# SigmaPlayer2 vs ListenApp!

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: ListenApp! at none against SigmaPlayer2's 12. On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. SigmaPlayer2 sells 12 one-off in-app purchases. ListenApp! asks for nothing beyond the download.

SigmaPlayer2 ships an update every 2 months, ListenApp! every 4 months. Both last shipped on October 1, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | SigmaPlayer2 | ListenApp! |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | — | 19.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 months** | Every 4 months |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Size | 19 MB | 17 MB |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 | **11.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [BUN-EIDO PUBLISHING CO.,LTD.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1082594050) | [BISEISHA CO.,LTD.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1504026746) |

## What reviewers say

### SigmaPlayer2

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sigmaplayer2/id1449804072)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (12)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| SWITCH Stage4 | $0.99 | one-time |
| SWITCH Stage5 | $0.99 | one-time |
| 単語帳カスタム再生機能 | $3.99 | one-time |
| ユニコンコミュニケーション2 CD | $4.99 | one-time |
| ユニコンコミュニケーション1 CD | $4.99 | one-time |
| グローブコミュニケーション2 CD | $4.99 | one-time |
| グローブコミュニケーション1 CD | $4.99 | one-time |
| グローブコミュニケーション3 CD | $4.99 | one-time |
| ユニコンコミュニケーション3 CD | $4.99 | one-time |
| Grove English Communication Ⅰ | $4.99 | one-time |
| Grove English Communication II | $4.99 | one-time |
| グローブ英語コミュニケーションⅢ | $4.99 | one-time |


### ListenApp!

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/listenapp/id1533787134)

Download and play audiobooks offline. Customize playback speed, set repeat or shuffle modes, and mark favorite sections for focused learning. Access a library of supported English learning materials.

**Highlights:** Offline audio data download, Adjustable playback speed (0.6x-1.4x), Repeat and shuffle playback, Favorite section marking, Playback range selection, Offline access to downloaded books

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is SigmaPlayer2 free?

SigmaPlayer2 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is ListenApp! free?

ListenApp! is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Do SigmaPlayer2 or ListenApp! have ads?

Neither SigmaPlayer2 nor ListenApp! shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, SigmaPlayer2 or ListenApp!?

SigmaPlayer2 ships an update every 2 months, and ListenApp! every 4 months. Most recently, SigmaPlayer2 was updated on October 1, 2026 and ListenApp! on October 1, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*