# EchoSpeak vs Shadowing

The clearest difference is rating: Shadowing at 4.6 against EchoSpeak's 4.1. Shadowing also leads on ratings volume (244 vs 27). EchoSpeak's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 5 weeks). On price, review sentiment, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. EchoSpeak sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and Shadowing sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Shadowing holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Shadowing has 244 ratings behind it against 27, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 80% of EchoSpeak's written reviews are positive against 84% of Shadowing's.

EchoSpeak ships an update fortnightly, Shadowing every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | EchoSpeak | Shadowing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.1 (27 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/echospeak-shadowingforfluency/id1242679392/reviews) | **[4.6 (244 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shadowing-english-player/id1565721779/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 27 | **244** |
| Positive reviews | 80.0% of reviews | **83.6% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 5 weeks |
| Monetization | Freemium | Freemium |
| Size | 187 MB | 140 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 16.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [俊良 宋](https://appshunter.io/developer/893894797) | [秀平 罗](https://appshunter.io/developer/1435264909) |

## What reviewers say

### EchoSpeak

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/echospeak-shadowingforfluency/id1242679392)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 专业版连续包月 | $1.99 | per month |
| 专业版连续包年 | $17.99 | per year |
| 终身专业版 | $29.99 | one-time |


### Shadowing

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shadowing-english-player/id1565721779)

Enhance your English listening skills with this app designed for language learners. It automatically generates sentence breaks and subtitles from audio files, aiding in preparation for standardized tests like IELTS and TOEFL. Users can also create vocabulary lists from challenging sentences.

**Highlights:** Automatic sentence recognition and breaking, Multi-language subtitle generation, Vocabulary book for difficult sentences, Manual subtitle file import (SRT), Looping single sentence playback

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support, iPhone Duo support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium for Annual | $2.99 | per year |
| Premium Member | $14.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎯 Automatic sentence segmentation and subtitle generation
- 📚 Support for local audio/video files with auto-matching subtitles
- 🔄 Sentence revision and remark functionality
- 💰 Affordable premium pricing
- 🎓 Excellent for intensive listening practice and language learning

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent forced rating prompts that cannot be dismissed
- 🔋 High battery consumption and device heating issues
- ❌ Poor subtitle accuracy and recognition errors
- ⚠️ Automatic sentence segmentation often inaccurate
- 🔌 Crashes when importing certain audio formats (m4a, m4b)

**Reported bugs**

- Continuous playback interval adjustment not working
- macOS app crashes on audio import
- Crashes when selecting subtitle files
- M4a/M4b file import causes high-probability crashes
- Membership lost after app updates

**Requested features**

- Fullscreen mode for video with subtitle toggle
- Keyboard shortcuts for navigation (arrow keys for previous/next sentence)
- Bluetooth headphone controls for sentence navigation
- Background playback functionality
- iCloud synchronization across devices


## Frequently asked questions

### Is EchoSpeak free?

EchoSpeak is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Shadowing free?

Shadowing is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, EchoSpeak or Shadowing?

Shadowing is rated higher. EchoSpeak averages 4.1 out of 5 from 27 ratings, while Shadowing averages 4.6 from 244 ratings.

### Do EchoSpeak or Shadowing have ads?

Neither EchoSpeak nor Shadowing shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, EchoSpeak or Shadowing?

EchoSpeak ships an update fortnightly, and Shadowing every 5 weeks. Most recently, EchoSpeak was updated on October 23, 2026 and Shadowing on November 3, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*