# Talkmate vs 英语读书

The clearest difference is rating: Talkmate at 4.6 against 英语读书's 4.2. Talkmate also leads on review sentiment (93% vs 72%) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.0). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Talkmate sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and 英语读书 sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Talkmate holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 54 and 31 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 93% of Talkmate's written reviews are positive against 72% of 英语读书's.

Talkmate ships an update every 6 weeks, 英语读书 every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on November 2, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Talkmate | 英语读书 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (54 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/talkmate-multilingual-learning/id1182656711/reviews)** | [4.2 (31 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/id1205841286/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **54** | 31 |
| Positive reviews | **93.1% of reviews** | 72.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 353 MB | 72 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Beijing CooLanguage Times Education Science and Technology Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/959231175) | [lei mingxiu](https://appshunter.io/developer/1050479454) |

## What reviewers say

### Talkmate

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/talkmate-multilingual-learning/id1182656711)

This app offers a unique approach to language learning, simulating natural immersion through AI-powered interactions and native speaker content. It boasts an extensive library of over 80 languages, with plans to expand to all official global languages.

**Highlights:** AI-powered natural immersion learning, Extensive library of 80+ languages, Native speaker curriculum and pronunciation correction, Simulates mother tongue learning process, Real-time AI interaction for speaking practice, Includes endangered and official languages

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 14.99 USD/Month | $14.99 | one-time |
| 3 months PLUS | $14.99 | one-time |
| 1个月VIP会员 | $14.99 | one-time |
| 3个月VIP会员 | $29.99 | one-time |
| 12 months PLUS | $74.99 | one-time |
| 12个月VIP会员 | $99.99 | one-time |
| Life member | $109.99 | one-time |
| Life member | $124.99 | one-time |
| Life member | $139.99 | one-time |
| 149.99 USD/Year | $149.99 | one-time |


### 英语读书

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/id1205841286)

This app offers a vast library of over 10,000 original English books and bilingual audiobooks for learners. It features difficulty grading, translation options, and pronunciation guides to enhance reading and listening skills. Track your progress and build vocabulary with integrated tools.

**Highlights:** 10,000+ original English books, Difficulty grading by level, Bilingual Chinese-English translation, Audiobooks with native pronunciation, Vocabulary building tools, Offline reading support

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 连续包月9.9元 | $0.99 | per month |
| 阅读能力AR值测试包 | $0.99 | one-time |
| 15元/月 | $1.99 | one-time |
| 月VIP | $2.99 | one-time |
| 305个阅读币 | $3.99 | one-time |
| 38元/季度 | $4.99 | one-time |
| 710个阅读币 | $9.99 | one-time |
| 135元/年 | $19.99 | one-time |
| 超值优惠永久会员套餐 | $49.99 | one-time |
| 永久会员 | $59.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Talkmate free?

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

### Is 英语读书 free?

英语读书 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Talkmate or 英语读书?

Talkmate is rated higher. Talkmate averages 4.6 out of 5 from 54 ratings, while 英语读书 averages 4.2 from 31 ratings.

### Do Talkmate or 英语读书 have ads?

Neither Talkmate nor 英语读书 shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Talkmate or 英语读书?

Talkmate ships an update every 6 weeks, and 英语读书 every 3 weeks. Most recently, Talkmate was updated on November 2, 2026 and 英语读书 on November 2, 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.*