# Native Camp vs ELSA Speak

The clearest difference is ads: ELSA Speak at none against Native Camp's shown. ELSA Speak also leads on ratings volume (114K vs 1.6K) and chart position (#89 vs unranked). Native Camp's advantage is review sentiment (51% vs 42%). On price, rating, update cadence and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Native Camp sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per 7 days and ELSA Speak sells 13 in-app purchases, starting at $19.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Native Camp against 4.8 for ELSA Speak. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ELSA Speak has 114K ratings behind it against 1.6K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 51% of Native Camp's written reviews are positive against 42% of ELSA Speak's.

Native Camp ships an update every 4 days, ELSA Speak weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Native Camp | ELSA Speak |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (1.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/native-camp/id1039733719/reviews)** | [4.8 (114K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/elsa-speak-english-learning/id1083804886/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1.6K | **114K** |
| Positive reviews | **51.5% of reviews** | 41.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 4 days** | Weekly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#89** |
| Size | 491 MB | 266 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Native Camp](https://appshunter.io/developer/580764338) | [Elsa Corp](https://appshunter.io/developer/1083804885) |

## What reviewers say

### Native Camp

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/native-camp/id1039733719)

Learn and teach English with unlimited lessons available 24/7. Connect with teachers from over 120 countries and access a wide range of teaching materials, including the Callan Method. Perfect for busy learners, beginners, and those preparing for travel or study abroad.

**Highlights:** Unlimited lessons, 24/7 lesson availability, Start lessons immediately, Teachers from 120+ countries, Callan Method available, Materials for all levels, Business English & TOEIC prep

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| ウィークリープラン | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| アプリプラン | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| プレミアムプラン | $43.99 | per month |

**What reviewers like**

- 🤩 Great app for learning English
- 😊 Enjoyable and interesting experience
- 🤗 Able to choose favorite teachers

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🤔 Language issues and inability to change language
- 🕰️ Schedule issues and time zone mismatches
- 💰 Low payment for teachers
- 🐛 Frequent crashes and freezes
- 🤯 Confusing and frustrating user experience

**Reported bugs**

- Language settings not working
- Schedule not synchronized between app and web version
- Camera not functioning properly in landscape mode
- Inability to upload content

**Requested features**

- Improve language support and ability to change language
- Fix schedule and time zone issues
- Increase teacher compensation
- Optimize app performance and stability
- Enhance overall user experience


### ELSA Speak

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/elsa-speak-english-learning/id1083804886)

**Currently charting:** #89 Top Grossing · Education, #197 Top Free · Education (US App Store)

This AI-powered English tutor helps you practice conversations, improve pronunciation, and build vocabulary for real-life scenarios like job interviews and presentations. It offers personalized learning paths and instant feedback to boost your speaking confidence.

**Highlights:** AI-powered English tutor, Conversation practice, Pronunciation training, Grammar and vocabulary building, Personalized learning paths, Exam preparation (IELTS, TOEFL, TOEIC), Real-time feedback

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (13)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly | $19.99 | per month |
| 3 months | $39.99 | per 3 months |
| 3 months Elsa Premium | $47.99 | per 3 months |
| 3 months ELSA Premium | $47.99 | per 3 months |
| 3 months | $52.00 | per 3 months |
| 3 months | $58.00 | per 3 months |
| 1 year | $71.00 | per year |
| One year Premium membership | $99.99 | per year |
| 1 Year Elsa Premium | $99.99 | per year |
| One year Premium | $99.99 | per year |
| 1 Year ELSA Premium | $99.99 | per year |
| 1 year | $109.99 | per year |
| 1 year | $129.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Excellent for improving pronunciation
- 👍 Helpful feedback on pronunciation issues
- 💡 Covers a wide range of topics
- 🤖 Effective AI-powered speech recognition

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent app crashes and freezes
- 🔌 Slow loading times and connectivity issues
- 🤖 Inconsistent and unreliable scoring system
- 🇺🇸 Only supports American English accent

**Reported bugs**

- Microphone not working after phone calls
- Inability to add words to personal playlists
- Inconsistent behavior when repeating the same phrase
- Subscription issues and lack of clear cancellation process

**Requested features**

- Add support for British English accent
- Improve dictionary with more word meanings
- Provide option to switch between male and female voices
- Implement more structured learning path and progress tracking


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Native Camp free?

Native Camp is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is ELSA Speak free?

ELSA Speak is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Native Camp or ELSA Speak?

Native Camp is rated higher. Native Camp averages 4.8 out of 5 from 1.6K ratings, while ELSA Speak averages 4.8 from 114K ratings.

### Do Native Camp or ELSA Speak have ads?

Native Camp shows ads; ELSA Speak does not.

### Which is updated more often, Native Camp or ELSA Speak?

Native Camp ships an update every 4 days, and ELSA Speak weekly. Most recently, Native Camp was updated on October 29, 2026 and ELSA Speak on October 31, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*