LivePlayback vs PlayBacker for iPad
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
LivePlayback
This audio player is designed for live events, specifically for theatrical productions requiring precise track control. It allows users to set cue points for seamless transitions and offers flexible playback and repeat modes.
- Optimized for live event audio playback
- Stop playback after each track
- Add CUE points to jump to specific positions
- Multiple play modes (Continue All, Continue Cue, Continue OFF)
- Multiple repeat modes (Repeat OFF, Repeat One, Repeat CUE)
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Optimized audio player for live events. Especially for playbacks in musicals, where playback has to be stopped after each track. You can add CUE points to jump to chosen positions in the tracks. play-modes: (Continue All / Continue Cue / Continue OFF). repeat-modes: (Repeat OFF, Repeat One, Repeat CUE).
PlayBacker for iPad
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■ Loading Audio File From - Music Library in device ( Apple Music not supported ) - In App Storage / File Sync - iCloud Drive - and other file providers ■ Decks + Cross Fader - Auto Pause / Auto Cue - Repeat ( 1 track / all tracks ) - Skip Tail ( of silence end of file ) - Volume Fader - CueList Mode - Mono Sum / Pan Pod - Auto Cross Fade ( period changeable ) ■ SamplePad - 3×3 / 4×4 Layout changeable - Single Play / Multi Play Mode - 1 Shot Play / Loop Play Pad Mode ■ Track Editor - Mounted on CueList Mode view - Title, Gain and Start Cue Points etc of each track are editable ■ Remote Controls - Supports ‘Control Center’ ( DECK A only ) - Supports remote control by keyboard shortcuts of external keyboards - Supports remote control by external (Bluetooth included) MIDI devices
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: LivePlayback at $4.99 against PlayBacker for iPad's $15.99. LivePlayback also leads on device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (12.1 vs 15). PlayBacker for iPad's advantage is update cadence (every 5 months vs every 16 months). On ads and in-app purchases 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
LivePlayback costs $4.99 and PlayBacker for iPad $15.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
LivePlayback ships an update every 16 months, PlayBacker for iPad every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 1, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | LivePlayback | PlayBacker for iPad |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $4.99 — better | $15.99 |
| Rating | 2.0 (2 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 58.3% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 2 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 16 months | Every 5 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPad |
| Requires iOS | 12.1 — better | 15 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 8 MB | 15 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Benjamin Lange | INTEGRAL SOUND DESIGN |
In-app purchases
LivePlayback
No in-app purchases
PlayBacker for iPad
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is LivePlayback free?
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Do LivePlayback or PlayBacker for iPad have ads?
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