Comparison

Rosetta Stone vs Embci

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

Head to head
About

Rosetta Stone

Learn a new language with interactive lessons that sync across devices. Receive immediate feedback on pronunciation and reading to build practical communication skills. Tailored to your level and goals, this app makes language learning accessible anytime, anywhere.

Highlights
  • Cross-device syncing
  • Downloaded lessons access
  • Tailored learning paths
  • Pronunciation feedback
  • Progress tracking
Features
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Our mobile app lets you access your learning experience whenever and wherever you like. Automatic syncing means you can go from computer to mobile device and back again—and never lose your place in a lesson. • Access to downloaded lessons anytime, anywhere. • A tailored learning experience based on your level and goals. • Communication skills you can use immediately. • Timely feedback on your reading and pronunciation. • Clear markers of progress toward your learning goals. ** This app is currently available to corporate learners only. **

About

Embci

Features
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Toujours dans une optique de proximité, EMBCI met en ligne son Application mobile pour les étudiants. Cette application présente un outil efficace et moderne de communication et de suivi pédagogique des étudiants (emploi du temps, absences, examens et notes, devoirs, ressources pédagogiques), et un espace de communication entre étudiants et administration de l'école. Les étudiants sont désormais informés de tous les détails de leur apprentissage.

Screenshots

Rosetta Stone4 screens
Embci4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Rosetta Stone at every 2 months against Embci's every 7 months. Embci's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (14.0 vs 16.0). On price, ads and in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Rosetta Stone ships an update every 2 months, Embci every 7 months. The most recent releases landed on October 10, 2026 and September 11, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 6 level
Rosetta Stone versus Embci: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRosetta StoneEmbci
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.0 (141 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings141 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 months — betterEvery 7 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.014.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size81 MB32 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperRosetta Stone, Ltd.BOTI EDUCATION

Bugs and requests

Rosetta Stone

Reported bugs

20 issues
  • Audio not playing
  • App crashes and freezes
  • Cannot log in or SSO not working
  • Progress not syncing between app and web
  • Exercises not registering as complete
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  • Microphone not working correctly or not recognized
  • App not loading lessons or courses
  • Interface issues (e.g., answer boxes covered)
  • Audio too loud with headphones
  • Lessons not opening or activities not loading
  • App not adapted for iPad
  • Voice recognition issues
  • Incorrect placement tests
  • Login errors with SSO
  • Audio playback issues with AirPods
  • Buttons disappearing or not showing
  • Videos freezing or not playing audio
  • Exercises getting stuck in a loop
  • Incorrect lesson completion status
  • App not saving progress

Requested features

12 requests
  • Update for iPad native support
  • Add live tutor sessions to the app
  • Improve user interface attractiveness
  • Add dark mode option
  • Improve gamification elements
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  • Allow users to change initial evaluation level
  • Provide explanations for wrong answers
  • Add option to look up unknown words
  • Improve customer support accessibility
  • Support for Bluetooth headsets
  • Fix audio issues with Bluetooth headphones
  • Allow users to resume lessons from where they stopped

Embci

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Rosetta Stone

No in-app purchases

None

Embci

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Rosetta Stone free?
Rosetta Stone is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Embci free?
Embci is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Rosetta Stone or Embci have ads?
Neither Rosetta Stone nor Embci shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Rosetta Stone or Embci?
Rosetta Stone ships an update every 2 months, and Embci every 7 months. Most recently, Rosetta Stone was updated on October 10, 2026 and Embci on September 11, 2026.

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