Loop Note vs ShadowCoach
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side โ with what reviewers say about each.
Loop Note
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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 โข AB repeat: set a start and end point to replay just the passage you need. โข Shadowing: adjust playback from 0.5x to 2x and speak along at your own pace. โข Dictation: type what you hear, compare it with the subtitles, and find the words you missed. โข 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. Play your own content and save sentences and repeat ranges to practise again. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
ShadowCoach
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Practice shadowing with YOUR audio files โ not locked into YouTube. Import podcasts, lessons, or recordings to build fluent English at your own pace. CORE FEATURES Speed Control (0.5x - 1.5x) Slow down native speakers without distorting pitch. Gradually increase speed as your ear sharpens. A-B Loop Repeat Mark any difficult phrase (A, then B) to loop endlessly. Master challenging sections until they feel effortless. Record & Compare Record yourself shadowing alongside the original audio. Instantly hear your pronunciation mistakes and track improvement over time. Import Any Audio MP3, AAC, WAV, AIFF from the Files app โ podcasts, audiobooks, lessons, movies, anything. Your material. Your pace. IDEAL FOR - TOEIC, IELTS, EIKEN test prep - ESL learners building fluency - Language learners wanting full control - Anyone tired of locked-in YouTube content No login required. No distracting ads (in the free version). One-time upgrade removes ads forever. Start shadowing today.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Loop Note at every 3 days against ShadowCoach's every 3 weeks. Loop Note also leads on device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.
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Both are free to download. Loop Note sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and ShadowCoach sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Loop Note ships an update every 3 days, ShadowCoach every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on October 28, 2026.
| Parameter | Loop Note | ShadowCoach |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 3 days โ better | Every 3 weeks |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod โ better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 โ better | 17.0 |
| Further details โ not scored | ||
| Size | 28 MB | 5 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | minsik kim | BYNET |
In-app purchases
Loop Note
- Loop Note Pro Monthly7 Days trial$3.991 Month
- Loop Note Pro Yearly7 Days trial$39.991 Year
ShadowCoach
- ShadowCoach Pro$5.99
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