Comparison

ShadowingGO vs Block Numbers

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

Head to head
About

ShadowingGO

Features
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What is ShadowingGO? ShadowingGO is a learning app that lets you practice English "shadowing" using YouTube videos as your study material. With recommended videos or your own favorite YouTube clips, you can keep up a daily routine of "listen, speak aloud, record and compare, repeat" - easily and without strain. Shadowing is a learning method where you mimic the English you hear by speaking it aloud almost simultaneously. It's used by many English learners as a way to train listening, pronunciation, and speaking rhythm all at once. ShadowingGO lets you handle the entire practice - from choosing a video to recording and comparing - on your phone alone. Key Features - Practice right from YouTube videos Just enter the URL of the YouTube video you want to learn from. Practice with material that interests you: a movie scene, a speech, the news, a vlog, and more. If you haven't decided on a video, you can also pick from our recommendations. - Split into lengths that suit you You can choose the interval for dividing the video, so you can adjust it to a length that's easy to shadow. Short segments for accuracy, longer segments for fluency - practice in a way that matches your level and goals. - Record and compare with the original Record yourself speaking while listening to the video's audio. You can instantly compare your recorded voice with the original English, so it's easy to see at a glance what you need to fix. - See your similarity score Your speech is analyzed and scored on how closely it matches the original subtitles. Check your progress with real numbers as you repeat and improve. - Learning history and favorites Your practice sessions are saved as history, so you can look back on your average scores and practice time. Add the videos you use often to your favorites and pick up right where you left off. - Same account on any device Continue practicing with the same account from your iPhone, iPad, or web browser. Use your phone on your commute and a larger screen at home - switch depending on the situation. Get Started in 3 Steps 1. Choose a video to practice with (a recommended video or a YouTube URL) 2. Choose the length to divide the video into 3. Record while listening, compare with the original English, and repeat About Plans - Free plan: Try ShadowingGO with recommended videos (recording limited to 30 minutes total). - Basic plan (subscription): Practice with any YouTube video URL you like, with recording time expanded to a range that's ample for everyday study. * Purchases, payments, and plan changes are made within the app. * Subscriptions renew automatically at the end of each period. You can cancel anytime from your subscription settings. * Displayed prices are subject to change. Please check the in-app display for the latest pricing. Recommended For - Anyone who wants to train listening and pronunciation at the same time - Anyone who wants to keep learning English enjoyably with videos they love - Anyone who wants to study English on their phone during spare moments - Anyone who wants to check their pronunciation objectively Pick one English video that catches your eye and start shadowing today. Terms of Service: https://shadowinggo.com/en/terms Privacy Policy: https://shadowinggo.com/en/privacy-policy Apple Standard EULA: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Block Numbers

Features
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Block Numbers helps children aged 3-6 discover numbers by playing with colourful 3D blocks. Everything is built for small hands: big touch targets, simple drag and drop, and no reading required, so kids can play on their own. WHAT IS INSIDE • 50 levels — drop blocks into glowing slots and learn to count from 1 to 9 • Matching — merge blocks to build the target number and carry it to the clouds • Missing Number — drag the right number into the gap in a sequence • Balance — even out the toy scale and discover more, less and equal • Free Play — no rules, just building and decorating blocks SKILLS PRACTISED Number recognition, one-to-one counting, ordering, comparing and simple addition. FOR PARENTS • No ads at all. No ad network, no tracking and no analytics SDK • No personal data is collected and no account is needed • Works fully offline, no internet connection required • The first levels are free. One optional one-time purchase opens all 50 levels, the 4 mini games and every extra theme — there is no subscription • The purchase and any outbound link sit behind a parental gate • 10 interface languages, with right-to-left layout for Arabic Soft sounds, calm colours and a pace set by the child. No timers, no losing screens, no score pressure — just exploring.

Screenshots

ShadowingGO4 screens
Block Numbers4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: ShadowingGO at every 4 days against Block Numbers's every 4 weeks. ShadowingGO also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Ā· Rating Ā· Positive reviews Ā· Number of ratings Ā· Update frequency Ā· Ads Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Monetization Ā· Best chart rank Ā· Devices Ā· Requires iOS

CostPrice Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Ads Ā· Monetization

Both are free to download. ShadowingGO sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $12.99 per month and Block Numbers sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

ShadowingGO ships an update every 4 days, Block Numbers every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences Ā· 4 level
ShadowingGO versus Block Numbers: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterShadowingGOBlock Numbers
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 4 days — betterEvery 4 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size90 MB31 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDAISUKE HORIISERDAR ERCENK

In-app purchases

2 purchases

ShadowingGO

Subscriptions2
  • Basic Plan$12.991 Month
  • Basic Plan$99.991 Year
1 purchases

Block Numbers

One-time1
  • Full Game$1.99

Questions

Is ShadowingGO free?
ShadowingGO is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Block Numbers free?
Block Numbers is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do ShadowingGO or Block Numbers have ads?
Neither ShadowingGO nor Block Numbers shows ads.
Which is updated more often, ShadowingGO or Block Numbers?
ShadowingGO ships an update every 4 days, and Block Numbers every 4 weeks. Most recently, ShadowingGO was updated on October 30, 2026 and Block Numbers on October 29, 2026.

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