Shadowing Master vs PhraseByPhrase
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Shadowing Master
Practice language shadowing with ease. Record yourself repeating audio, merge it with the original, and review timing with waveform previews. Supports PDF scripts for a comprehensive learning experience.
- Merge original audio with user recordings
- Practice with PDF scripts
- Waveform navigation and timing preview
- Supports multiple audio file formats
- Secure on-device processing
- Dark mode support
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◆ Why Shadowing Master? Listen to the original → repeat after it → submit your recording. All in one place. • The original audio and your voice are automatically merged into a single file. No editing needed. • Navigate to any section by dragging the waveform and check your timing at a glance. • Open the app and start practicing immediately — no setup, just speak. • Now you can shadow while reading a PDF script. Eyes, ears, and mouth all engaged at once. — ◆ Key Features • Merge original audio and your voice into one file, ready to share or submit • Shadow while reading PDF scripts side by side • Drag to seek, instantly check start and end positions • Supports MP3, WAV, AIFF, M4A, and more • Manage recordings with waveform previews, rename, share, and delete • Eye-friendly dark mode support • All files are processed securely on your device — ◆ Who It's For • Parents: review your child's pronunciation alongside the original audio and create a submission-ready file in one step • Teachers: receive student work in a consistent format and quickly check timing and quality via the waveform • Learners: experience shadowing more immersively and practice the right way — ◆ How to Use 1. Import an audio file from the Files app 2. Read the PDF script and repeat after the original audio 3. Save or share the automatically merged file when you're done
PhraseByPhrase
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PhraseByPhrase helps you learn languages using real-world podcasts and audiobooks. You can choose from a wide variety of audio content and turn it into an effective listening and shadowing exercise. The app includes a podcast catalog where you can select your favorite episodes and use them to practice your target language. It automatically splits audio files into short phrases and plays them one by one, making it easy to listen, repeat, and fully understand each segment. For every selected audio segment, PhraseByPhrase provides an AI-generated transcription, a translation into your preferred language, and a clear explanation of difficult expressions — all in one place. Learn naturally, at your own pace, with the content you enjoy. Further Information: Terms of use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy policy: https://phrase-by-phrase.com/data-safety.html
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Shadowing Master at none against PhraseByPhrase's 3. PhraseByPhrase's advantage is iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.0). On price, update cadence, ads 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
Both are free to download. PhraseByPhrase sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. Shadowing Master asks for nothing beyond the download.
Shadowing Master ships an update every 5 days, PhraseByPhrase every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on September 30, 2026 and October 4, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Shadowing Master | PhraseByPhrase |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.0 (1 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 1 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 5 days — better | Every 9 days |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 15.1 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 9 MB | 21 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | 준 이 | Valeri Liebert |
In-app purchases
Shadowing Master
No in-app purchases
PhraseByPhrase
- Basic$5.991 Month
- Advanced$12.991 Month
- Premium$19.991 Month
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