Comparison

Shadowing Language Practice vs Skill English

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

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About

Shadowing Language Practice

Features
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Shadowing is a focused, no-frills audio player for language-shadowing practice — the technique of listening to native speech and repeating it out loud to build pronunciation, rhythm, and intonation. The app is built around three things: • Use your own MP3s. Drop a folder of audio into iCloud Drive on your computer; the app reads it directly on your iPhone. No uploads, no accounts, no servers. • Practice at your pace. Choose playback speeds from 0.5Ɨ to 2.0Ɨ. Loop a track or a whole playlist. Skip back 15 seconds with one tap. • Stay focused. The app does one thing — play audio for shadowing — without distractions. No ads, no analytics, no social features. WHAT'S INCLUDED • Bundled sample audio in three languages (English, Spanish, French) so you can try the app immediately without setup. All public-domain recordings from LibriVox. • Playlists you can reorder, rename, and add to with a swipe. • Resume playback exactly where you left off, on every track. • Background audio with full lock-screen and Control Center support. • Two home-screen widgets: a 4-tile recent-playlists view and a small one-tap favorite-playlist tile. PRIVACY The app does not collect, track, or transmit any user data. All playlists, preferences, and playback state are stored on your device. Audio content from your folders stays in your iCloud Drive — the app never uploads it. See the privacy policy at: https://yudataguy.github.io/shadowing-app/privacy-policy WHO IT'S FOR Language learners practicing shadowing. Anyone who wants a clean, fast way to play a focused set of MP3s — podcasts, audiobook excerpts, pronunciation drills, dialogue clips — without an algorithmic library shoving content at them.

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Skill English

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Skill English turns learning English into a daily habit: short lessons, quick tests, and word games that fit into a coffee break. START AT YOUR LEVEL Take a 2-minute placement quiz and get matched to your CEFR level (A1–C1). Learn what is actually useful for you — no boring repetition of what you already know. LEARN IN SMALL STEPS • Mini-lessons that explain one thing at a time — clearly, with examples • Quick tests to check yourself and lock in what you have learned • Word-order and matching games that train grammar and vocabulary through play STAY MOTIVATED • Build a daily streak and keep the chain going • Earn EXP and level up as you learn • Hearts keep you focused — careless mistakes cost you • Compete on leaderboards with other learners MADE FOR REAL PROGRESS Skill English was created with Ukrainian learners in mind — and works for anyone who wants steady, structured progress from A1 to C1. The app is fully in English: you learn the language by using it. FREE TO USE All lessons, tests, and games are free. Sign in with Apple and start learning in seconds — no passwords, no spam. Questions or ideas? We would love to hear from you: ultimate.solutions@icloud.com

Screenshots

Shadowing Language Practice4 screens
Skill English4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is device support: Skill English at 3 against Shadowing Language Practice's 1. Skill English also leads on iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.0). On price, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Ā· Rating Ā· Positive reviews Ā· Number of ratings Ā· Update frequency Ā· Ads Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Monetization Ā· Best chart rank Ā· Devices Ā· Requires iOS

CostPrice Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Ads Ā· Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard2 real differences Ā· 4 level
Shadowing Language Practice versus Skill English: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterShadowing Language PracticeSkill English
PriceFreeFree
Update frequency—Every 10 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.015.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size3 MB35 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSam YuTetania Synychka

In-app purchases

None

Shadowing Language Practice

No in-app purchases

None

Skill English

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Shadowing Language Practice free?
Shadowing Language Practice is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Skill English free?
Skill English is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Shadowing Language Practice or Skill English have ads?
Neither Shadowing Language Practice nor Skill English shows ads.

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