# driftspeak: language audio — subtitles for your ears

> Bilingual audio for language learning using music, films, and user-recorded phrases. (iPhone/iPad app by Peter Roch.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/driftspeak-language-audio/id6787781995 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Peter Roch](https://appshunter.io/developer/1891518328)
- Category: Music, Education
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 5.00/5 from 1 App Store ratings
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 18.0 · 98 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2026-08-18
- Data updated: 2026-09-22
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/driftspeak-language-audio/id6787781995/reviews.md

## What is driftspeak?

subtitles for your ears.

hear a sentence in the language. hear it in english. then hear the original again, slower.

driftspeak is bilingual audio built from music, films and the words you want to keep. made for half-attention: the train, the walk, the bath, the kitchen, the night.

the shelf moves across korean, japanese, spanish, mandarin, cantonese, french, italian, brazilian portuguese and english.

music · real records rebuilt as bilingual chapters, track by track

films · real films rebuilt the same way, scene by scene

ladders · one path through a language, from first words to deeper expression

maps · fields of related words you can drift through like places

hold a phrase while it plays to keep it. or open keep and record a sentence of your own, in your own voice. your recording stays on your phone and the words are transcribed on-device.

kept sentences, songs, records and shared text can gather in a basket. send it, and if we take it on, we author a private volume from your words. it is yours alone and never goes on the public shelf.

no streaks. no scores. no progress bars. phrases you've drifted through enough simply settle as recognized.

also:

- every shelf volume starts free
- words i kept is a whole free volume
- no account or sign-up
- full offline listening
- pronunciation under every phrase
- slow repeats, on or off
- sleep timer that ends after a completed phrase
- lock screen, dynamic island and nightstand modes
- siri: "continue my drift" and "play my korean ladder"
- request a record or film for the shelf

for everyone who quit the streak and still cares.

terms of use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

## Key features

- Bilingual audio playback
- Slow down and repeat phrases
- Save and organize words/sentences
- Offline listening
- User voice recording
- Customizable learning paths

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| volver | $4.99 | one-time |
| life is beautiful | $4.99 | one-time |
| city of god | $4.99 | one-time |
| playlist #178 | $4.99 | one-time |
| past lives | $4.99 | one-time |
| parasite | $4.99 | one-time |
| about time | $4.99 | one-time |
| before sunrise | $4.99 | one-time |
| commission a volume | $14.99 | one-time |
| nevermind | $4.99 | one-time |



## Frequently asked questions about driftspeak

### What is driftspeak?

driftspeak offers bilingual audio content, including music and films, to help users learn languages. It allows users to hear sentences in the original language and then in English, with options to slow down playback and save phrases.

### Does driftspeak have ads?

No, driftspeak does not contain advertisements. The app is free to use and focuses on providing an uninterrupted learning experience.

### Can I use driftspeak offline?

Yes, driftspeak supports full offline listening. You can download content and practice languages without an internet connection.

### How does driftspeak handle user progress?

driftspeak does not use streaks, scores, or progress bars. Phrases you practice enough are simply recognized as learned, promoting a relaxed learning environment.

### What languages are available on driftspeak?

driftspeak currently offers content in Korean, Japanese, Spanish, Mandarin, Cantonese, French, Italian, Brazilian Portuguese, and English.

### Can I record my own voice with driftspeak?

Yes, you can record your own voice saying a sentence within driftspeak. Your recordings are stored on your phone and transcribed on-device.

### Is driftspeak suitable for beginners?

Yes, driftspeak offers 'ladders' which provide a structured path through a language, starting from basic words and progressing to more complex expressions, making it suitable for beginners.

### What devices does driftspeak support?

Currently, driftspeak is supported on iPhone devices. The app is designed to work with features like the lock screen and Dynamic Island.

## Version history (last 3 releases)

### 1.2 — 2026-09-05

hold a phrase while it plays to keep it. or open keep and record a sentence of your own, in your own voice, on this phone.

kept sentences gather in a basket. share a song, a record or a line of text into driftspeak and it can join them. send the basket, and if we take it on, we author a private volume from your words.

the lock screen card now keeps time with the audio.

the way around the app is new, and playback that went quiet has been fixed.

### 1.1 — 2026-09-01

you can ask for a volume now. name the record or the film you want on the shelf, and if we take it on, we build it. asking is free. nothing is charged unless it is taken on.

two new film volumes on the shelf: past lives and parasite, both korean.

and the app now asks what you think of it. once, after you have actually listened.

### 1.0 — 2026-08-18

No release notes.

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