YSS ELC vs ShadowVoice
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
YSS ELC
Prepare for the speaking sections of TOEFL Junior and TOEFL Primary tests. Practice conversational skills and answering open-ended questions to build confidence for exam success.
- TOEFL Junior speaking practice
- TOEFL Primary speaking practice
- Conversation practice
- Open-ended question answering
- Exam preparation
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TOEFL English Learning Center Application to help students prepare for the speaking parts of the TOEFL Junior and TOEFL Primary tests. Practice taking part in a conversation and answering open-ended questions like on the TOEFL Junior and TOEFL Primary tests.
ShadowVoice
Practice English pronunciation using the shadowing method. Listen to native speakers, repeat, and see your voice visualized in real-time. Get instant feedback and track your progress to sound more natural.
- Real-time voice comparison with waveform display
- Sidetone monitoring for clear self-hearing
- Sentence-by-sentence practice breakdown
- Speech recognition for instant transcription
- Progress tracking of practice sessions
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ShadowVoice is your personal English pronunciation coach. Using the shadowing method, you can practice speaking by listening to native audio and repeating along while seeing your voice compared in real-time. KEY FEATURES • Real-time Voice Comparison See your pronunciation visualized alongside native speakers with waveform display. Identify differences and improve your accent. • Sidetone Monitoring Hear yourself clearly through headphones while practicing, just like professional interpreters. • Sentence-by-Sentence Practice Break down videos into manageable sentences. Master each phrase before moving on. • Speech Recognition Feedback Get instant transcription of your speech to check accuracy. • Progress Tracking Review your practice sessions and track improvement over time. PERFECT FOR - English learners at any level - Accent reduction practice - IELTS/TOEFL speaking preparation - Business English training - Anyone who wants to sound more natural The shadowing technique is used by professional interpreters worldwide. ShadowVoice brings this powerful method to your pocket. Download now and start your journey to fluent, natural-sounding English!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: ShadowVoice at 5.0 against YSS ELC's 3.0. ShadowVoice also leads on update cadence (daily vs every 5 months). YSS ELC's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 17.2). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
ShadowVoice holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 1 respectively.
YSS ELC ships an update every 5 months, ShadowVoice daily. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | YSS ELC | ShadowVoice |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.0 (1 ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | Daily — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 8.0 — better | 17.2 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 10 MB | 84 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Edusoft.ltd | Junhua Shi |
Customer experience
YSS ELC
ShadowVoice
In-app purchases
YSS ELC
No in-app purchases
ShadowVoice
No in-app purchases
