Speaky vs Paper
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Connect with native speakers
- Learn 170+ languages
- Authentic conversation practice
- Cultural exchange
- Discover slang and customs
- Web and mobile access
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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.
Paper
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Track individual student progress across subjects with detailed analytics. Visualize growth patterns, identify areas of improvement, and get personalized recommendations for each student.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Speaky at every 5 weeks against Paper's every 7 months. On price, ads, in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Speaky ships an update every 5 weeks, Paper every 7 months. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and February 23, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Speaky | Paper |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.0 (3.4K ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 15.4% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 3.4K — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks — better | Every 7 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 | 15.1 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 135 MB | 31 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Altissia | Sibi Varman Lakshmanasamy |
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
Paper
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Speaky
No in-app purchases
Paper
No in-app purchases
