0Musicians, music transcribers, and dancers who need a dedicated tool for practicing, learning, or transcribing songs at their own pace.
What Is Super Slow Downer?
Launched Feb 19, 2021
Updated Mar 2026
What does it look like?
What are the key features?
Adjust playback speed between 25% (0.25X) and 200% (2X) while maintaining original pitch.
Adjust the key of the song independently from the playback speed.
Select and repeat specific sections of a song for focused practice.
Load music files directly from iCloud Drive or the device's local music library.
What do users think? iIndependent intel reports to help builders create better apps or enhance existing ones. Still in beta, accuracy and relevancy get better every day. For informational purposes only.
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How is it ranked?
| Chart | Rank | Change |
|---|---|---|
| Paid | #89 | NEW |
What are the pros and cons?
Pros
- High user rating (4.6) suggesting product stability
- Very low entry price point ($0.99)
- Independent pitch shifting included as a core feature
- Simple, focused user interface
Cons
- No support for Apple Music or Spotify streaming
- Low total review count (21) affecting social proof
- Lack of developer website or social media presence
- Limited to local and iCloud files
What is the market outlook?
Growth Opportunities
- Integrate AI stem separation to compete with modern practice apps
- Expand cloud file support to Dropbox and Google Drive
- Implement a 'Lite' version to increase user acquisition
- Add basic recording features for users to capture their practice
Market Threats
- AI-powered competitors (Moises, Stemz) making simple speed adjustment less relevant
- Legacy competitors with deeper brand recognition (Amazing Slow Downer)
- Potential for native OS music players to add speed/pitch controls
- Subscription-based models with higher R&D budgets for feature expansion
Who competes with Super Slow Downer?
The Nemesis
Amazing Slow Downer
Roni Music
The direct legacy competitor and namesake, offering identical core functionality for professional music transcription and practice.
The direct legacy competitor and namesake, offering identical core functionality for professional music transcription and practice.
Peers
Moises: The Musician's App
Moises Systems, Inc
Broadens the practice space by adding AI stem separation to standard speed and pitch controls.
Broadens the practice space by adding AI stem separation to standard speed and pitch controls.
iReal Pro
Technimo LLC
While focused on backing tracks, it is a staple in the musician practice ecosystem with variable speed controls.
While focused on backing tracks, it is a staple in the musician practice ecosystem with variable speed controls.
Chord ai - Play any song!
Nomad AI OU
An adjacent tool that helps musicians learn songs by identifying chords while providing playback speed adjustment.
An adjacent tool that helps musicians learn songs by identifying chords while providing playback speed adjustment.
New Kids on the Block
Stemz: remover vocal audio pro
MWM
A rising threat using AI to isolate instruments, making the 'slow down and learn' process more effective.
A rising threat using AI to isolate instruments, making the 'slow down and learn' process more effective.
What are the key takeaways?
Super Slow Downer is a divisive music app that is a paid app. With a 4.6/5 rating from 21 reviews, it receives mixed feedback from users.
Best for: Musicians, music transcribers, and dancers who need a dedicated tool for practicing, learning, or transcribing songs at their own pace.
How much does it cost?
Model: paid
Low-cost, one-time purchase model targeting users who prefer a simple utility tool without recurring subscription fees.
iOS Version
3.0
Release Date
Feb 19, 2021
iOS Price
$0.99