Comparison

AudioLingo vs Loop Note

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

Head to head
About

AudioLingo

Master languages by transforming any audio into an interactive lesson. Improve listening comprehension and pronunciation by repeating short phrases from podcasts, audiobooks, or news. This app offers offline functionality and privacy for dedicated language learners.

Highlights
  • Smart auto-segmentation of audio
  • Phrase looping and shadowing for pronunciation
  • Subtitle integration with instant translation
  • Waveform navigation for precise control
  • Offline functionality and private data storage
  • Support for various audio formats
Features
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Turn Any Audio or Text Into Shadowing Practice Stop just listening. Start speaking. AudioLingo turns audio and text into bite-sized language practice. Import a podcast, audiobook, video soundtrack, or text file, break it into natural phrases, and practice listening, repeating, and speaking at your own pace. Learn English or practice any language you’re learning — using real content you actually want to study. WHY AUDIOLINGO? Real conversations are fast. Words blend together. Textbook audio can only take you so far. AudioLingo helps you train your ear and speaking skills with authentic content. Listen to a phrase, repeat it, record yourself, compare your voice with the original, and practice until it feels natural. KEY FEATURES • Turn Audio or Text Into a Lesson Create a language lesson from your own audio or text files. Import audio recordings, podcasts, audiobooks, or text documents and turn them into structured phrase-by-phrase practice. • Automatic Phrase Segmentation Turn long audio into short, natural phrases automatically. Spend less time cutting audio and more time practicing. • Shadowing & Phrase Looping Repeat any phrase as many times as you need. Practice pronunciation, rhythm, stress, and intonation through shadowing. • Record & Compare Your Voice Record yourself repeating a phrase directly in AudioLingo, then compare your recording with the original. Hear the differences in pronunciation, rhythm, and intonation and practice again. • Subtitles & Translations Import SRT or VTT subtitles and follow along while you listen. When you don't know a word or phrase, get a translation without leaving your practice session. • Easy Audio Navigation Use the waveform to jump to any part of your recording and quickly find the phrases you want to practice. • Works Offline & Keeps Your Content Private Your audio, recordings, and projects stay on your device. No account required and no cloud upload for your language-learning content. • Import Your Own Content Bring in MP3, M4A, WAV, and other supported audio formats, as well as text files, from Files, iCloud Drive, or other apps. WHO IS AUDIOLINGO FOR? • English learners who want to understand fast, natural speech • Language learners practicing pronunciation and speaking fluency • Shadowing learners who want to compare their speech with native speakers • Podcast and audiobook listeners who want to turn passive listening into active practice • Students preparing for listening-focused exams such as IELTS or TOEFL • Teachers and tutors creating custom listening and pronunciation exercises PRACTICE WITH THE CONTENT YOU LOVE Use AudioLingo with podcasts, audiobooks, interviews, lectures, news, and your own text materials in the languages you’re learning. Practice English, Spanish, French, German, Italian, Portuguese, Russian, Chinese, Japanese, Korean, and more. Listen. Repeat. Record. Compare. Speak. Download AudioLingo and turn the content you already love into active language practice. Privacy Policy: https://apneaapps.top/privacy-en.html Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Loop Note

Features
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Practice listening, shadowing, and dictation with videos and audio you enjoy, one sentence at a time. Loop Note helps you repeat difficult passages, speak along, and return to them for review. Make a difficult sentence easier to hear • AB repeat: set a start and end point to replay just the passage you need. • Shadowing: adjust playback from 0.5x to 2x and speak along at your own pace. • Dictation: type what you hear, compare it with the subtitles, and find the words you missed. • Saved sentences and Grow: collect lines to revisit, then try today's review or a random listen. Set review reminders for a time that suits you. Bring your own study material Add a supported video link or import local video, audio, and SRT or VTT subtitle files. Captions for video links depend on availability. On supported devices and languages, on-device speech recognition can also help create subtitles; check the results for accuracy. Use material in English, Japanese, Korean, Spanish, or another language you are learning. Slow down a difficult conversation, then listen again at its original speed as it becomes familiar. Get started with one sentence 1. Add a supported video link or choose a file on your device. 2. Repeat a subtitle sentence or a passage you select yourself. 3. Speak along or try dictation, then save a sentence to practise again. Start without creating an account. On-device speech recognition processes study material on your device. Video links and some features need an internet connection. You can choose whether to send app usage data in Settings; diagnostic information may also be collected. Free to start. Optional Loop Note Pro removes storage limits for saved sentences and manually created repeat ranges. See the purchase details in the app. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

AudioLingo4 screens
Loop Note4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: AudioLingo at none against Loop Note's shown. Loop Note's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.0). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. AudioLingo sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days and Loop Note sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

AudioLingo ships an update every 5 days, Loop Note every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 9, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
AudioLingo versus Loop Note: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAudioLingoLoop Note
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (3 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings3 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 daysEvery 3 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS18.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size14 MB28 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAleh Rabchukminsik kim

In-app purchases

4 purchases

AudioLingo

Subscriptions3
  • Premium Weekly$1.997 Days
  • Premium Monthly$4.991 Month
  • Premium Yearly7 Days trial$17.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime Pro$49.99
2 purchases

Loop Note

Subscriptions2
  • Loop Note Pro Monthly7 Days trial$3.991 Month
  • Loop Note Pro Yearly7 Days trial$39.991 Year

Questions

Is AudioLingo free?
AudioLingo is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Loop Note free?
Loop Note is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do AudioLingo or Loop Note have ads?
Loop Note shows ads; AudioLingo does not.
Which is updated more often, AudioLingo or Loop Note?
AudioLingo ships an update every 5 days, and Loop Note every 3 days. Most recently, AudioLingo was updated on October 9, 2026 and Loop Note on October 8, 2026.

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