Comparison

Repeat Player cut&loop vs Retainly

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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Practice with your own audio, one phrase at a time. cut&loop automatically splits recordings into phrases so you can repeat difficult sections, slow down playback, and add pauses to practice at your own pace. Use it for listening and speaking practice, shadowing, memorization, or learning music by ear. ■Get Started 1. Choose audio from your music library, files, or downloaded podcasts. 2. Once your audio has been split automatically, select a phrase to play. 3. Adjust the number of repeats, playback speed, and pauses to suit your practice. If needed, open the track editor to adjust phrase boundaries or run Auto Split again. ■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 speech recognition to display what you say as text ・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

Retainly

Features
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Retainly turns learning into a rewarding journey. Discover fascinating facts across dozens of topics - from Ancient Civilizations to Ocean Life, World Wars to Lost Cities - and actually remember what you learn. HOW IT WORKS - Read interesting, bite-sized statements on topics you love - Answer thoughtful questions that make you think - Earn points as you build your knowledge - Return periodically to reinforce what you've learned - Watch your retention improve with spaced repetition DIVERSE TOPICS Explore captivating content across: - History & Ancient Civilisations - Science & Nature - Wars & Military History - Geography & Lost Cities - Pop Culture & Entertainment - Technology & Innovation - Literature & Arts - And many more! WHY RETAINLY? - Science-backed spaced repetition system - Engaging, non-obvious questions that challenge your thinking - Curated fascinating facts that are actually interesting - Gamified learning with rewards and progress tracking - Perfect for curious minds who love learning - No overwhelming textbooks - just bite-sized knowledge Whether you're a history buff, science enthusiast, or lifelong learner, Retainly makes knowledge retention effortless and enjoyable. Stop forgetting what you read. Start retaining what matters. Terms of Usage: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Repeat Player cut&loop4 screens
Retainly4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Retainly at none against Repeat Player cut&loop's shown. Retainly also leads on iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.0). On price, in-app purchases 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 and Retainly sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Repeat Player cut&loop versus Retainly: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRepeat Player cut&loopRetainly
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (42 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews80.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings42 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks—
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.015.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size22 MB45 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperHiroaki MuronakaTOBES LTD

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Repeat Player cut&loop

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

Retainly

Subscriptions1
  • Premium Access$4.991 Month

Questions

Is Repeat Player cut&loop free?
Repeat Player cut&loop is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Retainly free?
Retainly is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Repeat Player cut&loop or Retainly have ads?
Repeat Player cut&loop shows ads; Retainly does not.

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