PlaySections

PlaySections

AV Player with Section List

14 ratings
31 reviews
$1.99

Details

  • Released
  • Updated
  • October 30, 2015
  • June 22, 2026

Features

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About

This app allows users to mark and play specific sections of audio and video files. It's ideal for practicing music, learning languages, or transcribing audio with features like loop playback, speed and pitch adjustment, and vocal cancellation.

Section marking and playback
Loop playback for sections or songs
Adjustable playback speed and pitch
Vocal cancellation and EQ
Import from Music Library and other apps
YouTube video support
Background playback
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What's New in PlaySections

4.3.6

June 22, 2026

Added support for loading YouTube Shorts URLs.

User reviews

イコライザーが効かない

イコライザーが効きません iOS18.6.2

Nailed it!

Just the right amount of simplicity and sophistication. Better than the alternatives of which are few.

Love this app, and reporting a small bug.

Hello!

I absolutely love the app that you’ve built. Thanks so much for the work you’ve put into it.

I’m writing to report a bug ! There’s also a temporary fix for users who are having trouble switching between sections when the “loop one” button is pressed.

I’m using a video that I’ve loaded from my local folders , it’s one that I recorded on my phone. I’m also using an iPhone 12 pro. iOS 18.7.1

The bug is related to playback when looping a single section of a video. I’m experiencing a problem where if the ‘loop one button’ is pressed, it will not switch between sections of the song. If I disable the ‘loop one button’ and tell it to play the entire song through, then it will successfully switch sections and then I can reenable the ‘loop one button’ once inside the new section.

It would be really nice to fix this bug because it would make it 1 click to switch between sections that loop instead of 4 clicks. It also took me some time to understand the problem and I thought that the app just wasn’t working properly.

I took a screen capture video to show you the problem and sent that to the apps Facebook account on messenger.

You will notice that even when the “loop one button” is pressed, this song continues to play through the end of that section. Which is unexpected behavior.
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Best of it’s kind

Have been using this app for years. Beautifully simplistic yet highly functional. Doesn’t seem widely known yet, but it should be. Excellent way to organize video/audio content, partition and label user-defined sections within a video (the outstanding and unique part of this app), loop, slow/speed various content across multiple platforms. Importantly, this works with YouTube and offers much more functionality than the native YouTube app. Would love if future iterations had: 1. Ability to cross sync custom bookmarks between devices (e.g. sync bookmarks between iPhone/iPad). 2. Magnify/zoom in on an image (eg like a fretboard).
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It just works

I needed an app to loop sections of a song. This does exactly that. I don’t know why apple music doesn’t work, but I am able to use it with youtube with no issues.

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FAQ

What is PlaySections used for?

PlaySections is an audio/video player that lets you mark and play specific sections of your media. It's useful for music practice, language learning, and transcribing audio by allowing you to loop sections, adjust playback speed, and more.

Can I import my own audio files into PlaySections?

Yes, you can import files from your iOS Music Library or use the Share Extension/Open-in functionality to import from other applications like Voice Memo.

Does PlaySections support YouTube videos?

Yes, version 4.0.0 of PlaySections added support for YouTube videos, allowing you to mark and play sections from YouTube content.

What kind of playback controls does PlaySections offer?

PlaySections offers extensive controls including section and song loop playback, tempo/playback speed adjustment from -50% to +200%, pitch shift from -12 to +12 semitones, vocal cancellation, and a 7-band equalizer.

Is PlaySections suitable for beginners?

The app is designed for a variety of uses, including instrument practice, vocal training, and dance practice. Its intuitive section marking and playback features make it accessible for users looking to focus on specific parts of audio or video.

How often is PlaySections updated?

The latest version of PlaySections is 4.3.2, which was released on September 9, 2023. Updates typically include new features and improvements.

What devices is PlaySections compatible with?

PlaySections is compatible with iPhone, iPad, and iPod devices. It also supports VoiceOver for accessibility and Drag & Drop on iPad.

Does PlaySections have ads?

No, PlaySections does not contain advertisements. It is a paid application available for a one-time purchase of $1.99.