Chaptr vs MediaSilo Go by Shift
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Chaptr
Easily create chapter marks for audio productions on your iPhone or Apple Watch. Import audio files, add marks with simple clicks, and export them in various podcast-friendly formats. Adjust mark timing and listening speed for efficient workflow.
- Create chapter marks on iPhone and Apple Watch
- Import audio from cloud services or web
- Add marks with simple earbud clicks
- Edit mark timecodes
- Adjust playback speed
- Export to multiple podcast formats
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Create chapter marks for your audio production with your iPhone on the Go! Import your audio files from all document providing Apps like Dropbox or iCloud Drive or download them directly from the web. Add marks while listening: Click two or three times with your Apple EarPods to add marks while your iPhone is locked. You can also configure your AirPods to work with Chaptr. Chaptr is also available on your Apple Watch! Create marks from your wrist while you listen to your audio productions! Add edit marks at positions where your production needs improvement. Adjust the timecode of already created marks and move them to their exact position. Choose your favorite listening speed to work faster. Export the marks you created to * Podigee * mp4chaps file format (compatible with Reaper, Auphonic) * Reaper specific chapter marks file format (supports mark colors) * Podlove Simple Chapters Supported audio formats: MP3 und M4A
MediaSilo Go by Shift
Organize, share, and review media content with time-coded commenting, drawing tools, and version control. Upload various file types, share links for review, and download directly to your device. Stay updated with a personal content inbox and seamless syncing across devices.
- Time-coded commenting
- Drawing tools for review
- Version control
- One-touch approvals
- Upload video, image, audio, documents
- Share content links
- Download files to device
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MediaSilo is the platform to organize, share, and review content. Loved by creators from Hollywood and Madison Avenue alike, MediaSilo Go lets you review, browse, and download media on the go. VIDEO REVIEW AND APPROVAL Time-coded commenting Easy drawing tools Version control One-touch approvals PROJECTS AND SHARING Upload and browse all your videos, images, audio files, and documents Share your content as links for review Download files directly to your device Easily switch between teams and projects FEED Your personal content inbox Get notified with the latest content for your review and approval Filter by workspace or sender to find specific files Everything you do on MediaSilo Go syncs with the web and desktop apps, so you can work from just about anywhere, anytime.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Chaptr at 100% against MediaSilo Go by Shift's 0%. Chaptr also leads on rating (4.5 vs 3.4). MediaSilo Go by Shift's advantage is price (Free vs $2.99) and ratings volume (20 vs 2). On update cadence, ads, 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
MediaSilo Go by Shift is free to download; Chaptr costs $2.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Chaptr holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: MediaSilo Go by Shift has 20 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of Chaptr's written reviews are positive against 0% of MediaSilo Go by Shift's.
Chaptr ships an update every 6 weeks, MediaSilo Go by Shift every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 16, 2026 and September 10, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Chaptr | MediaSilo Go by Shift |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $2.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 4.5 (2 ratings) — better | 3.4 (20 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better | 0.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 2 | 20 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | Every 5 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 15.1 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 2 MB | 22 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Stefan Trauth | MediaSilo, Inc. |
Customer experience
Chaptr
MediaSilo Go by Shift
In-app purchases
Chaptr
No in-app purchases
MediaSilo Go by Shift
No in-app purchases
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