# CanTalk vs Speak Cantonese

The clearest difference is rating: Speak Cantonese at 5.0 against CanTalk's 3.0. Speak Cantonese also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 19 months). CanTalk's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and monetization model (free vs ad-supported). On price, ratings volume, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Speak Cantonese holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 2 respectively.

CanTalk ships an update every 19 months, Speak Cantonese fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 4, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | CanTalk | Speak Cantonese |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cantalk/id1460759279/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/speak-cantonese/id1660807886/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 2 | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 19 months | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Ad-supported |
| Size | 38 MB | 49 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.4** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology](https://appshunter.io/developer/332536363) | [Nico Liu](https://appshunter.io/developer/1080122034) |

## What reviewers say

### CanTalk

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cantalk/id1460759279)

Learn practical Cantonese vocabulary and expressions for daily interactions. This app is designed for beginners to help them make friends, navigate Hong Kong, and enjoy local experiences like dining and shopping.

**Highlights:** Communicative and thematic approach, Need-to-Know basis for beginners, 4 Thematic Units, Sound System, Grammar Cards, Culture Cards, Real-life scenarios with videos and pictures, Interactive tasks

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Speak Cantonese

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/speak-cantonese/id1660807886)

Learn Cantonese with a daily phrase, native pronunciation, and context. This app focuses on practical vocabulary and a gentle learning habit for heritage speakers. It offers a structured approach to reconnecting with the language.

**Highlights:** Daily phrase with context, Native Hong Kong pronunciation, Jyutping romanization, Top 100 useful phrases, Two-minute daily practice, Streak tracking and XP, Dark mode and themes

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is CanTalk free?

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

### Is Speak Cantonese free?

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

### Which has better reviews, CanTalk or Speak Cantonese?

Speak Cantonese is rated higher. CanTalk averages 3.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Speak Cantonese averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do CanTalk or Speak Cantonese have ads?

Speak Cantonese shows ads; CanTalk does not.

### Which is updated more often, CanTalk or Speak Cantonese?

CanTalk ships an update every 19 months, and Speak Cantonese fortnightly. Most recently, CanTalk was updated on November 4, 2026 and Speak Cantonese 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.*