Comparison

Shadowing vs LingoLoop

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

Head to head
About

Shadowing

Enhance your English speaking fluency through the technique of speech shadowing. Access limited content and all features as a non-subscriber, or unlock all content and features with a monthly subscription.

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

About

LingoLoop

Features
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LingoLoop is a fast word-chain game for iPhone, iPad, and Apple Silicon Macs. Start with three letters. Create a valid word that begins with one of them, and the game will replace that starting letter with the last usable letter from your answer. Every accepted word changes the next move, so each round becomes a battle of vocabulary, focus, and speed. Choose the mode that fits the moment: - Solo Mode: race the clock, build streaks, and push for a new personal record. - Local Tournament: pass one device between two players, take turns under a shared timer, and see who can generate words faster. - Online Tournament: challenge players through Game Center, search worldwide, or invite a friend for a head-to-head match. LingoLoop supports 7 dictionary languages: English, Russian, Polish, German, Spanish, French, and Japanese. Track your progress with match history, detailed post-game stats, and Game Center achievements. Whether you want a quick solo session or a competitive word duel, LingoLoop keeps every round tense, clever, and replayable.

Screenshots

Shadowing4 screens
LingoLoop4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: LingoLoop at none against Shadowing's 1. Shadowing's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 10 months). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. Shadowing sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $3.99 per month. LingoLoop asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Shadowing ships an update every 3 weeks, LingoLoop every 10 months. The most recent releases landed on November 13, 2026 and November 12, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Shadowing versus LingoLoop: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterShadowingLingoLoop
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (809 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews29.8% of reviews—
Number of ratings809 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 10 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size123 MB168 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPicup Inc.ILTERRA

Bugs and requests

Shadowing

Reported bugs

10 issues
  • 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
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  • 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

Requested features

12 requests
  • 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
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  • 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

LingoLoop

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Shadowing

Subscriptions1
  • Monthly Plan7 Days trial$3.991 Month
None

LingoLoop

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Shadowing free?
Shadowing is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is LingoLoop free?
LingoLoop is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Shadowing or LingoLoop have ads?
Neither Shadowing nor LingoLoop shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Shadowing or LingoLoop?
Shadowing ships an update every 3 weeks, and LingoLoop every 10 months. Most recently, Shadowing was updated on November 13, 2026 and LingoLoop on November 12, 2026.

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