Comparison

SubFrenzy vs Cycle Timers

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

Head to head
About

SubFrenzy

Enhance language learning by looping audio or video with synchronized subtitles. Practice pronunciation, translation, and repetition with customizable playback options. Supports AI-powered text-to-speech for subtitle-only practice.

Highlights
  • Audio/video playback with synchronized subtitles
  • Subtitle list with skip/rewind functionality
  • Double-click subtitle to jump to segment
  • Subtitle repetition for listening training
  • Bookmark and batch-play favorite subtitles
  • Word-by-word translation
  • AI-powered American pronunciation for text
Features
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Add audio files (MP3 or M4A format) with corresponding subtitle files. During playback, subtitles are displayed in a list, supporting skip-ahead or rewind based on subtitle cues. Add video files (MP4) with corresponding subtitle files. During playback, subtitles are displayed in a list, supporting skip-ahead or rewind based on subtitle cues. Double-click a subtitle in the list to jump to the corresponding segment in the audio or video playback. Set the number of repetitions (3–99 times) for a single subtitle line to enhance listening training, with adjustable intervals to customize the rhythm for shadowing practice. Bookmark subtitles during playback, and practice them efficiently by batch-playing from the favorites list. Click on a subtitle to trigger word-by-word translation (local translation). Even without audio or video files, upload subtitle files alone to play subtitles using authentic American pronunciation powered by AI-trained models. Supports playback speed adjustment, software interface language settings, and more, with continuous updates. The software includes a user guide with detailed instructions and screenshots.

About

Cycle Timers

Features
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Know when you last cleaned it, and when it’s due again. Free to start. Cycle Pro is an optional one-time in-app purchase, no subscription. Cycle is a cleaning and chores tracker built around two dates: last done and next due. The bathroom drain, the washing machine drum, the range hood filter, the cat litter, the bed sheets, the smoke alarm battery. Give each one a rhythm and Cycle shows how long ago you did it and when it’s due again. Every task is a ring that slowly drains from green to yellow to orange, and turns red when it’s overdue. One glance tells you what’s fine, what’s coming, and what needs doing today. One tap marks it done, right from your Home Screen widget, without opening the app. START IN A MINUTE • Pick a pack: Cleaning, Household chores, Home maintenance, Pets, Plants, Food & expiry or Personal • Tell Cycle roughly when you last did each thing, or say you’re not sure and it’s due now • Or add your own: name, icon, place, how often EVERY KIND OF SCHEDULE • Count from the day you finish: every 2 weeks, every 3 months • Or keep fixed days: every Monday, the 1st of the month, the first Saturday, once a year KNOW WHEN YOU LAST DID IT • Every task keeps its history, with optional notes • A calendar shows what you completed, day by day • Backdate a task when you did it yesterday, and undo an accidental tap ROOM BY ROOM • Give tasks a place: kitchen, bathroom, toilet, living room, bedroom, entryway, balcony, car, or your own • Sort by what’s due soonest or group by place. Overdue tasks always stay on top WHEN LIFE HAPPENS • Skip this time, snooze for 1, 3 or 7 days, or pause a task while you’re away. Nothing is lost WIDGET-FIRST • Interactive Home Screen widgets show your most urgent tasks. Tap a ring to mark it done • Choose exactly which tasks each widget shows • Lock Screen widgets keep what’s due one glance away (Cycle Pro) • The Small widget is free; Medium and Large widgets, plus Extra Large on iPad, come with Cycle Pro REASSURING, NOT NAGGING • Calm green for most of a cycle; warm colors only when it matters • One local notification when something comes due, with a Mark Done button right on it • Optional app badge showing the overdue count • Siri and Shortcuts: say “Mark cat litter done in Cycle” PRIVATE BY DESIGN • No account, no tracking • Your tasks stay on your device and are never sent to us • Cycle uses RevenueCat only to count purchases (an anonymous ID and your App Store purchases), and never to track you FREE TO START • Free: up to 4 tasks and one Small Home Screen widget • Cycle Pro is an optional one-time in-app purchase: unlimited tasks, Medium and Large widgets (plus Extra Large on iPad), and Lock Screen widgets • Cycle Pro also unlocks Cycle Wrapped, your year in Cycle: a year-end recap you can share • Cycle Pro also lets you message the developer straight from Settings • No subscription, no recurring charges

Screenshots

SubFrenzy4 screens
Cycle Timers4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Cycle Timers at every 5 days against SubFrenzy's every 9 days. On price, ads, 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. SubFrenzy sells 2 one-off in-app purchases and Cycle Timers sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SubFrenzy ships an update every 9 days, Cycle Timers every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 8 level
SubFrenzy versus Cycle Timers: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSubFrenzyCycle Timers
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 9 daysEvery 5 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS1717.0
Further details — not scored
Size202 MB12 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer晓明 张Izotz Cristobal Mota

In-app purchases

2 purchases

SubFrenzy

One-time2
  • 小幕狂听2 variants$9.99
  • 小幕狂听2 variants$14.99
1 purchases

Cycle Timers

One-time1
  • Cycle Pro Lifetime$5.99

Questions

Is SubFrenzy free?
SubFrenzy is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Cycle Timers free?
Cycle Timers is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do SubFrenzy or Cycle Timers have ads?
Neither SubFrenzy nor Cycle Timers shows ads.
Which is updated more often, SubFrenzy or Cycle Timers?
SubFrenzy ships an update every 9 days, and Cycle Timers every 5 days. Most recently, SubFrenzy was updated on October 30, 2026 and Cycle Timers on October 29, 2026.

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