Comparison

Speakly vs Glossika Legacy

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

Glossika Legacy

Master a new language through immersive audio and adaptive learning. Practice speaking, listening, and typing with native speaker recordings and spaced repetition. Learn effectively on the go, even offline.

Highlights
  • Immersion with native speaker audio
  • Listening-only mode for on-the-go learning
  • Typing, dictation, listening, and recording exercises
  • Spaced repetition for memory retention
  • System-recommended review lists
  • Offline session downloads
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Glossika Legacy is built around audio: thousands of sentences recorded by native speakers in 65 languages, with practice that fits your day, whether you're at your desk, on your commute, or offline. — What You Can Do with Glossika Legacy — ① Hear Real Native Speakers Every sentence is recorded by a native speaker. Pick up grammar and vocabulary naturally through sentences carefully chosen to build on what you already know. ② Train Your Ear and Your Tongue Type, listen, recall, and record yourself. Each exercise connects what you hear to what you read and say, turning familiar sentences into ones you can actually use. ③ Review at the Right Time Sentences come back just before you're likely to forget them, so your review time goes where it matters most. Follow your recommended review list, or go through sentences in order at your own pace. ④ Learn Hands-Free on the Go Driving, commuting, or working out? Turn on Listening-only Mode, press play, and keep up your daily reps without touching your phone. ⑤ Keep Practicing Offline Download new and review sessions before a flight or a ride underground, and keep practicing without internet. — Recommended If You — ・Learn through comprehensible input ・Learn best by ear ・Want to practice while you drive, commute, or work out ・Like building a language one sentence at a time ・Need to keep practicing without internet *Contact & Support * Have questions, feedback, or need help? We’re here for you: support@glossika.com *Follow Us * Instagram https://www.instagram.com/glossika/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/glossika/ YouTube https://bit.ly/2zOWt2I X https://x.com/glossika Blog https://ai.glossika.com/blog *Terms & Privacy Policy* Terms: https://ai.glossika.com/terms Privacy: https://ai.glossika.com/privacy

Screenshots

Speakly4 screens
Glossika Legacy4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Speakly at 4.4 against Glossika Legacy's 3.6. Speakly also leads on ratings volume (847 vs 107). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and ads 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 10 in-app purchases, starting at $15.99 per month and Glossika Legacy sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $16.99 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 3.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Speakly has 847 ratings behind it against 107, 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 45% of Glossika Legacy's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Speakly ships an update fortnightly, Glossika Legacy every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 11, 2026 and November 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Speakly versus Glossika Legacy: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSpeaklyGlossika Legacy
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (847 ratings) — better3.6 (107 ratings)
Positive reviews48.8% of reviews — better45.4% of reviews
Number of ratings847 — better107
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size110 MB53 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperSPEAKLY OÜGlossika Pte. Ltd.

Customer experience

Speakly

All ratings847 ratings
Positive85.2%
Neutral5.9%
Negative8.9%
Written reviews447 reviews
Positive48.8%
Neutral18.8%
Negative32.4%

Glossika Legacy

All ratings104 ratings
Positive62.5%
Neutral10.6%
Negative26.9%
Written reviews119 reviews
Positive45.4%
Neutral20.2%
Negative34.5%

User reviews

Speakly

From 847 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Effective learning method
  • 👍 Diverse learning exercises
  • 💡 Practical vocabulary and phrases
  • 👍 Customizable daily goals
  • 🚀 Rapid progress

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Frequent crashes and freezes
  • 🐛 Buggy performance issues
  • 🐛 Inconsistent speech recognition
  • 🐛 Incomplete translations
  • 🐛 Slow app performance

Glossika Legacy

From 107 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🎯 Effective spaced repetition and consistency building
  • 🗣️ Native pronunciation and natural audio quality
  • 📱 Convenient hands-free listening mode for on-the-go learning
  • 🌍 Unique language selection including endangered languages
  • 💪 Rapid progress in speaking and listening comprehension

Room to improve

  • 💰 Expensive subscription pricing ($150-$400 annually)
  • 🐛 Frequent app crashes and freezing issues
  • 🔌 App stops playing when screen is locked
  • ❌ Broken subscription cancellation system
  • 🔤 Incorrect or inconsistent translations in multiple languages

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

Glossika Legacy

Reported bugs

20 issues
  • App freezes and crashes during playback
  • Cancel subscription button unresponsive
  • Audio stops when screen is locked
  • No sound output despite active connection
  • Placement test glitches and inaccurate level assignment
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  • Hanging in offline mode
  • Buttons frequently frozen and unresponsive
  • Poor network connection handling
  • App stops after 3-5 reps in review mode
  • Inconsistent Hanzi font rendering
  • iOS alarm interruption causes crash
  • Incorrect rep count display
  • Settings menu tips popup every time
  • Recall type change not saving properly
  • Devanagari text recognition failures
  • IPA transcriptions copying target language instead of pronunciation
  • Audio recordings cut off or sound incorrect
  • Duplicate text in pronunciation display
  • App doesn't work with external speakers
  • Language change limited to once per month

Requested features

20 requests
  • Dark mode for reduced eye strain
  • Ability to pause and resume with system buttons (like music apps)
  • Manual rating system for spaced repetition feedback
  • Dictionary section for individual word learning
  • Ability to delete or skip unwanted expressions
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  • Feature to mark already-known phrases
  • Random repetition of learned expressions for retention
  • Back button to review previous sentences
  • Level switching without contacting support
  • Preloading of sessions to reduce loading stops
  • Forward/backward navigation in listening-only mode
  • Female voice options in recordings
  • Better explanation of app methodology for new users
  • IPA pronunciation guide improvements
  • Themed sentence grouping for contextual learning
  • Ability to indicate knowledge level of sentences
  • Badge notification showing daily review count
  • Different base language settings for new vs. review sessions
  • Typo tolerance in typing exercises
  • Alternative correct answer acceptance

In-app purchases

10 purchases

Speakly

Subscriptions3
  • Monthly3 Days trial$15.991 Month
  • Annual7 Days trial$47.991 Year
  • Annual7 Days trial$59.991 Year
One-time7
  • 1 month$9.99
  • 6 months, -40%$26.99
  • 6 months, -20%$35.99
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  • 12 months, -40%$37.99
  • 12 months, -20%$49.99
  • LIFETIME$84.99
  • LIFETIME$89.99
8 purchases

Glossika Legacy

Subscriptions8
  • Basic Monthly$16.991 Month
  • Basic Monthly$19.991 Month
  • Pro Monthly$30.991 Month
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  • Pro Monthly$39.991 Month
  • Basic Annual$159.991 Year
  • Basic Annual$199.001 Year
  • Pro Annual$299.991 Year
  • Pro Annual$399.001 Year

Questions

Is Speakly free?
Speakly is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Glossika Legacy free?
Glossika Legacy is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Speakly or Glossika Legacy?
Speakly is rated higher. Speakly averages 4.4 out of 5 from 847 ratings, while Glossika Legacy averages 3.6 from 107 ratings.
Do Speakly or Glossika Legacy have ads?
Neither Speakly nor Glossika Legacy shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Speakly or Glossika Legacy?
Speakly ships an update fortnightly, and Glossika Legacy every 3 weeks. Most recently, Speakly was updated on November 11, 2026 and Glossika Legacy on November 7, 2026.

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