Comparison

Marker Player vs AB Looper

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

Head to head
About

Marker Player

Features
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Marker Player is a media player that lets you add markers to your audio and video files, so you can instantly jump to any marked position or use A–B loop playback for repeated practice. You can also adjust the playback speed and, for audio files, change the pitch without changing the tempo. Whether you're practicing a musical instrument, transcribing songs by ear, or studying a foreign language, Marker Player provides the tools you need for efficient and focused learning.

About

AB Looper

This video player allows you to set start and end points to repeatedly play specific sections of any video. Adjust playback speed and save your favorite clips for easy access. Ideal for practicing music, dance, or language learning.

Highlights
  • Set A/B loop markers
  • Repeat specific video sections
  • Adjust playback speed
  • Paste YouTube/Instagram URLs
  • Star favorite videos
  • Browse playback history
Features
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AB Looper is a video player that lets you set A and B loop markers to repeat specific sections of any video. Paste a YouTube, Instagram, or direct video URL, set your loop points, adjust playback speed, and practice any section on repeat. Star your favorite videos for quick access and browse your full history to pick up right where you left off. Built for musicians, dancers, language learners, and anyone who needs to drill a specific moment in a video.

Screenshots

Marker Player2 screens
AB Looper4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Marker Player at none against AB Looper's 1. AB Looper's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 6 months). On price, device support and iOS requirement 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. AB Looper sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Marker Player asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Marker Player ships an update every 6 months, AB Looper every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 4, 2026 and November 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Marker Player versus AB Looper: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMarker PlayerAB Looper
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.5 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—2 — better
Update frequencyEvery 6 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.615.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size10 MB48 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperYasuto SaitoArthur Silva

In-app purchases

None

Marker Player

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

AB Looper

One-time1
  • AB Looper Pro$7.99

Questions

Is Marker Player free?
Marker Player is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is AB Looper free?
AB Looper is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Marker Player or AB Looper have ads?
Marker Player shows ads; AB Looper does not.
Which is updated more often, Marker Player or AB Looper?
Marker Player ships an update every 6 months, and AB Looper every 3 weeks. Most recently, Marker Player was updated on November 4, 2026 and AB Looper on November 8, 2026.

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