Hilokal User Reviews

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Ai is not the way to go!!!

Literally was using this for about five minutes I picked Korean by the way, the phrase that it gave me first I already know, so I pronounced it perfectly, but it kept telling me that I got it wrong… Then he gave me another phrase which I pronounced perfectly, and it kept telling me that I was saying the wrong word. Smh
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Response from developer

Thank you for your feedback, and we're sorry for the frustration! It sounds like the pronunciation tool may not be recognizing certain words accurately, especially if you’re already familiar with them. We’re always working on improving our voice recognition, and we’ll pass this along to our team. Please feel free to reach out if there’s anything we can do to help enhance your experience.

Not correct

I saw there was a khmer option and wanted to try it. Im taking khmer classes 1v1 online and figured this app would be good practice. NOPE. The words are totally wrong. It sounded like it was speaking SIM rather than a legit language? And when i put that it was wrong it would just repeat over and over… is this just teaching people a made up language and making money off it?
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After recent it isn’t working!!! Fix it or don’t change the version

It’s not working, I can’t hear others and they can’t hear me speaking either.

Response from developer

Thank you for your feedback, and I'm sorry to hear you're having trouble! Please try checking your microphone and speaker settings, and make sure permissions are enabled for the app. If the issue persists, feel free to reach out to our support team, and we'll assist you further.

So not demure

I have given this app a 1 star rating because it constantly is having bugs. I can hear people then all of a sudden I cannot. I like using the app because I’ve been using it for awhile but lately it’s been terrible to use. Please fix your issues.

Response from developer

I'm sorry to hear about your experience. We understand your frustration. We'll look into this matter and work to improve our support system. Please email us at help@hilokal.com and we'll investigate the issue further. Thank you for bringing this to our attention.

FIVE STARS 🍎🍎🍎🍎🍎

Amazingly good app for language exchange. Excellent functionality, features and sound quality.

Actually, Hilokal is my favorite app out of the many I have tried for REAL learning and not only “social talking”.

There are real lessons, the kind you will not find many of on the other apps.

There are many useful features which may take a little time to learn how to use, but it is worth it.
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Response from developer

Thank you for the positive feedback! We're thrilled to hear that you're enjoying the app and finding it helpful for language exchange. If you have any suggestions or feedback to further improve your experience, feel free to let us know. Happy language learning!

Not as expected

The only thing free is chatting with AI. You actually learn anything unless you pay for the premium package. I’m deleting the app it isn’t worth my time.

Response from developer

Thank you for sharing your thoughts. While our free version offers some features like chatting with the AI, we understand it might not meet everyone's needs. Our premium package does unlock more advanced learning tools and lessons, which are designed to provide a deeper experience. We appreciate your feedback and hope you find the right learning tool that suits your preferences!

The Ultimate Language Exchange Experience! 🌍✨

I am beyond thrilled with Hilokal! This app is a treasure trove for language enthusiasts like myself. The inclusivity in the community is unmatched—you can literally find any language or dialect, even the more obscure ones like Standard Algerian Berber! How often do you see that? Nowhere but Hilokal!

The translation feature is absolutely flawless, even for Berber! Yes, you heard that right! It handles the complexities of Tifinagh script like a charm. It’s not just a language app; it’s a cultural experience. Every time I use it, I feel like I’m not just learning a language—I’m stepping into a whole new world.

If you’re serious about language learning and cultural immersion, look no further. Hilokal is where it’s at! 🌟
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Response from developer

Wow, what an amazing review! We're beyond excited to hear how much you're enjoying Hilokal and that it's providing such a rich and inclusive language-learning experience for you. Your passion for languages and cultures shines through your words, and we're so glad that Hilokal is helping you explore new worlds. Thank you for your enthusiastic support—keep on learning and discovering with us! 🌟😊

This app employs an antisemitic Muslim person as a moderator.

This app’s moderator (named ‘Justice Fox’) abuses users for using Hebrew language.
When I was banned for the first time, it was because I opened a table(this app’s voice chat room) with a title saying “Shalom”(Hello) written in Hebrew alphabet. When I appealed, Justice Fox replied that I have “violated the guideline”.
So I started to take screenshots of Justice Fox’s ridiculous behaviour everytime I got unfairly banned and given no clear explanation.
Since then I got banned more than a dozen times, and the reasons are all similar. Justice Fox followed me around and banned my account whenever there was anything related to Hebrew language or Israel.
For example, when I used a picture of an Israeli flag, I got banned for “spreading hatred”.
I have discovered that many other users experience similar treatment from Justice Fox, who is apparently a Muslim woman. I wonder how this app being a Korean company has managed to employ an extremist Muslim Jihadist to be their moderator. Strange.
I hope they understand that Hilokal is a company registered in South Korea, and operate under the liberal democratic constitution of South Korea, NOT under Islamic Sharia Law of wherever the country Justice Fox comes from. This is a clear abuse and illegal activity. Now Justice Fox has banned my account permanently after I demanded her to explain herself. I am going to send all the evidence collected to South Korean journalists, so they will investigate how this app is being antisemitic and abusing users’ human rights of freedom of thoughts and expression, based on their highly unprofessional moderator’s personal extremist Islamic bias. Good luck, Dave the developer. Wait to hear from the court.
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Response from developer

Thank you for bringing this to our attention. We take all feedback and concerns seriously and are committed to ensuring that our platform is inclusive and respectful to all users. We will thoroughly investigate this matter to ensure our community guidelines are being upheld fairly and without bias. Your feedback is valuable, and we appreciate your patience as we look into this situation.

J

Just started using the app
Buh I can tell it'll be of great help😁
I love it💕감사합니다🙏

Response from developer

Thank you for your kind words! We're delighted to hear you're already enjoying the app and finding it helpful. If you need any assistance or have feedback, feel free to reach out. 감사합니다! 🙏💕

Won’t work for me.

Can’t even get past the first screen where you put your native language, language you wanna learn, etc. Even tried deleting the app completely and redownloading it and nothing.

Response from developer

We regret the inconvenience you're experiencing with our app. Our technical team is investigating the issue. Meanwhile, please ensure you have the latest version of the app installed. If the problem persists, we recommend checking your internet connection or trying again after some time.

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