Amazing app. Tried many, but this is the best
I dont normally rate apps, but when I see one that is great, I want to make sure others know it too and hopefully help others make an informed choice.
I have this installed on both iPhone (iOS 5.1.1) and iPad mini (iOS 7.0.4). Tried the lite version and quickly decided to get the full version. Ive tried so many other audio app (default Music app, Audible Audiobooks, Pastime Audiobook, Top Audiobooks Player, Audiobook & Podcast, Podcasts, and a bunch others I cant remember).
I was looking for an app that is more condusive for audiobooks. I have thousands of books, each book comprised of multiple files by either chapters or certain lengths or even one huge file sometimes. SpeedUp is also useful to regular music files, but it truly shines with audiobooks IMHO. The default Apple app is very poor in playback control and bookmarks.
Heres why I highly recommend SpeedUp Player Pro:
- variable playback speed from
0.5x to 2.5x with decent pitch control. For me, its not terribly useful on the extreme end, since I like to playback about 1.2-1.5x speed depending on book and narrator.
- bookmark
- sleep control, 10, 20, 30, 60, 120 mom. Ive fallen asleep so many times listening to an audiobook.
- quick gestures to go incrementally forward or backward, customizable
- recording functionality and playback speed is better controlled than through default Apple app (very useful for meetings to take notes). Can export audio file to integrate into other apps if you want
- links to Dropbox if thats where you store your audio files
In my case, I use it mostly for fictional audiobooks and audio drama (I have other apps that are better music controllers). But I also found this app useful for audiobooks that help you learn languages (constant playback and slow speed adjustment), recording meetings (and transcribing). I havent used it for podcasts so youll have to use your own judgement.
I highly recommend this app. I also have their other app SpeedUpTV on both iPhone and iPad. Again, its far far superior to default Apple Video app. Judge for yourself.
FatCatElvis about SpeedUp Player Pro, v2.0.1
