Comparison

Repeat Sound vs LS Player

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

Head to head
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.

About

LS Player

This audio player is designed for language learners. It allows users to insert notes, record readings, and adjust playback speed. Manage audio materials with folders and download them via iTunes or Wi-Fi.

Highlights
  • Supports multiple audio formats
  • Insert notes and voice memos
  • A-B repeater functionality
  • Lyrics support with LRC files
  • Adjustable playback speed
  • Record and playback readings
  • Folder-based audio management
Features
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An audio player designed for focusing on language learning. Key features: Support multiple audio formats, like MP3, M4A, AAC, etc. Insert notes by adding texts or recording a voice memo. Support A-B repeater. Support lyrics with LRC files. Support playback speed adjustment. Record your readings and playback, and help you improve speaking. Audio materials can be managed using folders. Materials can downloaded to your iPhone/iPad from desktop by iTunes and WIFI file transferring.

Screenshots

Repeat Sound4 screens
LS Player4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: LS Player at none against Repeat Sound's 1. LS Player also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). Repeat Sound's advantage is update cadence (every 6 days vs every 5 weeks). On price, rating, review sentiment and ratings volume 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. LS Player asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Repeat Sound against 4.7 for LS Player. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 10 and 15 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 70% of Repeat Sound's written reviews are positive against 63% of LS Player's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Repeat Sound ships an update every 6 days, LS Player every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 9, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Repeat Sound versus LS Player: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRepeat SoundLS Player
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (10 ratings) — better4.7 (15 ratings)
Positive reviews70.0% of reviews — better62.5% of reviews
Number of ratings1015 — better
Update frequencyEvery 6 days — betterEvery 5 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.012.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size11 MB3 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer胜军 夏春 李

Customer experience

Repeat Sound

All ratings10 ratings
Positive90.0%
Neutral10.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews10 reviews
Positive70.0%
Neutral10.0%
Negative20.0%

LS Player

All ratings15 ratings
Positive93.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative6.7%
Written reviews24 reviews
Positive62.5%
Neutral8.3%
Negative29.2%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Repeat Sound

One-time1
  • Buy bottle of water for author$0.99
None

LS Player

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Repeat Sound free?
Repeat Sound is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is LS Player free?
LS Player is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Repeat Sound or LS Player?
Repeat Sound is rated higher. Repeat Sound averages 4.8 out of 5 from 10 ratings, while LS Player averages 4.7 from 15 ratings.
Do Repeat Sound or LS Player have ads?
Neither Repeat Sound nor LS Player shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Repeat Sound or LS Player?
Repeat Sound ships an update every 6 days, and LS Player every 5 weeks. Most recently, Repeat Sound was updated on October 9, 2026 and LS Player on October 24, 2026.

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