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jidoujisho vs News in Slow Italian
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.
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News in Slow Italian combines current-story audio with guided language practice across learner levels. The free samples allow some exploration, while transcripts and interactive resources require Full Access.
Visit News in Slow ItalianThe facts
| jidoujisho | News in Slow Italian | |
|---|---|---|
| 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: $5.90 a month |
| Plans published | 1 | 2 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | github.com | newsinslowitalian.com |
| On language immersion apps | #13 of 25 | #17 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 Italian: what it does well
- Weekly stories cover beginner, intermediate and advanced levels.
- Learners can adjust audio speed.
- Free visitors can access partial audio and transcripts.
- Available on Android, iOS and web.
What to know first
- Audio Only has no transcripts or interactive features.
- Full Access starts billing after the trial unless canceled.
- Paid plans renew automatically every month.
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