Comparison

Repeater vs Repeat Sound

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

Head to head
About

Repeater

This audio player allows you to repeat specific sections of audio for language learning or practice. It integrates with your iTunes Library, supports playlist management, and offers playback controls like rewind and fast forward.

Highlights
  • A-B Repeat function
  • iTunes Library integration
  • Multiple playlist management
  • Rewind/fast forward controls
  • Repeat and shuffle modes
  • Album artwork display
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Repeater is the audio player which supports "A-B Repeat" function. The player uses the media files in iTunes Library. You can use it for a simple music player because it easily adds songs in your iTunes Library to a playlist or deletes songs from a playlist. Also you can use the A-B Repeat function for learning foreign languages. Features - A-B Repeat function - Keeps playing after the program closed - When the program starts, displays "Now Playing" button. - Supports rewind/fast forward - Supports multiple playlists management. - Supports repeat mode and shuffle mode. - Shake to delete all items from your playlist. - Displays album artwork. - Sets rewind/fast forward interval - Supports Track-Lock mode. How to use A-B Repeat 1. Press the A-B button at the point where you want to begin. 2. Press again the A-B button at the point where you want to end. Then A-B Repeat is set. # If you want to clear A-B Repeat, press again A-B button. If you have any questions or problems, please email oopslees@gmail.com

About

Repeat Sound

Enhance language learning with precise audio repeat and playback controls. Record and compare your pronunciation, add notes, and manage audio files for efficient study.

Highlights
  • Precise selection repeat
  • Automatic repeat with intervals
  • Add notes to selections
  • Adjustable playback speed
  • Background and lock screen playback
  • Automatic transcription generation
  • Recording comparison
Features
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The Repeat Sound is primarily designed for language learners, helping users efficiently learn foreign language pronunciation and listening through precise repeat functions. It is a comprehensive and user-friendly learning assistant tool. Core Repeat Functions • Precise Selection Repeat: Allows users to define custom start and end points for unlimited loop playback of a specified selection. • Automatic Repeat: Supports setting the number of repeats and intervals (0 seconds - 10 seconds) for cyclic playback of selection lists. • Learning Notes: Users can add notes to selection. Audio Playback Controls • Supports playback, pause, rewind, fast-forward, and other operations. • Precise Rewind and Fast-Forward: Customizable rewind and fast-forward durations (e.g., 5 seconds, 10 seconds). • Playback Speed Adjustment: Adjustable playback speed (e.g., 0.5x - 2x). • Supports background playback and lock screen playback. • Supports scheduled stop playback. Audio File Management • Local File Support: Import and play local audio files. • Wi-Fi Upload: Upload files and create folders via a computer browser over Wi-Fi. • Import audio files from Files app. • Import from Other Apps. • Format Compatibility: Supports common audio formats (e.g., MP3, M4A, WAV). Transcription Features • Automatic Transcription Generation (iOS 26 only): Supports multiple languages, including Chinese and English. • Manual Transcription Editing: Add and edit transcriptions manually. • Real-Time Transcription Display: Transcriptions are displayed in real time during playback. • Transcription File Import: Supports importing Transcription files (e.g., LRC format). Learning Assistance Features • Recording Comparison: Record user pronunciation and compare it with the original audio for learning. • Bookmark Functionality: Add markers to audio for quick navigation to key content. • Text Reading: Import and read TXT and PDF files. • Auto-Resume Playback: Automatically restores the previous playback position and selection upon app launch, allowing users to continue where they left off. We highly welcome feedback and suggestions to help us continuously improve.

Screenshots

Repeater3 screens
Repeat Sound4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Repeater at none against Repeat Sound's 1. Repeater also leads on review sentiment (84% vs 70%) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). Repeat Sound's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 5 months) and rating (4.7 vs 4.5). On price, ratings volume, 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

Both are free to download. Repeat Sound sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Repeater asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Repeat Sound holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 12 and 7 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 84% of Repeater's written reviews are positive against 70% of Repeat Sound's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Repeater ships an update every 5 months, Repeat Sound every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on July 23, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Repeater versus Repeat Sound: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRepeaterRepeat Sound
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (12 ratings)4.7 (7 ratings) — better
Positive reviews84.3% of reviews — better70.0% of reviews
Number of ratings12 — better7
Update frequencyEvery 5 monthsEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS12.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size8 MB11 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperOopsFactory胜军 夏

Customer experience

Repeater

All ratings12 ratings
Positive83.3%
Neutral8.3%
Negative8.3%
Written reviews102 reviews
Positive84.3%
Neutral8.8%
Negative6.9%

Repeat Sound

All ratings7 ratings
Positive85.7%
Neutral14.3%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews10 reviews
Positive70.0%
Neutral10.0%
Negative20.0%

In-app purchases

None

Repeater

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Repeat Sound

One-time1
  • Buy bottle of water for author$0.99

Questions

Is Repeater free?
Repeater is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Repeat Sound free?
Repeat Sound is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Repeater or Repeat Sound?
Repeat Sound is rated higher. Repeater averages 4.5 out of 5 from 12 ratings, while Repeat Sound averages 4.7 from 7 ratings.
Do Repeater or Repeat Sound have ads?
Neither Repeater nor Repeat Sound shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Repeater or Repeat Sound?
Repeater ships an update every 5 months, and Repeat Sound every 2 weeks. Most recently, Repeater was updated on July 23, 2026 and Repeat Sound on September 23, 2026.

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