Cyclone Lite vs Listen & Repeat | Shadowlingo
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
Cyclone Lite
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A. Sonic Cyclone Key Features 1. The ultimate English learning tool that addresses the biggest challenge in language learning - difficult-to-hear parts. Mark hard-to-hear sentences with 'O', extremely challenging sections with 'O_', and parts you want to skip with 'X'. This allows you to compile or exclude sections for focused interval repetition learning. 2. Enhanced with TTS (text-to-speech) functionality to reinforce listening comprehension of difficult parts. Experience native pronunciation through various TTS voices and utilize this feature to learn up to 47 different languages. 3. An advanced language segment repeater that enables efficient English study through automatic sentence segmentation, reorganization into groups, and dialogue-specific categorization for interval repetition learning. 4. An innovative English study app that allows you to freely set or release repetition counts and learning ranges for individual sentences, specific areas, or groups. 5. The definitive tool for English repetition learning that lets users modify, reorganize, save, share, and manage voice segments according to their preferences. 6. An efficient language learning interval repeater featuring an intuitive and elegant UI with smooth zoom in/out support for audio waveforms, enhancing user experience and motivation. 7. Flexible navigation and manipulation of sentences and groups using Apple Pencil and mouse. 8. Simultaneous support for srt and txt files. 9. Playback speed support from 0.5x to 2.0x. B. Sonic Cyclone Main Functions 1. Extracts silence intervals through waveform analysis to automatically segment sentences. 2. Supports both audio files (mp3, m4a, wav) and video files (mp4) with subtitles. 3. TTS (text-to-speech) support reinforces difficult-to-hear audio and helps users acquire various native pronunciations. Users can use text before and after '>>' in subtitle scripts with their chosen language, enabling repetition learning for 47 languages. 4. Videos support both single and double subtitles. You can set English as the primary subtitle and Korean as the secondary subtitle to study with both languages simultaneously. 5. Repetition functions include single repeat, user-defined number of repeats, and infinite repeat options, with support for both group and full content repetition. Also supports user-selected group repetition and designated repetition (refer to manual). 6. Supports content grouping and segmentation features for sectional learning while also providing a full learning mode. 7. As part of an easy bookmark function, mark important sentences with 'O', unimportant sentences with 'X', and critical sentences with 'O_' with just one click for easy selective learning. All this data is saved in a subfolder under the corresponding file for future use and can be copied for reuse on other devices. 8. Video screen and waveform analysis window can be easily minimized or maximized for convenience. 9. To use mp3 files with txt or srt files, simply use the same filename (e.g., Lesson01.mp3, Lesson01.srt, Lesson01.txt). Limitations and Cautions Pro: Sonic Cyclone Pro is the full version with unlimited access to all features. Lite: Sonic Cyclone Lite is a demo version that allows usage of up to 45 segments. To use without limitations, you must purchase the Cyclone Pro version. *For detailed instructions, please refer to the 'How to Use' manual in the app.
Listen & Repeat | Shadowlingo
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Turn your own English audio into text, repeat any phrase, and practice speaking at your own pace. β Key Features β’ On-device transcription β’ Translation of transcriptions β’ Tap subtitles to jump to any point in the audio β’ Repeat playback of the same phrase β’ Playback speed adjustment β’ Split and merge phrases β’ Record your voice and convert it to text β’ Save favorite phrases β’ ChatGPT app integration β Supported Audio Sources β’ Import audio and video files from the Files app β’ Import videos and screen recordings from the Photos app β’ Sync with your iCloud Music Library βI want to listen to just this phrase again and again.β βI want to listen at a slower speed first, then practice at normal speed.β βI want to adjust the subtitle breaks to make them easier to study.β βI want to check whether my pronunciation is correct.β ShadowLingo is designed to make detailed repetition practice during shadowing easier. You can split and merge phrases wherever you like, allowing you to practice in units that are easier for you to understand and repeat. You can try the basic features for free. The free plan supports transcription of up to 60 minutes in total, excluding bundled sample audio. Lite increases the total limit to 300 minutes, and Pro has no total transcription-duration limit. Required language models can be downloaded without a subscription. β» Currently supported transcription languages are English, Japanese, Korean, Simplified Chinese, and Traditional Chinese. More languages are planned for future updates. β» DRM-protected audio and tracks in your iCloud Music Library that have not been downloaded to your device may not be available for transcription. β» Transcriptions, subtitle segmentation, and timestamps may contain errors depending on the audio quality and spoken content. Terms of Use: https://shadowlingo.tasuketesoft.com/terms-of-use/
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The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Cyclone Lite at none against Listen & Repeat | Shadowlingo's 4. Cyclone Lite also leads on update cadence (every 3 days vs weekly) and iOS requirement (15.6 vs 26.0). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Listen & Repeat | Shadowlingo sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Cyclone Lite asks for nothing beyond the download.
Cyclone Lite ships an update every 3 days, Listen & Repeat | Shadowlingo weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 8, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Cyclone Lite | Listen & Repeat | Shadowlingo |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 3 days β better | Weekly |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No β better | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod β better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 β better | 26.0 |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 34 MB | 59 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | INGYU PAK | kazuki sako |
In-app purchases
Cyclone Lite
No in-app purchases
Listen & Repeat | Shadowlingo
- Lite Monthly Plan$2.991 Month
- Pro Monthly Plan$5.991 Month
- Lite Annual Plan$29.991 Year
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- Pro Annual Plan$59.991 Year
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