Comparison

Loop Note vs ListenBack

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

Head to head
About

Loop Note

Features
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Turn any video into a real listening lesson. Loop one sentence. Shadow it. Type what you heard. Then keep going β€” until your ears wake up. Loop Note is built for people who have already tried passive watching, vocabulary apps, and grammar drills β€” and want to actually understand native speakers. The method is simple: choose a sentence from a real video, replay it until it clicks, repeat it out loud, and check yourself by typing what you hear. That’s it. β€” WHAT’S INSIDE β€” β–  AB Repeat Tap once to set a loop range. Replay the same line β€” five times, fifty times β€” until your brain stops translating and starts hearing. β–  Subtitle Sync Import SRT or VTT subtitle files, or add a supported video link when captions are available. Every sentence becomes its own tappable card. β–  AI Subtitle Generation No subtitles? Loop Note can help generate subtitles from video or audio using on-device speech recognition where supported. Your practice stays private on your device. β–  Shadowing Mode Use speed presets from 0.5x to 2x. Slow down difficult phrases. Speed them up once they start to click. Repeat after the speaker β€” your way, at your pace. β–  Dictation Type what you hear. Loop Note shows which words you missed and which words you got right, so you stop guessing and start hearing. β–  Saved Sentences & Daily Review Mark any sentence as β€œhard.” Your review queue brings back saved lines you have not reviewed yet β€” so the ones you struggled with do not get forgotten. β–  Works with Your Study Materials - Supported video links - Local video files - Audio files - Podcasts and downloaded content - SRT and VTT subtitle files β–  Multi-language Content Use subtitles and real native content to practice English, Japanese, Korean, Spanish, and many other languages. β€” BUILT FOR β€” β€’ TOEFL / IELTS / TOEIC listening practice β€’ Improving accent and pronunciation through shadowing β€’ Watching videos, shows, and movies with less dependence on subtitles β€’ Learning a second, third, or fourth language from real native content β€’ Serious learners who already know vocabulary apps are not enough β€” WHY LOOP NOTE β€” Most language apps make you good at the app. Loop Note helps you get better at understanding real people. Real sentences. Real videos. Real repetition. The boring part of listening practice, finally made easier. No account required. No data leaves your device unless you choose to use features that require online access. Just you, your favorite video, and one sentence at a time. Start with a supported video link or a file you already have. Once your material is loaded, Loop Note is great for commutes, flights, and focused study sessions. Free to start. Optional premium features unlock unlimited loop ranges and advanced review tools. β€” GET STARTED IN 30 SECONDS β€” 1. Open Loop Note 2. Add a supported video link or choose a local file 3. Tap any sentence to start looping 4. Repeat. Type. Repeat. That’s the entire method. Your favorite video is now your tutor. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

ListenBack

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An AI-powered audio player built for English learners. Import your favorite podcasts, listening materials, or any English audio as MP3. High-accuracy AI (Whisper) transcribes speech on-device so you can read along and catch every word you missed. β—† Advanced Loop Playback A-B repeat to loop tricky sections Speed control from 0.5x to 3.0x (pitch preserved) Waveform display for visual navigation Bookmarks to mark & jump to key moments Single track loop β—† AI Transcription [Pro] High-accuracy Whisper model, fully on-device No internet required after initial model download Auto-scrolling text synced to playback position Tap any line to jump to that moment Export as TXT or SRT β—† Shadowing Practice [Pro] Auto-loop by sentence from transcription Record your voice with the microphone AI transcribes your speech and compares to the original Accuracy score to track your progress Highlighted diff shows matched and missed words Practice history to keep you motivated β—† Free Features File import & full playback controls Waveform display, A-B repeat, bookmarks Speed control & loop playback β—† Pro Upgrade (one-time purchase) AI transcription Shadowing practice Text export Perfect for TOEFL prep, IELTS study, podcast learning, audiobook comprehension, pronunciation practice, and any English listening training.

Screenshots

Loop Note4 screens
ListenBack4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: ListenBack at none against Loop Note's shown. Loop Note's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price and in-app purchases 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. Loop Note sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and ListenBack sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard3 real differences Β· 3 level
Loop Note versus ListenBack: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLoop NoteListenBack
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 3 daysβ€”
AdsYesNo β€” better
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod β€” betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.0 β€” better17.0
Further details β€” not scored
Size25 MB4 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developerminsik kimkou works

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Loop Note

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

ListenBack

One-time1
  • ListenBack Pro$2.99

Questions

Is Loop Note free?
Loop Note is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is ListenBack free?
ListenBack is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Loop Note or ListenBack have ads?
Loop Note shows ads; ListenBack does not.

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