# OTOTETSU vs ClipThat!

The clearest difference is update cadence: ClipThat! at daily against OTOTETSU's every 2 months. ClipThat! also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.7). OTOTETSU's advantage is ratings volume (19 vs 2). On price, review sentiment, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ClipThat! holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: OTOTETSU has 19 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 93% of OTOTETSU's written reviews are positive against 100% of ClipThat!'s.

OTOTETSU ships an update every 2 months, ClipThat! daily. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | OTOTETSU | ClipThat! |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (19 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ototetsu/id1557885726/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/clipthat/id6756780428/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **19** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 93.1% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Daily** |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 20 MB | 2 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 16.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Hisato Takeuchi](https://appshunter.io/developer/1512764876) | [Speakl Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1852434819) |

## What reviewers say

### OTOTETSU

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ototetsu/id1557885726)

This app simulates the characteristic sounds of electric trains, generated by inverters controlling motor torque and speed. Users can design sounds for imaginary trains by manipulating waveforms and motor sounds.

**Highlights:** Simulates electric train acceleration/deceleration sounds, Generates waveforms from inverters, Simulates motor sounds, Design imaginary train sounds, Customize torque and rotational speed effects

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### ClipThat!

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/clipthat/id6756780428)

Instantly save the last 30-60 seconds of audio with a single tap. This app continuously buffers audio, allowing you to capture important moments even after they've passed. Perfect for spontaneous conversations, ideas, and memories, with all data stored locally for complete privacy.

**Highlights:** 30-60 second rolling audio buffer, One-tap instant clipping, Trim and edit audio clips, Share clips as voice messages, Home screen widget, Action Button support, Local storage for privacy

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is OTOTETSU free?

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

### Is ClipThat! free?

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

### Which has better reviews, OTOTETSU or ClipThat!?

ClipThat! is rated higher. OTOTETSU averages 4.7 out of 5 from 19 ratings, while ClipThat! averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do OTOTETSU or ClipThat! have ads?

Neither OTOTETSU nor ClipThat! shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, OTOTETSU or ClipThat!?

OTOTETSU ships an update every 2 months, and ClipThat! daily. Most recently, OTOTETSU was updated on October 29, 2026 and ClipThat! on October 24, 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.*