Rosetta Stone vs Chrysalide
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Cross-device syncing
- Downloaded lessons access
- Tailored learning paths
- Pronunciation feedback
- Progress tracking
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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. **
Chrysalide
This app centralizes and simplifies student access to school information, including schedules, grades, and course details. It offers offline access and timely notifications for updates, ensuring students stay informed about their academic progress.
- Integrated timetable with room and instructor details
- Grade tracking with automatic average calculation
- Detailed syllabus for all modules
- Absence tracking and status
- Offline data caching for schedule and grades
- Notifications for new grades and schedule changes
- Home screen widgets for quick access
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Chrysalide est l'application mobile conçue pour centraliser et simplifier l'accès à la scolarité des étudiants d'EPITA. Elle connecte les données des portails officiels (Auriga) à une interface native, rapide et optimisée. Fonctionnalités principales : Emploi du temps intégré : Consultation des plannings, horaires, salles et intervenants en un coup d'œil. Suivi des notes : Affichage des derniers résultats et calcul automatique des moyennes selon les coefficients en vigueur. Syllabus détaillé : Accès à l'ensemble des modules, matières et modalités d'évaluation de l'année en cours. Absences : Comptabilisation et suivi du statut des absences (justifiées, injustifiées, retards). Mode hors ligne : Mise en cache automatique des données permettant de consulter son planning et ses notes sans connexion internet. Notifications et Widgets : Notifications lors de la publication de nouvelles notes, changement de l'EDT, actualités.. Et affichage direct sur l'écran d'accueil du téléphone. Transparence et respect de la vie privée : Chrysalide est basée sur le projet open-source Papillon. L'authentification s'effectue directement avec les serveurs de l'école. Les identifiants et données scolaires sont stockés localement et de manière sécurisée sur l'appareil. Aucune donnée personnelle n'est interceptée ou stockée sur des serveurs tiers. Avertissement : Chrysalide est une initiative étudiante indépendante et n'est pas affiliée officiellement à la direction ou à l'administration d'EPITA.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Chrysalide at 100% against Rosetta Stone's 10%. Chrysalide also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 2 months). Rosetta Stone's advantage is iOS requirement (16.0 vs 26.5). 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Rosetta Stone ships an update every 2 months, Chrysalide fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 4, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Rosetta Stone | Chrysalide |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.0 (141 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 9.7% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 141 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Fortnightly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 — better | 26.5 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 80 MB | 77 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Rosetta Stone, Ltd. | Epimac |
Customer experience
Rosetta Stone
Chrysalide
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
Chrysalide
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Rosetta Stone
No in-app purchases
Chrysalide
No in-app purchases
Questions
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