Comparison

ReSpeak vs EarType

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

Head to head
About

ReSpeak

Features
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Speak English clearly and confidently using shadowing β€” a technique used by interpreters and advanced language learners. Listen to natural speech, repeat it out loud, and train your brain to respond in real time. No translation. No hesitation. Just consistent speaking practice that builds fluency. Shadowing improves how you process and produce language at the same time. Instead of thinking first and speaking later, you begin to speak naturally β€” with correct rhythm, stress, and pronunciation. It is especially effective for learners at A2–B2 levels who already understand English but struggle to speak smoothly. Practice with natural, expressive audio. Train using real sentences spoken clearly, not artificial textbook phrases. Control playback speed from 0.8Γ— to 1.2Γ— to match your level. Work with useful, real-life topics like travel, work, daily conversations, and practical situations. Create exercises from your own text. Paste emails, scripts, or articles and practice exactly what you need to say. Adjust difficulty with AI β€” simplify or expand text to match your level (A2, B1, B2) in seconds. Build a daily habit with short, focused sessions. A few minutes each day is enough to improve consistency and confidence. This app is designed for learners who understand English but struggle to speak, want more natural pronunciation and rhythm, need practical speaking skills for travel or work, and prefer short daily practice over long lessons. There are no grammar drills, no flashcards, and no passive learning. You actively speak from the first session. The app includes short dialogues and practical scenarios, sentence-by-sentence playback with repeat controls, adjustable speed (0.8×–1.2Γ—), custom exercises from any text, AI-powered level adjustment, progress tracking, and a clean, distraction-free interface. Try several exercises for free. Upgrade to Pro to unlock unlimited practice and advanced features. Build real fluency through consistent speaking β€” just a few minutes every day. Privacy Policy 
https://respeak-8e88d.web.app/privacy.html Terms of Use (EULA) 
https://respeak-8e88d.web.app/terms.html By using ReSpeak English Shadowing, you agree to our Privacy Policy and Terms of Use.

About

EarType

Features
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EarType turns listening into a skill you can practice every day. Hear a short audio clip β€” a number, a price, a year, a phone number, or a full sentence β€” then type exactly what you heard. EarType scores your answer and highlights the words or digits you got right and wrong, so you always know what to work on. WHAT YOU CAN PRACTICE - Numbers: quantities, prices, years, and phone numbers, generated endlessly at three difficulty levels - Sentences: five everyday topics β€” Daily, Business, Travel, Shopping, and Dining β€” each graded Easy, Medium, and Hard - Ten sets of five questions per level, for short and focused sessions BUILT FOR LEARNERS - Slow playback and repeat, so you can catch every detail - Partial credit on sentences: you see exactly which words matched - Choose your learning language: English, Spanish, or French - Interface available in English and Japanese SIMPLE AND PRIVATE - Works fully offline β€” everything stays on your device - No ads, no account, no tracking - Free to try. A one-time purchase unlocks every set. No subscription. Train your ear a few minutes a day and watch your listening comprehension grow.

Screenshots

ReSpeak4 screens
EarType4 screens

Verdict

The call

ReSpeak and EarType are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters β€” price, ads, in-app purchases and device support among them β€” neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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. ReSpeak sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days and EarType sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
ReSpeak versus EarType: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterReSpeakEarType
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 11 daysβ€”
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad β€” betteriPhone
Requires iOS18.217.0 β€” better
Further details β€” not scored
Size76 MB1 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDavit KamavosyanYoshifumi Sato

In-app purchases

2 purchases

ReSpeak

Subscriptions2
  • Weekly Prp$3.997 Days
  • Monthly Pro$6.991 Month
1 purchases

EarType

One-time1
  • Full Unlock$3.99

Questions

Is ReSpeak free?
ReSpeak is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is EarType free?
EarType is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do ReSpeak or EarType have ads?
Neither ReSpeak nor EarType shows ads.

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