Comparison

Repeat Player cut&loop vs EchoEnglish

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

Head to head
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 continuing to improve the app to make it easier to use.

About

EchoEnglish

This app automatically splits audio and video into sentences with subtitles, allowing for precise listening practice. It features customizable AB repeat with voice comparison and high-fidelity variable-speed playback for focused study.

Highlights
  • Auto-sentence splitting with subtitles
  • Customizable AB repeat with voice comparison
  • High-fidelity variable-speed playback
  • Ear-return (echo feedback)
  • Clip editing, export, and favorites
  • Flexible import and file management
Features
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EchoEnglish: English Listening Trainer – Learn English Smarter EchoEnglish is an advanced audio and video player designed for language learners. Practice English listening, shadowing, pronunciation, dictation, and speaking with powerful features including automatic sentence segmentation, subtitle generation, A-B repeat, recording comparison, and high-quality variable-speed playback. Whether you’re preparing for IELTS, TOEFL, TOEIC, Cambridge English exams, studying podcasts, online courses, speeches, audiobooks, or YouTube lessons, English Listening Trainer helps you learn faster and more efficiently. --------- Key Features Automatic Sentence Segmentation Turn long audio into sentence-by-sentence lessons. • Automatically split audio into individual sentences • Generate subtitles from speech • Translate subtitles • Save important sentences for later review Perfect for intensive listening practice. --------- A-B Repeat & Shadowing Repeat difficult sentences as many times as you need. • Unlimited A-B repeat • Custom repeat count • Adjustable pause between repeats • Loop any part of the audio Ideal for: • English listening • Shadowing practice • Accent reduction • Pronunciation improvement --------- Record & Compare Practice speaking by recording your voice and comparing it with the original audio. Listen to your pronunciation immediately after each recording and improve your fluency naturally. Great for: • Speaking practice • Pronunciation training • Accent imitation • Public speaking --------- Variable Speed Playback Play audio from 0.1x to 5.0x speed without changing pitch. Perfect for: • Slow listening • Intensive listening • Fast review • Podcast learning --------- Waveform Navigation Jump to any sentence instantly with an interactive waveform. • Precise A-B selection • Visual editing • Quick navigation • Easy sentence review --------- Dictation Practice Generate audio clips for dictation exercises. Improve: • Listening accuracy • Vocabulary recognition • Sentence comprehension --------- Import Your Learning Materials Import audio and video from multiple sources. Supports: • Files app • iCloud Drive • Wi-Fi Transfer • iTunes File Sharing • Local audio & video files Organize everything into folders for easier learning. --------- Audio Learning Tools More than just a player. Features include: • Audio clipping • Export selected segments • MP3 export • Bookmark important moments • Save favorite sentences --------- Built for Every Learner Perfect for: • English learners • IELTS preparation • TOEFL preparation • TOEIC preparation • Cambridge English exams • Podcast listeners • Online course students • Teachers • Interpreters • Voice actors • Public speakers --------- Why You’ll Love It • No ads • Clean and simple interface • Dark Mode • Sleep Timer • Lightweight and battery friendly • Stable and fast • Designed for long study sessions --------- Loved by Thousands of Learners “Automatic sentence segmentation completely changed how I practice listening. I no longer need to drag the progress bar over and over.” “The A-B repeat and speed control are exactly what I needed for shadowing practice.” “This is one of the best language learning audio players I’ve ever used. Simple, powerful, and distraction-free.” --------- Practice smarter. Listen better. Speak with confidence.

Screenshots

Repeat Player cut&loop4 screens
EchoEnglish4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: EchoEnglish at none against Repeat Player cut&loop's shown. EchoEnglish also leads on rating (4.8 vs 4.6) and review sentiment (89% vs 80%). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases 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 and EchoEnglish sells 8 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

EchoEnglish holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 39 and 139 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 80% of Repeat Player cut&loop's written reviews are positive against 89% of EchoEnglish's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Repeat Player cut&loop versus EchoEnglish: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRepeat Player cut&loopEchoEnglish
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (39 ratings)4.8 (139 ratings) — better
Positive reviews79.7% of reviews89.1% of reviews — better
Number of ratings39139 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksEvery 2 weeks
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better
Requires iOS15.214 — better
Further details — not scored
Size21 MB48 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHiroaki Muronaka秀娟 牛

Customer experience

Repeat Player cut&loop

All ratings39 ratings
Positive89.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative10.3%
Written reviews133 reviews
Positive79.7%
Neutral7.5%
Negative12.8%

EchoEnglish

All ratings139 ratings
Positive92.8%
Neutral4.3%
Negative2.9%
Written reviews183 reviews
Positive89.1%
Neutral3.8%
Negative7.1%

Bugs and requests

Repeat Player cut&loop

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

EchoEnglish

Reported bugs

12 issues
  • iOS 16.3+ crashes and login failures
  • Baidu Cloud login shows strange text file window
  • AB-point setting displays 0:00:00 instead of current time
  • Progress bar not updating during AB-segment playback
  • Pause/resume functionality resets playback position
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  • Auto-segmentation cuts off words mid-sentence
  • Voice memo file import failures on iOS 13+
  • iCloud MP3 import issues
  • Lyrics display inconsistency after manual addition
  • Device overheating on iPhone 16 Pro during dictation
  • Background playback exits unexpectedly
  • Language settings cannot be changed after selection

Requested features

12 requests
  • Audio merging and editing capabilities
  • Apple Watch support
  • YouTube audio download functionality
  • Larger UI text and improved font sizes
  • Batch file upload feature
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  • Google Drive cloud integration
  • Automatic file splitting with better accuracy
  • Spectrogram visualization for audio
  • MacBook/Mac version support
  • Keyword and highlight note-taking features
  • Improved AB-point setting interface
  • Better manual segmentation adjustment process

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Repeat Player cut&loop

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

EchoEnglish

One-time8
  • 历年四级考试真题Free
  • 历年六级考试真题Free
  • 收藏复读笔记$0.99
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  • 同步音频文件$0.99
  • AB multi device sync$1.99
  • 视频转音频、播放$1.99
  • 自动断句/自动切分句子$2.99
  • Unlock all functions$4.99

Questions

Is Repeat Player cut&loop free?
Repeat Player cut&loop is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is EchoEnglish free?
EchoEnglish is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Repeat Player cut&loop or EchoEnglish?
EchoEnglish is rated higher. Repeat Player cut&loop averages 4.6 out of 5 from 39 ratings, while EchoEnglish averages 4.8 from 139 ratings.
Do Repeat Player cut&loop or EchoEnglish have ads?
Repeat Player cut&loop shows ads; EchoEnglish does not.
Which is updated more often, Repeat Player cut&loop or EchoEnglish?
Repeat Player cut&loop ships an update every 2 weeks, and EchoEnglish every 2 weeks. Most recently, Repeat Player cut&loop was updated on September 22, 2026 and EchoEnglish on September 3, 2026.

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