Comparison

Shadowing Player vs Skymera

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

Head to head
About

Shadowing Player

This app is a media player designed for language learners. It allows users to play audio, video, and YouTube content with advanced subtitle features, including creation, editing, translation, and synchronization. Practice pronunciation and listening skills with its unique playback and repetition tools.

Highlights
  • Subtitle synchronization and scrolling
  • Voice segment playback
  • Subtitle editing and translation
  • Playback speed adjustment
  • Loop and repeat functions
  • Dual subtitle display
  • Integrated dictionary and translation
Features
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Shadowing Player is a versatile audio, video, and YouTube player that supports MP3, WAV, M4A, MP4, and MOV files. For Language Learning and More - Perfect for studying English, Korean, Japanese, Chinese, Spanish, French, German, and other languages, or practicing songs. - Features include subtitle creation, editing, and translation. Key Features 1. Subtitle Synchronization - Tap on a subtitle to play the corresponding audio/video segment. - Subtitle lists automatically scroll in sync with the audio/video. 2. Voice Segment Recognition - Play only voice segments in audio files. 3. Subtitle Editing and Translation - Create new subtitles or edit existing ones with professional SRT tools. - Automatically translate subtitles and generate new SRT files in your chosen language. 4. Playback and Repeat Functions - Set playback counts for each subtitle. - Use loop features to repeat specific parts. - "Listen and Repeat" mode pauses playback for your set time before resuming. - Adjust playback speed in 0.01 increments. 5. Customized Playback - Create playlists for your audio/video files and play them back-to-back. - Play only bookmarked subtitles across multiple files. 6. Dual Subtitle Display - View subtitles in two languages simultaneously. 7. Additional Features - Landscape mode support. - Integration with online dictionaries and translation tools (Google Translate, ChatGPT). - Tap on subtitles or words for instant translation or dictionary lookup. Shadowing Learning Method - Listen to native speakers and repeat to improve listening and pronunciation skills. - Practice expressions and intonation from videos, movies, and dramas. Logo : Eucalyp - Flaticon https://www.flaticon.com/kr/free-icon/subtitles_2835374

About

Skymera

Explore the world from an aerial perspective with 3D satellite maps. Create custom flight paths with up to 20 points, shaping camera movement for stunning videos. Save and share your creations on social media.

Highlights
  • 3D satellite map exploration
  • Customizable flight route creation
  • Drone-like camera movement
  • Multiple map styles
  • High-quality video recording
  • Shareable video output
  • Explore creator-shared routes
Features
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Fly freely to any place in the world. With 3D satellite maps, you can glide smoothly above cities, mountains, oceans, and landmarks from an aerial view. When you want to create stunning aerial videos When you're planning a trip When you want to explore places you haven't visited yet Skymera lets you shape the scene you want with drone-like, natural camera movement. ◆ See the world from above, more vividly Skymera brings landscapes and details to life with 3D maps and satellite views. Turn what you're seeing on screen into an aerial map video, just as it is - cities, mountains, oceans, and landmarks. ◆ Create your own flight route Once you have a scene in mind, just add keyframes. Set up to 20 points per route and adjust direction, angle, and altitude at each point to create the map animation you want. From orbiting around buildings to zooming down from the sky, bring your imagined scene to life. ◆ Map styles that match your video mood Choose a map style that fits your video's vibe. Clean road map Hybrid map with satellite imagery and road names Satellite-only map Switching styles can make the same route feel completely different. ◆ From preview to high-quality recording Preview and save your finished route right away. Check your flight path instantly, then record in high quality and save directly to Photos. Share your saved videos on social media. Skymera's 3D map videos work great for travel memories and also for promos, Reels, Shorts, and more. ◆ Popular routes from creators worldwide Creators around the world keep sharing routes crafted from their own perspectives. If you're not sure where to start, browse popular routes for ideas. When you share your route, it can inspire someone else's travel plans or content. Follow another route to discover new scenes, then recreate it in your own style. Ready to go? Start your first flight now. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Shadowing Player4 screens
Skymera4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Skymera at 5.0 against Shadowing Player's 3.3. Skymera also leads on ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (100% vs 85%). Shadowing Player's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 26.0). On price, ratings volume, update cadence 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. Shadowing Player sells 4 one-off in-app purchases and Skymera sells 4 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

Skymera holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 8 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 85% of Shadowing Player's written reviews are positive against 100% of Skymera's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Shadowing Player ships an update every 2 weeks, Skymera every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on September 19, 2026 and August 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Shadowing Player versus Skymera: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterShadowing PlayerSkymera
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.3 (3 ratings)5.0 (8 ratings) — better
Positive reviews85.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings38 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksEvery 9 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, Mac
Requires iOS13.0 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size93 MB58 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperGUNIL YANGGoateraction

Customer experience

Shadowing Player

All ratings3 ratings
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%
Written reviews20 reviews
Positive85.0%
Neutral5.0%
Negative10.0%

Skymera

All ratings8 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

4 purchases

Shadowing Player

One-time4
  • Remove all banner ads.$8.99
  • Permanently remove ads$8.99
  • Purchase Premium Extension$9.99
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  • Remove full-screen ads.$9.99
4 purchases

Skymera

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly$1.991 Month
  • Yearly$5.991 Year
One-time2
  • Lifetime Access$6.99
  • Lifetime$17.99

Questions

Is Shadowing Player free?
Shadowing Player is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Skymera free?
Skymera is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Shadowing Player or Skymera?
Skymera is rated higher. Shadowing Player averages 3.3 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while Skymera averages 5.0 from 8 ratings.
Do Shadowing Player or Skymera have ads?
Shadowing Player shows ads; Skymera does not.
Which is updated more often, Shadowing Player or Skymera?
Shadowing Player ships an update every 2 weeks, and Skymera every 9 days. Most recently, Shadowing Player was updated on September 19, 2026 and Skymera on August 24, 2026.

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