Comparison

Marker Player vs Refrain

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

Refrain

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Refrain is a focused loop player for anyone who learns by repetition: musicians working out a solo, language learners drilling a phrase, dancers counting an eight, transcribers catching every word. Import any audio file from your device, set an A and a B point right on the waveform, and loop that section on repeat until you've got it. Save the sections you keep coming back to, and jump straight to them next time. FEATURES • A/B loop: drop A and B markers on the waveform and loop that section instantly • Waveform view: see the shape of the audio and place your markers precisely • Saved segments: store the loops you practice most and reload them in a tap • Snippet preview: audition a segment before you commit to it • Precise skip: jump forward or back by 1, 3, 5, 10, 15, or 30 seconds, or 1 or 5 minutes • Count-in timer: get a lead-in before playback so you're ready to come in • Bookmarks: mark the spots you want to find again • Volume control: set a comfortable practice level • Your library: everything you import, organized and ready to pick up again Everything happens on your device. Refrain works fully offline and collects no data. No account, no sign-up, no tracking. Bring in a track and start looping.

Screenshots

Marker Player2 screens
Refrain4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Refrain at none against Marker Player's shown. On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Ā· Rating Ā· Positive reviews Ā· Number of ratings Ā· Update frequency Ā· Ads Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Monetization Ā· Best chart rank Ā· Devices Ā· Requires iOS

CostPrice Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Ads Ā· Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard1 real difference Ā· 5 level
Marker Player versus Refrain: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMarker PlayerRefrain
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 6 months—
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.6 — better16.4
Further details — not scored
Size10 MB41 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperYasuto SaitoSUBVERTING COMPLEXITY (PTY) LTD)

In-app purchases

None

Marker Player

No in-app purchases

None

Refrain

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Marker Player free?
Marker Player is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Refrain free?
Refrain is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Marker Player or Refrain have ads?
Marker Player shows ads; Refrain does not.

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