Comparison

Loop Note vs Transcribe,Repeat |Shadowlingo

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

Head to head
About

Loop Note

Features
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Turn any video into a real listening lesson. Loop one sentence. Shadow it. Type what you heard. Then keep going β€” until your ears wake up. Loop Note is built for people who have already tried passive watching, vocabulary apps, and grammar drills β€” and want to actually understand native speakers. The method is simple: choose a sentence from a real video, replay it until it clicks, repeat it out loud, and check yourself by typing what you hear. That’s it. β€” WHAT’S INSIDE β€” β–  AB Repeat Tap once to set a loop range. Replay the same line β€” five times, fifty times β€” until your brain stops translating and starts hearing. β–  Subtitle Sync Import SRT or VTT subtitle files, or add a supported video link when captions are available. Every sentence becomes its own tappable card. β–  AI Subtitle Generation No subtitles? Loop Note can help generate subtitles from video or audio using on-device speech recognition where supported. Your practice stays private on your device. β–  Shadowing Mode Use speed presets from 0.5x to 2x. Slow down difficult phrases. Speed them up once they start to click. Repeat after the speaker β€” your way, at your pace. β–  Dictation Type what you hear. Loop Note shows which words you missed and which words you got right, so you stop guessing and start hearing. β–  Saved Sentences & Daily Review Mark any sentence as β€œhard.” Your review queue brings back saved lines you have not reviewed yet β€” so the ones you struggled with do not get forgotten. β–  Works with Your Study Materials - Supported video links - Local video files - Audio files - Podcasts and downloaded content - SRT and VTT subtitle files β–  Multi-language Content Use subtitles and real native content to practice English, Japanese, Korean, Spanish, and many other languages. β€” BUILT FOR β€” β€’ TOEFL / IELTS / TOEIC listening practice β€’ Improving accent and pronunciation through shadowing β€’ Watching videos, shows, and movies with less dependence on subtitles β€’ Learning a second, third, or fourth language from real native content β€’ Serious learners who already know vocabulary apps are not enough β€” WHY LOOP NOTE β€” Most language apps make you good at the app. Loop Note helps you get better at understanding real people. Real sentences. Real videos. Real repetition. The boring part of listening practice, finally made easier. No account required. No data leaves your device unless you choose to use features that require online access. Just you, your favorite video, and one sentence at a time. Start with a supported video link or a file you already have. Once your material is loaded, Loop Note is great for commutes, flights, and focused study sessions. Free to start. Optional premium features unlock unlimited loop ranges and advanced review tools. β€” GET STARTED IN 30 SECONDS β€” 1. Open Loop Note 2. Add a supported video link or choose a local file 3. Tap any sentence to start looping 4. Repeat. Type. Repeat. That’s the entire method. Your favorite video is now your tutor. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Transcribe,Repeat |Shadowlingo

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An all-in-one audio player with everything you need to learn English, Japanese, Chinese, Korean, and other languages. β–  Key Features β€’ On-device transcription β€’ Translation of transcriptions β€’ Tap subtitles to jump to any point in the audio β€’ Repeat playback of the same phrase β€’ Playback speed adjustment β€’ Split and merge phrases β€’ Record your voice and convert it to text β€’ Save favorite phrases β€’ ChatGPT app integration β–  Supported Audio Sources β€’ Import audio and video files from the Files app β€’ Import videos and screen recordings from the Photos app β€’ Sync with your iCloud Music Library β€œI want to listen to just this phrase again and again.” β€œI want to listen at a slower speed first, then practice at normal speed.” β€œI want to adjust the subtitle breaks to make them easier to study.” β€œI want to check whether my pronunciation is correct.” ShadowLingo is designed to make detailed repetition practice during shadowing easier. You can split and merge phrases wherever you like, allowing you to practice in units that are easier for you to understand and repeat. You can try the basic features for free. A subscription is required if you want to transcribe more audio or use machine-learning models that improve transcription accuracy. β€» Currently supported transcription languages are English, Japanese, Korean, Simplified Chinese, and Traditional Chinese. More languages are planned for future updates. β€» DRM-protected audio and tracks in your iCloud Music Library that have not been downloaded to your device may not be available for transcription. β€» Transcriptions, subtitle segmentation, and timestamps may contain errors depending on the audio quality and spoken content." Terms of Use: https://shadowlingo.tasuketesoft.com/terms-of-use/

Screenshots

Loop Note4 screens
Transcribe,Repeat |Shadowlingo4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Transcribe,Repeat |Shadowlingo at none against Loop Note's shown. Loop Note's advantage is update cadence (every 3 days vs weekly) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 26.0). On price, in-app purchases 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. Loop Note sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and Transcribe,Repeat |Shadowlingo sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Loop Note ships an update every 3 days, Transcribe,Repeat |Shadowlingo weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and September 13, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences Β· 3 level
Loop Note versus Transcribe,Repeat |Shadowlingo: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLoop NoteTranscribe,Repeat |Shadowlingo
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 3 days β€” betterWeekly
AdsYesNo β€” better
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod β€” betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 β€” better26.0
Further details β€” not scored
Size25 MB57 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developerminsik kimkazuki sako

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Loop Note

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

Transcribe,Repeat |Shadowlingo

Subscriptions4
  • Lite Monthly Plan$2.991 Month
  • Pro Monthly Plan$5.991 Month
  • Lite Annual Plan$29.991 Year
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  • Pro Annual Plan$59.991 Year

Questions

Is Loop Note free?
Loop Note is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Transcribe,Repeat |Shadowlingo free?
Transcribe,Repeat |Shadowlingo is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Loop Note or Transcribe,Repeat |Shadowlingo have ads?
Loop Note shows ads; Transcribe,Repeat |Shadowlingo does not.
Which is updated more often, Loop Note or Transcribe,Repeat |Shadowlingo?
Loop Note ships an update every 3 days, and Transcribe,Repeat |Shadowlingo weekly. Most recently, Loop Note was updated on September 21, 2026 and Transcribe,Repeat |Shadowlingo on September 13, 2026.

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