WELE vs ForeignCast
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
WELE
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The listening system that grows with you, in every language you learn. WELE turns real, knowledge-bearing podcasts into listening practice you actually finish, in English, Japanese, French, German, Spanish, Vietnamese and more. You listen, write down what you hear, and see exactly what you missed. WHAT YOU DO • Listen to short podcasts on ideas, science and everyday life • Write down what you hear and see precisely which words you missed • Review missed words with spaced repetition so they stick • One account for every language: switch between them any time WHY IT WORKS Dictation makes your ear resolve every sound, not just the gist. Over weeks that rebuilds the listening reflex that passive watching never trains. Start with five minutes today. Your future ear will thank you. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
ForeignCast
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ForeignCast lets you listen to foreign-language podcasts with built-in transcripts, translations, and word definitions that scroll along with the audio. Use the Siri commands "Translate that in ForeignCast," "Repeat that in ForeignCast," and "Repeat that in English in ForeignCast" for hands-free study help. Currently supports Japanese, German, and Spanish with more languages to come!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: ForeignCast at none against WELE's 1. 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
Both are free to download. WELE sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $9.99 per year. ForeignCast asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | WELE | ForeignCast |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 8 days | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 — better | 18.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 31 MB | 204 MB |
| Age rating | 9+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Cao Nguyen | Spectacular Optical Limited Liability Company |
In-app purchases
WELE
- Annually Premium User$9.991 Year
ForeignCast
No in-app purchases









