Comparison

Langula vs Shadow

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

Head to head
About

Langula

Features
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Langula is your free language-learning app — ad-supported so the entire course stays free for everyone. Learn 26 languages, each with 80 lessons from A1 to B2 — real words, sentences and native pronunciation to listen to. What you get: • 26 languages — from Spanish, French and Italian to Japanese, Korean and Arabic • 80 lessons per language, from beginner (A1) to upper-intermediate (B2) • Pronunciation you can hear — learn how it really sounds • Flashcards with a smart spaced-repetition system • Grammar for 17 languages — rules, examples and exercises • Sleep mode: review words as you fall asleep • A certificate for every level you finish — verifiable online • App available in 25 languages • Progress synced with langula.app No subscription required — everything is free. If you'd rather hide the ads, Langula Premium is optional. Langula Premium (optional): • Removes all ads • €1.99/month or €19.99/year, cancel anytime Auto-renews unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the period ends. Payment is charged to your Apple account; manage in your App Store settings. Privacy Policy: https://langula.app/en/privacy Terms of Use: https://langula.app/en/terms

About

Shadow

Features
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Shadow helps you speak English like a native using "shadowing" — listening to a native speaker and repeating right after them, matching their rhythm, intonation and pronunciation. HOW IT WORKS • Import a clip, paste a YouTube link, or pick one from the Shadow library. • We transcribe it on your device and split it into short phrases. • Loop each phrase, slow it down, and shadow it out loud. • Record yourself, compare with the original, and see your intonation. • Combine your take with the original into one video to share with a tutor or friends. CREATE YOUR OWN CONTENT • Turn any word, phrase or topic into voiced practice — generate natural examples, dialogues or monologues, spoken aloud for you to drill. • Choose the accent (American or British) and the voices. • Get a few free generations to try, then top up with credit packs whenever you want more. FEATURES • On-device transcription — your audio stays on your phone. • Phrase-by-phrase drilling with adjustable speed and pauses. • A teleprompter that follows the words as you speak. • Record your own version and play them back-to-back. • Pitch/intonation graph to hear how close you are to a native. • Practice from YouTube moments. PREMIUM Shadow Premium is an auto-renewable monthly subscription that unlocks unlimited daily practice, every drill setting, watermark-free video exports, and 30 AI generations every month. The price is shown in your local currency. Your Apple Account is charged on confirmation; it renews automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the period ends. Manage or cancel anytime in your Apple Account settings. Terms of Use (EULA): https://shadowapp.me/terms.html Privacy Policy: https://shadowapp.me/privacy.html

Screenshots

Langula4 screens
Shadow4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Shadow at none against Langula's shown. Langula's advantage is iOS requirement (15.5 vs 17.0). 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. Langula sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Shadow sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $24.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Langula ships an update weekly, Shadow every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 4, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level
Langula versus Shadow: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLangulaShadow
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyWeeklyEvery 4 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, Apple Watch
Requires iOS15.5 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size73 MB421 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperThomas HarnischNatalia Kosianova

In-app purchases

10 purchases

Langula

One-time10
  • Polnisch$8.99
  • Schwedisch$8.99
  • Finnisch$8.99
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  • Österreichisch$8.99
  • Chinesisch$8.99
  • Dänisch$8.99
  • Deutsch$8.99
  • Französisch Premium$8.99
  • Portugiesisch$8.99
  • Alle Sprachen$44.99
3 purchases

Shadow

Subscriptions1
  • Shadow Premium$24.991 Month
One-time2
  • 30 generations$4.99
  • 100 generations$12.99

Questions

Is Langula free?
Langula is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Shadow free?
Shadow is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Langula or Shadow have ads?
Langula shows ads; Shadow does not.
Which is updated more often, Langula or Shadow?
Langula ships an update weekly, and Shadow every 4 days. Most recently, Langula was updated on October 17, 2026 and Shadow on October 4, 2026.

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