# Speaky vs Talkback City

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Talkback City at 83% against Speaky's 15%. Talkback City also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.0) and update cadence (every 10 days vs every 5 weeks). Speaky's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4) and ratings volume (3.4K vs 7). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Talkback City sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Speaky asks for nothing beyond the download.

Talkback City holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Speaky has 3.4K ratings behind it against 7, 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 83% of Talkback City's.

Speaky ships an update every 5 weeks, Talkback City every 10 days. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Speaky | Talkback City |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.0 (3.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/speaky-language-exchange/id1118877445/reviews) | **[5.0 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/talkback-city-learn-languages/id6714468922/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **3.4K** | 7 |
| Positive reviews | 15.4% of reviews | **83.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | **Every 10 days** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 135 MB | 80 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 | **15.0.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Altissia](https://appshunter.io/developer/1359208064) | [Lazyfish Digital Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1770254807) |

## What reviewers say

### Speaky

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/speaky-language-exchange/id1118877445)

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:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

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


### Talkback City

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/talkback-city-learn-languages/id6714468922)

Practice real-life conversations with an AI tutor to improve speaking confidence and fluency in various languages. Get personalized feedback and grammar exercises to master practical communication skills.

**Highlights:** AI-guided pronunciation practice, Real-time speaking feedback, Grammar and vocabulary sessions, Personalized lessons for real-life scenarios, Role-play conversations with AI tutor, On-demand help and explanations

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Personal Subscription | $2.99 | per month |
| Personal Subscription | $4.99 | per month |
| Personal Subscription | $9.99 | per 3 months |
| Personal Subscription | $39.90 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Speaky free?

Speaky is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Talkback City free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Speaky or Talkback City?

Talkback City is rated higher. Speaky averages 4.0 out of 5 from 3.4K ratings, while Talkback City averages 5.0 from 7 ratings.

### Do Speaky or Talkback City have ads?

Neither Speaky nor Talkback City shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Speaky or Talkback City?

Speaky ships an update every 5 weeks, and Talkback City every 10 days. Most recently, Speaky was updated on October 24, 2026 and Talkback City on October 24, 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.*