# Shadowing Lab vs ShadowRead

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: ShadowRead at none against Shadowing Lab's 8. ShadowRead also leads on iOS requirement (14.0 vs 17.0). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Shadowing Lab sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. ShadowRead asks for nothing beyond the download.

## The numbers

| Metric | Shadowing Lab | ShadowRead |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shadowing-lab/id6755928466/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **1** | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 days | — |
| Monetization | Subscription | — |
| Size | 61 MB | 10 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **14.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [培 张](https://appshunter.io/developer/1683041875) | [Chengdu ZeroSnow Origin Technology Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1868561062) |

## What reviewers say

### Shadowing Lab

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shadowing-lab/id6755928466)

This app focuses on improving English listening comprehension, pronunciation, and spoken expression through intensive listening, close reading, and shadowing techniques. It offers structured, repeatable training with curated content and a clear learning path to build sustainable language ability.

**Highlights:** Intensive listening with segment-based audio, Shadowing practice with native audio comparison, Bilingual text support (English-Chinese), Curated content with increasing difficulty, Progress tracking and learning milestones, Distraction-free interface

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Subscription | $0.99 | per month |
| 连续包年 | $4.99 | per year |
| Points Pack (612) | $0.99 | one-time |
| Points Top-Up ¥18 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Points Top-Up ¥38 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Points Pack (7956) | $9.99 | one-time |
| Points Pack (12054) | $14.99 | one-time |
| Points Top-Up ¥198 | $29.99 | one-time |


### ShadowRead

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shadowread/id6758651465)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Shadowing Lab free?

Shadowing Lab is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is ShadowRead free?

ShadowRead is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Do Shadowing Lab or ShadowRead have ads?

Neither Shadowing Lab nor ShadowRead shows ads.

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