# italki vs LazyLanguages

The clearest difference is rating: italki at 4.8 against LazyLanguages's 3.7. italki also leads on ratings volume (9.8K vs 10). LazyLanguages's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (78% vs 68%). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. italki sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month and LazyLanguages sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

italki holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: italki has 9.8K ratings behind it against 10, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 68% of italki's written reviews are positive against 78% of LazyLanguages's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

italki ships an update weekly, LazyLanguages every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | italki | LazyLanguages |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (9.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/italki-language-learning/id1140000003/reviews)** | [3.7 (10 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lazylanguages/id1487585050/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **9.8K** | 10 |
| Positive reviews | 67.8% of reviews | **77.8% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 307 MB | 90 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | **13.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [italki HK Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/569299241) | [8 LAB, OOO](https://appshunter.io/developer/1289000214) |

## What reviewers say

### italki

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/italki-language-learning/id1140000003)

Connect with qualified native teachers for personalized language lessons. Learn Spanish, English, French, and over 150 other languages at your own pace and schedule. Practice conversation, master grammar, and immerse yourself in new cultures.

**Highlights:** Private tutoring with native teachers, Learn over 150 languages, Customizable lesson plans, Flexible class scheduling, Pay-as-you-go pricing, Video call tutoring

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| italki Plus - 1 Month | $5.99 | per month |
| Plus Monthly Plan with Trial | $5.99 | per month |
| italki Plus - 1 Year | $59.99 | per year |
| Plus Yearly Plan with Trial | $59.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great platform to connect with native speakers
- 🚀 Flexible scheduling and easy to use
- 💰 Affordable lessons
- 🎓 Helpful for improving language skills
- 🤝 Positive learning experience with great teachers

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Buggy app with glitches and connectivity issues
- 💳 Concerns about pricing changes and fees
- 🕰️ Unreliable teachers who cancel or don't show up
- 🤖 Poor customer service and lack of support
- 📆 Difficulty with scheduling and calendar integration

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes and freezes
- Inaccurate teacher availability information
- Issues with login and account management
- Problems with video/audio quality during lessons
- Syncing and integration problems with other platforms

**Requested features**

- Improved calendar and scheduling functionality
- Better notification system for lessons
- Ability to search for and connect with language partners
- More transparency around teacher availability and cancellations
- Streamlined payment and refund process


### LazyLanguages

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lazylanguages/id1487585050)

This app makes language learning engaging and simple with a focus on vocabulary acquisition through spaced repetition. It offers over 20 languages and allows users to customize learning schedules and content.

**Highlights:** Learn over 20 languages, Spaced repetition for memorization, Customizable lesson editor, Add personal vocabulary, Audio playback and recording, Playlist creation

**Features:** Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1 month | $3.99 | per month |
| 12 months | $19.49 | per 6 months |
| 12 months | $32.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great for supplementary learning
- 🎧 Excellent for listening and repetition
- 🗂️ Ability to create custom playlists
- ✨ User-friendly interface
- ✅ Works well for many users

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Forced subscription/payment
- 🚫 No free trial without payment
- ❌ White screen/app not loading
- ⚠️ Incorrect translations/errors
- 🤔 Unclear pricing until late

**Reported bugs**

- White screen on language selection
- Cannot exit subscription pop-up
- Inaccurate translations
- Endless tutorial loop

**Requested features**

- Allow trying app without subscription
- In-app purchases for premium features
- Demo mode for trying out features
- Clearer pricing before tutorial end
- Fix bug preventing exiting subscription pop-up


## Frequently asked questions

### Is italki free?

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

### Is LazyLanguages free?

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

### Which has better reviews, italki or LazyLanguages?

italki is rated higher. italki averages 4.8 out of 5 from 9.8K ratings, while LazyLanguages averages 3.7 from 10 ratings.

### Do italki or LazyLanguages have ads?

italki shows ads; LazyLanguages does not.

### Which is updated more often, italki or LazyLanguages?

italki ships an update weekly, and LazyLanguages every 2 weeks. Most recently, italki was updated on October 16, 2026 and LazyLanguages on October 7, 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.*