Comparison

Speakly vs Forge Language

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

Head to head
About

Speakly

Learn to speak new languages confidently with a focus on relevant vocabulary and real-life situations. This app uses science-backed methods and memory techniques to accelerate your learning process, enabling you to communicate effectively in just a few months.

Highlights
  • Relevant vocabulary learning
  • Spaced repetition memory techniques
  • Real-life situation practice
  • Voice recognition pronunciation
  • Progress synchronization
  • Multiple-choice exercises
Features
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Speak a new language with total confidence. Speakly combines cutting-edge data science, cognitive memory techniques, and an active social ecosystem to get you speaking 4 to 5 times faster than traditional methods. Whether you are studying for your career, upcoming travel, a move abroad, or simply to connect with friends, coworkers, and neighbors—Speakly transforms solo study into a vibrant, practical language ecosystem. Learn English (US), English (UK), Spanish, French, German, Italian, Norwegian, Swedish, Finnish, Estonian, Russian, and Brazilian Portuguese. WHY THE SPEAKLY METHOD WORKS The 4,000 Word Advantage: Speakly uses computational algorithms to teach you the most statistically relevant words in your target language in order of real-world importance. No useless sentences—just words you will actually use. Smart Spaced Repetition (SRS): Never forget a word again. Our algorithm tracks your cognitive memory patterns to review vocabulary at exactly the right moment, helping lock it into long-term memory. Real-Life Situations: Go from matching words to having real conversations. Practice simulated everyday scenarios built right into your dashboard and overcome your fear of speaking. Fast, Measurable Results: Go from absolute beginner to a confident conversationalist in just a few months. See clear progress within the first few weeks. FIND STUDY PARTNERS AND PRACTICE TOGETHER Language is meant to be shared. Alongside your structured lessons, you can unlock Speakly’s optional adult-only community—a safe space to put your newly learned skills into practice. Find Your Practice Partner: Use smart matching filters to discover serious learners and native speakers who share your target-language goals and personal interests. Purposeful Exchange: No awkward, random matching. Start interacting naturally with contextual, learning-focused icebreakers tailored to your lesson level. Gamified Motivation: Earn extra XP through social participation, climb your weekly leagues, and stay accountable throughout your learning journey. CORE FEATURES BUILT FOR SPEED Curated Content: Learn only the statistically relevant vocabulary you need for fluent speech. Immersive Listening: High-quality audio exercises that train your ear to understand natural speaking speeds. Interactive Dialogues: Real-world branching scenarios for mastering practical topics. Voice-Recognition Pronunciation: Live microphone feedback to fine-tune your pronunciation and accent. Frictionless Grammar: Logical, easy-to-understand explanations that show you “why” without dry textbook definitions. Cross-Device Sync: Seamlessly switch between your smartphone, tablet, and computer without losing your progress. ACHIEVE YOUR GOALS IN JUST 30 DAYS After your first month of taking short daily steps with Speakly, you’ll be better prepared to handle practical, real-world social situations, including: Shopping & local markets Asking for clear directions Meeting new people and socializing Navigating restaurants, food, and drinks Travel, hotel bookings, and transit hubs Privacy Policy: https://www.speakly.me/privacy-policy Terms and Conditions: https://www.speakly.me/terms-of-use CONNECT WITH US Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/speaklyapp Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/speaklyapp

About

Forge Language

This application provides a comprehensive language learning experience, consolidating all necessary tools for users to achieve their language goals. It acts as a portable language school, offering everything needed in a single, accessible platform.

Highlights
  • All-in-one language learning tools
  • Goal achievement focused
  • Pocket-sized language school
  • Accessible platform
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Forge is a language school in your pocket. Open the app, and you have everything you need to achieve your goals, in one place.

Screenshots

Speakly4 screens
Forge Language2 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Forge Language at none against Speakly's 17. Forge Language also leads on review sentiment (65% vs 49%) and device support (4 vs 2). Speakly's advantage is ratings volume (846 vs 37). On price and rating 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. Speakly sells 16 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Forge Language asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Speakly holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Speakly has 846 ratings behind it against 37, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 49% of Speakly's written reviews are positive against 65% of Forge Language's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Speakly versus Forge Language: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSpeaklyForge Language
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (846 ratings) — better4.2 (37 ratings)
Positive reviews48.9% of reviews64.7% of reviews — better
Number of ratings846 — better37
Update frequencyFortnightly—
AdsNo—
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS15.010.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size110 MB86 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperSPEAKLY OÜCameron Baughn

Customer experience

Speakly

All ratings846 ratings
Positive85.2%
Neutral5.9%
Negative8.9%
Written reviews446 reviews
Positive48.9%
Neutral18.8%
Negative32.3%

Forge Language

All ratings38 ratings
Positive76.3%
Neutral10.5%
Negative13.2%
Written reviews17 reviews
Positive64.7%
Neutral17.6%
Negative17.6%

Bugs and requests

Speakly

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • Progress loss and reset issues
  • Inability to switch languages without premium
  • Incomplete sentence translations
  • Inconsistent speech recognition
  • Freezing and crashing during lessons

Requested features

6 requests
  • Add more language options
  • Improve review and spaced repetition system
  • Provide more grammar explanations
  • Implement a dark mode
  • Allow offline access to lessons
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  • Improve iPad support

Forge Language

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

16 purchases

Speakly

Subscriptions7
  • Monthly7 Days trial$9.991 Month
  • Monthly3 Days trial$15.991 Month
  • Monthly3 Days trial$17.491 Month
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  • Monthly3 Days trial$17.991 Month
  • Annual7 Days trial$29.991 Year
  • Annual7 Days trial2 variants$47.991 Year
  • Annual7 Days trial$59.991 Year
One-time9
  • 1 month$9.99
  • 3 months$23.99
  • 6 months, -40%$26.99
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  • 6 months, -20%$35.99
  • 12 months, -40%$37.99
  • 12 months, -20%$49.99
  • LIFETIME$76.99
  • LIFETIME$84.99
  • LIFETIME$89.99
None

Forge Language

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Speakly free?
Speakly is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Forge Language free?
Forge Language is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Speakly or Forge Language?
Speakly is rated higher. Speakly averages 4.4 out of 5 from 846 ratings, while Forge Language averages 4.2 from 37 ratings.

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