Comparison

ListeningDrill vs Roots Master

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

Head to head
About

ListeningDrill

Enhance your language learning with this app, offering tools to practice listening and speaking using videos and audiobooks. Features include adjustable playback speed, dual subtitle support, and vocabulary management.

Highlights
  • Dual subtitle support
  • Adjustable playback speed
  • AB repeat function
  • Vocabulary management
  • Background playback
  • Subtitle scrolling and selection
Features
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Learn English,Spanish, French, Chinese, Japanese, German, Korean etc. Drama , Movies Uploading / Classical audio book / Fairy tales / TED (2 Subtitles at the same time) / AB repeat / auto repeat / play speed control / vocabulary / bookmark / playing in the background ... 30 min on the way to work, 30 min on the way to school, Towards the dream, ListeningDrill ! I wish I could hear every dialog at least in this one favorite movie ... Yes, you can !!! Just start, soon you will begin to hear ... ListeningDrill can - play both video and audio in sleep mode(background mode) seamlessly. - adjust play speed (0.5X ~ 2.0X) - merge subtitle files (even can merge two files they have different timing information and in different formats) one for main for study, another for sub as translation. - repeat based on subtitles (1, 2, 3 ... subtitles at a time, 1, 2, 3 .. times loop) - AB repeat - check whole scripts by scroll. - play from selected subtitle - adjust size and color of subtitle font - play dialogs only (skip where no dialogs and move to next dialog immediately. - manage vocabulary for each subtitle file, extract words from subtitle file, manage excluded words list, edit vocabulary ... - bookmark on each subtitles, bookmark on AB repeat information. - show and hide subtitles - listen and repeat - support convenient quick-dictionary When you upload files, you can do it without USB connection. With WiFi connection only, you can just drag and drop for uploading. (Of course, you can use iTunes Sharing too which requires USB connection for faster upload) First of all, you must understand foreign languages through listening. It is for those who need to practice listening to foreign languages. Users can read subtitles and replay the media files repeatedly. [Supported Media Files] 1. mp4, mov, mpv, 3gp video files 3. mp3 audio files [Supported Subtitle Format] 1. lrc (Karaoke Lyrics LRC) 2. smi (SAMI Captioning) 3. srt (SubRip format) ******* lite version ********. In the Lite version, advertisement would be displayed. ****************************** If you have any question, please mail to insubae@neointro.com

About

Roots Master

Features
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Roots Master is a focused vocabulary trainer built around a simple idea: when you understand roots, words stop feeling random. Instead of memorizing isolated definitions, you learn the building blocks that show up again and again across academic, professional, and everyday English. The app combines a large roots dictionary with quick matching challenges, so study feels active instead of passive. Each round gives you a root, its core meaning, and a set of possible words. Pick the word that contains the root before time runs out. Correct answers build your score, missed answers are saved for review, and each session gives you a clear summary of what you mastered and what needs another pass. Use the dictionary when you want to slow down and study. Search hundreds of roots, open detailed entries, review meanings, browse example words, and mark the roots you want to revisit. Favorites make it easy to build your own study path, whether you are preparing for a vocabulary-heavy class, reading denser texts, working toward a stronger test score, or simply trying to understand English at a deeper level. Roots Master is designed for learners who want more than flashcards. A root like “cred” connects words such as credible, credit, and incredulous. A root like “scrib” helps explain describe, manuscript, and inscription. Once those patterns click, new words become easier to break apart, remember, and use with confidence. The goal is not to guess faster for one quiz. The goal is to train the way you see words. Practice sessions are short enough for a break and focused enough for serious study. You can adjust the challenge timer, review recent mistakes, open the exact root behind a missed question, and return to the game with a better sense of what to watch for. The review system keeps the most useful misses close at hand instead of letting them disappear after a round ends. The experience is clean, direct, and built for repeat use. Scores, best records, accuracy, sound, touch feedback, theme choices, and language settings help you shape the app around your own study routine. Visual root cards and example lists add context without getting in the way of learning. Roots Master works well for students, test takers, writers, multilingual learners, teachers, and anyone who wants English vocabulary to feel less like memorization and more like a system. It is especially useful for learners who run into unfamiliar words often and want a practical way to decode them on sight. What you can do: • Practice timed root-to-word challenges • Study a searchable roots dictionary • Learn meanings through real example words • Save favorite roots for later study • Review mistakes after each session • Track scores, records, accuracy, and progress • Adjust challenge time for a relaxed or intense pace • Customize sound, touch feedback, theme, and language Build vocabulary from the inside out. Learn the roots, notice the patterns, and make unfamiliar words easier to understand.

Screenshots

ListeningDrill4 screens
Roots Master4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: ListeningDrill at Free against Roots Master's $8.99. ListeningDrill also leads on update cadence (every 2 months vs every 9 months) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 15.1). Roots Master's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On in-app purchases and device support 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

ListeningDrill is free to download; Roots Master costs $8.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

ListeningDrill ships an update every 2 months, Roots Master every 9 months. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
ListeningDrill versus Roots Master: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterListeningDrillRoots Master
PriceFree — better$8.99
Rating4.5 (205 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews88.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings205 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 months — betterEvery 9 months
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS9.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size34 MB93 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperNeointroSimTeCon GmbH

Bugs and requests

ListeningDrill

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Videos not syncing properly with subtitles
  • Playback controls not working as expected
  • Compatibility issues with newer iOS versions

Requested features

5 requests
  • Add more audiobook and video content
  • Improve search and content discovery
  • Provide more language options beyond English
  • Add features to customize playback speed and subtitles
  • Enhance the user interface for better usability

Roots Master

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

ListeningDrill

No in-app purchases

None

Roots Master

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is ListeningDrill free?
ListeningDrill is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Roots Master free?
Roots Master costs $8.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do ListeningDrill or Roots Master have ads?
ListeningDrill shows ads; Roots Master does not.
Which is updated more often, ListeningDrill or Roots Master?
ListeningDrill ships an update every 2 months, and Roots Master every 9 months. Most recently, ListeningDrill was updated on November 6, 2026 and Roots Master on November 4, 2026.

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