Comparison

Listen Repeat vs Vocathon

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

Head to head
About

Listen Repeat

This audio player is designed for language learners to improve listening and shadowing skills. It offers tools like segment looping, waveform control, and AI script extraction to help users practice pronunciation and memorize vocabulary effectively.

Highlights
  • Segment looping for pronunciation practice
  • Waveform scrubbing for precise playback
  • Bookmark key audio moments
  • AI-powered script extraction
  • Hands-free vocabulary review
  • Import PC-created vocab lists
  • Free English audiobooks
Features
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Listen Repeat is an audio player built for language learners. It helps you train listening and shadowing with the tools that actually matter—repeat the exact moments you need, collect highlights, and study on the go. Key features Made for listening & shadowing: A clean, focused player designed for language practice. Waveform control: Jump straight to the part you want by scrubbing the waveform. Segment looping: Loop any section as many times as you like to lock in pronunciation and rhythm. Bookmarks across files: Save key moments and play all your bookmarks back-to-back. AI script extraction: Turn audio into readable text so you can practice listening + reading together. Listen-and-memorize vocabulary: Convert your word list (word, meaning, example) into audio for hands-free review. Create vocab lists easily on PC: Build and organize your vocabulary on your computer, then import it into the app and start learning by listening. Free English audiobooks: Plenty of content to keep your daily listening routine going. Learn faster with Listen Repeat—loop, bookmark, extract scripts, and memorize vocabulary anytime, anywhere. terms of use: https://www.everyground.com/listen_repeat/terms privacy policy: https://www.everyground.com/listen_repeat/privacy

About

Vocathon

Learn new words daily with a flashcard app organized by proficiency levels. Study English, German, or Japanese, and pick up where you left off. Purchase language courses once for permanent access.

Highlights
  • Daily vocabulary learning
  • Flashcards by CEFR/JLPT levels
  • English, German, and Japanese courses
  • Progress saving
  • One-time purchase for courses
  • Ad-free learning
Features
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A little every day. One word at a time. Vocathon is a flashcard app for learning vocabulary organized by recognized proficiency levels such as CEFR and JLPT. Flip through as many cards as you like each day and pick up exactly where you left off. ■ English, German and Japanese courses Three language courses in one app. Choose the language you want to start with – or study several languages side by side. ■ Vocabulary cards by level From absolute-beginner words to the most advanced level, essential vocabulary is arranged by difficulty. Start right where your current level is. ■ Progress saved as you go The app automatically remembers how far you've gotten. Close it and come back – you'll continue right where you stopped. ■ Pay once, use forever No subscription. Each course is a one-time purchase that stays unlocked – even on a new device, via [Settings > Restore Purchases]. A free preview of the vocabulary is available in every course before you buy. ■ No ads, no noise No ads covering your screen. Your learning history is used only to help you keep learning.

Screenshots

Listen Repeat4 screens
Vocathon4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Vocathon at none against Listen Repeat's 2. Vocathon also leads on ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (100% vs 85%). Listen Repeat's advantage is ratings volume (7 vs 2). On price, rating, monetization model 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. Listen Repeat sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Vocathon asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for Listen Repeat against 5.0 for Vocathon. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 7 and 2 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 85% of Listen Repeat's written reviews are positive against 100% of Vocathon's.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Listen Repeat versus Vocathon: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterListen RepeatVocathon
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (7 ratings)5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews85.3% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings7 — better2
Update frequencyEvery 8 days—
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS16.415.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size87 MB44 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperEVERYGROUNDNoisy Contents Inc.

Customer experience

Listen Repeat

All ratings7 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews34 reviews
Positive85.3%
Neutral2.9%
Negative11.8%

Vocathon

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Listen Repeat

Subscriptions2
  • Listen Repeat Pro (Monthly)$2.991 Month
  • Listen Repeat Pro (Annual)7 Days trial$24.991 Year
None

Vocathon

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Listen Repeat free?
Listen Repeat is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Vocathon free?
Vocathon is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Listen Repeat or Vocathon?
Vocathon is rated higher. Listen Repeat averages 4.9 out of 5 from 7 ratings, while Vocathon averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.
Do Listen Repeat or Vocathon have ads?
Listen Repeat shows ads; Vocathon does not.

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