# Yap: Speak a New Language — Practice speaking with an AI > Practice speaking with an AI (iPhone/iPad app by Pascal Dettwiler.) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/yap-speak-a-new-language/id6782193173 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [Pascal Dettwiler](https://appshunter.io/developer/6782193175) - Category: Education - Price: Free with in-app purchases - Age rating: 4+ - Requires: iOS 16.4 · 75 MB - Languages: American English - Released: 2026-07-02 - Data updated: 2026-08-10 - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/yap-speak-a-new-language/id6782193173/reviews.md ## What is Yap? Speak a new language in 30 seconds a day. Yap is a daily voice conversation with a friendly AI tutor. No flashcards, no tapping bubbles — you actually TALK, from day one. One short chat a day is enough to build the habit that makes a language stick. MEET YOUR TUTORS Ten tutors with their own names, faces and personalities — warm Maria, calm Erik, smooth Leo. A different one greets you every day, and they remember to keep it fun: they tease, react and cheer you on like a real conversation partner. REAL SCENES, REAL TALKING Order coffee in Paris. Check into a hotel. Talk your way out of a parking ticket. Choose from 80+ role-play scenes — or let Yap invent brand-new ones just for you. Every chat starts with a quick briefing so you know your mission, plus a bonus word to sneak in for extra points. STUCK? YOU'RE COVERED Suggested replies update live as the conversation flows, so you always have something to say. Tap any word in the chat to translate it instantly — or drag across a whole phrase. Save words to practise later as flashcards. YOUR COACH TAKES NOTES After every yap you get personal notes: what you nailed, what to fix (quoting your exact words), and whether you managed to sneak in the bonus word. MATCHED TO YOUR LEVEL From absolute beginner to near-native (A1–C2), Yap adapts everything: how fast tutors speak, which words they use, and how much help you get. Beginners get slow, simple, patient conversations with English lifelines. BUILD A STREAK WORTH BRAGGING ABOUT A daily flame, a calendar of your progress, and widgets for your Home Screen and Lock Screen so the streak is always in sight. 15 LANGUAGES Spanish, French, German, Italian, Portuguese, Japanese, Korean, Chinese, Arabic, Hindi, Turkish, Dutch, Swedish, Danish and English. YAP PRO Your first day is free — try a full conversation, no strings. Then Yap Pro is $4.99/month with a 7-day free trial: one fresh conversation every day, all 15 languages, every scene, translations, flashcards and coach notes. Cancel anytime. Terms of Use: https://talkyap.com/terms Privacy Policy: https://talkyap.com/privacy ## Pricing and in-app purchases Base price: Free. **Subscriptions** | Subscription | Price | Period | | --- | --- | --- | | Yap Pro | $4.99 | per month | ## Version history (last 4 releases) ### 1.0.3 — 2026-08-04 What's New in 1.0.3 Way more to talk about ~100 new scenarios (now ~180 total) across new categories — travel, work, health, family, phone calls, little emergencies, debates and more. Far less repetition. Higher levels now also see the easier scenes (a C2 speaker can still enjoy "at the bakery"). Scenarios you invent (or type yourself) are now saved and come back in future sessions. A more natural conversation Live captions now follow the tutor's voice instead of finishing seconds ahead — and they self-calibrate to each voice's speed. The tutor stays in character — no more breaking to say "you can say…". Smarter, more accurate transcription, especially in Swedish. Mixing in English works properly Slide-to-English now engages reliably — even when you start from the right side of the button — and your English is kept as English in "You said," instead of being translated away. Mixed turns load in one clean step (no more flash). Fixes Account deletion now truly removes everything. Your daily goal and badges are tied to your account — they survive reinstalling or logging back in (no more "yap again" after you've finished, and no false "9 badges unlocked"). A new scenario counts from 0 again. Removed the distracting dotted underlines in chat. ### 1.0.2 — 2026-07-21 The talking just got smarter. • Stuck mid-sentence? Slide the talk button right to say a word in English — your tutor rolls with it. Slide up to pause the clock while you think. • Friends! Find friends by name, build shared streaks, and send one cheeky nudge a day. • 36 collectible badges across streaks, conversations, words and friends. • Your coach now hears you: pronunciation feedback on the words you actually struggled with, plus shorter, faster session notes. • Fix or add your saved words, AirPods now work properly, pause a yap by switching apps, and lots of polish. • New here? Your first 5 yaps are free. ### 1.0.1 — 2026-07-07 Yap's biggest update yet: • Sign in with Apple or Google • Meet your tutors — 10 characters with their own names, faces and personalities • Scene briefings: know your mission before you talk, plus a bonus word to sneak in • Live suggested replies that follow the conversation • Tap to translate any word — or drag across a whole phrase • Streak widgets for your Home Screen and Lock Screen • Sharper coach notes after every yap, in your own words • Much better conversations for beginners: slower, simpler, more patient • Faster starts, smoother chats, lots of polish ### 1.0 — 2026-07-02 No release notes. ## Apps similar to Yap | App | Rating | Price | Category | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [Seterra Geography (full)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/seterra-geography-full/id1093460065) | 4.8 (16,707) | Free | Education | | [GTO Preflop Wizard Poker AI](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gto-preflop-wizard-poker-ai/id6590603158) | 4.8 (3,347) | Free | Education | | [Dinosaur games for kids 3-8](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dinosaur-games-for-kids-3-8/id1544976088) | 4.2 (2,383) | Free | Education | | [Demon Math Hunter](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/demon-math-hunter/id6781159384) | 5.0 (3) | Free | Education | | [Animal Run Road Crossing Games](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/animal-run-road-crossing-games/id1217419691) | 4.4 (3,864) | Free | Education | | [Italian Verb Conjugator](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/italian-verb-conjugator/id912154934) | 4.8 (1,198) | Free | Education | --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). 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