Comparison

Language Learning vs ShadowFlow

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

Head to head
About

Language Learning

This app uses AI to create personalized stories from your vocabulary lists, aiding language learning. Tap words for instant translations and IPA transcriptions, then reinforce learning with flashcards. It adapts to your proficiency level, from beginner to advanced.

Highlights
  • AI-generated stories from custom vocabularies
  • Tap-to-translate glossary with IPA
  • Flashcards for review and retention
  • Adaptive learning levels (A1-C2)
  • Supports over 30 languages
  • Bulk translation and transcription
Features
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Bukwa turns the words you're learning into personal AI-generated stories with built-in glossaries. Simply tap on a word or sentence to see the translation. That's how vocabulary sticks. Start your free 3-day trial and see how learning through stories feels different. HOW IT WORKS Create a vocabulary on any topic — travel, food, business, anything. Bukwa's AI writes a short story using exactly those words. Tap any word while reading to see its translation and IPA transcription. Then review everything with flashcards. FEATURES - Custom vocabularies organized by theme - AI-generated stories built from your words - Built-in glossary with translations for every word - IPA transcriptions for accurate pronunciation - Flashcards for daily review and retention - AI-powered bulk translation and transcription - Works across 30+ languages FEATURES AVAILABLE BY SUBSCRIPTION - AI story generation - AI-powered bulk translation - Word IPA transcriptions - Flashcards trainings WHO IT'S FOR Whether you're picking up your first words or reading at an advanced level, Bukwa adapts. Choose your level from A1 to C2, and stories match your ability. TERMS & POLICY By downloading, you agree to our: • Terms of Service: https://bukwa-ai.github.io/terms-of-service/?lang=en • Privacy Policy: https://bukwa-ai.github.io/privacy-policy/?lang=en

About

ShadowFlow

Features
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ShadowFlow turns YouTube videos into living language lessons. ■ Watch with karaoke subtitles Subtitles highlight word by word in sync with the video, so you never lose your place. Tap any line to jump to that scene. ■ Tap any word you don't know The dictionary opens instantly. Save words with one tap — review them as flashcards, hear the pronunciation, and jump back to the exact scene where each word appeared. ■ Practice speaking with shadowing (MAX) Record your own voice line by line and compare with the original. With headphones, your voice plays in the right ear and the original in the left. Pronunciation scoring shows exactly which words didn't come through, and rhythm bars compare your timing with the original. ■ A shared pool of subtitles (Pro) Subtitles created by users are shared in a pool — once someone transcribes and fixes a video, everyone can learn from it. New subtitles are created on the desktop web version (kotomori.app/shadowflow). ■ Plans - Free: watch subtitles you created, word list - Pro: unlimited access to the shared subtitle pool + folders - MAX: everything in Pro + shadowing practice Available in English, Japanese, Spanish, Simplified Chinese, Korean, French, and German. Subscriptions renew automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the period. Manage or cancel anytime in your App Store account settings. Terms of Use: https://kotomori.app/terms Privacy Policy: https://kotomori.app/privacy

Screenshots

Language Learning4 screens
ShadowFlow4 screens

Verdict

The call

Language Learning and ShadowFlow are too close to call on the numbers: across 6 compared parameters — price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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. Language Learning sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days and ShadowFlow sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Language Learning ships an update every 9 days, ShadowFlow every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and September 28, 2026 respectively.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
Language Learning versus ShadowFlow: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLanguage LearningShadowFlow
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (3 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings3 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 9 daysEvery 5 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.017.0
Further details — not scored
Size43 MB6 MB
Age rating12+17+
DeveloperOleksandr StorozhenkoDaichi Tanabe

In-app purchases

6 purchases

Language Learning

Subscriptions3
  • Bukwa (Weekly)$3.997 Days
  • Bukwa (Monthly)3 Days trial$9.991 Month
  • Bukwa (Yearly)3 Days trial$79.991 Year
One-time3
  • Bukwa Stories (5 Pack)$1.99
  • Bukwa Stories (10 Pack)$3.99
  • Bukwa Stories (15 Pack)$4.99
4 purchases

ShadowFlow

Subscriptions4
  • ShadowFlow Pro (Monthly)7 Days trial$6.991 Month
  • ShadowFlow MAX (Monthly)7 Days trial$14.991 Month
  • ShadowFlow Pro (Yearly)7 Days trial$59.991 Year
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  • ShadowFlow MAX (Yearly)7 Days trial$129.991 Year

Questions

Is Language Learning free?
Language Learning is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is ShadowFlow free?
ShadowFlow is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Language Learning or ShadowFlow have ads?
Neither Language Learning nor ShadowFlow shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Language Learning or ShadowFlow?
Language Learning ships an update every 9 days, and ShadowFlow every 5 days. Most recently, Language Learning was updated on October 14, 2026 and ShadowFlow on September 28, 2026.

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