Comparison

EchoEnglish vs EchoSpeak

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

EchoEnglish

This app automatically splits audio and video into sentences with subtitles, allowing for precise listening practice. It features customizable AB repeat with voice comparison and high-fidelity variable-speed playback for focused study.

Highlights
  • Auto-sentence splitting with subtitles
  • Customizable AB repeat with voice comparison
  • High-fidelity variable-speed playback
  • Ear-return (echo feedback)
  • Clip editing, export, and favorites
  • Flexible import and file management
Features
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EchoEnglish: English Listening Trainer – Learn English Smarter EchoEnglish is an advanced audio and video player designed for language learners. Practice English listening, shadowing, pronunciation, dictation, and speaking with powerful features including automatic sentence segmentation, subtitle generation, A-B repeat, recording comparison, and high-quality variable-speed playback. Whether you’re preparing for IELTS, TOEFL, TOEIC, Cambridge English exams, studying podcasts, online courses, speeches, audiobooks, or YouTube lessons, English Listening Trainer helps you learn faster and more efficiently. --------- Key Features Automatic Sentence Segmentation Turn long audio into sentence-by-sentence lessons. • Automatically split audio into individual sentences • Generate subtitles from speech • Translate subtitles • Save important sentences for later review Perfect for intensive listening practice. --------- A-B Repeat & Shadowing Repeat difficult sentences as many times as you need. • Unlimited A-B repeat • Custom repeat count • Adjustable pause between repeats • Loop any part of the audio Ideal for: • English listening • Shadowing practice • Accent reduction • Pronunciation improvement --------- Record & Compare Practice speaking by recording your voice and comparing it with the original audio. Listen to your pronunciation immediately after each recording and improve your fluency naturally. Great for: • Speaking practice • Pronunciation training • Accent imitation • Public speaking --------- Variable Speed Playback Play audio from 0.1x to 5.0x speed without changing pitch. Perfect for: • Slow listening • Intensive listening • Fast review • Podcast learning --------- Waveform Navigation Jump to any sentence instantly with an interactive waveform. • Precise A-B selection • Visual editing • Quick navigation • Easy sentence review --------- Dictation Practice Generate audio clips for dictation exercises. Improve: • Listening accuracy • Vocabulary recognition • Sentence comprehension --------- Import Your Learning Materials Import audio and video from multiple sources. Supports: • Files app • iCloud Drive • Wi-Fi Transfer • iTunes File Sharing • Local audio & video files Organize everything into folders for easier learning. --------- Audio Learning Tools More than just a player. Features include: • Audio clipping • Export selected segments • MP3 export • Bookmark important moments • Save favorite sentences --------- Built for Every Learner Perfect for: • English learners • IELTS preparation • TOEFL preparation • TOEIC preparation • Cambridge English exams • Podcast listeners • Online course students • Teachers • Interpreters • Voice actors • Public speakers --------- Why You’ll Love It • No ads • Clean and simple interface • Dark Mode • Sleep Timer • Lightweight and battery friendly • Stable and fast • Designed for long study sessions --------- Loved by Thousands of Learners “Automatic sentence segmentation completely changed how I practice listening. I no longer need to drag the progress bar over and over.” “The A-B repeat and speed control are exactly what I needed for shadowing practice.” “This is one of the best language learning audio players I’ve ever used. Simple, powerful, and distraction-free.” --------- Practice smarter. Listen better. Speak with confidence.

About

EchoSpeak

Master English using videos and subtitles. This app offers interactive flashcards, vocabulary building, and playback controls to enhance listening and speaking skills. Import your own materials for a personalized learning experience.

Highlights
  • Short video flashcards
  • Automatic vocabulary filtering
  • Subtitle language switching
  • Subtitle word display with pronunciation
  • Offline subtitle generation
  • Adjustable playback speed
  • Bookmarkable video segments
Features
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"Echo Speak" is an innovative language learning app that harnesses the power of videos and subtitles to help users master English. With support for importing videos and subtitle files, the app offers a range of interactive features to enhance your language learning experience. Key Features: - Short Video Flashcard: Introducing the powerful short video flashcards feature! You can quickly add words, subtitles, or clips as short video flashcards. Learn English by swiping through flashcards just like short videos. Through repeated active recall and self-testing, flashcards help you strengthen memory and improve learning efficiency. - Vocabulary Filtering: Seamlessly integrated with an English word database, the app automatically filters out unfamiliar words from subtitles and provides instant explanations. You can also add your own unfamiliar words from the subtitles to expand your vocabulary. - Subtitle Language Switching: Enjoy the flexibility of switching between different language subtitles, such as English and Chinese, while watching videos. This feature allows you to practice your listening skills in different language contexts. - Subtitle Word Display: With just a tap, you can instantly view all the words, their definitions, and phonetic transcriptions within a subtitle. You can even listen to the standard American or British pronunciation by tapping the pronunciation button. - Generate Subs Locally: No need to hunt for matching subs – our app can whip up subtitles offline, hassle-free! - Subtitle Hide/Show: Customize your viewing experience by hiding or showing all or specific subtitles during video playback. If you encounter a challenging sentence, you can display the corresponding subtitle to aid comprehension. - Subtitle Playback Control: Easily navigate to specific moments in the video by selecting a subtitle from the list. This feature enables you to focus on specific dialogue lines and practice your listening skills through repetition. - Sentence Repeat Playback: Enhance your listening and speaking abilities by utilizing the subtitle repeat feature to practice individual dialogue lines. Perfect your pronunciation and mimic native speakers. - Slow and Fast Playback: Adjust the video playback speed from 0.5x to 2.0x to suit your learning needs. Slow down fast-paced conversations for better comprehension, or increase the speed to improve your ability to understand naturally spoken English. - Bookmark Segments: Create personalized segments within videos based on the story plot or your preferences. Easily replay specific segments to reinforce your understanding or start learning directly from a chosen segment. - Import Study Materials: Seamlessly import study materials from various sources, including AirDrop, browser uploads, and cloud sharing. Access learning resources that align with your learning goals and study at your own pace. - Lock Screen Video Playback: Enjoy the convenience of playing videos even when your device is locked. Listen to English content during your commute or in situations where watching the screen is not practical. - Offline Video Download: Download videos from your media servers to your device, allowing you to enjoy offline playback even without an internet connection. Start your language learning journey today with "Echo Speak"! Subscribe now to enjoy a free trial period. Once confirmed through your iTunes account, your subscription will automatically begin and renew. You can manage your subscription settings, including auto-renewal, or cancel at least 24 hours before the current period ends. For more information, please refer to our terms and privacy policy. https://player.peachtree.studio/terms.html https://player.peachtree.studio/privacy.html https://orange.blender.org/ CC Privacy https://creativecommons.org

Screenshots

EchoEnglish4 screens
EchoSpeak4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: EchoEnglish at 4.8 against EchoSpeak's 4.1. EchoEnglish also leads on review sentiment (89% vs 80%) and ratings volume (141 vs 27). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. EchoEnglish sells 12 in-app purchases, starting at $0.69 per month and EchoSpeak sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

EchoEnglish holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: EchoEnglish has 141 ratings behind it against 27, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 89% of EchoEnglish's written reviews are positive against 80% of EchoSpeak's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

EchoEnglish ships an update every 2 weeks, EchoSpeak fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and October 23, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
EchoEnglish versus EchoSpeak: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterEchoEnglishEchoSpeak
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (141 ratings) — better4.1 (27 ratings)
Positive reviews89.1% of reviews — better80.0% of reviews
Number of ratings141 — better27
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterFortnightly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS14 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size48 MB187 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer秀娟 牛俊良 宋

Customer experience

EchoEnglish

All ratings139 ratings
Positive92.8%
Neutral4.3%
Negative2.9%
Written reviews183 reviews
Positive89.1%
Neutral3.8%
Negative7.1%

EchoSpeak

All ratings27 ratings
Positive77.8%
Neutral3.7%
Negative18.5%
Written reviews40 reviews
Positive80.0%
Neutral2.5%
Negative17.5%

Bugs and requests

EchoEnglish

Reported bugs

12 issues
  • iOS 16.3+ crashes and login failures
  • Baidu Cloud login shows strange text file window
  • AB-point setting displays 0:00:00 instead of current time
  • Progress bar not updating during AB-segment playback
  • Pause/resume functionality resets playback position
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  • Auto-segmentation cuts off words mid-sentence
  • Voice memo file import failures on iOS 13+
  • iCloud MP3 import issues
  • Lyrics display inconsistency after manual addition
  • Device overheating on iPhone 16 Pro during dictation
  • Background playback exits unexpectedly
  • Language settings cannot be changed after selection

Requested features

12 requests
  • Audio merging and editing capabilities
  • Apple Watch support
  • YouTube audio download functionality
  • Larger UI text and improved font sizes
  • Batch file upload feature
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  • Google Drive cloud integration
  • Automatic file splitting with better accuracy
  • Spectrogram visualization for audio
  • MacBook/Mac version support
  • Keyword and highlight note-taking features
  • Improved AB-point setting interface
  • Better manual segmentation adjustment process

EchoSpeak

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

12 purchases

EchoEnglish

Subscriptions4
  • Basic Subscription · Monthly3 Days trial$0.691 Month
  • Intermediate Subscription · Monthly3 Days trial$0.991 Month
  • Basic Subscription · Yearly3 Days trial$6.991 Year
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  • Intermediate Subscription · Yearly3 Days trial$9.991 Year
One-time8
  • 历年四级考试真题Free
  • 历年六级考试真题Free
  • 收藏复读笔记$0.99
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  • 同步音频文件$0.99
  • AB multi device sync$1.99
  • 视频转音频、播放$1.99
  • 自动断句/自动切分句子$2.99
  • Unlock all functions$4.99
3 purchases

EchoSpeak

Subscriptions2
  • 专业版连续包月$1.991 Month
  • 专业版连续包年$17.991 Year
One-time1
  • 终身专业版$29.99

Questions

Is EchoEnglish free?
EchoEnglish is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is EchoSpeak free?
EchoSpeak is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, EchoEnglish or EchoSpeak?
EchoEnglish is rated higher. EchoEnglish averages 4.8 out of 5 from 141 ratings, while EchoSpeak averages 4.1 from 27 ratings.
Do EchoEnglish or EchoSpeak have ads?
Neither EchoEnglish nor EchoSpeak shows ads.
Which is updated more often, EchoEnglish or EchoSpeak?
EchoEnglish ships an update every 2 weeks, and EchoSpeak fortnightly. Most recently, EchoEnglish was updated on November 2, 2026 and EchoSpeak on October 23, 2026.

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