# Repeat Player cut&loop vs EchoEnglish

The clearest difference is ads: EchoEnglish at none against Repeat Player cut&loop's shown. EchoEnglish also leads on review sentiment (89% vs 80%) and ratings volume (141 vs 42). On price, rating, update cadence and in-app purchases 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 and EchoEnglish sells 8 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Repeat Player cut&loop against 4.8 for EchoEnglish. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 42 and 141 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 80% of Repeat Player cut&loop's written reviews are positive against 89% of EchoEnglish's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Repeat Player cut&loop | EchoEnglish |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (42 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/repeat-player-cut-and-loop/id616310281/reviews) | **[4.8 (141 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/echoenglishaudio-replay-tool/id1133575767/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 42 | **141** |
| Positive reviews | 79.9% of reviews | **89.1% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 22 MB | 48 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.2 | **14** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Hiroaki Muronaka](https://appshunter.io/developer/616310284) | [秀娟 牛](https://appshunter.io/developer/1094634955) |

## What reviewers say

### 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 |


### EchoEnglish

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/echoenglishaudio-replay-tool/id1133575767)

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:** Family Sharing, Siri integration, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (8)**

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

**What reviewers like**

- 💡 Innovative auto-segmentation feature for audio
- 🚀 Fast and responsive customer support
- 👍 User-friendly interface and simple operation
- 💰 Affordable pricing with generous free features
- ⚡ Variable playback speed functionality

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes on iOS 16+ versions
- 🔥 Device overheating during extended use
- 📱 Inconsistent performance across different iPhone models
- 🔐 Privacy policy concerns and forced consent
- ⚠️ Baidu Cloud login issues

**Reported bugs**

- 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

**Requested features**

- Audio merging and editing capabilities
- Apple Watch support
- YouTube audio download functionality
- Larger UI text and improved font sizes
- Batch file upload feature


## Frequently asked 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 42 ratings, while EchoEnglish averages 4.8 from 141 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 October 29, 2026 and EchoEnglish on October 22, 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.*