# LinguaMate

> Audio player for language learning, focusing on listening and speaking practice. (iPhone/iPad app by Tatsuya Nakao.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/linguamate/id605409730 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Tatsuya Nakao](https://appshunter.io/developer/480524539)
- Category: Education, Productivity
- Price: $1.99
- Rating: 4.30/5 from 6 App Store ratings · 16 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 12.0 · 3 MB
- Languages: American English, Japanese
- Released: 2013-03-06
- Data updated: 2026-07-01
- Monetization: paid
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/linguamate/id605409730/reviews.md

## What is LinguaMate?

LinguaMate is an audio player app designed for building your listening skill in language learning. LinguaMate provides an easy access to rewind and forward with virtual chapter marks, and it will also be useful for shadowing and repeating to practice speaking, or transcribing speeches and interviews as it can insert intervals between chapters.

Features:

- File selection from the music library. (DRM-free tracks only)
- Easy rewind and fast forward with configurable seek time.
- Variable playback speed (x0.5 - x2.5)
- Multiple Playlists.
- Virtual chapter points.
- Automatic chapter split.
- Repeat (file/chapter/A-B)
- Inserting an interval between chapters.
- Background playback.

## Key features

- Variable playback speed
- Virtual chapter points
- Repeat functionality
- Background playback
- Configurable seek time
- Interval insertion

## Recent user reviews (10 of 16)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/linguamate/id605409730/reviews.md

### 4/5 — リストのファイルが消える？

*2025-11-02, version 1.5.2*

取り込む済みのiPhone内のファイルが何故か未ダウンロードマークが付いてしまって聞けなくなってしまいました。またミュージックファイルから取り込んだリストも開く際に読み込みがとても時間がかかるようになりました。今回のアップデートが原因でしょうか？

### 4/5 — Best Language Learning App

*2025-10-30*

I’ve been using your app for years (version 1.5.1) and think it’s THE BEST in terms of customizing my listening experience when studying languages. I can set many AB loop points with high precision.

I was so excited when I saw that update 1.5.2 came out recently, but unfortunately, I experienced some problems and can’t revert to the previous version.

1. All my files now have a cloud icon next to them. Clicking on them result in a “Downloading” message to appear, but it never completes downloading. I even left it running for several minutes, but it doesn’t download anything. All my files are locally stored on my device, so there isn’t a need to download anything.

2. I can add new files, but they only open once. Once I click “back”, the cloud icon appears, and I can’t open them anymore.

These issues make the app unusable for me in its current state. I just wanted to let you know, as the email on the middletail website doesn’t work either.

### 3/5 — Could be better

*2023-12-30*

Would be better if there were ways to organize files, for example alphabetically or by date added. Finding certain functions also isn’t as intuitive as it could be.

### 3/5 — Good but not enough

*2023-07-05*

It needs to be updated:
1) ability if creating 2-3 folders inside each other;
2) ability for files to be sorted as their name;
3) ability to change files names and other properties;
4) ability to define a playlist inside each folder.

Please add these abilities to the app.

### 3/5 — Good app but a bit weird

*2023-02-17*

How do I sort the tracks in a playlist by name? I have hundreds of them and ordering them manually takes forever.
Also, if for some reason the tracks get removed and then downloaded from the cloud to the same location, they are still “red” and need to be added to a playlist again. Coupled with the sorting issue, rather inconvenient and time-consuming.

### 3/5 — iPhone Xでは全てチャプターを編集できない

*2020-03-21, version 1.3.1*

サイズの互換性がありません。
大きさに合っておらず、チャプター1-4までの編集が出来ません。それ以外はよく使えています。
改善していただきたいです。

### 1/5 — 2回目以降はフリーズして強制終了する。

*2020-03-11, version 1.3.1*

IELTSのリスニング用に使っていますが、物凄く使い勝手が悪いです。

速度は1.3倍速で使用しています。

1度使って昼休み終了に伴いアプリを終了後、また起動すると、画面上のフォルダ以下の部分がブラック画面になりフリーズしてしまいます。その後、勝手に強制終了します。

いちいち再インストールして曲を追加しなくてはいけないので、物凄く使い勝手が悪いです。

### 5/5 — チャプターの編集に優れている

*2019-01-31, version 1.3.1*

チャプター中に自由に分割マークが入れられ、スキップさせたり、ポーズ再生ができたりと、自分が求めている語学学習用音声プレーヤーの中で一番使いやすい。ファイルリストの編集やチャプターごとに名称をカスタマイズでいるのもいい。ボタンも大きめでiphoneでも操作しやすい。ただ少し残念なのは、プレイリストが多くなると、起動に時間がかかるのと、起動できないことがたびたび起こること。そこを改良してもらいたい。再生速度の変更ももう少し細かくできればなお良い。

### 5/5 — Wow! Really helps with listening practice!

*2018-08-18*

I love that you can auto separate sections, skip sections, put a pause between them so you can think a bit before it goes to the next section, and basically customize the whole listening experience. Would be great to see an iPad version. (Updated) Also will there ever be an update to back up how the sound file is split up and to be able to share it across devices?

### 2/5 — うまく作動しない

*2018-05-08, version 1.3.1*

ios11.3.1にアップグレードしてからうまく作動しない。

## Frequently asked questions about LinguaMate

### What is LinguaMate?

LinguaMate is a paid audio player application designed to help users improve their language listening and speaking skills. It offers features like variable playback speed, chapter markers, and interval insertion for focused practice.

### How does LinguaMate help with language learning?

LinguaMate aids language learning by providing tools for focused listening practice, such as variable playback speed and repeat functions. It also supports speaking practice through shadowing and repeating exercises, and can be used for transcribing speeches.

### What devices does LinguaMate support?

LinguaMate is available for iPhone, iPad, and iPod devices, making it accessible for users on Apple's mobile ecosystem.

### What is the cost of LinguaMate?

LinguaMate is a paid application, priced at $1.99. This one-time purchase grants access to all its features for language learning.

### How often is LinguaMate updated?

The latest version of LinguaMate is 1.5.2, last updated on October 19, 2025. This indicates a relatively active development cycle for the app.

### What is the age rating for LinguaMate?

LinguaMate has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for a wide range of users, including younger learners and adults.

### Can LinguaMate play DRM-protected audio files?

LinguaMate can only play DRM-free tracks. Users should ensure that any audio files they wish to use with the app are not protected by Digital Rights Management.

### Does LinguaMate have ads?

No, LinguaMate does not contain advertisements. As a paid application, it offers an ad-free experience for its users.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.5.2 — 2025-10-19

Added a feature to sort audio items.
Fixed a issue with iCloud Drive items not automatically re-downloading when necessary.

### 1.5.1 — 2022-06-05

Fixed a problem with importing files from iCloud Drive on iOS 13 and earlier.

### 1.5 — 2021-09-12

iCloud Drive Support.
New config to set the number of times to repeat.
Split View and Slide Over available on iPad.

### 1.4.1 — 2020-04-06

Fixed an appearance issue in dark mode.

### 1.4 — 2020-03-24

- Dropped support for DRMed tracks.
- Added Controller Support.
- Fixed a problem preventing from selecting chapters on iOS13.

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