Comparison

Repeater vs Cyclone Pro

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

Cyclone Pro

Features
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A. Sonic Cyclone Key Features 1. The ultimate English learning tool that addresses the biggest challenge in language learning - difficult-to-hear parts. Mark hard-to-hear sentences with 'O', extremely challenging sections with 'O_', and parts you want to skip with 'X'. This allows you to compile or exclude sections for focused interval repetition learning. 2. Enhanced with TTS (text-to-speech) functionality to reinforce listening comprehension of difficult parts. Experience native pronunciation through various TTS voices and utilize this feature to learn up to 47 different languages. 3. An advanced language segment repeater that enables efficient English study through automatic sentence segmentation, reorganization into groups, and dialogue-specific categorization for interval repetition learning. 4. An innovative English study app that allows you to freely set or release repetition counts and learning ranges for individual sentences, specific areas, or groups. 5. The definitive tool for English repetition learning that lets users modify, reorganize, save, share, and manage voice segments according to their preferences. 6. An efficient language learning interval repeater featuring an intuitive and elegant UI with smooth zoom in/out support for audio waveforms, enhancing user experience and motivation. 7. Flexible navigation and manipulation of sentences and groups using Apple Pencil and mouse. 8. Simultaneous support for srt and txt files. 9. Playback speed support from 0.5x to 2.0x. B. Sonic Cyclone Main Functions 1. Extracts silence intervals through waveform analysis to automatically segment sentences. 2. Supports both audio files (mp3, m4a, wav) and video files (mp4) with subtitles. 3. TTS (text-to-speech) support reinforces difficult-to-hear audio and helps users acquire various native pronunciations. Users can use text before and after '>>' in subtitle scripts with their chosen language, enabling repetition learning for 47 languages. 4. Videos support both single and double subtitles. You can set English as the primary subtitle and Korean as the secondary subtitle to study with both languages simultaneously. 5. Repetition functions include single repeat, user-defined number of repeats, and infinite repeat options, with support for both group and full content repetition. Also supports user-selected group repetition and designated repetition (refer to manual). 6. Supports content grouping and segmentation features for sectional learning while also providing a full learning mode. 7. As part of an easy bookmark function, mark important sentences with 'O', unimportant sentences with 'X', and critical sentences with 'O_' with just one click for easy selective learning. All this data is saved in a subfolder under the corresponding file for future use and can be copied for reuse on other devices. 8. Video screen and waveform analysis window can be easily minimized or maximized for convenience. 9. To use mp3 files with txt or srt files, simply use the same filename (e.g., Lesson01.mp3, Lesson01.srt, Lesson01.txt). Limitations and Cautions Pro: Sonic Cyclone Pro is the full version with unlimited access to all features. *For detailed instructions, please refer to the 'How to Use' manual in the app.

Screenshots

Repeater3 screens
Cyclone Pro4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Repeater at Free against Cyclone Pro's $9.99. Repeater also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.6). Cyclone Pro's advantage is update cadence (every 3 days vs every 5 months). On ads, in-app purchases 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

Repeater is free to download; Cyclone Pro costs $9.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Repeater ships an update every 5 months, Cyclone Pro every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 9, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Repeater versus Cyclone Pro: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRepeaterCyclone Pro
PriceFree — better$9.99
Rating4.5 (12 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews84.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings12 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 monthsEvery 3 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS12.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size8 MB34 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperOopsFactoryINGYU PAK

In-app purchases

None

Repeater

No in-app purchases

None

Cyclone Pro

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Repeater free?
Repeater is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Cyclone Pro free?
Cyclone Pro costs $9.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do Repeater or Cyclone Pro have ads?
Neither Repeater nor Cyclone Pro shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Repeater or Cyclone Pro?
Repeater ships an update every 5 months, and Cyclone Pro every 3 days. Most recently, Repeater was updated on October 9, 2026 and Cyclone Pro on September 21, 2026.

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