# italki vs Superfluent

The clearest difference is ads: Superfluent at none against italki's shown. Superfluent also leads on review sentiment (94% vs 68%) and chart position (#121 vs unranked). italki's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and ratings volume (9.7K vs 3K). On price, rating, update cadence and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. italki sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month and Superfluent sells 12 in-app purchases, starting at $10.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for italki against 4.9 for Superfluent. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 9.7K and 3K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 68% of italki's written reviews are positive against 94% of Superfluent's.

italki ships an update weekly, Superfluent every 5 days. Both last shipped on September 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | italki | Superfluent |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (9.7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/italki-language-learning/id1140000003/reviews) | **[4.9 (3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/superfluent-language-learning/id6471920464/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **9.7K** | 3K |
| Positive reviews | 67.6% of reviews | **93.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Weekly | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#121** |
| Size | 306 MB | 103 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.1** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [italki HK Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/569299241) | [Superfluent, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/567586495) |

## 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


### Superfluent

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/superfluent-language-learning/id6471920464)

**Currently charting:** #121 Top Grossing · Education, #183 Top Free · Education (US App Store)

This app helps you improve conversational fluency in various languages through simulated real-world scenarios. It provides instant feedback on pronunciation and vocabulary, tracks your progress, and offers cultural and grammatical insights. Practice speaking without the pressure of real-life interactions.

**Highlights:** Real-world conversation practice, Hundreds of interactive scenarios, Real-time pronunciation feedback, Vocabulary and grammar suggestions, Progress tracking with Fluency Score, Tutor for questions and cultural context

**In-app purchases (12)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly | $10.99 | per month |
| Monthly | $12.99 | per month |
| Monthly | $14.99 | per month |
| Annual | $74.99 | per year |
| Annual | $74.99 | per year |
| Annual | $89.99 | per year |
| Annual | $99.99 | per year |
| Annual | $99.99 | per year |
| Annual | $99.99 | per year |
| Family Plan | $109.99 | per year |
| Family Plan | $134.99 | per year |
| Family Plan | $149.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Real-time conversation practice
- 👍 Meaningful and life-like conversations
- 👍 Provides feedback and suggestions for improvement
- 👍 Ability to play back recordings
- 👍 Useful for improving fluency and confidence

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional issues with voice recognition
- 🐛 Some suggested words without translations

**Reported bugs**

- Volume issue when trying to pronounce individual words

**Requested features**

- Ability to turn off text display and focus on listening
- Option to review past conversation scenarios


## Frequently asked questions

### Is italki free?

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

### Is Superfluent free?

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

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

Superfluent is rated higher. italki averages 4.8 out of 5 from 9.7K ratings, while Superfluent averages 4.9 from 3K ratings.

### Do italki or Superfluent have ads?

italki shows ads; Superfluent does not.

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

italki ships an update weekly, and Superfluent every 5 days. Most recently, italki was updated on September 24, 2026 and Superfluent on September 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.*