Comparison

Chaptr vs Material Numbers

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • 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
Features
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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

About

Material Numbers

Features
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M Numbers: Quick lookup of base metal weldability grouping numbers (Material Numbers) for welding procedure and performance qualification. Data is provided by C-spec from the master source used for generation, proof-reading and maintenance of AWS B2.1 Table C.1 and C.2.

Screenshots

Chaptr4 screens
Material Numbers4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Material Numbers at Free against Chaptr's $2.99. Material Numbers also leads on update cadence (every 2 days vs every 6 weeks) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.0). On 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Material Numbers is free to download; Chaptr costs $2.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Chaptr ships an update every 6 weeks, Material Numbers every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 3, 2026 and September 29, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Chaptr versus Material Numbers: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterChaptrMaterial Numbers
Price$2.99Free — better
Rating4.5 (2 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksEvery 2 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaid—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple WatchiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS16.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size2 MB14 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperStefan TrauthASMEIX CORPORATION

In-app purchases

None

Chaptr

No in-app purchases

None

Material Numbers

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Chaptr free?
Chaptr costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Material Numbers free?
Material Numbers is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Chaptr or Material Numbers have ads?
Neither Chaptr nor Material Numbers shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Chaptr or Material Numbers?
Chaptr ships an update every 6 weeks, and Material Numbers every 2 days. Most recently, Chaptr was updated on October 3, 2026 and Material Numbers on September 29, 2026.

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