# uTalk vs Glossika Legacy

The clearest difference is rating: uTalk at 4.4 against Glossika Legacy's 3.6. uTalk also leads on review sentiment (62% vs 45%) and ratings volume (1K vs 107). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. uTalk sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month and Glossika Legacy sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $16.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

uTalk holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 3.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: uTalk has 1K ratings behind it against 107, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 62% of uTalk's written reviews are positive against 45% of Glossika Legacy's.

uTalk ships an update monthly, Glossika Legacy every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | uTalk | Glossika Legacy |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.4 (1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/utalk-learn-150-plus-languages/id1085013031/reviews)** | [3.6 (107 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/glossika-legacy/id1597902556/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **1K** | 107 |
| Positive reviews | **62.2% of reviews** | 45.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 288 MB | 53 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [EuroTalk](https://appshunter.io/developer/296241477) | [Glossika Pte. Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1597902558) |

## What reviewers say

### uTalk

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/utalk-learn-150-plus-languages/id1085013031)

Learn over 150 languages with native speaker audio and interactive games. Build vocabulary and pronunciation skills through useful everyday phrases and 60+ topics. Progress through difficulty levels and track your learning journey.

**Highlights:** Learn from native speakers, Interactive games, 60+ learning topics, Offline content download, Progress tracking, Pronunciation practice

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Learn Papiamentu | $7.99 | per month |
| Learn Luganda | $7.99 | per month |
| uTalk Monthly Subscription | $10.99 | per month |
| uTalk's 150+ Languages | $11.99 | per month |
| Single Topic Purchase | $0.99 | one-time |
| Taster uCoin Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| 200 uCoins | $8.99 | one-time |
| 800 uCoins | $32.99 | one-time |
| Pack of 2600 uCoins | $64.99 | one-time |
| Learn Cebuano | $99.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Easy and fun to use
- 👍 Variety of languages available
- 💡 Rare languages like Kurdish and Cebuano
- 👍 Native speaker audio for pronunciation
- 🚀 Effective for learning vocabulary

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes and bugs
- 💰 Expensive subscription and in-app purchases
- 🤔 Inconsistent translations and pronunciations
- 🤔 Lack of grammar and sentence structure lessons
- 🤔 Difficulty cancelling subscription

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes on launch or during use
- Syncing and login issues
- Incorrect translations or pronunciations
- Compatibility problems on newer devices

**Requested features**

- Add more grammar and sentence structure lessons
- Improve user interface for larger screens
- Allow users to record and compare their own pronunciation
- Provide more localized content for each language
- Improve subscription management and cancellation process


### Glossika Legacy

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/glossika-legacy/id1597902556)

Master a new language through immersive audio and adaptive learning. Practice speaking, listening, and typing with native speaker recordings and spaced repetition. Learn effectively on the go, even offline.

**Highlights:** 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

**In-app purchases (8)**

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

**What reviewers like**

- 🎯 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

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 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

**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

**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


## Frequently asked questions

### Is uTalk free?

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

### Is Glossika Legacy free?

Glossika Legacy is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, uTalk or Glossika Legacy?

uTalk is rated higher. uTalk averages 4.4 out of 5 from 1K ratings, while Glossika Legacy averages 3.6 from 107 ratings.

### Do uTalk or Glossika Legacy have ads?

Neither uTalk nor Glossika Legacy shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, uTalk or Glossika Legacy?

uTalk ships an update monthly, and Glossika Legacy every 3 weeks. Most recently, uTalk was updated on November 2, 2026 and Glossika Legacy on November 3, 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.*