Comparison

ListeningDrill vs Repeat Player cut&loop

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

Head to head
About

ListeningDrill

Enhance your language learning with this app, offering tools to practice listening and speaking using videos and audiobooks. Features include adjustable playback speed, dual subtitle support, and vocabulary management.

Highlights
  • Dual subtitle support
  • Adjustable playback speed
  • AB repeat function
  • Vocabulary management
  • Background playback
  • Subtitle scrolling and selection
Features
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Learn English,Spanish, French, Chinese, Japanese, German, Korean etc. Drama , Movies Uploading / Classical audio book / Fairy tales / TED (2 Subtitles at the same time) / AB repeat / auto repeat / play speed control / vocabulary / bookmark / playing in the background ... 30 min on the way to work, 30 min on the way to school, Towards the dream, ListeningDrill ! I wish I could hear every dialog at least in this one favorite movie ... Yes, you can !!! Just start, soon you will begin to hear ... ListeningDrill can - play both video and audio in sleep mode(background mode) seamlessly. - adjust play speed (0.5X ~ 2.0X) - merge subtitle files (even can merge two files they have different timing information and in different formats) one for main for study, another for sub as translation. - repeat based on subtitles (1, 2, 3 ... subtitles at a time, 1, 2, 3 .. times loop) - AB repeat - check whole scripts by scroll. - play from selected subtitle - adjust size and color of subtitle font - play dialogs only (skip where no dialogs and move to next dialog immediately. - manage vocabulary for each subtitle file, extract words from subtitle file, manage excluded words list, edit vocabulary ... - bookmark on each subtitles, bookmark on AB repeat information. - show and hide subtitles - listen and repeat - support convenient quick-dictionary When you upload files, you can do it without USB connection. With WiFi connection only, you can just drag and drop for uploading. (Of course, you can use iTunes Sharing too which requires USB connection for faster upload) First of all, you must understand foreign languages through listening. It is for those who need to practice listening to foreign languages. Users can read subtitles and replay the media files repeatedly. [Supported Media Files] 1. mp4, mov, mpv, 3gp video files 3. mp3 audio files [Supported Subtitle Format] 1. lrc (Karaoke Lyrics LRC) 2. smi (SAMI Captioning) 3. srt (SubRip format) ******* lite version ********. In the Lite version, advertisement would be displayed. ****************************** If you have any question, please mail to insubae@neointro.com

About

Repeat Player cut&loop

This audio player helps learners by allowing them to repeat specific phrases from audio files. It offers features like automatic phrase splitting, variable playback speed, and transcription to enhance focused practice.

Highlights
  • Automatic phrase splitting
  • AB repeat and pause insertion
  • Variable playback speed (0.5x-2.5x)
  • Transcription and translation
  • Pronunciation checks with speech recognition
  • Audio recording
Features
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cut&loop is an audio player that lets you use your own audio for language learning and instrument practice. Jump to the start of a phrase and repeat it for listening practice, shadowing, memorization, or learning music by ear. Playback speed controls, pauses between phrases, and transcription help you get more use out of your audio. ■Main Features ・Automatic phrase splitting based on silence detection, with easy navigation to the start of each phrase ・Phrase repeat and A-B repeat for a selected section ・Pauses between phrases ・Playback speeds from 0.5× to 2.5×, for slower listening practice or getting through podcasts in less time ・Transcription and translation, plus pronunciation checks using speech recognition ・Audio recording and automatic playback of recorded audio ・Bookmarks for phrases you want to listen to again (iOS 26 or later) ・Sleep timer (iOS 18.4 or later) ■Supported Audio Supports audio from your music library, files, and downloaded podcasts. DRM-protected audio, audio within the Books app, and some other content are not supported. ■Free Trial and Subscriptions First-time users can try ad-free and background playback for 3 days after selecting their first audio, without signing up for a subscription. You will not be charged automatically when the trial ends. A subscription is required to use paid features after the free period. No account registration is required. I’m continually improving cut&loop. Download the app and put your audio to use for learning and practice.

Screenshots

ListeningDrill4 screens
Repeat Player cut&loop4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: ListeningDrill at none against Repeat Player cut&loop's 2. ListeningDrill also leads on ratings volume (205 vs 42) and review sentiment (88% vs 80%). Repeat Player cut&loop's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 2 months). On price, rating, ads and monetization model 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 Player cut&loop sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. ListeningDrill asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for ListeningDrill against 4.6 for Repeat Player cut&loop. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 205 and 42 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 88% of ListeningDrill's written reviews are positive against 80% of Repeat Player cut&loop's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

ListeningDrill ships an update every 2 months, Repeat Player cut&loop every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on October 29, 2026.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
ListeningDrill versus Repeat Player cut&loop: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterListeningDrillRepeat Player cut&loop
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (205 ratings)4.6 (42 ratings) — better
Positive reviews88.3% of reviews — better79.9% of reviews
Number of ratings205 — better42
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS9.0 — better15.2
Further details — not scored
Size34 MB22 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperNeointroHiroaki Muronaka

Customer experience

ListeningDrill

All ratings203 ratings
Positive87.2%
Neutral4.9%
Negative7.9%
Written reviews855 reviews
Positive88.3%
Neutral6.0%
Negative5.7%

Repeat Player cut&loop

All ratings40 ratings
Positive90.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative10.0%
Written reviews134 reviews
Positive79.9%
Neutral7.5%
Negative12.7%

Bugs and requests

ListeningDrill

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Videos not syncing properly with subtitles
  • Playback controls not working as expected
  • Compatibility issues with newer iOS versions

Requested features

5 requests
  • Add more audiobook and video content
  • Improve search and content discovery
  • Provide more language options beyond English
  • Add features to customize playback speed and subtitles
  • Enhance the user interface for better usability

Repeat Player cut&loop

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

ListeningDrill

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Repeat Player cut&loop

Subscriptions2
  • cut & loop Premium$1.991 Month
  • cut & loop Premium$3.993 Months

Questions

Is ListeningDrill free?
ListeningDrill is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Repeat Player cut&loop free?
Repeat Player cut&loop is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, ListeningDrill or Repeat Player cut&loop?
Repeat Player cut&loop is rated higher. ListeningDrill averages 4.5 out of 5 from 205 ratings, while Repeat Player cut&loop averages 4.6 from 42 ratings.
Do ListeningDrill or Repeat Player cut&loop have ads?
Both ListeningDrill and Repeat Player cut&loop show ads.
Which is updated more often, ListeningDrill or Repeat Player cut&loop?
ListeningDrill ships an update every 2 months, and Repeat Player cut&loop every 2 weeks. Most recently, ListeningDrill was updated on October 29, 2026 and Repeat Player cut&loop on October 29, 2026.

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