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jidoujisho vs News in Slow French
Both stand on language immersion apps. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Free plan Android
jidoujisho brings media playback, reading and flashcard creation into one Android language-learning toolkit. Check its Android and AnkiDroid requirements and dictionary-format limits before choosing it.
Visit jidoujisho Free plan AndroidiPhoneWeb
Choose News in Slow French if you want French audio across learner levels with transcripts, exercises, and optional live conversation practice. Audio Only is the lower-priced plan, but it leaves out transcripts, lessons, and quizzes; Full Access costs $22.90 a month.
Visit News in Slow FrenchThe facts
| jidoujisho | News in Slow French | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Android | Android, iPhone, Web |
| Lowest paid plan | Free or on request | Audio Only: $6.90 a month |
| Plans published | 1 | 2 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | github.com | newsinslowfrench.com |
| On language immersion apps | #13 of 25 | #14 of 25 |
jidoujisho: what it does well
- Plays local media, YouTube, Jellyfin streams and direct URLs
- Offline book reading and Mokuro-processed manga support
- Flashcards can include the current image and audio
- Free and open-source under GPL 3.0
What to know first
- Requires Android 7.0 or above and AnkiDroid
- No iOS version
- Does not bundle dictionary data
- Image-based PGS subtitles are unsupported
News in Slow French: what it does well
- Weekly episodes span beginner, intermediate, and advanced levels.
- More than a dozen original news stories are added each week.
- Rooms provides live conversation practice and workshops.
- Mobile playlists can be saved for offline listening.
- Lessons include free audio and transcript portions.
What to know first
- Audio Only excludes transcripts, lessons, and quizzes.
- Full Access costs $22.90 a month.
- The 7-day free trial is limited to first-time subscribers.
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