# Buddy Talk :Speak English Now — English speaking practice

> Social app for practicing spoken English with verified native speakers. (iPhone/iPad app by Govan Mawlood.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/buddy-talk-speak-english-now/id1599291407 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Govan Mawlood](https://appshunter.io/developer/1599291409)
- Category: Education
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.38/5 from 769 App Store ratings · 28 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 13.4 · 44 MB
- Languages: English
- Released: 2021-12-12
- Data updated: 2026-06-10
- Monetization: subscription
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/buddy-talk-speak-english-now/id1599291407/reviews.md

## What is Buddy Talk?

English Speaking Practice App | Learn how to speak English and improve every day

Features:

• . buddy Talk is a social app for English learning.
• Improve your spoken English skills fast and easy
• Talk with Verified English Speaker
• Stay always incognito if you want to
• Access a list of common English phrases and words
• Spam control by Report against the last speaker
• No identification: No need to use girls or boys phone number to talk
• . SOCIAL INTERACTION
• REAL-TIME CONVERSATION
• GROUP CONVERSATION LEARNING
• . IELTS/TOEFL


Are you looking for a quick, creative way of improving the way you speak in English? Then Open Talk is the right app for you! The way Open Talk works is very easy to get into. You install the app, and then it will automatically pair you up with an English native that uses the app.
The best thing is that you can boost your GRE and IELTS vocabulary with ease. You get a lot of practice with both spoken and written English. And the cool thing is that you also get to keep your identity a secret, which is a really nice and interesting thing to begin with.

you should subscribe monthly to get more english story conversations for 9.99$

• Auto-renewable subscription

• 1 month ($10) duration

• Your subscription will be charged to your iTunes account at confirmation of purchase and will automatically renew (at the duration selected) unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period.

• Current subscription may not be cancelled during the active subscription period; however, you can manage your subscription and/or turn off auto-renewal by visiting your iTunes Account Settings after purchase

• Privacy policy and terms of use: https://bytalk.org/privacy

## Key features

- Social English learning app
- Improve spoken English skills
- Talk with verified English speakers
- Incognito mode for privacy
- Access common English phrases
- Real-time and group conversations
- Boost IELTS/TOEFL vocabulary

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Subscription | $9.99 | per month |


## What do users think of Buddy Talk?

Overall sentiment: negative

**Pros**

- 👍 Fabulous app
- 🚀 Great option to those wants to speak with different people from different countries
- 🚀 Great Application
- 👍 Excellent
- 👍 Very good

**Cons**

- 🐛 Useless application
- 🐛 Bad experience
- 🐛 Terrible experience
- 🐛 Worst of money
- 🐛 Subscription has not done yet after the payment successfull
- 🐛 They did not give me premium plan
- 🐛 App getting crashed
- 🐛 Limited features
- 🐛 Premium not much beneficial
- 🐛 Scam
- 🐛 PROBLEM
- 🐛 Not working
- 🐛 Total waste
- 🐛 الاتصال

**Commonly reported bugs**

- I am not able to use this app, it is automatically getting crashed, i tried many time but it is not working ,
- This app is very useful for improving English speaking skill but there are no active people. So ' don't waste your money on this
- The app always disconnects suddenly when started talking.
- There is always network issues whenever I place a call. I don't understand if my call is connected to someone, why I can not hear them?is it any kind of scam to fool people who really want to learn
- I have paid subscription amount and now it is asking again to pay the amount I have sent mail mentioned by you in the review section But your are not responding

This is so disheartening
- I subscribe and pay $9.99 but did not got premium service
- Spend Money on Premium but couldn't find people for talk after the 1st call as well as for female it's free but for male we have to buy premium so this is gender biased.
- I ve paid but after one day of payment unlimited calling feature not working
- I paid the premium  after 3 minutes I couldn't talk anymore what is the problem if you know do let me know
- I paid for subscription had 2 conversations cause no was available and they next day I got permanently banned. This app is scam.

**Most requested features**

- Please update this app while speaking with Co learner screen get lag and stuck and suddenly after sometimes Co learner audio is not audible even good internet connection
- hi i'm vishnu priya and my first call was with pooja and i need to connect with her again, so what to do? If pooja sees this kindly reply

## Recent user reviews (10 of 28)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/buddy-talk-speak-english-now/id1599291407/reviews.md

### 1/5 — Useless application

*2024-10-21*

I paid money to talk to people but there are no active people. So ‘ don’t waste your money on this

### 1/5 — Bad experience

*2024-09-15*

The app always disconnects suddenly when started talking.

### 5/5 — Fabulous app

*2024-08-05*

I used this app just today at once n I feel very satisfy after using it .I am very happy using this app. It’s a best app for all levels learner and I feel anybody use this app with consistent they will definitely speak fluent English under 2 months and I am also excited to use further.

### 3/5 — Regarding update

*2024-07-27*

Please update this app while speaking with Co learner screen get lag and stuck and suddenly after sometimes Co learner audio is not audible even good internet connection

### 5/5 — Worst application…

*2024-06-26*

The first thing that I want to say Somthing about this application is …let’s start with beginning that is like I have been trying to find some  free applications so I can get co learner as a partner ..and I can improve my communication skills ..but after downloading this application literally I would recommend you to all pls do not download this application …because after downloading this application i thought let’s call someone but actually I tried to get connected with someone but I couldn’t get connected…and i have tried so many time …but still I didn’t get connected with anyone …so that’s why …I will suggest something to author or this application or who ever Ara managing it pls add sone genuine learner on this application and make it the best application of learning English…

### 5/5 — Reconnect w pooja

*2024-01-10*

hi i’m vishnu priya and my first call was with pooja and i need to connect with her again, so what to do? If pooja sees this kindly reply

### 2/5 — Terrible experience

*2023-10-18*

There is always network issues whenever I place a call. I don’t understand if my call is connected to someone, why I can not hear them?is it any kind of scam to fool people who really want to learn

### 1/5 — Worst of money

*2023-09-23*

Worst of money. No more users. I recommend others not to buy it to practice English.

### 1/5 — No response after repeated mails

*2023-08-31*

I have paid subscription amount and now it is asking again to pay the amount I have sent mail mentioned by you in the review section But your are not responding

This is so disheartening

### 5/5 — It is simply awesome

*2023-07-08*

Wow just wow......... 100 % we can develop our speaking skills.

## Frequently asked questions about Buddy Talk

### What is Buddy Talk?

Buddy Talk is a social application designed to help users improve their spoken English skills. It facilitates real-time conversations with verified English speakers, allowing for practice and vocabulary enhancement.

### How does Buddy Talk help me improve my English?

The app pairs you with native English speakers for conversations, providing direct practice for your speaking abilities. You can also access common English phrases and words to expand your vocabulary, and engage in group learning sessions.

### Is Buddy Talk free to use?

While the app offers core features, a monthly subscription is required to access more English story conversations. This subscription costs $9.99 per month and is auto-renewable.

### Can I keep my identity private while using the app?

Yes, the app allows you to stay incognito if you wish, and there is no requirement to share personal identification like phone numbers. This feature helps users feel more comfortable during conversations.

### What kind of conversations can I have?

You can engage in real-time one-on-one conversations with verified English speakers, as well as participate in group conversation learning. The app also helps in boosting vocabulary relevant for exams like IELTS and TOEFL.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 22.2 — 2024-03-05

Fixed some bugs

### 22.1 — 2024-02-29

Fixed some bugs

### 22 — 2024-02-27

Fixed some bugs

### v21.8 — 2023-08-10

Fixed few bugs.

### v21.7 — 2023-08-09

Fixed some bugs

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