# Speakly vs Glossika Legacy

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.

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.

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.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | Speakly | Glossika Legacy |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.4 (847 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/speakly-learn-languages-fast/id1255478968/reviews)** | [3.6 (107 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/glossika-legacy/id1597902556/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **847** | 107 |
| Positive reviews | **48.8% of reviews** | 45.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 110 MB | 53 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [SPEAKLY OÜ](https://appshunter.io/developer/1849493755) | [Glossika Pte. Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1597902558) |

## What reviewers say

### Speakly

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/speakly-learn-languages-fast/id1255478968)

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:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly | $15.99 | per month |
| Annual | $47.99 | per year |
| Annual | $59.99 | per year |
| 1 month | $9.99 | one-time |
| 6 months, -40% | $26.99 | one-time |
| 6 months, -20% | $35.99 | one-time |
| 12 months, -40% | $37.99 | one-time |
| 12 months, -20% | $49.99 | one-time |
| LIFETIME | $84.99 | one-time |
| LIFETIME | $89.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

- Add more language options
- Improve review and spaced repetition system
- Provide more grammar explanations
- Implement a dark mode
- Allow offline access to lessons


### Glossika Legacy

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/glossika-legacy/id1597902556)

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

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Basic Monthly | $16.99 | per month |
| Basic Monthly | $19.99 | per month |
| Pro Monthly | $30.99 | per month |
| Pro Monthly | $39.99 | per month |
| Basic Annual | $159.99 | per year |
| Basic Annual | $199.00 | per year |
| Pro Annual | $299.99 | per year |
| Pro Annual | $399.00 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎯 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

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 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

**Reported bugs**

- 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

**Requested features**

- 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


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*