# Shadowing - English Speaking Exercise

> English speaking practice app using speech shadowing. (iPhone/iPad app by Picup Inc..)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shadowing-english-speaking-exercise/id1182789540 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Picup Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/955448004)
- Category: Education, Business
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.80/5 from 791 App Store ratings · 169 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 10.0 · 795 MB
- Languages: Japanese, American English
- Released: 2017-02-01
- Data updated: 2026-09-08
- Monetization: freemium
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shadowing-english-speaking-exercise/id1182789540/reviews.md

## What is Shadowing?

Improve your English speaking skills with speech shadowing.

■□■ Non-Subscriber ■□■
Limited contents, all features.

■□■ Monthly Subscriber (1 Month FREE) ■□■
All contents, all features.

- Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase
- Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period
- Account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period, and identify the cost of the renewal
- Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user's Account Settings after purchase
- No cancellation of the current subscription is allowed during active subscription period

■□■ Privacy Policy ■□■
http://picup.co.jp/privacy_eng

■□■ Terms of use ■□■
http://picup.co.jp/terms_eng

## Key features

- Speech shadowing for fluency
- Limited non-subscriber content
- Full subscriber content
- All features available
- Monthly subscription option

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Plan | $3.99 | per month |


## What do users think of Shadowing?

Overall sentiment: negative

**Pros**

- ✅ Effective shadowing method for pronunciation practice
- 🎯 Real-time pronunciation feedback and scoring
- 📱 Simple and intuitive user interface
- 🎤 Voice recording and playback functionality
- 📚 Educational content with subtitles
- ⚡ Lightweight and easy to use
- 🔊 Clear audio quality for learning

**Cons**

- 🐛 App crashes when pressing record/microphone button
- 🎧 Bluetooth headphones and AirPods not recognized
- 🔐 Content remains locked after paid subscription
- 📺 Only Obama speeches available as content
- ⚠️ Requires wired headphones only
- 🔄 No app updates for 4-6 years
- 💳 Automatic subscription charges without clear disclosure
- 🌐 Limited language support
- ❌ Poor customer support and unresponsive team
- 🐛 Dictionary/translation feature causes app freeze
- ⏸️ No playback speed adjustment feature
- 🔍 Inconsistent pronunciation accuracy detection

**Commonly reported bugs**

- App force closes when microphone button is pressed
- Headphone detection fails despite connected devices
- Content locked after subscription payment
- Dictionary lookup causes app to freeze
- Word selection freezes the application
- Subscription renewal loop prevents access
- Restore purchase button spins indefinitely
- AirPods and Bluetooth headphones not recognized
- Inconsistent headphone detection on reconnection
- Paid content remains inaccessible after payment

**Most requested features**

- Playback speed adjustment (0.5x, 0.75x, etc.)
- Support for Bluetooth and wireless headphones
- More diverse content beyond Obama speeches
- Variety of topics and conversation styles
- Children-friendly content options
- Japanese language translation support
- Turkish language support
- Ability to change recording without headphones
- More free content samples
- Content variety by difficulty level
- Movie and daily conversation content
- Female speaker options

## Recent user reviews (10 of 169)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shadowing-english-speaking-exercise/id1182789540/reviews.md

### 1/5 — Crash

*2026-09-03, version 1.0.4*

Is this not updated? Cause it crashes while clicking record button in iphone 16/iOS 26

### 1/5 — AirPods対応なしって

*2026-08-06*

対応してなくてシャドーイング進められなくて使えなかった

### 1/5 — 課金しているのに

*2026-08-04*

課金しているのに作動しません。

### 5/5 — Obama speech

*2026-02-03, version 1.0.4*

Mr Speaker  Mr vipresident

### 3/5 — Doesn’t work with Bluetooth headphones

*2025-12-31, version 1.0.4*

I’m unable to use any Bluetooth headphones to record, and all 100 videos are of Barack Obama’s speech

### 1/5 — Bad

*2025-12-09, version 1.0.4*

The app doesn’t work.

### 1/5 — Issues

*2025-12-09, version 1.0.4*

I am currently subscribed to the app, but unfortunately, whenever I try to use the microphone feature, the app crashes and closes as soon as I press the mic button.

Could you please help fix this issue?
I am using an iPhone, and my device is updated to the latest iOS version.

### 1/5 — It doesn’t work

*2025-12-03, version 1.0.4*

.

### 2/5 — 無法用

*2025-11-24, version 1.0.4*

戴藍牙耳機無法使用 不戴耳機也不行 想怎樣😟

### 5/5 — Sybau

*2025-11-13, version 1.0.4*

God's plan

## Frequently asked questions about Shadowing

### What is this app for?

This app is designed to help users improve their English speaking skills by utilizing the speech shadowing technique. Speech shadowing involves listening to audio and repeating it simultaneously to mimic pronunciation, rhythm, and intonation.

### What is speech shadowing?

Speech shadowing is a language learning method where you listen to a native speaker and try to repeat what they say as closely as possible, almost at the same time. This exercise helps improve pronunciation, fluency, and natural speech patterns.

### How much does the app cost?

The app offers limited content and all features for free as a non-subscriber. For access to all content and features, a monthly subscription is available, which includes a 1-month free trial.

### What are the subscription details?

The monthly subscription provides access to all content and features. Payment is processed through your iTunes account. The subscription automatically renews unless turned off at least 24 hours before the current period ends. You can manage subscriptions in your Account Settings.

### Who would benefit from using this app?

This app is ideal for English language learners who want to enhance their speaking abilities, improve their accent, and gain more confidence in their spoken English. It's particularly useful for those who want to practice mimicking native speaker patterns.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.0.4 — 2017-07-25

This app has been updated by Apple to display the Apple Watch app icon.

Bug fixes.

### 1.0.3 — 2017-07-03

Performance improvements.

### 1.0.2 — 2017-02-09

Bug fixes, performance improvements.

### 1.0.1 — 2017-02-06

Performance improvements.

### 1.0.0 — 2017-02-01

No release notes.

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