Comparison

Speaky vs FunnyTalk

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

FunnyTalk

Learn foreign languages through real-time conversations with native teachers. Engage in text, voice, or video calls for personalized lessons. Discover teachers by country and view their free timelines.

Highlights
  • Real-time speaking practice
  • One-on-one lessons
  • Text, voice, and video calls
  • Teacher search by country
  • Teacher timelines
Features
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What is FunnyTalk?: This is a language study application to learn foreign languages ​​while speaking in real time with teachers who live in the world who teach you foreign languages. Please enjoy communication while learning languages ​​of various countries other than your mother tongue. Main functions of FunnyTalk: - You can use the search function to select the teacher of the country you want. - You can see the timelines that teachers are posting for free. - You can learn a foreign language with text chat/voice call/video call with a favorite teacher on a one-on-one basis. Notes: - We have made it safe to make in-app purchases. No automatic purchases are included in this app. - Do not violate the appstore policy is prohibited. - In cases where the management staff judge it as a nuisance, such as harassment or a verbal abuse against the teacher, your account will be banned.

Screenshots

Speaky4 screens
FunnyTalk3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Speaky at 4.0 against FunnyTalk's 3.4. Speaky also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 13) and ads (none vs shown). FunnyTalk's advantage is iOS requirement (11.0 vs 16.4). On price, review sentiment, update cadence 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. FunnyTalk sells 13 one-off in-app purchases. Speaky asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Speaky holds the better App Store score, 4.0 against 3.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Speaky has 3.4K ratings behind it against 16, 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 11% of FunnyTalk's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Speaky ships an update every 5 weeks, FunnyTalk every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Speaky versus FunnyTalk: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSpeakyFunnyTalk
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.0 (3.4K ratings) — better3.4 (16 ratings)
Positive reviews15.4% of reviews — better10.6% of reviews
Number of ratings3.4K — better16
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeksEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS16.411.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size135 MB128 MB
Age rating17+17+
DeveloperAltissiamasahiko yasuda

Customer experience

Speaky

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

FunnyTalk

All ratings16 ratings
Positive62.5%
Neutral0.0%
Negative37.5%
Written reviews47 reviews
Positive10.6%
Neutral2.1%
Negative87.2%

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

FunnyTalk

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Speaky

No in-app purchases

13 purchases

FunnyTalk

One-time13
  • Points of First$2.99
  • Neutral$3.49
  • Neutral$6.99
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  • Neutral$10.49
  • Points of Second$20.99
  • Recommend$20.99
  • Points of Third$24.99
  • Recommend$34.99
  • Points of Fourth$39.99
  • Points of Fifth$79.99
  • Recommend$90.99
  • Fantastic$99.99
  • Fantastic$139.99

Questions

Is Speaky free?
Speaky is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is FunnyTalk free?
FunnyTalk is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Speaky or FunnyTalk?
Speaky is rated higher. Speaky averages 4.0 out of 5 from 3.4K ratings, while FunnyTalk averages 3.4 from 16 ratings.
Do Speaky or FunnyTalk have ads?
FunnyTalk shows ads; Speaky does not.
Which is updated more often, Speaky or FunnyTalk?
Speaky ships an update every 5 weeks, and FunnyTalk every 3 weeks. Most recently, Speaky was updated on September 22, 2026 and FunnyTalk on September 25, 2026.

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