Comparison

Speakly vs LinguaLift

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

LinguaLift

This comprehensive language learning program offers a structured approach to fluency, combining science-based methods with personalized study plans and tutor support. It focuses on real-world conversations and cultural understanding, making language acquisition engaging and effective.

Highlights
  • Tutor support via in-app messaging
  • Customized study plans ('Road Map to Fluency')
  • Science-based learning with Spaced Repetition
  • Relatable homework exercises
  • Cultural insights integrated into lessons
  • Clear grammar explanations
  • Progress tracking and leaderboards
Features
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Learning a new language has never been easier, with LinguaLift’s new ground breaking language learning system. LinguaLift teaches language for the real world, real conversations. We give you the plan, the tools, and guide you every step of the way. It’s not just an app, it’s a complete language learning program. Why LinguaLift? We looked at: · over 100 language learning programs · spoke with industry experts, · world famous polyglots, · hundreds of language teachers, · life success coaches, · and thousands of language students to find the best methods to learn a language. The LinguaLift language learning app is the result of this extensive research How are we different? · Tutor Support No more frustration! We provide access to tutors through our in-app messaging service. If you ever get stuck, need clarification, or want to get some homework checked, just fire off an email right in the app. · Customized Study Plan You won’t ever feel lost! We create a “Road Map to Fluency” for every student. This is a customized study plan based on your schedule, wants, needs, and reasons for studying the language. With the help of our study coaches, you will always know what to do next. · Track your Progress · Science Based Learning Remember what you learn! Our Spaced Repetition software creates tailored reviews based on your progress. Our program tells you when and what to review! · Homework Enjoy your new langauge! Our “Over to you” section in our app is designed to get you to use the language in ways that are relatable to you. These are simple homework exercises that you can send into your tutor to have corrected. · Teach Language AND Culture Learn for the real world! Without understanding a country’s culture, it’s near impossible to become fluent in their language. Our lessons include interesting tidbits on local customs and beliefs that will help guide you through any social situation. · Provide Clear Grammar Explanations Become fluent! Our app is not just a bunch of pictures and words. Grammar may not be exciting, but understanding the main grammar points of a language is a necessary step towards fluency. Here is what some of our students are saying about out program: "Best program ever. They teach you how to study. The tutors create your plan. The app is clear and concise. It's a lethal combination!" – Antoine, Fresno, USA "Amazing system! If you follow the plan, you will succeed. Guaranteed!" – Connor, New York, USA "The best part about LinguaLift is having access to real people who are interested in your learning." – Luca, Turin, ItalyHere is what some of our students are saying about out program:Stay motivated! Earn points by completing lessons, and maintaining daily study streaks. Compete against other language learners from around the world with our weekly leaderboards.

Screenshots

Speakly4 screens
LinguaLift4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Speakly at 4.4 against LinguaLift's 1.8. Speakly also leads on review sentiment (49% vs 8%) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 3 months). On price, ads, 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. Speakly sells 15 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month and LinguaLift sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $19.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Speakly holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 1.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Speakly has 846 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 49% of Speakly's written reviews are positive against 8% of LinguaLift's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Speakly ships an update fortnightly, LinguaLift every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and July 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Speakly versus LinguaLift: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSpeaklyLinguaLift
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (846 ratings) — better1.8 (5 ratings)
Positive reviews48.9% of reviews — better8.3% of reviews
Number of ratings846 — better5
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterEvery 3 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS15.0 — better15.4
Further details — not scored
Size110 MB76 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperSPEAKLY OÜ3323040 Nova Scotia Limited

Customer experience

Speakly

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

LinguaLift

All ratings5 ratings
Positive20.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative80.0%
Written reviews12 reviews
Positive8.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative91.7%

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

LinguaLift

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

15 purchases

Speakly

Subscriptions6
  • 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 trial3 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
4 purchases

LinguaLift

Subscriptions4
  • Premium access$19.991 Month
  • Premium course$50.993 Months
  • Premium course$89.996 Months
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  • Premium course$154.991 Year

Questions

Is Speakly free?
Speakly is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is LinguaLift free?
LinguaLift is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Speakly or LinguaLift?
Speakly is rated higher. Speakly averages 4.4 out of 5 from 846 ratings, while LinguaLift averages 1.8 from 5 ratings.
Do Speakly or LinguaLift have ads?
Neither Speakly nor LinguaLift shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Speakly or LinguaLift?
Speakly ships an update fortnightly, and LinguaLift every 3 months. Most recently, Speakly was updated on September 23, 2026 and LinguaLift on July 30, 2026.

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