Comparison

Amikumu vs Foxylingo

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Amikumu

Connect with local language learners and speakers for practice and meetups. Discover enthusiasts for over 7,000 languages, including sign languages, all for free. Enhance your language journey and find fluency companions nearby.

Highlights
  • Find local language speakers
  • Chat and arrange meetups
  • Post public messages
  • Customizable profiles per language
  • Invisible mode
  • Supports 7,000+ languages
Features
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Find and connect instantly with local language enthusiasts nearby. We are the only app that supports 7,000+ languages including Catalan, Chinese, Dutch, Esperanto, Irish, Japanese, Occitan, Polish, Portuguese, Russian, Toki Pona and Welsh, all for FREE! We also support 100+ sign languages like ASL and Auslan. Developed by a team of polyglots who have dedicated countless hours to mastering languages. Amikumu is your compass to fluency. FUNCTIONS • see people nearby for any language • chat with anyone and meet up • post and read public messages in the flow • have a different bio and name for each language • let others find you even when the app is inactive • go invisible whenever you want • experience the app in 30+ languages • more coming soon! What people are saying about Amikumu: I never know which city I’m going to wake up in next, and yet I want to practise all my languages. With this app, I can practise any language I want at the push of a button. - Benny Lewis, Fluent in 3 Months (New York) We are inspired by Amikumu and their ambition to unite us through the languages we speak – or aspire to speak! - Langfest Innovation Award 2017 (Montreal) The app has the potential to enhance communication among speakers of endangered languages and revivalists of dreaming sleeping beauties such as the Barngarla Aboriginal language. - Professor Ghil'ad Zuckermann, D.Phil. (Oxford) Chair of Linguistics and Endangered Languages (University of Adelaide, Australia) Amikumu adds a whole new dimension to language learning and is changing the way people connect and practice languages. - Welsh Government App of the Week Amikumu is changing the way people connect and practice languages. If you are experiencing any issues, you can get support and contact us through www.amikumu.com Facebook: @Amikumuapp Twitter: @Amikumu VK: @Amikumu Gold membership subscriptions will automatically renew unless canceled within 24-hours before the end of the current period. Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. Account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period, and identify the cost of the renewal. You can cancel anytime in the iTunes account settings. Subscriptions start at US$4.99. For more information, see our App Terms & Conditions and Privacy Policy: https://amikumu.com/eo/privacy-terms/ ==Esperanto== Trovu kaj kontaktu tuj lingvemulojn apude. Ni estas la sola apo, kiu ebligas trovi parolantojn de 7.000+ lingvoj inkluzive de la ĉina, Esperanto, franca, germana, Ido, Interlingvao, itala, japana, kataluna, kimra, nederlanda, okcitana, pola, portugala, rusa, kaj Tokipono, ĉio estas SENPAGA! Ankaŭ ni subtenas 100+ signolingvojn kiel ASL kaj Ozlano. Evoluigite de teamo de poliglotoj, kiuj dediĉis nekalkuleblajn horojn al la ellernado de lingvoj. Amikumu estas via kompaso al flueco. FUNKCIOJ • vidi parolantojn apude de ĉia lingvo • babili kun iu ajn kaj renkontiĝi • afiŝi kaj legi publikajn fluerojn en la fluo • havi priskribon kaj nomon por ĉiu lingvo • permesi al aliaj vidi vin eĉ kiam la apo estas neaktiva • fariĝi nevidebla kiam ajn vi volas • sperti la apon per 30+ lingvoj • kaj baldaŭ pli! Kion aliaj diras pri Amikumu: Mi neniam scias en kiu urbo mi venontfoje vekiĝos, kaj mi tamen volas ekzerci min per ĉiuj miaj lingvoj. Per ĉi tiu apo, mi povas ekzerci min per ajna lingvo, kiun mi volas per butonpremo. - Benny Lewis, Fluent in 3 Months Ni inspiriĝis de Amikumu kaj ilia ambicio por unuigi nin per la lingvoj, kiujn ni parolas – aŭ strebas paroli! - Langfest Premio por Renoviga 2017 (Montrealo) Amikumu aldonas tute novan dimension al lingvolernado kaj ŝanĝas kiel oni konektiĝas kaj ekzercas siajn lingvojn. - Kimra Registaro: Apo de la Semajno Se vi spertas iajn problemojn, vi povas ekhavi subtenon kaj kontakti nin ĉe www.amikumu.com Fejsbuko: @Amikumuapp Tvitero: @Amikumu_eo VK: @Amikumu Kondiĉoj de Uzado kaj Privateca Politiko: https://amikumu.com/eo/privacy-terms/

About

Foxylingo

Connect with native speakers worldwide to practice and improve your language skills through real conversations. Engage in text and voice chats, get grammar feedback, and discover new learning partners with a unique shuffle feature.

Highlights
  • Practice with native speakers
  • Audio messages for pronunciation
  • Grammar correction system
  • Text and voice chat options
  • Shuffle feature for new partners
  • Support for 50+ languages
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FoxyLingo: Exchange and Learn Languages, Connect Globally! Language exchange isn’t just about learning, it’s about engaging with the world. FoxyLingo empowers you to immerse yourself in real-life conversations with native speakers and unlock fluency through authentic interactions. Whether you're looking to practice speaking, improve your grammar, or expand your vocabulary, FoxyLingo is here to guide your language journey. Build meaningful 1-on-1 connections, explore language learners and native speakers around the world, and discover new learning opportunities with our unique shuffle feature. Why Choose FoxyLingo? Practice With Native Speakers and Language Learners Chat with people who speak the language you’re learning. Real conversations, real results. Learn by Doing Language is best learned by speaking and engaging. Chat, talk, and meet your way to fluency. Join Our Global Community With millions of users worldwide, find the perfect match for your learning goals. Explore and chat in over 50+ languages, from Spanish and English to Japanese, Korean, Italian, German, Russian, Mandarin, Turkish and more! Key Features to Help You Succeed: Improve Your Pronunciation Audio Messages let you practice pronunciation, and voice notes make conversations feel natural. Master Grammar with Ease Our unique message correction and feedback system help you grasp tricky grammar and make learning fun! Language Your Way Whether it’s chatting via text or voice message, learn at your own pace with FoxyLingo’s flexible options. Shuffle and Explore Use the shuffle feature to explore new language partners and discover native speakers or fellow learners at random. Get Started with FoxyLingo in Just a Few Steps: Pick your target language(s) to begin learning. Share your learning preferences and goals to match with the perfect language partner. Find native speakers and start chatting right away! Engage in exciting conversations about topics that interest you. Keep chatting and improve your skills daily! Ready to Speak Like a Native? Download FoxyLingo today and start your language learning journey—anytime, anywhere! Got questions or need help? Reach out to us at foxylingoapp@gmail.com Privacy Policy: https://foxylingo.app/privacy-policy#privacy-policy Terms of Service: https://foxylingo.app/privacy-policy#terms-of-use

Screenshots

Amikumu4 screens
Foxylingo4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Foxylingo at 5.0 against Amikumu's 4.2. Foxylingo also leads on ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (100% vs 65%). Amikumu's advantage is ratings volume (18 vs 2) and device support (3 vs 1). On price, in-app purchases and monetization model 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Amikumu sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and Foxylingo sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Foxylingo holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Amikumu has 18 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 65% of Amikumu's written reviews are positive against 100% of Foxylingo's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Amikumu ships an update every 6 weeks, Foxylingo every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on September 7, 2026 and September 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Amikumu versus Foxylingo: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAmikumuFoxylingo
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.2 (18 ratings)5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews65.2% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings18 — better2
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksEvery 3 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS9.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size84 MB23 MB
Age rating17+17+
DeveloperAmikumu Pty LtdEren Berkay Dinc

Customer experience

Amikumu

All ratings18 ratings
Positive83.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative16.7%
Written reviews23 reviews
Positive65.2%
Neutral8.7%
Negative26.1%

Foxylingo

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Amikumu

Subscriptions3
  • 1 Month Gold Membership$4.991 Month
  • 6 Months Gold Membership$19.996 Months
  • 1 Year Gold Membership$29.991 Year
7 purchases

Foxylingo

Subscriptions2
  • Pro Weekly$2.997 Days
  • Pro Monthly$5.991 Month
One-time5
  • 100 Foxy Coins$0.99
  • 500 Foxy Coins$3.99
  • Shuffle Boost (60 mins)$4.99
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  • Shuffle Boost (150 mins)$5.99
  • 1000 Foxy Coins$6.99

Questions

Is Amikumu free?
Amikumu is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Foxylingo free?
Foxylingo is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Amikumu or Foxylingo?
Foxylingo is rated higher. Amikumu averages 4.2 out of 5 from 18 ratings, while Foxylingo averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.
Do Amikumu or Foxylingo have ads?
Amikumu shows ads; Foxylingo does not.
Which is updated more often, Amikumu or Foxylingo?
Amikumu ships an update every 6 weeks, and Foxylingo every 3 days. Most recently, Amikumu was updated on September 7, 2026 and Foxylingo on September 10, 2026.

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