EnglishWaves vs Skoog
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
EnglishWaves
Listen to French news and current affairs magazines in English. Improve your English language skills while staying informed about French topics. This app offers a unique way to learn and practice English through engaging content.
- French news in English
- Current affairs magazines
- English language improvement
- Topic-specific content
- Generalist radio format
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EnglishWaves: The French radio station that speaks English! ---------------------------------- EnglishWaves est une radio généraliste, comme les grandes radios françaises d’information, mais… elle parle anglais, 100% anglais ! Avec EnglishWaves gagnez du temps, écoutez les infos françaises ainsi que les magazines d’actualité sur vos thèmes préférés et… progressez en anglais !
Skoog
This app connects to a unique musical instrument device, allowing users of all skill levels to create and explore music. It offers a range of instruments, scales, and adjustable sensitivity for expressive play.
- Connects wirelessly via Bluetooth
- Select from various instruments
- Explore musical scales
- Adjustable sensitivity settings
- Expressive music creation
- Accessible for all abilities
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Skoog is a free app that works with your Skoog 2.0 device. The app easily connects wirelessly via Bluetooth® Low Energy to your Skoog. You can select from a range of different instruments and explore scales, as well as adjust the sensitivity settings to your preferred set-up. Skoog 2.0 is an accessible musical instrument that allows everyone to experience the fun of making music. From the moment you lay eyes on Skoog you’ll want to play it. Whether you tap it, press it or squeeze it, the Skoog senses your touch and cleverly interprets your every move to make beautiful sound. Adjustable sensitivity means that you can play Skoog with any part of your body: hands, elbows, knees or head. This unique musical instrument can change the way you and your family can enjoy, create, and learn music - no matter what your skills, abilities, and musical talents. The universal design encourages expressive music making for children, parents, teachers, and musicians. For any questions or support issues, please get in touch with us at info@playable.tech.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: EnglishWaves at none against Skoog's 2. EnglishWaves also leads on iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.6). Skoog's advantage is review sentiment (25% vs 0%) and update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 3 months). On price, ads 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
Both are free to download. Skoog sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. EnglishWaves asks for nothing beyond the download.
EnglishWaves ships an update every 3 months, Skoog every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 9, 2026 and August 6, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | EnglishWaves | Skoog |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 3.3 (8 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | 25.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | — | 8 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 6 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 11.0 — better | 15.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 7 MB | 104 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | La News Company | Playable Tech ltd. |
Customer experience
EnglishWaves
Skoog
In-app purchases
EnglishWaves
No in-app purchases
Skoog
- Standard - Monthly$5.991 Month
- Standard - Annual$34.991 Year
