Comparison

Shadow Edge vs Mimic

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

Head to head
About

Shadow Edge

Improve your English speaking and pronunciation with AI-powered feedback. Practice with real audio, get detailed scores on accuracy, fluency, and more. Designed for serious learners aiming for natural-sounding English.

Highlights
  • AI-powered pronunciation scoring
  • Detailed feedback on accuracy, fluency, prosody
  • Practice with real English audio/video
  • Shadowing technique support
  • Pronunciation mistake reduction
  • Improve American English accent
Read full description

Speak English with confidence. ShadowEdge helps you improve your pronunciation and speaking skills by practicing with real English audio and getting detailed AI-powered feedback. ShadowEdge supports a total of 41 languages (some languages are partially supported). Practice. Record. Get scored. Improve. ShadowEdge uses advanced speech analysis to evaluate how you speak—not just whether you said the right words. Your Pronunciation Score Get a 100-point score that breaks your speaking performance down into key areas: • Accuracy — How accurately you pronounce the sounds and words • Completeness — Whether you say all the words and sounds clearly • Fluency — Your speaking rhythm, smoothness, and pace • Prosody — Stress, intonation, rhythm, linking, and reductions • Phonemes — Detailed analysis of individual sounds Practice with Real English Import audio or video and practice sentence by sentence using shadowing. Listen to a native speaker, speak along with them, record yourself, and compare your performance. Whether you're preparing for a job interview, improving your workplace communication, or simply trying to sound more natural in English, ShadowEdge gives you measurable feedback every time you practice. Built for Serious English Learners ShadowEdge is designed for learners who want more than vocabulary exercises and grammar quizzes. Use it to: • Improve English pronunciation • Build speaking fluency • Practice natural English rhythm and intonation • Reduce pronunciation mistakes • Improve your American English accent • Prepare for interviews and presentations • Practice real-world English conversations Practice speaking. Get your score. Improve your English.

About

Mimic

Features
Read full description

Mimic is a private pronunciation studio for people learning American English. It turns speech into something you can see, compare, and improve—without an account and without sending recordings to a cloud scoring service. SEE HOW A SOUND IS MADE Every exercise includes a synchronized Articulation Mirror. Follow animated front and side views of the lips, teeth, jaw, palate, tongue, airflow, and voicing while the reference plays. COMPARE YOUR OWN TAKE Record a phrase and review your pitch, rhythm, timing, and delivery beside the reference. Mimic creates a conservative, voice-estimated mouth movement replay with an evidence-weighted accuracy score. Hidden tongue anatomy is never presented as directly observed. PRACTICE WHAT MATTERS TO YOU Choose your first-language background and work through focused sound contrasts, word stress, connected speech, and practical phrases. A daily plan and spaced review help difficult sounds return at the right time. PRIVATE BY DESIGN • No account or sign-in • No advertising or tracking SDKs • Analysis happens on your device • Recordings remain on your device • Delete local learning data from Settings REFERENCE VOICES THAT STAY CONSISTENT Reviewed studio reference clips are bundled for instant, offline playback. If a clip is unavailable, Mimic selects the best enhanced English voice installed on your device. MIMIC PRO Optional Mimic Pro unlocks the complete curriculum and advanced practice. Choose monthly billing or an annual plan with a 7-day trial for eligible Apple IDs. Continue using the free plan at any time. Purchases can be restored, and subscriptions can be managed from the paywall or Settings. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://www.lukekevinmclaughlin.com/privacy

Screenshots

Shadow Edge4 screens
Mimic4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Shadow Edge at every 5 days against Mimic's fortnightly. On price, ads, 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. Shadow Edge sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month and Mimic sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Shadow Edge ships an update every 5 days, Mimic fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 8 level
Shadow Edge versus Mimic: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterShadow EdgeMimic
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (2 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 days — betterFortnightly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, Mac — better
Requires iOS17.017.0
Further details — not scored
Size19 MB5 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperMacrame, LLCLuke Mclaughlin

In-app purchases

6 purchases

Shadow Edge

Subscriptions6
  • Silver monthly14 Days trial$9.991 Month
  • Gold monthly$19.991 Month
  • Platinum monthly$39.991 Month
Show 3 more
  • Silver annual$79.991 Year
  • Gold annual$159.991 Year
  • Platinum annual$319.991 Year
2 purchases

Mimic

Subscriptions2
  • Mimic Pro Monthly$9.991 Month
  • Mimic Pro Annual7 Days trial$59.991 Year

Questions

Is Shadow Edge free?
Shadow Edge is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Mimic free?
Mimic is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Shadow Edge or Mimic have ads?
Neither Shadow Edge nor Mimic shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Shadow Edge or Mimic?
Shadow Edge ships an update every 5 days, and Mimic fortnightly. Most recently, Shadow Edge was updated on October 31, 2026 and Mimic on October 25, 2026.

Other comparisons