Comparison

Repeat Player cut&loop vs [Repete]

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

[Repete]

This audio player aids language learners by facilitating repetition, dictation, and shadowing through customizable playback intervals and speed adjustments. It allows users to record their voice alongside teaching materials to improve pronunciation. Supports various audio sources, excluding protected files.

Highlights
  • Phrase interval playback
  • Adjustable playback speed
  • Background playback
  • Integrated recorder
  • Import audio files
  • Automatic silent part detection
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About the Transition to Repete Plus Repete is scheduled to be removed from new distribution on the App Store at the end of October 2026. If you have already installed Repete, you can continue using it. Future development and support will be focused on Repete Plus. The core features available in Repete can also be used for free in Repete Plus, and learning time records from Repete can be transferred to Repete Plus. --- "Repete" is a helpful audio player for language learners. You can play phrases with intervals, making it convenient for repetition, dictation, and shadowing. Features: * Find silent parts between phrases and automatically separate them * Interval after phrase playback can be set in seconds or as a ratio to phrase time * Playback speed can be changed * Background playback * Recorder You can record both the teaching materials and your own voice, so you can study while checking your utterances! --- You can use music libraries, podcast, or audio files imported via cloud storage, AirDrop, or the Files app. * "Protected files" such as iTunes Store AudioBook and Apple Music songs cannot be played.

Screenshots

Repeat Player cut&loop4 screens
[Repete]3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: [Repete] at none against Repeat Player cut&loop's 2. [Repete] also leads on rating (4.8 vs 4.6). Repeat Player cut&loop's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs monthly) and ratings volume (39 vs 5). On price, review sentiment, ads 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. [Repete] asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

[Repete] holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Repeat Player cut&loop has 39 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 80% of Repeat Player cut&loop's written reviews are positive against 87% of [Repete]'s.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Repeat Player cut&loop ships an update every 2 weeks, [Repete] monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and July 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Repeat Player cut&loop versus [Repete]: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRepeat Player cut&loop[Repete]
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (39 ratings)4.8 (5 ratings) — better
Positive reviews79.7% of reviews86.8% of reviews — better
Number of ratings39 — better5
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterMonthly
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesAd-supported — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.2 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size21 MB23 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHiroaki MuronakaMitsuru Kuwajima

Customer experience

Repeat Player cut&loop

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

[Repete]

All ratings5 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews38 reviews
Positive86.8%
Neutral2.6%
Negative10.5%

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Repeat Player cut&loop

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

[Repete]

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 [Repete] free?
[Repete] is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Repeat Player cut&loop or [Repete]?
[Repete] is rated higher. Repeat Player cut&loop averages 4.6 out of 5 from 39 ratings, while [Repete] averages 4.8 from 5 ratings.
Do Repeat Player cut&loop or [Repete] have ads?
Both Repeat Player cut&loop and [Repete] show ads.
Which is updated more often, Repeat Player cut&loop or [Repete]?
Repeat Player cut&loop ships an update every 2 weeks, and [Repete] monthly. Most recently, Repeat Player cut&loop was updated on September 22, 2026 and [Repete] on July 31, 2026.

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