# Frienow — Learn languages by playing

> Learn languages by playing (iPhone/iPad app by Paulo Johnson.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/frienow/id6754450738 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Paulo Johnson](https://appshunter.io/developer/1848321870)
- Category: Education, Social Networking
- Price: Free
- Age rating: 17+
- Requires: iOS 13.0 · 518 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2025-11-18
- Data updated: 2026-08-23
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/frienow/id6754450738/reviews.md

## What is Frienow?

Frienow is a strategic language-learning app built with carefully designed games that help anyone understand, practice, and truly absorb a new language step by step.

Compete on the leaderboard, discover other learners studying the same language, add them as friends, and connect through cultural exchange online.

Learn, practice, compete, and connect — all in one immersive language experience.


## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.5.8 — 2026-08-18

Language Tournaments are here! 
Compete against other players, advance through the rounds, reach the final, and become the champion. Think you're good? Prove it!

### 1.5.7 — 2026-08-12

Frienow has a fresh new look!

In this version, we've redesigned the app experience to make learning languages even more fun and seamless.

• New look
• New challenges to practice languages
• More features to learn and interact
• Improved navigation
• Better performance and speed
• Various fixes and improvements to the overall experience

Update now and discover the new Frienow!

### 1.5.5 — 2026-08-04

New Language: Start learning Mandarin Chinese with interactive challenges.

New Challenge Mode – Tap the Image: Listen carefully to the audio and tap the matching image to test your listening comprehension.

Invite Friends: Invite your friends to join the app and compete together in language challenges.

Global Challenge Leaderboard: See how you rank against players from around the world and compete for the top spot.

Improved Interface & User Experience: We've refined the design and navigation to make learning even more enjoyable.

Think you're the best? Challenge your friends, climb the global leaderboard, and prove your language skills through fun, interactive challenges!

### 1.5.4 — 2026-08-03

User search by name
Added Mandarin Chinese language
Bug fixes and performance improvements

### 1.5.2 — 2026-07-24

New player challenges, improved learning gamification, voice calls with friends, challenge creation,
and a brand-new leaderboard with the exclusive Frienow podium.

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*Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-08-23.*