# SilentBonusTrack vs PlaySections

SilentBonusTrack and PlaySections both sit at 5.0 stars, but that hides the real split: 77% of PlaySections's written reviews are positive against 0% of SilentBonusTrack's. PlaySections also leads on ratings volume (16 vs 2). SilentBonusTrack's advantage is price ($2.99 vs $3.99). On rating, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

SilentBonusTrack costs $2.99 and PlaySections $3.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for SilentBonusTrack against 4.9 for PlaySections. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: PlaySections has 16 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 0% of SilentBonusTrack's written reviews are positive against 77% of PlaySections's.

SilentBonusTrack ships an update every 6 weeks, PlaySections every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on November 1, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | SilentBonusTrack | PlaySections |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **$2.99** | $3.99 |
| Rating | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/silentbonustrack/id725815269/reviews)** | [4.9 (16 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/playsections/id1032204861/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **16** |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **76.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Size | 17 MB | 14 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.5** | 16.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Motonari Hibi](https://appshunter.io/developer/386737172) | [Hiroshi Kajihata](https://appshunter.io/developer/1032204860) |

## What reviewers say

### SilentBonusTrack

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/silentbonustrack/id725815269)

Relive the nostalgic experience of listening to music on cassette tapes. This app simulates the physical characteristics of tape players, including reel movement, tape wrapping, and operational sounds. Organize your music library with cassette-style index cards and enjoy a unique way to play your albums.

**Highlights:** Cassette tape reel animation, Tape wrapping and end animation, Player with counter and auto-reverse, Cassette index card song list, Album title lettering, Random album selection

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### PlaySections

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/playsections/id1032204861)

This app allows users to mark and play specific sections of audio and video files. It's ideal for practicing music, learning languages, or transcribing audio with features like loop playback, speed and pitch adjustment, and vocal cancellation.

**Highlights:** Section marking and playback, Loop playback for sections or songs, Adjustable playback speed and pitch, Vocal cancellation and EQ, Import from Music Library and other apps, YouTube video support, Background playback

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is SilentBonusTrack free?

SilentBonusTrack costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is PlaySections free?

PlaySections costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, SilentBonusTrack or PlaySections?

SilentBonusTrack is rated higher. SilentBonusTrack averages 5.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while PlaySections averages 4.9 from 16 ratings.

### Do SilentBonusTrack or PlaySections have ads?

Neither SilentBonusTrack nor PlaySections shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, SilentBonusTrack or PlaySections?

SilentBonusTrack ships an update every 6 weeks, and PlaySections every 3 weeks. Most recently, SilentBonusTrack was updated on November 1, 2026 and PlaySections on November 1, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*