# Idiom - Become Native — Learn language in context

> Language learning app using real-world content and advanced techniques. (iPhone/iPad app by The Language Company.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/idiom-become-native/id1133735231 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [The Language Company](https://appshunter.io/developer/1653819176)
- Category: Education, Reference
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.80/5 from 170 App Store ratings · 128 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 12+
- Requires: iOS 14.0 · 8 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2016-07-14
- Data updated: 2026-08-11
- Monetization: freemium
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/idiom-become-native/id1133735231/reviews.md

## What is Idiom?

Get stuck learning a language? This app is for you.

Idiom uses techniques from advanced language classes to get you fluent.

- Work through trending news from around the world, researching the meaning of words and phrases until you master each sentence.

- Watch popular shows, slowing and repeating until you can hear every syllable clearly.

- Practice with a library of books, building your reading comprehension and speed.

# Content

Idiom recommends real-world content based on your interests and level, and you can also bring your own.

The app can load most websites, youtube videos, epubs, and pdfs.

There’s also a camera mode for things like paper books and instagram screenshots.

# Premium

Everything above is free. There’s also a premium mode that unlocks additional features:

- Translate whole phrases and sentences

- Natural text-to-speech for any written content

- Remove ads from many websites

You can try premium for 1 week for free, and if you like it keep using it for a monthly fee.

# Supported languages

Idiom supports learning more than 100 languages.

Some of the most popular languages on Idiom are English, German, Spanish, French, Russian, Arabic, Italian, Dutch, Greek, Turkish, Japanese, Portuguese, Chinese, Korean, Indonesian, Vietnamese, Thai, Polish, Ukrainian, Hungarian, Farsi, Czech, Danish, Romanian, and Swedish.

# Privacy policy and terms of service

https://getidiom.com/privacy-policy/

https://getidiom.com/terms-of-service/

## Key features

- Learn from trending news
- Practice with popular shows
- Build reading comprehension with books
- Import custom content (websites, videos, ebooks, PDFs)
- Camera mode for physical text
- Supports over 100 languages

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro | $4.99 | per month |
| Student | $2.99 | per month |
| Patron | $6.99 | per month |


## Recent user reviews (10 of 128)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/idiom-become-native/id1133735231/reviews.md

### 1/5 — Completely useless.

*2026-08-02*

It does not have its own content to teach you idioms. Makes you waste time to read random articles and your own sources. It is not idiom. It is Idiot

### 5/5 — cok ama cok iyi bir uygulama

*2026-05-01*

normalde hicbir uygulamaya yorum yazmam ama yani bu uygulamayi kim yapti ve gelistirdiyse allah razi olsun her seyi dusunmussunuz inanamiyorum hele son getirdiginiz guncellemeler flashcard vs vallahi ne dicegimi sasirdim cok cok tesekkur ederim bu mukemmel faydali uygulama icin

### 5/5 — Học tiếng anh thông qua ứng dụng

*2026-03-16*

App rất okela. Dùng cũng được 2-3 năm rùi. Sau khi dùng thủ các app thì app này oke nhất

### 5/5 — Nice

*2025-11-11, version 4.3.6*

Learned Chinese with this. The pinyin sections had small problems (despite having toggled the right dictionary), but it magically fixed itself ^^

### 4/5 — More books

*2025-11-03*

Please can you add new books we need it, thank you this app is amazing…

**Developer response:** Hi thanks! What kinds of books are you looking for?

### 5/5 — Kesinlikle tavsiye ediyorum

*2025-10-23, version 4.3.5*

Kesinlikle harika bir uygulama. Kitap veya haber okurken kelimelerin üzerine tıkladığınızda çevirilerini görebilirsiniz. Premium kullandığınızda cümle çevirilerini de görebilirsiniz. Kelimeleri kaydedip daha sonra tekrar bakabilir hatta test şeklinde çalışabilirsiniz. En güzel özelliği de widget olarak ekrana yerleştirdiğinizde, telefon ekranınızı her açtığınızda size kaydettiğiniz kelimeyi hatılatması. Kesinlikle tavsiye ediyorum.

Not: eğer geliştirmek isterseniz: belge veya kitap okurken kalemle altını veya üstünü çizme özelliği getirilirse, çalışma yaparken harika olur! Teşekkürler

### 4/5 — Güzel

*2025-10-18, version 4.3.5*

Kitap kısmına düzenleme getirilip biraz daha sayfa sayfa ve genişçe bir format yapılabilinir. Vlog videolarında çok karmaşık ve anlaşılmaz bir telaffuz kullanılmış ama tek tek cümle cümle takip edebiliyor olmak güzel. Temel sağlam bence daha da gelişerek ve güzel bir tasarım eklenip harika bir sonuç çıkabilir.

### 5/5 — Mükemmel bir uygulama

*2025-09-29, version 4.3.5*

Mükemmel bir uygulama

### 3/5 — Videoları açamıyorum

*2025-09-22, version 4.3.4*

Videoları açamıyorum, hata veriyor

### 5/5 — PDF dosyalarında kelimelerin üzerine tıklayamama sorunu

*2025-07-17, version 4.3.1*

PDF dosyalarında kelimelerin anlamını üzerine dokunup öğrenemiyoruz. Bu sorunun giderilmesini rica ediyorum🌟

## Frequently asked questions about Idiom

### What does Idiom do?

Idiom is a language learning application that helps users become fluent by using real-world content. It incorporates techniques from advanced language classes to teach vocabulary, improve listening comprehension through popular shows, and enhance reading skills with books and other imported materials.

### What are the key features of Idiom?

Key features include learning vocabulary from trending news, practicing listening with slowed-down popular shows, building reading comprehension with a library of books, and the ability to import custom content like websites, YouTube videos, epubs, and PDFs. It also offers a camera mode for scanning physical text.

### How much does Idiom cost?

The core features of Idiom are free to use. There is an optional premium mode that unlocks additional features like phrase translation and natural text-to-speech. Premium can be tried for free for one week, after which it is available via a monthly subscription.

### What languages does Idiom support?

Idiom supports learning over 100 languages. Popular languages include English, German, Spanish, French, Russian, Arabic, Italian, Dutch, Greek, Turkish, Japanese, Portuguese, Chinese, Korean, Indonesian, Vietnamese, Thai, Polish, Ukrainian, Hungarian, Farsi, Czech, Danish, Romanian, and Swedish.

### Can I use my own learning materials with Idiom?

Yes, the app allows you to bring your own content. It can load most websites, YouTube videos, epubs, and PDFs. Additionally, a camera mode is available for scanning text from physical books or screenshots.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 4.3.17 — 2026-08-10

- Send saved words
- Mute persists

### 4.3.16 — 2026-07-04

Send words

### 4.3.15 — 2026-06-09

- Book progress indicator
- Flashcard meaning ↔ context toggle

### 4.3.14 — 2026-04-18

Mac crash fix

### 4.3.13 — 2026-04-18

Added a mute switch for using the app in quiet locations

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