The Planet Speaks vs Speaking
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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/
Speaking
Practice speaking and listening to learn new languages like Spanish, French, and German. This app uses speech recognition to analyze your pronunciation and provides feedback for improvement. It supports a wide range of languages and can be used alongside traditional learning materials.
- Speech recognition for pronunciation analysis
- Pronunciation feedback and correction
- Type to hear correct pronunciation
- Supports numerous languages
- Enhances learning efficiency with other materials
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Learn Spanish, French, German and other languages with "Speaking"! The fastest way to learn a new language is to practice speaking and listening. Speaking uses speech recognition to listen and transcribe your pronunciation. Then, Speaking gives you the opportunity to check your pronunciation for correctness. If you don't know the proper pronunciation, just type it into Speaking and Speaking will tell you the proper pronunciation. There are times when Speaking does not recognize your pronunciation well. But don't worry. This is your chance to improve your speaking skills, learn proper pronunciation from Speaking, and then try speaking again, paying attention to your accent. If the app can recognize your speech, your speech will work for people! Try using the app in conjunction with your regular vocabulary book or language book to practice your speaking. Your learning efficiency will be greatly improved! Speaking supports the learning of many languages. * • English, Chinese, Spanish, French, German, Japanese, Korean, Arabic, Hindi, Portuguese, Russian, Vietnamese, Italian, Turkish, Polish, Ukrainian, Thai, Romanian, Indonesian, Malay, Dutch, Hungarian, Czech, Greek, Swedish, Croatian, Finnish, Danish, Hebrew, Catalan, Slovak, Norwegian *The above is just an example. Supported languages depend on the voice data installed on your device. You may be able to install more voice data from your device's settings app. Enjoy your speaking practice! The app uses the standard Apple Terms of Use (EULA). https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: The Planet Speaks at 4.0 against Speaking's 2.0. The Planet Speaks also leads on ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (4 vs 1). Speaking's advantage is monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription) and update cadence (weekly vs monthly). On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement 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. The Planet Speaks sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month and Speaking sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
The Planet Speaks holds the better App Store score, 4.0 against 2.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4 and 1 respectively.
The Planet Speaks ships an update monthly, Speaking weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 21, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | The Planet Speaks | Speaking |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.0 (4 ratings) — better | 2.0 (1 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 4 — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Weekly — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Subscription | Free with in-app purchases — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 224 MB | 19 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Alexey Demidov | Ryo Aoyama |
In-app purchases
The Planet Speaks
- Monthly$5.991 Month
- Quarterly$14.993 Months
- Annually$49.991 Year
Speaking
- Remove ads$1.991 Month









