Comparison

ListeningDrill vs Loop Note

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

Head to head
About

ListeningDrill

Features
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If you can't hear it, you can't speak it. Communication breaks down when listening fails. Without truly hearing the sounds, you simply cannot move forward in learning any language. It all starts with listening. Stop relying on boring, pre-packaged textbooks. Whether it’s your favorite podcast, a movie scene, a lecture, or a daily conversationβ€”if you can listen to it, you can learn from it. ListeningDrill is not just a media player; it’s a precision-engineered language learning console designed with a tactile, 1980s retro aesthetic. We provide the machine. You bring the material. [ THE WORKFLOW ] 1. BUILD YOUR ARCHIVE (Video & Audio Supported) Import any video or audio file directly into your device. ListeningDrill fully supports both video formats (MP4, MOV) and audio files (MP3, M4A, WAV), turning your real-life media into a beautifully organized collection of cassette tapes. Use the simple [RECENT], [ALL], and [SEARCH] tabs to navigate your library instantly. 2. LET THE MACHINE DECIPHER No subtitles? No problem. Feed your tape into the Decipher Engine. The system will process the audio into precise, timestamped subtitles and translated scripts in seconds. (Local SRT, VTT, and LRC imports are also fully supported.) *Please note: AI transcription quality may vary depending on the original audio language, recording quality, and background noise. 3. ENGAGE THE DRILL CONSOLE Experience the tactile feedback of a true learning machine. Slide open the Study Console to access powerful hardware-inspired tools: β€’ SHADOW Mode: Listen, pause, and repeat. The system acts as your real-time language lab. β€’ A-B LOOP: Set your start and end points with a satisfying mechanical click. Loop specific phrases infinitely until your ears open up. β€’ DRILL Mode: Set the mechanical counter. The system will automatically repeat each sentence exactly as many times as you command before moving forward. 4. STAMP YOUR MASTERY Learning should be rewarding. Once you conquer a tape, press the button to boldly stamp it with a red [ MASTERED ] seal, marking your hard-earned progress directly on the tape label. 5. THE JOURNAL Every minute you listen, every sentence you drill is recorded. Check your Daily Journal to see your study streaks, total uptime, and the exact sentences you fought the hardest to understand. Bring your world. Load the tape. Press start. The ultimate language deck is waiting for your command. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Loop Note

Features
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Practice listening, shadowing, and dictation with videos and audio you enjoy, one sentence at a time. Loop Note helps you repeat difficult passages, speak along, and return to them for review. Make a difficult sentence easier to hear β€’ AB repeat: set a start and end point to replay just the passage you need. β€’ Shadowing: adjust playback from 0.5x to 2x and speak along at your own pace. β€’ Dictation: type what you hear, compare it with the subtitles, and find the words you missed. β€’ Saved sentences and Grow: collect lines to revisit, then try today's review or a random listen. Set review reminders for a time that suits you. Bring your own study material Add a supported video link or import local video, audio, and SRT or VTT subtitle files. Captions for video links depend on availability. On supported devices and languages, on-device speech recognition can also help create subtitles; check the results for accuracy. Use material in English, Japanese, Korean, Spanish, or another language you are learning. Slow down a difficult conversation, then listen again at its original speed as it becomes familiar. Get started with one sentence 1. Add a supported video link or choose a file on your device. 2. Repeat a subtitle sentence or a passage you select yourself. 3. Speak along or try dictation, then save a sentence to practise again. Start without creating an account. On-device speech recognition processes study material on your device. Video links and some features need an internet connection. You can choose whether to send app usage data in Settings; diagnostic information may also be collected. Play your own content and save sentences and repeat ranges to practise again. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

ListeningDrill4 screens
Loop Note4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Loop Note at every 3 days against ListeningDrill's monthly. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

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

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

Both are free to download. ListeningDrill sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $14.99 per month and Loop Note sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

ListeningDrill ships an update monthly, Loop Note every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference Β· 5 level
ListeningDrill versus Loop Note: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterListeningDrillLoop Note
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 3 days β€” better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details β€” not scored
Size94 MB28 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperNeointrominsik kim

In-app purchases

6 purchases

ListeningDrill

Subscriptions2
  • BASIC SUBSCRIPTION$14.991 Month
  • PRO SUBSCRIPTION$29.991 Month
One-time4
  • Fule Up - Mini$2.99
  • STARTER FUEL$2.99
  • Fuel Up - Small$9.99
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  • Fuel Up - Large$24.99
2 purchases

Loop Note

Subscriptions2
  • Loop Note Pro Monthly7 Days trial$3.991 Month
  • Loop Note Pro Yearly7 Days trial$39.991 Year

Questions

Is ListeningDrill free?
ListeningDrill is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Loop Note free?
Loop Note is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do ListeningDrill or Loop Note have ads?
Both ListeningDrill and Loop Note show ads.
Which is updated more often, ListeningDrill or Loop Note?
ListeningDrill ships an update monthly, and Loop Note every 3 days. Most recently, ListeningDrill was updated on October 31, 2026 and Loop Note on November 5, 2026.

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