Comparison

Loopman! vs AB Repeater

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

Head to head
About

Loopman!

This app helps musicians and language learners by allowing them to slow down, loop, and adjust the pitch of audio files. It supports various import methods and audio formats, making practice and transcription easier.

Highlights
  • Slow down or speed up audio
  • Adjust audio pitch
  • Precision A-B looping
  • Shadowing practice for languages
  • Smart rewind
  • Import from cloud storage
  • Background playback
Features
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Listen closely. Repeat what matters. Practice at your own pace. Loopman helps language learners and musicians work through the audio they want to understand, one short section at a time. FOR LANGUAGE LEARNERS Repeat a sentence for listening practice, dictation, or shadowing. Slow down difficult passages, then practice again at a pace that feels comfortable. FOR MUSICIANS Listen closely to melodies, solos, and rhythms. Repeat challenging sections, adjust playback speed, and change pitch to support your practice. Loopman is a listening and practice tool; it does not automatically transcribe speech or create sheet music. FOCUSED PRACTICE • Set A and B points to repeat a chosen section. • Adjust speed and pitch for your practice. • Save useful sections as presets and organize your audio in playlists. • Open supported audio files you already have. FILE COMPATIBILITY DRM-protected audio, including protected Apple Music subscription downloads, cannot be played. Streaming-service subscriptions do not give Loopman access to their protected songs. FREE USE & OPTIONAL SUBSCRIPTIONS Loopman is free to use with ads on iPhone and iPad. Optional 3-month and 12-month auto-renewing subscriptions remove ads. These subscriptions support Family Sharing. Check the price, billing period, and any eligible trial shown before purchase. Payment is charged to your Apple Account. Subscriptions renew automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the current period ends. Manage or cancel your subscription in your Apple Account settings. App interface languages may differ from the languages available in this store description. Questions or feedback: dolgoraesoft@gmail.com Terms of Use: https://bayliner1978.blogspot.kr/2017/05/loopman-terms-and-use.html Privacy Policy: https://bayliner1978.blogspot.kr/2017/05/privacy-policy.html

About

AB Repeater

This audio player is designed for language learners and musicians. It allows for precise audio looping, playback speed adjustment, and instant word lookups from lyrics. Import audio files easily and practice listening skills offline.

Highlights
  • A-B Repeat functionality
  • Smart Lyrics & Dictionary lookup
  • Adjustable playback speed
  • Easy file management via Files app
  • Background playback
  • Offline listening
Features
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Mastering a new language? "AB Repeater" is the ultimate audio player designed for language learners and musicians who need precise repetition. Forget about complex controls. Import your MP3 files and start shadowing immediately! Key Features: • Powerful A-B Repeat: Set start(A) and end(B) points with a single tap. Perfect for shadowing and dictation practice. • Smart Lyrics & Dictionary: Tap any word in the lyrics to instantly search its meaning online. (Supports LRC files) • Playback Speed Control: Too fast? Slow it down (0.5x ~ 2.0x) without changing the pitch. • Easy File Management: No iTunes needed! Simply drag & drop audio files via the iOS 'Files' app. • Background Playback: Keep listening while using other apps or with the screen off. • Earphone Control: Play, pause, and skip tracks easily with your earphones. Why AB Repeater? • Minimal Design: Focus purely on listening. • Privacy First: No data collection, no login required. • Offline Ready: Study anywhere, anytime without Wi-Fi. Whether you are studying TOIEC, TOEFL, practicing a musical instrument, or transcribing interviews, AB Repeater is your best companion. Download now and boost your listening skills!

Screenshots

Loopman!4 screens
AB Repeater4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Loopman! at 88% against AB Repeater's 0%. Loopman! also leads on price (Free vs $0.49) and update cadence (every 5 days vs every 6 weeks). AB Repeater's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and ads (none vs shown). On device support and iOS requirement 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

Loopman! is free to download; AB Repeater costs $0.49 up front. Loopman! sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 3 months. AB Repeater asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Loopman! ships an update every 5 days, AB Repeater every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 11, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Loopman! versus AB Repeater: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLoopman!AB Repeater
PriceFree — better$0.49
Rating4.6 (30 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews87.5% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings30 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 days — betterEvery 6 weeks
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size22 MB6 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperYoungjoon KohYuna Kim

Customer experience

Loopman!

All ratings30 ratings
Positive90.0%
Neutral3.3%
Negative6.7%
Written reviews40 reviews
Positive87.5%
Neutral5.0%
Negative7.5%

AB Repeater

Written reviews2 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral50.0%
Negative50.0%

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Loopman!

Subscriptions2
  • No Ad for 3 Months1 Month trial$1.993 Months
  • No Ad for 1 Year1 Month trial$3.991 Year
None

AB Repeater

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Loopman! free?
Loopman! is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is AB Repeater free?
AB Repeater costs $0.49, with no in-app purchases.
Do Loopman! or AB Repeater have ads?
Loopman! shows ads; AB Repeater does not.
Which is updated more often, Loopman! or AB Repeater?
Loopman! ships an update every 5 days, and AB Repeater every 6 weeks. Most recently, Loopman! was updated on November 11, 2026 and AB Repeater on October 31, 2026.

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