Comparison

Speaky vs Idyoma

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Speaky

Connect with native speakers worldwide to learn languages authentically. Engage in real conversations, discover culture, and practice over 170 languages. It's a rewarding, two-way exchange for learners of all levels.

Highlights
  • Connect with native speakers
  • Learn 170+ languages
  • Authentic conversation practice
  • Cultural exchange
  • Discover slang and customs
  • Web and mobile access
Features
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Ready to speak a new language the real way? Speaky connects you with native speakers from 195 countries, helping you learn how the language is actually spoken—naturally and authentically. Build real connections, make new friends, and dive into meaningful conversations. With more than 170 languages to choose from, there’s always someone to practice with. Learning with Speaky isn’t just about vocabulary—it’s about culture. Every conversation opens the door to new perspectives and real-world expressions. You share your language, your partner shares theirs. It’s a two-way exchange that’s fun, intuitive, and truly rewarding. Explore local slang, customs, and ways of thinking. Because with Speaky, you don’t just learn a language—you experience it. Prefer a bigger screen? Speaky is also available on your computer at web.speaky.com. Whether you’re a beginner or brushing up your skills, there’s always someone ready to help you grow. Start speaking today—the world is waiting for you on Speaky.

About

Idyoma

Connect with native speakers worldwide for authentic language practice. Engage in short conversation sessions, find pen pals, and join group chats to improve fluency and cultural understanding. Build confidence through real-world interactions.

Highlights
  • Connect with native speakers
  • Short conversation sessions
  • Pen Pal program
  • Group chats
  • Instant message translation
  • Customizable profile
  • Track progress
Features
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Open the Door to the World of Languages with Idyoma! Ready to start real conversation practice that actually makes you fluent? Step into Idyoma, the global language learning app that connects you with friendly native speakers and language partners around the world Whether you're learning Spanish, Korean, or any other foreign language, Idyoma helps you speak confidently like a local. Chat, practice speaking, and share cultures in a fun, authentic way — it's like having a personal Speaky Langmate right in your pocket! Speak, Connect, and Learn Take 6-minute Speaky Langmate sessions to practice conversation with real people Join our Pen Pal program to connect with long-term partners for deeper learning Say "Hi" to the world with the Hello World chat feature — meet American, Korean, Spanish, and global speakers! Build friendships and grow your confidence through authentic daily speaking Why Idyoma? Swipe to discover language learners nearby or worldwide Not a dating app — no rejection, just connection Choose up to 3 languages you speak and 3 you're learning Create a custom profile, add photos, and track your conversation progress Instantly translate messages from other users Join group chats, meet verified users, and explore local meetups Discover language exchange partners anywhere using "Worldwide" Login easily via Facebook or Email Support Independent Learning Idyoma is built by passionate language learners, not big investors It's free to download, and after a trial period, there's a small fee that helps cover our servers and maintenance — so we can keep improving your learning app experience You can choose from flexible monthly, 6-month, or yearly plans to continue initiating conversations and growing your fluency at your own pace. Extra Info Push notifications alert you to new messages and comments GPS helps find nearby users (may reduce battery life) Contact: info@idyoma.com Twitter / Facebook: @IdyomaApp Terms: idyoma.com/terms-of-service Privacy: idyoma.com/privacy-policy

Screenshots

Speaky4 screens
Idyoma4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Speaky at none against Idyoma's 12. Speaky also leads on ratings volume (3.4K vs 244). Idyoma's advantage is review sentiment (47% vs 15%) and rating (4.2 vs 4.0). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Idyoma sells 12 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. Speaky asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Idyoma holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Speaky has 3.4K ratings behind it against 244, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 15% of Speaky's written reviews are positive against 47% of Idyoma's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Speaky ships an update every 5 weeks, Idyoma every 4 weeks. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Speaky versus Idyoma: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSpeakyIdyoma
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.0 (3.4K ratings)4.2 (244 ratings) — better
Positive reviews15.4% of reviews46.5% of reviews — better
Number of ratings3.4K — better244
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeksEvery 4 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS16.415.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size135 MB98 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperAltissiaIdyoma, LLC

Customer experience

Speaky

All ratings3,436 ratings
Positive71.2%
Neutral9.9%
Negative18.9%
Written reviews941 reviews
Positive15.4%
Neutral13.9%
Negative70.7%

Idyoma

All ratings240 ratings
Positive79.6%
Neutral3.3%
Negative17.1%
Written reviews101 reviews
Positive46.5%
Neutral6.9%
Negative46.5%

User reviews

Speaky

From 3.4K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Great app for practicing languages
  • 👍 Excellent way to connect with people worldwide
  • 💡 Helpful for learning new cultures

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Frequent crashes and bugs
  • 🔌 Connection issues and messages not sending
  • 🤖 Presence of fake/inappropriate profiles
  • 🚫 Limited functionality on iOS compared to Android

Idyoma

From 244 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Intuitive and easy-to-use interface
  • 💬 Effective language exchange with real speakers
  • 🤖 Helpful chatbot for building confidence
  • 🌍 Connects language learners worldwide
  • ✨ Modern, aesthetically pleasing design

Room to improve

  • 💰 Misleading free/paid model and hidden charges
  • 🐛 Frequent app crashes and errors
  • 👥 Small user base and inactive community
  • 🚫 Poor safety features and harassment issues
  • ⚠️ Broken blocking and reporting functionality

Bugs and requests

Speaky

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Messages disappearing or not sending
  • App crashing when trying to correct messages
  • Login and connection issues
  • Inability to update profile and settings

Requested features

4 requests
  • Add voice/audio messaging
  • Improve blocking and reporting features
  • Implement translation tools within the app
  • Optimize performance and stability

Idyoma

Reported bugs

16 issues
  • App crashes on 'Get Started' button with error message
  • Unable to complete account creation/onboarding process
  • Login failures with Apple Account (expired token error)
  • Monthly conversation limit doesn't reset
  • Photo verification screen shows black screen
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  • Block and delete conversation feature broken
  • Blank profile accounts cannot be removed
  • App reinstalls automatically after deletion
  • Chat notifications missing or delayed
  • Slow message loading between conversations
  • Audio not working for Mandarin lessons
  • Multiple choice answers showing duplicate options (e.g., 'Food', 'Food A', 'Food B')
  • Stuck on welcome/onboarding screens indefinitely
  • Charged despite claiming free lifetime offer
  • Unable to restore purchases after phone reset
  • Keeps returning to first onboarding screen after purchase

Requested features

10 requests
  • Add more languages (Hebrew, Yiddish, Esperanto, Italian, Hindi, Thai, Bulgarian, etc.)
  • Advanced filtering by age, interests, location, and language proficiency
  • Online status indicator
  • Audio message functionality
  • Ability to search by country
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  • Dark mode option
  • Improved notification system
  • Better scammer/bot detection and verification
  • French language version of app
  • Allow users to add custom languages

In-app purchases

None

Speaky

No in-app purchases

12 purchases

Idyoma

Subscriptions9
  • Weekly Premium Subscription$1.997 Days
  • Premium Subscription$2.991 Month
  • Monthly Premium Subscription$3.491 Month
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  • Weekly Premium Subscription$3.997 Days
  • Monthly Premium Subscription$6.991 Month
  • 6 Monthly Premium Subscription$19.996 Months
  • Yearly Premium Subscription$19.991 Year
  • 6-Monthly Premium Subscription$39.996 Months
  • Yearly Premium Subscription3 Days trial$39.991 Year
One-time3
  • ID Verification$4.99
  • Lifetime Premium Sub 50%$49.99
  • Lifetime Premium Subscription$99.99

Questions

Is Speaky free?
Speaky is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Idyoma free?
Idyoma is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Speaky or Idyoma?
Idyoma is rated higher. Speaky averages 4.0 out of 5 from 3.4K ratings, while Idyoma averages 4.2 from 244 ratings.
Do Speaky or Idyoma have ads?
Neither Speaky nor Idyoma shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Speaky or Idyoma?
Speaky ships an update every 5 weeks, and Idyoma every 4 weeks. Most recently, Speaky was updated on October 24, 2026 and Idyoma on October 24, 2026.

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