EchoPod vs HearBrew

Real podcasts are the most natural way to learn a language — but raw audio is hard to follow. EchoPod turns any episode into an interactive lesson: every word transcribed, highlighted in sync with playback, translated on screen, and explained on demand. LISTEN AND READ AT THE SAME TIME • AI transcribes each episode into clean, synced text • Watch every word light up as it is spoken • Side-by-side translation for each sentence TAP ANY WORD FOR INSTANT DEPTH • Definitions, pronunciations and example sentences • Usage notes explained in your language — no dictionary juggling ASK ABOUT GRAMMAR, GET ANSWERS • An AI grammar coach explains the sentence you are hearing • Clear explanations with examples, in your language LEARN FROM WHAT YOU LOVE • Thousands of podcasts: news, culture, tech, interviews and more • Import lessons from YouTube links or your own audio files • Thousands of free public-domain audiobooks built in BUILT FOR DAILY PROGRESS • Study any language pair, switch anytime • Streaks, saved words and playback progress tracked automatically • Full experience on iPhone, iPad and Mac Real input, real understanding. Pick an episode that interests you and press play. ECHOPOD PRO Choose a monthly or annual auto-renewable subscription for 30 hours of new AI transcripts per usage month, with faster Groq transcription when available. Annual subscriptions are billed for the full year upfront; the 30-hour allowance still resets monthly and does not roll over. The free plan includes 1 hour of new Cloudflare transcripts each week. Existing free allowances remain valid until their current reset. Sign in before purchasing. Restore purchases using your original EchoPod and Apple accounts. Manage or cancel your subscription in App Store account settings. Deleting your EchoPod account does not cancel your subscription. Subscription Terms: https://echopod.clothpath.com/terms/subscription-terms.html Privacy Policy: https://echopod.clothpath.com/terms/privacy-policy.html Apple Standard EULA: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

HearBrew — Master English Listening, One Sentence at a Time Struggling to understand native English speakers? The problem isn't your vocabulary — it's that real speech comes in long, fast, complex sentences. HearBrew breaks YouTube videos into 15–30 second clips, each containing one natural sentence, so you can train your ear on real-world speech at your own pace. Swipe through clips like TikTok — a familiar, effortless way to learn during any spare moment: commuting, waiting in line, or before bed. How it works: • AI splits videos into bite-sized clips — one sentence per clip, the perfect unit for ear training • Set your target comprehension (e.g. 70%) — the app finds clips that challenge you just enough • Choose how many times each clip repeats — listen 2x, 3x, or more until you catch every word • Toggle subtitles on/off — start with subtitles, then try pure listening • Tap any word for pronunciation, definition, and translation AI that knows your level: • Every clip is difficulty-scored — from simple greetings to dense news commentary • The recommendation engine adapts to your listening ability in real time • Pick your interests: sitcoms, TED talks, news, podcasts, documentaries • Each session feels just right — not too easy, not overwhelming Track your progress: • Study streaks and daily heatmap • Vocabulary book of every word you've looked up • Watch history and favorites Submit your own videos: • Paste any YouTube URL — we process it into learning clips with subtitles, vocabulary highlights, and difficulty scoring • Free users get 100 clips/month, Pro members get 300+ Safety & content: • All video playback uses YouTube's official embedded player — no videos are downloaded or stored • Report inappropriate content or block users directly from the app Start learning immediately with no account required. Sign in anytime to sync your progress across devices. You can delete your account at any time from Profile settings. Pro features: • 300+ processed clips per month • Auto-play next clip for continuous immersion • Hide words you already know • Priority processing for your submissions HearBrew is designed for learners at any level — from beginner to advanced. Content is automatically matched to your ability so every session feels just right. Subscriptions: • Monthly Pro — $3.49/month • Annual Pro — $29.99/year (save 29%) • Lifetime — $59.99 one-time Or top up your clip balance with permanent credits that never expire. Subscription auto-renews unless cancelled 24h before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel in Settings > Apple ID > Subscriptions. Terms: https://hearbrew.com/terms Privacy: https://hearbrew.com/privacy