Comparison

Repeat Player cut&loop vs LS Player

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 continually improving cut&loop. Download the app and put your audio to use for learning and practice.

About

LS Player

This audio player is designed for language learners. It allows users to insert notes, record readings, and adjust playback speed. Manage audio materials with folders and download them via iTunes or Wi-Fi.

Highlights
  • Supports multiple audio formats
  • Insert notes and voice memos
  • A-B repeater functionality
  • Lyrics support with LRC files
  • Adjustable playback speed
  • Record and playback readings
  • Folder-based audio management
Features
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An audio player designed for focusing on language learning. Key features: Support multiple audio formats, like MP3, M4A, AAC, etc. Insert notes by adding texts or recording a voice memo. Support A-B repeater. Support lyrics with LRC files. Support playback speed adjustment. Record your readings and playback, and help you improve speaking. Audio materials can be managed using folders. Materials can downloaded to your iPhone/iPad from desktop by iTunes and WIFI file transferring.

Screenshots

Repeat Player cut&loop4 screens
LS Player4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: LS Player at none against Repeat Player cut&loop's 2. LS Player also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.2). Repeat Player cut&loop's advantage is review sentiment (80% vs 63%) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 5 weeks). On price, rating, ratings volume and device support 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. LS Player asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Repeat Player cut&loop against 4.7 for LS Player. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 40 and 15 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 80% of Repeat Player cut&loop's written reviews are positive against 63% of LS Player's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Repeat Player cut&loop ships an update every 2 weeks, LS Player every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Repeat Player cut&loop versus LS Player: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRepeat Player cut&loopLS Player
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (40 ratings)4.7 (15 ratings) — better
Positive reviews79.7% of reviews — better62.5% of reviews
Number of ratings40 — better15
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterEvery 5 weeks
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.212.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size21 MB3 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHiroaki Muronaka春 李

Customer experience

Repeat Player cut&loop

All ratings40 ratings
Positive90.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative10.0%
Written reviews133 reviews
Positive79.7%
Neutral7.5%
Negative12.8%

LS Player

All ratings15 ratings
Positive93.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative6.7%
Written reviews24 reviews
Positive62.5%
Neutral8.3%
Negative29.2%

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Repeat Player cut&loop

Subscriptions2
  • cut & loop Premium$1.991 Month
  • cut & loop Premium$3.993 Months
None

LS Player

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Repeat Player cut&loop free?
Repeat Player cut&loop is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is LS Player free?
LS Player is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Repeat Player cut&loop or LS Player?
LS Player is rated higher. Repeat Player cut&loop averages 4.6 out of 5 from 40 ratings, while LS Player averages 4.7 from 15 ratings.
Do Repeat Player cut&loop or LS Player have ads?
Repeat Player cut&loop shows ads; LS Player does not.
Which is updated more often, Repeat Player cut&loop or LS Player?
Repeat Player cut&loop ships an update every 2 weeks, and LS Player every 5 weeks. Most recently, Repeat Player cut&loop was updated on October 14, 2026 and LS Player on October 13, 2026.

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