Comparison

Shadowing English vs Native Speech

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

Head to head
About

Shadowing English

This app uses real YouTube videos to help you practice speaking a new language. It employs the shadowing method, where you repeat native speakers in real-time, and provides AI feedback on your pronunciation and rhythm. Achieve fluency through daily, short practice sessions.

Highlights
  • Shadowing method training
  • Record and compare your voice
  • Instant AI pronunciation analysis
  • Career-focused practice scenarios
  • Level-based lessons
  • Progress tracking
Features
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Start speaking like a native. Speak Pro turns real YouTube videos into your personal speaking practice studio. Using the proven shadowing method trusted by interpreters and polyglots, you'll finally bridge the gap between knowing a language and actually speaking it. Shadowing isn't just repetition — it's how your brain learns fluency naturally. Watch native speakers, repeat what they say in real-time, and train your mouth to move at native speed. It's the secret behind confident, natural speech. Perfect for language learning, career prep, or mastering English, Spanish, German, French, Japanese, and more. Real Content, Real Progress: Practice with TED Talks, interviews, and everyday conversations — not scripted textbooks. Every speaking practice session uses authentic voices and real-world phrases. AI Feedback That Feels Like a Tutor: Record yourself, then instantly compare. Speak Pro highlights exactly where your pronunciation, rhythm, and intonation need work — so every language learning session makes you better. Built for Busy Lives Just 10-15 minutes of shadowing daily builds real fluency. Practice during your commute, lunch break, or before bed. Features That Accelerate Fluency: - Shadowing Method Training – Repeat after native speakers - Record & Compare – Hear exactly how you sound vs. natives - Instant Analysis – Get an instant feedback - Career-Focused Practice – Master workplace conversations, presentations, meetings - Level-Based Lessons – From beginner phrases to advanced storytelling - Progress Tracking – Watch your speaking practice time and streaks grow Perfect For: - Professionals prepping for English-speaking roles - Students studying abroad or taking exams - Travelers wanting confident conversations - Anyone tired of "knowing" but not speaking Languages Available: English • Spanish • German • French • Dutch • Japanese • Italian • Chinese • Korean • Arabic • Portuguese Start Your Fluency Journey Today! Download Speak Pro and transform how you learn languages. With proven shadowing techniques and instant feedback, you'll speak naturally in weeks—not years. Privacy Policy: https://www.notion.so/Privacy-Policy-for-Speak-Pro-20c5deb0a10c80aab219eabc39774fa3 Terms & Conditions: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Support Email: support@speakpro.app

About

Native Speech

Features
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Sound like a native speaker. Native Speech listens to every word you say and shows you exactly how to fix your pronunciation, down to the individual sound. Start free. No card needed. HOW IT WORKS 1. Read any text out loud, or simply talk with your AI partner 2. Get an instant score for accuracy, fluency, completeness and prosody 3. See which words and sounds need work, then drill them until they stick INSTANT PRONUNCIATION SCORES • Every word is color-coded as you read, so mistakes stand out at a glance • Scores for accuracy, fluency, completeness and prosody (rhythm and intonation) • Tap any word for a syllable-by-syllable breakdown with stress marks • Hear the correct pronunciation of any word and adjust the playback speed KNOW EXACTLY WHAT TO FIX • Sound-level feedback: see the exact sound you missed (like the English /r/) and how to make it • Problems are ranked by severity, so you fix what matters most first • Fix-it Drills target your weakest sounds and show your before-and-after score AI CONVERSATION ROLE-PLAYS • Talk hands-free with a natural-sounding AI partner. Just speak; it waits until you're done • Rehearse real situations: a job interview, ordering at a café, a daily stand-up, an unhappy customer, seeing a doctor, viewing an apartment, small talk and airport check-in • Describe any situation you like and your partner will play it • Your partner notices mispronounced words mid-conversation and helps you say them again PRACTICE WITH YOUR OWN CONTENT • Generate a reading on any topic at your level, or paste your own text • A new story to read aloud every day, with optional daily reminders • Upload a recording (a presentation, a voice note, a speaking-test answer) for a full pronunciation report TEXT TO SPEECH • Hear any text read aloud by natural AI voices before you say it yourself • Choose the voice and playback speed, in 70+ languages 24 LANGUAGES, 34 ACCENTS Pronunciation scoring for English (US, UK, Australia, Canada, India), Spanish, French, German, Italian, Portuguese, Japanese, Korean, Chinese, Vietnamese, Thai and more. GREAT FOR • IELTS, TOEFL and other speaking exams • Job interviews and presentations • Reducing your accent and speaking with confidence • Anyone learning a new language SUBSCRIPTION Native Speech is free to download and try. Native Speech Standard and Pro unlock more practice time and are available as weekly, monthly or annual auto-renewing subscriptions. Payment is charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase. Subscriptions renew automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel any time in your App Store account settings. Privacy Policy: https://nativespeech.app/privacy-policy Terms of Use: https://nativespeech.app/terms-of-service

Screenshots

Shadowing English4 screens
Native Speech4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Native Speech at 15.1 against Shadowing English's 18.0. On price, update cadence, ads 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 English sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month and Native Speech sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Shadowing English ships an update every 9 days, Native Speech every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on November 11, 2026 and November 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Shadowing English versus Native Speech: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterShadowing EnglishNative Speech
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (120 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews73.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings120 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 9 daysEvery 8 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS18.015.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size43 MB38 MB
Age rating9+4+
DeveloperKonstantin SimakovKTC Technology

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Shadowing English

Subscriptions2
  • 1 Month Pro$7.991 Month
  • 1 Year Pro$49.991 Year
6 purchases

Native Speech

Subscriptions6
  • Weekly Standard Plan$2.997 Days
  • Weekly Pro Plan$6.997 Days
  • Monthly Standard Plan$8.991 Month
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  • Monthly Pro Plan$19.991 Month
  • Annual Standard Plan$71.991 Year
  • Annual Pro Plan$159.991 Year

Questions

Is Shadowing English free?
Shadowing English is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Native Speech free?
Native Speech is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Shadowing English or Native Speech have ads?
Neither Shadowing English nor Native Speech shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Shadowing English or Native Speech?
Shadowing English ships an update every 9 days, and Native Speech every 8 days. Most recently, Shadowing English was updated on November 11, 2026 and Native Speech on November 9, 2026.

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