# Glossika: Language Learning — Speech-first language training

> Speech-first language learning app with adaptive algorithms and native speaker audio. (iPhone/iPad app by Glossika Pte. Ltd..)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/glossika-language-learning/id1597902556 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Glossika Pte. Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1597902558)
- Category: Education
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 3.60/5 from 99 App Store ratings · 114 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 14.0 · 53 MB
- Languages: American English, Chinese (Traditional, Taiwan)
- Released: 2022-04-20
- Data updated: 2026-08-29
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/glossika-language-learning/id1597902556/reviews.md

## What is Glossika?

Glossika helps you speak a language better and faster in the least possible time by using smart technology, adaptive learning algorithms, and carefully tailored content. We currently offer resources for 65 languages, and there are more to come!

— Main Features —

• Immersion in Your Pocket
Get thousands of sentences with clear audio recorded by native speakers; acquire grammar and vocabulary naturally through carefully tailored sentences.

• Learn on the Go 
Learn a language while you’re driving, commuting, or exercising with Listening-only Mode. No hands required: just let the audio play. 

• Link Sound to Text
Train a language via typing, dictation, listening, recall, and recording exercises. Spaced repetition takes care of memory issues so you can focus on getting your tongue trained.

• Never Worry about What to Review Next
Get system-recommended review lists... or review in order, at your own pace.

• Download Glossika Sessions for Offline Use
Download new and review content directly to your app so you can get in your daily reps even without internet access. 

— Contact Us — 

Get in contact with us via in-app chat or email us at support@glossika.com
(Due to time zone differences, we’ll do our best to respond within 24 hours.)

— Follow Us —

• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/glossika/
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/glossika/
• YouTube: https://bit.ly/2zOWt2I
• Twitter: https://twitter.com/glossika
• Read our Blog at: https://ai.glossika.com/blog

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## Key features

- Immersion with native speaker audio
- Listening-only mode for on-the-go learning
- Typing, dictation, listening, and recording exercises
- Spaced repetition for memory retention
- System-recommended review lists
- Offline session downloads

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Basic Monthly | $16.99 | per month |
| Pro Monthly | $39.99 | per month |
| Basic Monthly | $19.99 | per month |
| Pro Annual | $399.00 | per year |
| Basic Annual | $199.00 | per year |
| Pro Annual | $299.99 | per year |
| Basic Annual | $159.99 | per year |
| Pro Monthly | $30.99 | per month |


## What do users think of Glossika?

Overall sentiment: mixed

**Pros**

- 🎯 Effective spaced repetition and consistency building
- 🗣️ Native pronunciation and natural audio quality
- 📱 Convenient hands-free listening mode for on-the-go learning
- 🌍 Unique language selection including endangered languages
- 💪 Rapid progress in speaking and listening comprehension
- 🎨 Clean, well-designed user interface
- 📚 High-quality, realistic sentence content
- 🔄 Flexible base language switching for multi-language learners
- 👥 Responsive customer support from real people
- ⚡ Offline mode capability

**Cons**

- 💰 Expensive subscription pricing ($150-$400 annually)
- 🐛 Frequent app crashes and freezing issues
- 🔌 App stops playing when screen is locked
- ❌ Broken subscription cancellation system
- 🔤 Incorrect or inconsistent translations in multiple languages
- 🎯 Random sentence progression without clear learning path
- ⚙️ Overly complicated settings with poor explanations
- 🤖 Unhelpful AI-based customer support initially
- 📵 No offline functionality despite claims
- 🔊 Unresponsive audio controls and playback issues
- 👁️ Bright white UI causes eye strain
- 🎤 Lacks female voice options for recordings
- ⏸️ No pause/resume controls from lock screen or headphones
- 📊 Inaccurate placement test results

**Commonly reported bugs**

- App freezes and crashes during playback
- Cancel subscription button unresponsive
- Audio stops when screen is locked
- No sound output despite active connection
- Placement test glitches and inaccurate level assignment
- Hanging in offline mode
- Buttons frequently frozen and unresponsive
- Poor network connection handling
- App stops after 3-5 reps in review mode
- Inconsistent Hanzi font rendering
- iOS alarm interruption causes crash
- Incorrect rep count display
- Settings menu tips popup every time
- Recall type change not saving properly
- Devanagari text recognition failures
- IPA transcriptions copying target language instead of pronunciation
- Audio recordings cut off or sound incorrect
- Duplicate text in pronunciation display
- App doesn't work with external speakers
- Language change limited to once per month

**Most requested features**

- Dark mode for reduced eye strain
- Ability to pause and resume with system buttons (like music apps)
- Manual rating system for spaced repetition feedback
- Dictionary section for individual word learning
- Ability to delete or skip unwanted expressions
- Feature to mark already-known phrases
- Random repetition of learned expressions for retention
- Back button to review previous sentences
- Level switching without contacting support
- Preloading of sessions to reduce loading stops
- Forward/backward navigation in listening-only mode
- Female voice options in recordings
- Better explanation of app methodology for new users
- IPA pronunciation guide improvements
- Themed sentence grouping for contextual learning
- Ability to indicate knowledge level of sentences
- Badge notification showing daily review count
- Different base language settings for new vs. review sessions
- Typo tolerance in typing exercises
- Alternative correct answer acceptance

## Recent user reviews (10 of 114)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/glossika-language-learning/id1597902556/reviews.md

### 2/5 — Problem with the Placement Test

*2026-07-25*

I took the French placement test twice and I clearly answered the B2 high-level question correctly, the both time it ended up placing me in A1 low!! Can’t use it.

### 3/5 — Fix bugs

*2026-06-28*

Yo developers, use the app by yourself and fix bugs

### 4/5 — 悪くないが高すぎる

*2026-04-24*

台湾華語会話フレーズ学習アプリ。ひたすら例文を発音反復演習するので会話学習にはとても効果的ではあるが、内容の割にサブスクが高すぎる。台湾華語会話学習アプリではこれしか選択肢ないのか。

### 5/5 — Gets me to be consistent

*2026-03-14*

I love this method because it's exactly what I needed to be consistent. HOT TIP: DONT TAKE THE EXAM EVEN IF YOU KNOW THE LANGUAGE ALREADY. 

I wanted something speech-only that was easy to start. Will this make me fluent? Obviously no, it must be paired with other language tools just like any other language tool, but I can do this while getting ready in the morning or going on walks or on my commute. I'm doing Spanish and my boyfriend is doing Cantonese, and he's actually gotten so good at this difficult language in one year, he was making sentences while we were talking to my relatives! And he sounds so accurate. 

Could there be more features? Yes. But I am happy the most that this lets me be consistent which is the most important part of language learning. I think this is the best used after a little bit of instruction such as using Pimsleur Cantonese in my boyfriends case or my public school Spanish learning in my case.

### 1/5 — Extremely buggy

*2026-03-06*

Even the cancel subscription button is broken. Very sloppy product.

### 2/5 — Ridiculous concept. Does not work

*2026-03-01, version 2.9.2*

Repeat, Repeat, Repeat-waste of time and money- not even clear audio.

### 1/5 — WRONG TRANSLATIONS

*2026-02-14*

Vietnamese translations are straight up incorrect

### 1/5 — Not really a important language learning

*2026-02-14*

I’m learning random sentence, like I wanna learn about how to interact with other people, in schools and places, but all it gives is “She doesn’t go to bed” or “she has” and won’t let me go back, why not make a dictionary section if you’re gonna teach me random words?

### 1/5 — Total daneben

*2026-02-08*

Was soll man von einer Sprach App halten wenn das erste Wort, dass man lernt „verschwinde“ ist. Warum lernt man nicht alltagstaugliche Särze wie zum Beispiel „hallo wie geht es dir“ oder „schön, dich kennenzulernen“ usw. Demnach App wieder gelöscht.

### 1/5 — Can’t cancel subscription

*2026-01-15*

I can’t cancel the subscription!!! The button is unresponsive

## Frequently asked questions about Glossika

### What is Glossika?

Glossika is a language learning application designed to help users speak a language more effectively and rapidly. It utilizes smart technology, adaptive learning algorithms, and content tailored by native speakers to facilitate natural grammar and vocabulary acquisition.

### What are the main features of Glossika?

Key features include immersion with thousands of sentences and native speaker audio, a listening-only mode for learning on the go, various training exercises like typing and recording, spaced repetition for memory, and the ability to download sessions for offline use.

### How much does Glossika cost?

The application offers a free version with in-app purchases. Specific pricing for premium features or content is not detailed in the provided description, but users can access core learning functionalities.

### Can I use Glossika offline?

Yes, Glossika allows you to download new and review content directly to your app. This enables you to continue your daily language practice even when you do not have an internet connection.

### What languages are available on Glossika?

Glossika currently offers resources for 65 languages, with plans to add more in the future. This extensive selection caters to a wide range of learners interested in various global languages.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 2.9.3 — 2026-03-12

Taiwanese Hokkien is now called Taiwanese Taigi in the app. Enjoy!

### 2.9.2 — 2025-10-22

Minor improvements and updates to enhance your overall experience.

### 2.9.1 — 2024-12-23

Bug fixes and performance improvements for a smoother experience.

### 2.9.0 — 2024-12-10

Performance improvements for a smoother experience and minor UI updates.

### 2.8.9 — 2024-11-19

Performance improvements for a smoother experience and minor UI updates.

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