SymPlayer vs Koetsuku
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
SymPlayer
Learn movements by watching videos mirrored, as if looking in a real mirror. Adjust playback speed, loop specific sections, and use guide lines to perfect your technique. Save flipped or rotated videos from your camera roll.
- Mirrored video playback
- Adjustable playback speed
- Loop specific video ranges
- Show/hide guide lines
- Zoom and fit screen
- Play from cloud storage
Read full descriptionHide full description
Master Professional Moves with Mirrored Playback! This app lets you play videos flipped left-to-right, making it easier to mimic movements without getting confused about direction. Just follow what you see as if looking in a mirror! You can also flip or rotate videos from your camera roll and save them as new files. Perfect for people who: - Need to learn idol group dances for a wedding or performance - Want to copy professional dance moves - Want to study a pro athlete’s form (like pitching) This app is made for anyone who wants to learn by watching and repeating. Give it a try — it’s free! [Features] ■ Adjustable Playback Speed Freely change video speed — slow motion or double speed are both supported. You can also adjust speed in 5-step increments, as requested by users. Perfect for dance practice, form checks, and more. Caution: Due to iOS limitations, available speeds are limited to 0.5, 0.666..., 0.8, 1.0, 1.25, 1.5, and 2.0. SymPlayer’s speed display is approximate and for reference only. ■ Loop Specific Ranges Set custom start and end points to loop only the section you want to repeat. Ideal for practicing tricky parts like guitar fingering or a swing. ■ Show/Hide Guide Lines Display vertical and horizontal guides over the video. Useful for checking positions in formation dances or comparing symmetry. ■ Zoom & Fit Screen Pinch to zoom in/out. Double-tap to fit the video to your screen. Watch movements in detail or full view — your choice. ■ Play from Google Drive & Dropbox Play videos stored in Google Drive or Dropbox. Mark favorites for offline playback (requires ad viewing). You can also play from a shared video URL. Note: Long videos may take time to load. A shared link is required for access. ■ Tag Your Videos Organize your videos with tags. You can assign multiple tags to a single video for better group management. [About in-app purchases] Please read before purchasing in-app purchases. After purchase, no matter what reason, refund can not be canceled. If you purchase, please confirm the above contents and purchase only if agreed. [About purchasing automatic subscription] As with music players, sound will be able to play even in the background. Also, all ads will be removed during the automatic subscription period. When purchasing, please confirm the following "Terms of service" and "Privacy policy" and purchase only if you agree. Terms of service) https://faboll.tattin.com/terms/symplayer/terms.html Privacy policy) https://faboll.tattin.com/terms/symplayer/privacy.html [Duration and amount of automatic subscription] - Extension 1 month ¥100(JPY) - Extension 3 month ¥280(JPY) - Extension 12 months ¥1000(JPY) [About auto-renewable] Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period. Account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period, and identify the cost of the renewal. Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user's Account Settings after purchase. Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription to that publication, where applicable. [About the Dance Video] The dance video featured in the App Store preview was graciously provided by SUI Kagura. SUI Kagura — A Super Synchronized Dance Duo with Sincerity to Music — Formed in 2022 by choreographer Upolu and former idol Sayakichi Hanashiro, SUI Kagura is dedicated to their motto: “Sincere to the music.” They create performances that amplify sound and lyrics, shared seamlessly through stage and video. https://www.dignitive.jp/suikagura
Koetsuku
Read full descriptionHide full description
Koetsuku-cho is a voiceover recording and audio preparation app for short-form video creators. When you want to add your own voice to YouTube Shorts, TikTok, Instagram Reels, or other short videos, Koetsuku-cho helps you record while reading your script, compare multiple takes, adjust the audio, and export it for your editing workflow. Key Features - Record while reading your script - Save projects with titles, scripts, and notes - Manage multiple takes for each project - Choose the take you want to use - Adjust pitch, speaking speed, volume, silence, and noise - Use presets for short videos, bright narration, calm narration, commentary, and news-style delivery - Check the approximate duration while preparing your audio - Export audio through the iOS share sheet - Send audio to Files, AirDrop, video editing apps, or other destinations supported by iOS Record With Your Script on Screen Each project can store a title, script, and notes. During recording, your script stays on screen, so you do not need to switch between apps. You can also adjust the script display to make it easier to read. Manage Multiple Takes Record several takes, listen back, compare them, and choose the one you want to use. This makes it easier to keep track of which recording belongs to which script. Prepare Audio for Short Videos Koetsuku-cho provides simple audio controls for creators who want to use their own voice in videos. You can adjust: - Pitch - Speaking speed - Volume - Silence trimming - Noise reduction The app also includes presets designed for common narration styles, such as short videos, bright voice, calm voice, commentary, and news-style narration. Export Through the iOS Share Sheet When your audio is ready, you can export it through the iOS share sheet. You can save it to Files, send it with AirDrop, or pass it to video editing apps and other destinations supported by iOS. On-Device Storage Your recordings, scripts, project information, notes, and settings are saved on your device. Koetsuku-cho does not require login or account registration, and it does not upload your audio or scripts to an external server. No AI Voice Generation or Voice Cloning Koetsuku-cho is not an AI voice generation app. It does not create synthetic voices, clone voices, copy another person's voice, or imitate celebrities, creators, voice actors, or public figures. Record your own voice, prepare it for video, and export it when you are ready.
Screenshots
Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: Koetsuku at none against SymPlayer's shown. Koetsuku also leads on update cadence (every 2 days vs every 10 days) and iOS requirement (15.1 vs 26.0). On price, in-app purchases and device support 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
Both are free to download. SymPlayer sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and Koetsuku sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
SymPlayer ships an update every 10 days, Koetsuku every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | SymPlayer | Koetsuku |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (3 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 91.3% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 3 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 10 days | Every 2 days — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | 15.1 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 59 MB | 50 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Masakiyo Tachikawa | HARVEST LAB |
In-app purchases
SymPlayer
- Extension - 1 month$0.991 Month
- Extension - 3 months$2.493 Months
- Extension - 12 months$8.991 Year
Koetsuku
- プレミアムプラン(制限解除)$4.99









