Comparison

Shadow Say vs LoopRep

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

Head to head
About

Shadow Say

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For users to learn language by listening and repeating (shadowing the native speakers). Gradually build muscle memory to speak like a native. Audio clip has to be prepared in advanced (adding .srt files and zipped).

About

LoopRep

Features
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Improve your listening and speaking with focused, repeat-based practice. If you struggle to understand native speakers, the problem is often not vocabulary β€” it’s lack of targeted listening training. This app helps you break down real audio and repeat difficult parts until you truly understand them. Key Features: β€’ Ideal for listening, shadowing, and dictation β€’ Set custom repeat points for precise practice β€’ Bookmark segments to quickly revisit key parts β€’ Import audio and video from Files or Photos β€’ Open media from your library, including podcasts β€’ Supports background playback β€’ Customize repeat counts to match your learning pace Practice anytime, anywhere β€” and train your ear with real speech.

Screenshots

Shadow Say4 screens
LoopRep4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Shadow Say at none against LoopRep's 1. Shadow Say also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

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

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

Both are free to download. LoopRep sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Shadow Say asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences Β· 4 level
Shadow Say versus LoopRep: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterShadow SayLoopRep
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyβ€”Every 2 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo β€” betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 β€” better15.0
Further details β€” not scored
Size25 MB3 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperNghia TranTaewoo Kim

In-app purchases

None

Shadow Say

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

LoopRep

One-time1
  • LoopRep Premium$4.99

Questions

Is Shadow Say free?
Shadow Say is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is LoopRep free?
LoopRep is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Shadow Say or LoopRep have ads?
Neither Shadow Say nor LoopRep shows ads.

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