Comparison

SoundsCute vs LivePlaybackApp

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

Head to head
About

SoundsCute

This audio player is designed for various professional and educational settings, including broadcasting, events, and rehearsals. It supports playback of purchased music and local audio files, offering features like loop playback and fader volume adjustment.

Highlights
  • Plays purchased music and local audio files
  • Supports iCloud Drive audio files
  • Ideal for background music, jingles, and sound effects
  • Suitable for events, broadcasts, and rehearsals
  • Loop playback
  • Fader volume adjustment
Features
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SoundsCute is a simple audio file player. If you purchase this, you can also use the Mac version. iSoundsCute for iOS and this SoundsCute are separate apps. Please be careful. This application can be used in a variety of settings, including podcasts, theater, television technology, directing, sound effects, SR, PA, hall acoustics, events, weddings, kindergartens, nursery schools, school events such as sports festivals and cultural festivals, theater and dance studio practice sessions, and intro guessing quizzes. It's ideal for playing background music, jingles, and sound effects. Support has been added for Apple Music search tracks, library tracks, playlists, audio files stored in the iCloud Files app, and tracks from the iTunes Music Library. Apple Music content can only be played in single mode. Mixed playback with other content is not possible. The start point can be set in one-second increments, but precise cueing is not possible. Endpoint settings are not possible. Loop playback and fader volume adjustment are also not possible. These are in accordance with Apple's application development guidelines. Audio files provided by Apple Music will have the Apple logo before the title to make them easier to identify. I am developing it with the aim of a level that can be used in broadcasting, but I have a low price. If you like it, please recommend it to your friends. Music streaming services (such as Apple Music) are intended for personal use only. Even for broadcasting professionals, schools, and educational institutions, Apple Music content may not be used in public settings. For public use, please use music purchased through iTunes or audio files ripped from CDs and stored in the Files app. When using music for broadcasting, events, school activities, or similar purposes, please ensure compliance with the terms of service of the relevant music streaming service, copyright laws, applicable local regulations, and any blanket licensing agreements held by broadcasters or other organizations. Please note that this application supports only Apple Music content, music purchased through iTunes, and audio files stored in the Files app or on the iOS device itself. The developer assumes no responsibility for any loss, damage, or other issues arising from the use of this application. Please perform sufficient testing and use this application only after fully understanding and accepting these conditions.

About

LivePlaybackApp

This music app offers advanced playback features like crossfading, looping, and simultaneous sound playback. It allows importing audio files and supports various formats, built with efficient, low-latency technology. A subscription unlocks group creation and editing.

Highlights
  • Crossfade, fade in/out, loop
  • Play multiple sounds simultaneously
  • Import audio via Music or Files app
  • Ultra-efficient, low-latency playback
  • Supports major audio file formats
  • Create/edit groups with subscription
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Yet another playback app โ€” simple, but powerful. Features: โ€ข Crossfade, fade in/out, loop, and more โ€ข Play multiple sounds simultaneously โ€ข Import audio files via the iOS Music app or Files app โ€ข Ultra-efficient, low-latency playback built on core iOS technologies โ€ข Supports major audio file formats Note: A subscription is required to create or edit new groups. You can import existing groups without a subscription. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

SoundsCute4 screens
LivePlaybackApp4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: LivePlaybackApp at Free against SoundsCute's $8.99. LivePlaybackApp also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 63%). SoundsCute's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and iOS requirement (15.6 vs 17.0). On update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price ยท Rating ยท Positive reviews ยท Number of ratings ยท Update frequency ยท Ads ยท In-app purchases ยท Monetization ยท Best chart rank ยท Devices ยท Requires iOS

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

LivePlaybackApp is free to download; SoundsCute costs $8.99 up front. LivePlaybackApp sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days. SoundsCute asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SoundsCute ships an update every 2 weeks, LivePlaybackApp every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and September 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences ยท 3 level
SoundsCute versus LivePlaybackApp: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSoundsCuteLivePlaybackApp
Price$8.99Free โ€” better
Positive reviews62.5% of reviews100.0% of reviews โ€” better
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksEvery 10 days โ€” better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo โ€” betterYes
MonetizationPaidFreemium โ€” better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac โ€” betteriPhone, iPad, Mac
Requires iOS15.6 โ€” better17.0
Further details โ€” not scored
Size3 MB1 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperYukio OishiIHORI SYSTEM, LLC

Customer experience

SoundsCute

Written reviews8 reviews
Positive62.5%
Neutral0.0%
Negative37.5%

LivePlaybackApp

Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

SoundsCute

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

LivePlaybackApp

Subscriptions3
  • Editor (1 Week)$0.997 Days
  • Editor (1 Month)$1.991 Month
  • Editor (1 Year)$12.991 Year

Questions

Is SoundsCute free?
SoundsCute costs $8.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is LivePlaybackApp free?
LivePlaybackApp is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do SoundsCute or LivePlaybackApp have ads?
Neither SoundsCute nor LivePlaybackApp shows ads.
Which is updated more often, SoundsCute or LivePlaybackApp?
SoundsCute ships an update every 2 weeks, and LivePlaybackApp every 10 days. Most recently, SoundsCute was updated on September 21, 2026 and LivePlaybackApp on September 7, 2026.

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