# Fluently vs Portal

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Portal at none against Fluently's 4. Fluently's advantage is rating (4.4 vs 4.0) and ratings volume (62 vs 4). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Fluently sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $12.99 per month. Portal asks for nothing beyond the download.

Fluently holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Fluently has 62 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 76% of Fluently's written reviews are positive against 75% of Portal's.

Fluently ships an update monthly, Portal every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Fluently | Portal |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.4 (62 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fluently-learn-punjabi/id1441003260/reviews)** | [4.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/portal-learn-indian-languages/id6471237347/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **62** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | **76.0% of reviews** | 75.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Monthly** | Every 5 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Size | 69 MB | 58 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 15.1 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Sahara Technologies Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1245290819) | [Deatomize LLP](https://appshunter.io/developer/1714950497) |

## What reviewers say

### Fluently

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fluently-learn-punjabi/id1441003260)

Learn Punjabi effectively with an immersive experience designed by expert tutors. Build sentences, follow tailored paths, and engage with video content and stories to master speaking, writing, and understanding the language and culture.

**Highlights:** Interactive sentence builder, Tailored learning paths, Immersive video content and stories, Progress tracking with rewards, Lifetime glossary and dictionary access

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1 Month Unlimited Access | $12.99 | per month |
| 3 Months | $24.99 | per 3 months |
| 6 Months Unlimited Access | $49.99 | per 6 months |
| One Year Unlimited Access | $54.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great for learning Punjabi
- 👍 Easy to understand
- 👍 Helpful grammar and vocab
- 👍 Good for intermediate learners
- 👍 Convenient and easy to use

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Maa Boli AI stopped responding
- 🐛 Missing significant content
- 🐛 Grammar sections repetitive
- 🐛 Cannot retake quizzes
- 🐛 Videos don't work

**Reported bugs**

- Maa Boli AI stopped responding
- Missing significant content (auxiliary verbs, examples, round up chapters)
- Possessive pronoun exercise incorrect
- Gurmukhi possessive course error
- Videos don't work

**Requested features**

- Option to ask/report typos
- Overall test for learned material
- Monthly subscription option
- Add Shahmukhi script
- English app for young children


### Portal

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/portal-learn-indian-languages/id6471237347)

This app offers an engaging way to learn 10 Indian languages through interactive stories and contextual learning. It focuses on practical application rather than rote memorization, with features like reading, writing practice, and number learning.

**Highlights:** Interactive stories for contextual learning, Learn 10 Indian languages, Reading and writing practice, Number learning, Topic-based story selection, Earn in-app rewards

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Fluently free?

Fluently is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Portal free?

Portal is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Fluently or Portal?

Fluently is rated higher. Fluently averages 4.4 out of 5 from 62 ratings, while Portal averages 4.0 from 4 ratings.

### Do Fluently or Portal have ads?

Neither Fluently nor Portal shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Fluently or Portal?

Fluently ships an update monthly, and Portal every 5 weeks. Most recently, Fluently was updated on November 2, 2026 and Portal on November 3, 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.*