# NDTD Language Shadower — Shadow natives, speak like one > Shadow natives, speak like one (iPhone/iPad app by Thanh Nam Nguyen.) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ndtd-language-shadower/id6744872799 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [Thanh Nam Nguyen](https://appshunter.io/developer/1809677306) - Category: Education, Utilities - Price: Free with in-app purchases - Age rating: 4+ - Requires: iOS 18.2.1 · 13 MB - Languages: English - Released: 2026-01-30 - Data updated: 2026-06-09 - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ndtd-language-shadower/id6744872799/reviews.md ## What is NDTD Language Shadower? Master spoken English by shadowing real speech, line by line, at your own pace. Language Shadower turns audio and video into hands-on speaking practice. Read along with synced subtitles, repeat the parts that trip you up, and record yourself so you can hear the difference. The goal is active practice, not passive listening. Three ways to practice Shadower: Your home library. Import or create lessons, open the player, and work with speed control, loops, play ranges, bookmarks, and voice recordings. Karaoke Shadow: Follow subtitles in time with the audio, like karaoke. Work on timing and pronunciation. You can run a normal shadow session or record screen and microphone to review or share later. R1200D: Short repeat drills from your own subtitle files. Generate practice lines, record yourself, and run pronunciation assessment when you want feedback on accuracy, fluency, and clarity. Create new practice material Auto Generate: Choose from fixed real-life topics (travel, work, daily life, and more). The app builds audio and subtitles you can shadow right away. Pick a male, female, or random voice. Scan: Photograph a printed page. Text is read on your device; the app turns it into spoken audio with subtitles for shadowing. Text: Paste or type a short passage and generate audio with subtitles. Books: Browse public-domain books or open your own PDF, select text, and generate audio for practice. Import your own files Add content from Files, Google Drive, OneDrive, or a URL. Supports common audio and video formats plus SRT subtitles. Use podcasts, lectures, clips, or anything else you already study with. Player tools Subtitles synced to playback Playback speed from slow to fast Loop and play range (start/end times) Skip forward or back (10 sec through 10 min) Bookmarks for difficult spots Microphone recording on the device On-device translation of subtitle text where supported Credits Some features use credits (generation, assessment, and recording modes when enabled). Buy credit packs in the app. New users may receive starter credits or promo access depending on current offers. Optional tips are separate from credits. Built for shadowing Shadowing is the same method many interpreters and coaches use: you speak along with native-like audio in real time. Language Shadower is organized around that habit instead of endless word lists. Privacy No account is required to use the app. Your imported files and recordings stay on your device. We do not show ads or run third-party analytics in the app. When you use generation or assessment, only the data needed for that request is sent to our servers, as described in the in-app Privacy Policy. Download Language Shadower and start speaking with more confidence today. All em dashes are removed. Section labels use colons instead. If you want it even plainer (fewer bold headers, more like your original block style), say so and I can flatten it. ## Pricing and in-app purchases Base price: Free. **One-time purchases** | Purchase | Price | Type | | --- | --- | --- | | 10 Credits | $0.99 | one-time | | 60 Credits | $2.99 | one-time | | 120 Credits | $4.99 | one-time | | 1200 Credits | $14.99 | one-time | | Medium Tip | $10.00 | one-time | | Unlock Auto Gen | $0.99 | one-time | | Support Tip 199 | $1.99 | one-time | | Support Tip 500 | $5.00 | one-time | | Support Tip 3000 | $30.00 | one-time | | Support Tip 099 | $0.99 | one-time | | Support Tip 049 | $0.49 | one-time | | Support Tip 299 | $2.99 | one-time | | Karaoke Shadow Recording | $0.49 | one-time | | Support Tip 1000 | $10.00 | one-time | ## Version history (last 4 releases) ### 4.3 — 2026-05-25 This version adds a unified credit system for generation, scan, text, books, pronunciation assessment, and Karaoke recording. Practice three ways: Shadower (library and player), Karaoke Shadow (line-by-line), and R1200D (repeat drills with scoring). Create lessons with Auto Generate, Scan, Text, or Books. Import from Files, Drive, OneDrive, or URLs. Updated Help and Privacy Policy. iPad improvements. ### 3.0 — 2026-02-26 Version 3.0 - Major Update ◆ Bugs fixed ◆ KARAOKE SHADOW A brand-new way to practice speaking. Follow subtitles line-by-line like karaoke, with optional screen and microphone recording. Review your takes or share them with friends and the world. ◆ AUTO GENERATE Generate conversations from hundreds of real-life topics - hospital visits, restaurant orders, job interviews, and more. Pick a voice, tap Generate, and start shadowing in seconds. ◆ SCAN BOOK Point your camera at any book page and turn it into spoken audio with subtitles. Practice shadowing from any physical book instantly. ◆ MEDIA IMPORT Import audio, video, and subtitle files from Google Drive, OneDrive, Files, or any URL. ◆ SMART PLAYBACK Adjustable speed, loop mode, play ranges, forward/backward skip, and built-in microphone recording. ◆ IN-APP TIPS Optional tips to support development. Tips do not unlock any features. ### 2.0 — 2026-02-19 What’s New in Version 2.0 - Scan book pages: Point your camera at a page; the app turns the text into audio with subtitles so you can shadow it right away. Processing happens on your device. - Auto-generated practice: Choose a topic (e.g. job interview, daily routines, travel) and get audio with subtitles for listening and shadowing. Great for quick, focused practice. - Import from the cloud: Connect Google Drive or OneDrive to browse and import your files. Or paste a link (Dropbox, direct URL, etc.) to stream or download for offline use. - All your existing features are still here: local file import, subtitles, loop, play ranges, voice recording, bookmarks, and notes. Your media stays on your device—no tracking, no ads. ### 1.0 — 2026-01-30 No release notes. ## Related topics [ndtdlanguageshadower](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/ndtdlanguageshadower) --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-06-09.*