# Shadowing - English Speaking — Shadow a speech, get a score

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

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shadowing-english-speaking/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 806 App Store ratings · 170 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 15.0 · 123 MB
- Languages: American English, Japanese
- Released: 2017-02-01
- Data updated: 2026-11-11
- Monetization: freemium
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shadowing-english-speaking/id1182789540/reviews.md

## What is Shadowing?

Practice shadowing: listen to a real English speech and speak along, a moment behind.
Words you said turn green and missed words red, with a score and your best score saved.
Your voice is checked on your device and never sent anywhere.

■ What is shadowing?
You listen to the model and repeat it right after the speaker, as closely as you can. Interpreters are known to train this way.
- Practice with English at natural speed
- Copy the rhythm and intonation
- Compare your voice with the model

■ How to practice
- Listen: watch the video and hear the model. You can read the script along.
- Shadow: with earphones, speak along with the model. Your voice is recorded.
- Check: your recording is turned into text on your device, and each word is colored.
- Choose 1x, 0.75x or 0.5x speed. When you are ready, hide the script and practice by ear.
- Select a word in the script to look it up right away.

■ Lessons
- The 2016 U.S. State of the Union Address (105 lessons). A real speech at natural speed.
- The first 3 lessons are free.

■ Privacy
- No account needed.
- No ads.

■ Subscription
- A monthly subscription unlocks all lessons. Prices are shown on the subscription screen in the app.
- New subscribers can try it free for 1 week (eligible users only). After that, the monthly price is charged automatically; it is shown on the subscription screen.
- Payment is charged to your Apple ID. The subscription renews automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period.
- Manage or cancel anytime from Manage Subscription in the app's Settings.

Terms of Use: https://picup.co.jp/terms
Privacy Policy: https://picup.co.jp/privacy
Contact: support@picup.co.jp

## 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?

Reviews of Shadowing are mostly negative: the Education app is rated 4.8/5 from 806 App Store ratings. What users like most: effective shadowing method for pronunciation practice, real-time pronunciation feedback and scoring. Top complaints: app crashes when pressing record/microphone button, bluetooth headphones and AirPods not recognized. Summarized from real user reviews.

**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

## Is Shadowing safe?

Shadowing - English Speaking appears safe based on user ratings. The AppsHunter Safety Score for Shadowing is 95 out of 100. This assessment is based on 806 user ratings, with an App Store average of 4.8 out of 5. Of 806 App Store ratings, 94.0% point to a safe experience, 1.4% suggest some concerns, and 4.6% point to a risky experience.

## Is Shadowing legit?

Shadowing - English Speaking appears to be a legitimate app. The AppsHunter Legitimacy Score for Shadowing is 95 out of 100 points across 7 verification signals from App Store and developer data.

## Recent user reviews (10 of 170)

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

### 1/5 — App issue

*2026-10-12, version 1.0.4*

The app shuts on clicking on microphone option provided on below right corner.. Not sure how it works

### 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😟

## 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)

### 2.0.0 — 2026-11-08

Rebuilt from the ground up.
- Works on the latest iPhone and iPad
- New Stop button to end a recording
- Switch the speed to 0.75x or 0.5x
- Play your own voice again
- Manage Subscription in Settings

### 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.

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