# Cantito - Learn Languages — Learn Songs, Stories & Poetry

> Language learning through songs, stories, and poetry with detailed breakdowns. (iPhone/iPad app by Duane Moore.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cantito-learn-languages/id6760638313 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Duane Moore](https://appshunter.io/developer/1885454835)
- Category: Education, Reference
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 5.00/5 from 1 App Store ratings · 1 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 17.0 · 16 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2026-03-25
- Data updated: 2026-06-28
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cantito-learn-languages/id6760638313/reviews.md

## What is Cantito?

Cantito is a language learning app that teaches foreign languages through real songs, stories, poetry, fables, and folk tales.

Instead of artificial textbook sentences, Cantito breaks down authentic works sentence by sentence into rich mini-lessons covering:

• Full translation and romanization
• Word-by-word breakdown with part of speech
• Grammar explanations in context
• Etymology and word origins
• Conjugation and declension tables
• Cultural and literary analysis
• Native audio pronunciation

LEARN THROUGH GREAT STORIES
Start with folk tales and fables, then progress through classic poetry, songs, and stories. Over 1,000 lessons across 19 languages, with new material added regularly. Every piece is carefully broken down so you learn real language as it's actually used.

GUIDED LESSONS
Follow step-by-step guided lessons that walk you through each sentence, introducing vocabulary and grammar in context before moving on. Perfect for beginners and structured learners.

PRONUNCIATION PRACTICE
Record yourself speaking and get instant feedback. Cantito uses speech recognition to score your pronunciation by comparing it against the expected text, helping you sound more natural.

SHADOWING
Practice speaking along with native audio in real time. Shadowing builds fluency, listening comprehension, and natural rhythm by having you speak simultaneously with a native speaker.

SPACED REPETITION
Cantito uses FSRS (Free Spaced Repetition Scheduler), a modern algorithm based on memory research, to schedule your reviews at the optimal time. Words and sentences you find difficult come back sooner; ones you know well are spaced further apart. Review both full sentences and individual words.

DEEP WORD ANALYSIS
Tap any word to see its etymology, related forms, usage notes, example sentences, and full conjugation or declension tables. Understand not just what a word means, but where it comes from and how it changes.

EXPORT TO ANKI
Cantito Premium users can export their vocabulary to Anki (.apkg) with one tap — complete with audio, example sentences, and context from the lessons you've studied.

TRACK YOUR PROGRESS
See sentences learned, words encountered, sources started, and favorites at a glance. An activity heatmap shows your consistency over time.

WORKS OFFLINE
Download content for offline study. Your progress syncs automatically when you're back online.

LANGUAGES
Currently featuring Russian, German, Spanish, French, Swedish, Greek, Portuguese, and Brazilian Portuguese, with preliminary support for Irish, Italian, Polish, Ukrainian, Persian, Dutch, Welsh, Japanese, Korean, Latin, and Chinese — with more on the way.

## Key features

- Learn through songs, stories, and poetry
- Sentence-by-sentence breakdowns
- Native audio pronunciation
- Speech recognition for pronunciation practice
- Spaced repetition system (FSRS)
- Offline content download
- Progress tracking and activity heatmap

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Cantito Premium - Irish | $9.99 | one-time |
| Cantito Premium - Polish | $9.99 | one-time |
| Cantito Premium - All Languages | $24.99 | one-time |
| Cantito Premium - Greek | $9.99 | one-time |
| Cantito Premium - Ukrainian | $9.99 | one-time |
| Cantito Premium - Japanese | $9.99 | one-time |
| Cantito Premium - Korean | $9.99 | one-time |
| Cantito Premium - Persian | $9.99 | one-time |
| Cantito Premium — Latin | $9.99 | one-time |
| Cantito Premium — Mandarin | $9.99 | one-time |


## Recent user reviews (1 of 1)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cantito-learn-languages/id6760638313/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Excellent way to immerse yourself in a new language!!!🎉

*2026-04-01*

I’m loving Cantito for its ingenuity! Learn a new language right along with your toddler through music and storytelling! Brilliant!!

## Frequently asked questions about Cantito

### How does Cantito teach languages?

Cantito teaches languages by breaking down authentic content like songs, stories, and poetry into detailed mini-lessons. These lessons include full translations, word-by-word analysis, grammar explanations, and native audio pronunciation.

### What languages does Cantito support?

Cantito currently features Russian, German, Spanish, French, Swedish, Greek, Portuguese, and Brazilian Portuguese, with preliminary support for Irish, Italian, Polish, Ukrainian, Persian, Dutch, Welsh, Japanese, Korean, Latin, and Chinese, and more are planned.

### Can I practice my pronunciation with Cantito?

Yes, Cantito offers pronunciation practice using speech recognition technology. You can record yourself speaking and receive instant feedback, comparing your pronunciation against the expected text to sound more natural.

### Does Cantito have ads?

Yes, Cantito contains advertisements. As a free app with in-app purchases, advertisements are included to support its availability.

### Is Cantito available offline?

Yes, Cantito allows you to download content for offline study. Your progress will automatically sync once you are back online, ensuring seamless learning.

### How does Cantito's spaced repetition work?

Cantito uses the FSRS (Free Spaced Repetition Scheduler) algorithm to optimize review times. Words and sentences you find difficult will reappear sooner, while those you know well will be spaced further apart for efficient memorization.

### What devices can I use Cantito on?

Cantito is available on iPhone and iPad devices, making it accessible for users within the Apple ecosystem.

### How often is Cantito updated?

The latest version of Cantito is 1.0.11, and it was last updated on April 21, 2026. New material is also added regularly to the platform.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.0.11 — 2026-04-21

What's New

• Updated language content
• Smarter home screen: greets you in the language you're learning and now highlights a guided first lesson when you switch to a new language.
• Lesson flow polish: a clearer "Completed!" button at the end of each lesson, plus a fix for a rare race condition when finishing a card.
• Home screen refreshes automatically when you change languages.
• Various performance and reliability improvements.

Thanks for learning with Cantito!

### 1.0.10 — 2026-04-15

What's new:

- Smarter spaced repetition — We've upgraded from SM-2 to FSRS (Free Spaced Repetition Scheduler), a modern algorithm based on memory research. Your reviews are now scheduled more intelligently based on how well you actually know each word and sentence.
- Export to Anki — Premium users can now export their vocabulary to Anki (.apkg) decks with one tap, complete with audio, example sentences, and context from lessons you've studied.
- Improved dark mode — Fixed the Vocabulary view to use proper dark mode backgrounds.
- Better romanization — Improved how romanized text is displayed for non-Latin scripts.
- Cover images on home screen — The "What's Next" card now shows the source's cover image instead of a generic icon.
- Accessibility improvements — Added accessibility labels across the app for VoiceOver users.
- Bug fixes and polish

### 1.0.9 — 2026-04-07

Improvements
- Show cover image in What's Next card instead of generic book icon

### 1.0.8 — 2026-04-06

New Features

- Content Favorites — Save your favorite stories, songs, poems, and fables for quick access (#474, #475)
- Download Button — Download content for offline use directly from the source detail screen (#464)
- Sentence-Level Tracking — Sentence encounters are now tracked individually instead of by section, giving more granular progress (#472)

Bug Fixes

- Dark Mode Fix — Review screen no longer uses pitch black background; uses proper Cantito background color (#460)
- Word Review Fix — Word review now shows the correct lemma meaning instead of the contextual translation (#465)
- Author Display — Fixed missing author names on source detail by populating from artists array (#458)
- Cyrillic Readability — Removed italic styling from chorus/refrain sections for better Cyrillic legibility (#484)

### 1.0.7 — 2026-04-04

Improvements
- Build number in profile (#448) — The app now displays the build number alongside the version in the profile screen
- New app icon (#453) — Replaced the PNG app icon with a layered .icon file (Icon Composer format)
- Better AI example generation (#455) — Added retry logic and validation for AI-generated examples
- Pronunciation button on example sentences (#456) — Added a play/pronunciation button to example sentences in lesson and vocabulary views

Bug Fixes
- Fixed word review showing inflected form instead of dictionary form (#457) — Word reviews now correctly display the lemma (dictionary form) romanization
rather than the inflected form

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