Comparison

SpeedUp Player Pro + vs ChimeSet

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

Head to head
About

SpeedUp Player Pro +

Adjust audio playback speed from 0.5X to 2.5X for podcasts and audiobooks. Features include study mode with A/B repeat, a sleep timer, and customizable gestures. Preserve pitch while changing speed and play directly from your iPod collection or app's documents folder.

Highlights
  • Variable speed playback (0.5X - 2.5X)
  • Preserve pitch while changing speed
  • Study mode with A/B repeat
  • Sleep timer
  • Customizable gestures
  • CarPlay support
  • Bookmark with comments
Features
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Listen to your iPod collections at 0.5X - 2.5X speed. Supports multitasking, remote controller. Study mode(A/B repeat, quick rewind/forward), sleep timer. * Save time listening to podcasts and audiobooks. Play at any speed using a slider! * Study mode helps you learn more effectively. * Sleep timer can save your battery while you sleep. SpeedUp Player features: - Variable speed playback: 0.5X(half speed) - 2.5X (0.1X interval) - Preserve pitch(tone) while changing playback speed. - Play directly from your iPod collection. - Play from app's Documents folder. (Wi-Fi file transfer is possible) - Customizable gestures to access most features. - Configurable quick rewind/forward buttons. 4 buttons can be set individually. - Full multitasking support. - Remote controller support. - Sleep timer (pause after 10/20/30/60/120 minutes) - A/B repeat : repeat interval using simple button press - bookmark: save bookmarks with comments. A/B repeat section can be bookmarked. - reads chapter information. - Extremely fast iPod library browsing (disk+memory based cache) - Browse by album/artist/songs/playlists/podcasts - Simple playlist - Pause/resume on phone call(audio interruption). - Pause when headphone is unplugged. - Music tracks can be set to be played at 1X. - UI supports light/dark theme. - supports CarPlay. - supports lyrics (ID3 USLT/SYLT and lrc) Limitations: - video tracks are not supported. - does not support DRM protected files.

About

ChimeSet

This app offers a versatile alarm clock, hourly chime, and interval timer. It allows for custom alarm sets for routines or quick one-time alerts, with options for system sounds, custom audio, or spoken titles. Stay aware of time for work, workouts, or daily tasks.

Highlights
  • Customizable alarm sets
  • Hourly chimes and reminders
  • Interval and Pomodoro timers
  • System sounds and custom audio
  • Spoken alarm titles and time
  • Cross-device iCloud sync
  • Widgets and menu bar access
Features
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ChimeSet is a flexible alarm clock, hourly chime, interval timer, and Pomodoro timer for Mac, iPhone, and iPad. Create reusable alarm sets for daily routines or schedule a one-time Quick Alarm in seconds. Stay aware of time during focused work, breaks, classes, presentations, workouts, and everyday routines. ChimeSet can play a system sound, your own audio, or an installed voice while keeping the next alert visible in the app and around the system. QUICK ALARMS - Schedule a one-time alarm after a preset number of minutes or at a chosen time. - Customize two duration presets, two time-of-day presets, and the alarm sound. - Add a title to a Quick Alarm and have it spoken after the selected sound. - Start Quick Alarms from the app, Mac menu bar, iPhone or iPad widgets, App Shortcuts, or Command-1 through Command-6 on Mac. - Quick Alarms appear in Up Next and remove themselves after their scheduled time. REUSABLE ALARM SETS - Specific Time: create one or more alarms at exact times. - Every Hour: choose minute marks within a time range for hourly reminders and chimes. - From Now: build a repeating interval timer or a custom sequence of alarms. - Repeat every day, on weekdays, on weekends, or on selected days. - Exclude holidays and other all-day events using a selected calendar. - Start or stop an entire routine with one switch, or use the Space key on Mac. SOUNDS, VOICES, AND TITLES - Choose a system sound, import your own audio, or use an installed voice. - On iPhone and iPad, choose a full-screen Alarm or a lighter Notification. - Add an optional title to each alarm for clear, specific notifications. - Turn on Read Title to hear the alarm title after its sound, or hear the title by itself when sound is off. - ChimeSet remembers your preferred title-reading voice for other alarm sets. - Voice alarms can also announce the current time or elapsed time. UP NEXT EVERYWHERE - Review today's upcoming alarms, including Quick Alarms, in one place. - Show the next alarm time or a live countdown and keep your preferred display mode. - Follow an active alarm with Live Activities on iPhone and iPad. - See the next alarm in widgets or the Mac menu bar and access Quick Alarms directly. SYNC ON YOUR TERMS - Keep alarm sets in iCloud across Mac, iPhone, and iPad, or turn off sync for local-only storage. - Quick Alarms stay on the device where you create them because they are designed for one-time use. ChimeSet is useful as a break reminder, focus timer, Pomodoro timer, hourly chime, repeating alarm, presentation timer, class timer, workout timer, and time-awareness tool. The free version includes every feature and one reusable alarm set. A one-time in-app purchase unlocks unlimited alarm sets.

Screenshots

SpeedUp Player Pro +4 screens
ChimeSet4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: ChimeSet at Free against SpeedUp Player Pro +'s $2.99. ChimeSet also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.6) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 6 weeks). SpeedUp Player Pro +'s advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ratings volume (185 vs 2). On ads 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

ChimeSet is free to download; SpeedUp Player Pro + costs $2.99 up front. ChimeSet sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. SpeedUp Player Pro + asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

ChimeSet holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: SpeedUp Player Pro + has 185 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SpeedUp Player Pro + ships an update every 6 weeks, ChimeSet every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 11, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
SpeedUp Player Pro + versus ChimeSet: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSpeedUp Player Pro +ChimeSet
Price$2.99Free — better
Rating4.6 (185 ratings)5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews65.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings185 — better2
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaidFree with in-app purchases — better
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, Mac — better
Requires iOS15.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size15 MB10 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTachyon Factory Inc.haha Interactive

Customer experience

SpeedUp Player Pro +

All ratings185 ratings
Positive91.9%
Neutral2.2%
Negative5.9%
Written reviews67 reviews
Positive65.7%
Neutral9.0%
Negative25.4%

ChimeSet

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

SpeedUp Player Pro +

Reported bugs

27 issues
  • AB repeat does not function properly
  • App resets to the beginning of tracks when stopped
  • Settings changes do not save
  • App only works while open
  • Wi-Fi file transfer not working
Show 22 more
  • Cannot import or listen to audio files
  • Help section is blank
  • Horizontal mode not supported on iPad
  • Seek function broken in study mode
  • No easy way to scroll slowly
  • App loses audio focus
  • Playback speed control not intuitive
  • Songs skip randomly
  • Playback button lags
  • Section repeat resets to beginning
  • Playlist speed not consistent
  • App glitches/crashes
  • Sound quality decline
  • Audio playback conflicts
  • Playlist ordering issues
  • AB repeat malfunctions
  • Section repeat auto-off
  • Lyrics disappear
  • Icon display error on iPad
  • Cannot connect to iCloud
  • Videos not supported
  • App forces repurchase due to rebranding

Requested features

72 requests
  • Allow micro-adjustments for AB repeat
  • Android version release
  • iPad version release
  • Apple Watch version
  • More precise audio speed options (hundredths/thousandths)
Show 67 more
  • Ability to control speed for entire playlists
  • Detailed description of settings options
  • 75% speed option
  • Key transpose feature
  • Japanese language interface
  • Auto lyrics input or copy-paste
  • iPad horizontal mode support
  • Fix iPad icon display error
  • Make app safer to import/export bookmarks/notes
  • Update interface with new colors/graphics
  • Ability to scroll slowly and gently through a book
  • Fix bug where app loses audio focus
  • Fix bug where AB repeat resets to beginning
  • Fix bug where playback resets to beginning
  • Fix bug where settings changes are not saved
  • Fix bug where Wi-Fi file transfer is not working
  • Fix bug where songs skip randomly
  • Fix bug where playback button lags
  • Fix bug where section repeat issues occur
  • Fix bug where playlist speed is not consistent
  • Fix bug where app glitches/crashes
  • Fix bug where app only works when open
  • Fix bug where sound quality declines
  • Fix bug where audio playback conflicts occur
  • Fix bug where playlist ordering is incorrect
  • Fix bug where AB repeat malfunctions
  • Fix bug where controls are not intuitive
  • Fix bug where section repeat auto-off occurs
  • Fix bug where lyrics disappear
  • Fix bug where seek function is broken
  • Fix bug where gesture controls are frustrating
  • Fix bug where iCloud connection fails
  • Fix bug where videos are not supported
  • Fix bug where app resets to beginning of tracks
  • Fix bug where section repeat is not working
  • Fix bug where playback stops suddenly
  • Fix bug where slow playback stops suddenly
  • Fix bug where horizontal mode is not supported on iPad
  • Fix bug where icon display error on iPad
  • Fix bug where app only works when open
  • Fix bug where Wi-Fi file transfer is not working
  • Fix bug where AB repeat resets to beginning
  • Fix bug where playback resets to beginning
  • Fix bug where settings changes are not saved
  • Fix bug where songs skip randomly
  • Fix bug where playback button lags
  • Fix bug where section repeat issues occur
  • Fix bug where playlist speed is not consistent
  • Fix bug where app glitches/crashes
  • Fix bug where app only works when open
  • Fix bug where sound quality declines
  • Fix bug where audio playback conflicts occur
  • Fix bug where playlist ordering is incorrect
  • Fix bug where AB repeat malfunctions
  • Fix bug where controls are not intuitive
  • Fix bug where section repeat auto-off occurs
  • Fix bug where lyrics disappear
  • Fix bug where seek function is broken
  • Fix bug where gesture controls are frustrating
  • Fix bug where iCloud connection fails
  • Fix bug where videos are not supported
  • Fix bug where app resets to beginning of tracks
  • Fix bug where section repeat is not working
  • Fix bug where playback stops suddenly
  • Fix bug where slow playback stops suddenly
  • Fix bug where horizontal mode is not supported on iPad
  • Fix bug where icon display error on iPad

ChimeSet

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

SpeedUp Player Pro +

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

ChimeSet

One-time1
  • ChimeSet Unlock$9.99

Questions

Is SpeedUp Player Pro + free?
SpeedUp Player Pro + costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is ChimeSet free?
ChimeSet is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, SpeedUp Player Pro + or ChimeSet?
ChimeSet is rated higher. SpeedUp Player Pro + averages 4.6 out of 5 from 185 ratings, while ChimeSet averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.
Do SpeedUp Player Pro + or ChimeSet have ads?
Neither SpeedUp Player Pro + nor ChimeSet shows ads.
Which is updated more often, SpeedUp Player Pro + or ChimeSet?
SpeedUp Player Pro + ships an update every 6 weeks, and ChimeSet every 2 weeks. Most recently, SpeedUp Player Pro + was updated on November 11, 2026 and ChimeSet on October 31, 2026.

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