Comparison

The Planet Speaks vs Basic

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

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About

The Planet Speaks

Learn new languages effectively with a scientifically proven spaced repetition system enhanced by machine learning. This app offers a diverse learning experience using visuals, audio, and video from native speakers to build strong connections to the content.

Highlights
  • Spaced repetition system with machine learning
  • Audio and video from native speakers
  • Over 70 hours of video content
  • Covers 9 essential languages
  • 5800+ essential words and phrases
  • Privacy-focused data handling
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There is a myth that learning a new language is difficult. But that is not really true - with a little time and the proper tools, it is quite easy. The main problem with learning a new language is that people expect amazing results really quickly. This is a normal human desire, but it often distracts us from achieving good, retainable outcomes. The Planet Speaks - is a tool designed to provide solid learning results. We have specifically built our system to be as effective as possible by incorporating different learning methods. We start with a scientifically proven spaced repetition system. We push that system to the limits by using machine learning algorithms. The Planet Speaks app continuously monitors your answers, in order to generate the best lessons for you, and choose the words you need to learn. You will repeat words at the right time, and as frequently as you need, to really get a solid grasp of the lesson. It is widely known that you learn better when you have more connections to the content in different parts of your brain. You learn through visual images, audio presentation, how completely you are able to incorporate the content, and how often you are presented with material. Pronunciation of words, how they are used in phrases, even body movement - those factors all add to your learning efficiency. At The Planet Speaks, we utilize many different methods that your mind uses to learn - pictures, pronunciation or drawing, videos with native speakers, and so much more. We made the app that we would want to use to learn a new language. You will find: - 9 languages to learn - English, Chinese, Italian, Portuguese, Spanish, French, Japanese, Russian, German. We are about to add more languages in future updates. - 5800+ most essential and frequently used words and phrases. We cover all topics that might occur in daily usage. - We provide audio and video for all words and phrases that are used in the lesson, spoken by real native speakers. You will have more than 70 hours of video for your learning experience. - This diverse learning system covers almost all of your senses, plus we have 10 additional exercises to reinforce your learning experience. - A spaced repetition system improved by machine learning, that will generate the right lessons for you. - Privacy - we don't collect and sell any of your data. It's just that simple. The Planet Speaks is a subscription-based app. You will be able to try it before you subscribe, with no commitments. We are a small team, and we are working hard to make a fair product that works well for you, and meets our teaching goals. We are open to any comments and suggestions. If you find a bug or something needs a correction, if you want to add some additional functionality in the app, if you want your language to be added, or if you just want to say Hi, please contact us. We are always happy to hear from you and meet new people. Contact us at hello@theplanetspeaks.com SUBSCRIPTION INFORMATION The Planet Speaks - is a subscription based app. You will be able to try it before subscribing. We have 3 tiers that you can choose from - monthly, annually and quarterly. Prices are set according to your region and currency. Payment will be charged to your iTunes account at confirmation of purchase. Subscription automatically renews unless it is cancelled at least 24-hours before the end of the current subscription period. Your account will be charged for renewal within the 24-hours prior to the end of the current period. Automatic renewal will cost the same price you were initially charged for the subscription. You can turn off auto-renewal by going to your Account Settings on the App Store after purchase. For more information, please visit: theplanetspeaks.app/privacy.html theplanetspeaks.app/terms.html https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

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Basic

Features
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フランス語の基本を、あなたの母国語で発音しながら学びたい?そうです、Basic-Françaisがそれを可能にしたのです。 Basic-Françaisは、フランス語学習の最初のステップをガイドするアプリです。ルドとヴィックは、この世界のすべての人々を代表し、男女平等を促進するために作られました。彼らは、日常生活の多くの側面をカバーする対話(フランス語)を通じて、あなたにフランス語を発見させます。また、ボキャブラリーを増やすのに役立つ絵もたくさんあります。 Basic-Françaisは、エクササイズの指示をあなたの母国語で口頭で伝えることで、言葉の壁をなくすことができます。これによって、学校教育のレベルに関係なく、フランス語の基本を学ぶことができます。Basic-Françaisは、アルファベットを持たない言語のために開発することも可能です。 自分が理解できる言葉で説明されるので、ストレスがかなり軽減されます。より早く、より簡単に学習することができます。また、音声認識などのアクティビティも充実しており、発音を強化したり、暗記を助けたり、より楽しく学習することができます ! Basic-Françaisは、ヨーロッパ言語共通参照枠の第1レベル(A1)をカバーしています。これにより、フランス語の学習を急速に進展させる手段を得ることができます。 Basic-Françaisはデータプランを使い切らない。インターネットに接続しなくても、すべてのアクティビティは完全に動作します。これは、最近のアプリでは珍しく、とても重要な特徴です。

Screenshots

The Planet Speaks4 screens
Basic4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: The Planet Speaks at every 3 weeks against Basic's every 22 months. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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. The Planet Speaks sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month and Basic sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

The Planet Speaks ships an update every 3 weeks, Basic every 22 months. The most recent releases landed on June 1, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
The Planet Speaks versus Basic: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterThe Planet SpeaksBasic
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.0 (4 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings4 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 22 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationSubscription—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS13.012.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size226 MB902 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAlexey DemidovLudo-Vic

In-app purchases

3 purchases

The Planet Speaks

Subscriptions3
  • Monthly$5.991 Month
  • Quarterly$14.993 Months
  • Annually$49.991 Year
2 purchases

Basic

One-time2
  • full_access_ja_JP_NonConsumable$9.99
  • フルバージョンへのアクセス$11.99

Questions

Is The Planet Speaks free?
The Planet Speaks is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Basic free?
Basic is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do The Planet Speaks or Basic have ads?
Neither The Planet Speaks nor Basic shows ads.
Which is updated more often, The Planet Speaks or Basic?
The Planet Speaks ships an update every 3 weeks, and Basic every 22 months. Most recently, The Planet Speaks was updated on June 1, 2026 and Basic on September 23, 2026.

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