# ListeningDrill vs Repeat Player cut&loop

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.

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.

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.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | ListeningDrill | Repeat Player cut&loop |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (205 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/listeningdrill-learn-english/id545518754/reviews) | **[4.6 (42 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/repeat-player-cut-and-loop/id616310281/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **205** | 42 |
| Positive reviews | **88.3% of reviews** | 79.9% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 34 MB | 22 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 15.2 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Neointro](https://appshunter.io/developer/543832840) | [Hiroaki Muronaka](https://appshunter.io/developer/616310284) |

## What reviewers say

### ListeningDrill

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/listeningdrill-learn-english/id545518754)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Helpful for learning English
- 💡 Great for practicing listening and speaking
- 👍 Useful for improving pronunciation
- 👍 Interesting content (TED talks, audiobooks)

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Some videos/links not working
- 🐛 Occasional crashes or performance issues
- 👎 Limited content library, needs more variety
- 👎 Confusing or unintuitive UI/UX

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

- 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

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/repeat-player-cut-and-loop/id616310281)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| cut & loop Premium | $1.99 | per month |
| cut & loop Premium | $3.99 | per 3 months |


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*