# ListenBack vs Langplayer

The clearest difference is ads: ListenBack at none against Langplayer's shown. Langplayer's advantage is iOS requirement (15.6 vs 17.0). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. ListenBack sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Langplayer sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ListenBack ships an update every 6 days, Langplayer every 4 days. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | ListenBack | Langplayer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 6 days | **Every 4 days** |
| Size | 4 MB | 39 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **15.6** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [kou works](https://appshunter.io/developer/1871986162) | [Kumgang Corp.](https://appshunter.io/developer/6803954840) |

## What reviewers say

### ListenBack

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/listenback-english-shadowing/id6770220137)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| ListenBack Pro | $2.99 | one-time |


### Langplayer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/langplayer-ab-repeat/id6804123120)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove ads | $3.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is ListenBack free?

ListenBack is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Langplayer free?

Langplayer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Do ListenBack or Langplayer have ads?

Langplayer shows ads; ListenBack does not.

### Which is updated more often, ListenBack or Langplayer?

ListenBack ships an update every 6 days, and Langplayer every 4 days. Most recently, ListenBack was updated on October 24, 2026 and Langplayer on October 24, 2026.

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