Comparison

Speakly vs Verby

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

Verby

This app provides quick access to your book, available whenever you need it. It's designed for convenient reading and learning on the go.

Highlights
  • Quick book access
  • On-demand reading
  • Convenient learning
  • Mobile accessibility
Features
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O seu livro da Verby rapidamente e a hora que quiser

Screenshots

Speakly4 screens
Verby4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Verby at 5.0 against Speakly's 4.4. Speakly's advantage is ratings volume (847 vs 1) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 5 weeks). 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 16 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month and Verby sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Verby holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Speakly has 847 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Speakly ships an update fortnightly, Verby every 5 weeks. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Speakly versus Verby: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSpeaklyVerby
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (847 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews48.9% of reviews—
Number of ratings847 — better1
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterEvery 5 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS15.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size110 MB70 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperSPEAKLY OÜAntonio Sousa

Customer experience

Speakly

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

Verby

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

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

Verby

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

16 purchases

Speakly

Subscriptions7
  • Monthly3 Days trial$9.991 Month
  • Monthly7 Days trial$9.991 Month
  • Monthly3 Days trial$15.991 Month
Show 4 more
  • Monthly3 Days trial$17.491 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
1 purchases

Verby

One-time1
  • 2Win account activation$0.99

Questions

Is Speakly free?
Speakly is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Verby free?
Verby is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Speakly or Verby?
Verby is rated higher. Speakly averages 4.4 out of 5 from 847 ratings, while Verby averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Speakly or Verby have ads?
Neither Speakly nor Verby shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Speakly or Verby?
Speakly ships an update fortnightly, and Verby every 5 weeks. Most recently, Speakly was updated on October 24, 2026 and Verby on October 24, 2026.

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