# LazyLanguages vs Talkpal

The clearest difference is rating: Talkpal at 4.7 against LazyLanguages's 3.7. Talkpal also leads on ratings volume (3.9K vs 10) and chart position (#157 vs unranked). LazyLanguages's advantage is review sentiment (78% vs 58%) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.4). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. LazyLanguages sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and Talkpal sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $19.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Talkpal holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Talkpal has 3.9K ratings behind it against 10, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 78% of LazyLanguages's written reviews are positive against 58% of Talkpal's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

LazyLanguages ships an update every 2 weeks, Talkpal every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | LazyLanguages | Talkpal |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.7 (10 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lazylanguages/id1487585050/reviews) | **[4.7 (3.9K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/talkpal-ai-language-learning/id6468219825/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 10 | **3.9K** |
| Positive reviews | **77.8% of reviews** | 57.9% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Every 9 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#157** |
| Size | 90 MB | 77 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 16.4 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [8 LAB, OOO](https://appshunter.io/developer/1289000214) | [TalkPal, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1697279211) |

## What reviewers say

### LazyLanguages

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lazylanguages/id1487585050)

This app makes language learning engaging and simple with a focus on vocabulary acquisition through spaced repetition. It offers over 20 languages and allows users to customize learning schedules and content.

**Highlights:** Learn over 20 languages, Spaced repetition for memorization, Customizable lesson editor, Add personal vocabulary, Audio playback and recording, Playlist creation

**Features:** Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1 month | $3.99 | per month |
| 12 months | $19.49 | per 6 months |
| 12 months | $32.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great for supplementary learning
- 🎧 Excellent for listening and repetition
- 🗂️ Ability to create custom playlists
- ✨ User-friendly interface
- ✅ Works well for many users

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Forced subscription/payment
- 🚫 No free trial without payment
- ❌ White screen/app not loading
- ⚠️ Incorrect translations/errors
- 🤔 Unclear pricing until late

**Reported bugs**

- White screen on language selection
- Cannot exit subscription pop-up
- Inaccurate translations
- Endless tutorial loop

**Requested features**

- Allow trying app without subscription
- In-app purchases for premium features
- Demo mode for trying out features
- Clearer pricing before tutorial end
- Fix bug preventing exiting subscription pop-up


### Talkpal

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/talkpal-ai-language-learning/id6468219825)

**Currently charting:** #157 Top Grossing · Education (US App Store)

This AI-powered app helps millions of users speak, listen, read, and write new languages with confidence. Practice realistic conversations with advanced AI and learn over 80 languages. Improve fluency, pronunciation, and grammar through interactive lessons and real-life scenarios.

**Highlights:** GPT-based conversational AI, Practice speaking and pronunciation, Learn 80+ languages, Chat, Word, Sentence, Dialogue modes, Roleplays and character conversations, Pronunciation and grammar corrections, Progress tracking

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium 1 Month Pass | $19.99 | per month |
| Premium 3 Months Pass | $49.99 | per 3 months |
| Premium 12 Months Pass | $119.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Excellent for conversational practice
- 👍 Useful for exam preparation and travel
- 💡 Allows practicing on any topic
- 👍 Provides instant feedback and corrections
- 🚀 Convenient for practicing anytime

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Buggy and glitchy at times
- 👎 Not suitable for complete beginners
- 👎 Pronunciation can be inaccurate for some languages
- 👎 Limited free features, requires paid subscription

**Reported bugs**

- Frequent log-outs and login issues
- Compatibility problems on certain devices
- Inconsistent or incorrect grammar feedback

**Requested features**

- Add more languages and voice options
- Improve responsiveness of AI
- Allow customization of conversation level
- Provide option to save/review past conversations
- Integrate with other language learning tools


## Frequently asked questions

### Is LazyLanguages free?

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

### Is Talkpal free?

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

### Which has better reviews, LazyLanguages or Talkpal?

Talkpal is rated higher. LazyLanguages averages 3.7 out of 5 from 10 ratings, while Talkpal averages 4.7 from 3.9K ratings.

### Do LazyLanguages or Talkpal have ads?

Neither LazyLanguages nor Talkpal shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, LazyLanguages or Talkpal?

LazyLanguages ships an update every 2 weeks, and Talkpal every 9 days. Most recently, LazyLanguages was updated on October 20, 2026 and Talkpal on October 27, 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.*