Comparison

Repeat Sound vs Listen Repeat

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

Listen Repeat

This audio player is designed for language learners to improve listening and shadowing skills. It offers tools like segment looping, waveform control, and AI script extraction to help users practice pronunciation and memorize vocabulary effectively.

Highlights
  • Segment looping for pronunciation practice
  • Waveform scrubbing for precise playback
  • Bookmark key audio moments
  • AI-powered script extraction
  • Hands-free vocabulary review
  • Import PC-created vocab lists
  • Free English audiobooks
Features
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Listen Repeat is an audio player built for language learners. It helps you train listening and shadowing with the tools that actually matter—repeat the exact moments you need, collect highlights, and study on the go. Key features Made for listening & shadowing: A clean, focused player designed for language practice. Waveform control: Jump straight to the part you want by scrubbing the waveform. Segment looping: Loop any section as many times as you like to lock in pronunciation and rhythm. Bookmarks across files: Save key moments and play all your bookmarks back-to-back. AI script extraction: Turn audio into readable text so you can practice listening + reading together. Listen-and-memorize vocabulary: Convert your word list (word, meaning, example) into audio for hands-free review. Create vocab lists easily on PC: Build and organize your vocabulary on your computer, then import it into the app and start learning by listening. Free English audiobooks: Plenty of content to keep your daily listening routine going. Learn faster with Listen Repeat—loop, bookmark, extract scripts, and memorize vocabulary anytime, anywhere. terms of use: https://www.everyground.com/listen_repeat/terms privacy policy: https://www.everyground.com/listen_repeat/privacy

Screenshots

Repeat Sound4 screens
Listen Repeat4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Repeat Sound at none against Listen Repeat's shown. Listen Repeat's advantage is review sentiment (85% vs 70%) and rating (4.9 vs 4.7). On price, ratings volume, update cadence 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Repeat Sound sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Listen Repeat sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Listen Repeat holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 7 and 7 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 70% of Repeat Sound's written reviews are positive against 85% of Listen Repeat's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Repeat Sound ships an update every 2 weeks, Listen Repeat every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Repeat Sound versus Listen Repeat: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRepeat SoundListen Repeat
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (7 ratings)4.9 (7 ratings) — better
Positive reviews70.0% of reviews85.3% of reviews — better
Number of ratings77
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksEvery 8 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better16.4
Further details — not scored
Size11 MB87 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer胜军 夏EVERYGROUND

Customer experience

Repeat Sound

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

Listen Repeat

All ratings7 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews34 reviews
Positive85.3%
Neutral2.9%
Negative11.8%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Repeat Sound

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

Listen Repeat

Subscriptions2
  • Listen Repeat Pro (Monthly)$2.991 Month
  • Listen Repeat Pro (Annual)7 Days trial$24.991 Year

Questions

Is Repeat Sound free?
Repeat Sound is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Listen Repeat free?
Listen Repeat is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Repeat Sound or Listen Repeat?
Listen Repeat is rated higher. Repeat Sound averages 4.7 out of 5 from 7 ratings, while Listen Repeat averages 4.9 from 7 ratings.
Do Repeat Sound or Listen Repeat have ads?
Listen Repeat shows ads; Repeat Sound does not.
Which is updated more often, Repeat Sound or Listen Repeat?
Repeat Sound ships an update every 2 weeks, and Listen Repeat every 8 days. Most recently, Repeat Sound was updated on September 23, 2026 and Listen Repeat on October 1, 2026.

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