# Hilokal vs TalkNative

The clearest difference is review sentiment: TalkNative at 100% against Hilokal's 44%. TalkNative also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.4) and ads (none vs shown). Hilokal's advantage is ratings volume (772 vs 1). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Hilokal sells 26 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and TalkNative sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $4.00 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

TalkNative holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Hilokal has 772 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 44% of Hilokal's written reviews are positive against 100% of TalkNative's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Hilokal | TalkNative |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (772 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hilokal-language-exchange-app/id1537500613/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/talknative/id6470727717/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **772** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 43.9% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 9 days | Every 9 days |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 219 MB | 145 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.1** | 16.4 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Hilokal](https://appshunter.io/developer/1537500615) | [Mehdi Gatbache](https://appshunter.io/developer/1603375915) |

## What reviewers say

### Hilokal

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hilokal-language-exchange-app/id1537500613)

Learn languages like Korean and English with an AI tutor and a global community of learners. Practice speaking, writing, and listening with real-time feedback and interactive tools. Engage in themed chats and games to make learning fun and practical.

**Highlights:** AI-powered language tutoring, Real-time grammar and pronunciation correction, Interactive transcripts with AI insights, Word tracking and pronunciation analysis, Global language exchange community, Themed chat rooms and language games, Community-led learning sessions

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

**In-app purchases (26)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Hilokal Premium | $2.99 | per month |
| Hilokal Premium | $4.99 | per month |
| Hilokal Premium | $4.99 | per month |
| Premium Plus 1 month | $10.99 | per month |
| Premium Plus 1 month | $10.99 | per month |
| Premium Plus 1 month | $19.99 | per month |
| Premium Plus 1 month | $19.99 | per month |
| Hilokal Premium 1 year | $24.99 | per year |
| Hilokal Premium | $24.99 | per 6 months |
| Hilokal Premium | $39.99 | per year |
| Premium Plus 6 months | $41.99 | per 6 months |
| Premium Plus 12 months | $64.99 | per year |
| Premium Plus 12 months | $73.00 | per year |
| Premium Plus 12 months | $73.00 | per year |
| Hilokal 140 Beans | $1.99 | one-time |
| Hilokal Premium bundle 1 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Hilokal Premium(1mo) Gift Card | $4.99 | one-time |
| Hilokal 500 Beans | $6.99 | one-time |
| Premium Plus bundle 1 | $10.99 | one-time |
| Premium Plus bundle 1 | $11.49 | one-time |
| Hilokal 1500 Beans | $18.99 | one-time |
| Hilokal Premium bundle 5 | $24.99 | one-time |
| Premium Plus bundle 3 | $37.00 | one-time |
| Hilokal Premium(1yr) Gift Card | $39.99 | one-time |
| Hilokal 5000 Beans | $64.99 | one-time |
| Premium Plus bundle 10 | $110.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Excellent for language exchange and practice
- 👍 Diverse community of users from around the world
- 🌟 Helpful and knowledgeable teachers/tutors
- 💡 Innovative features like AI tutor and role-playing
- 🤝 Great for making new friends and cultural exchange

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent bugs, crashes, and connection issues
- 🔊 Volume control problems, echo, and audio distortion
- 🤖 Inconsistent performance of AI tutor feature
- 🔒 Weak security and moderation, allowing harassment
- 💰 Expensive subscription, lack of affordable options

**Reported bugs**

- Inability to log in or create account
- Sudden loss of audio/voice functionality
- Incompatibility with older iOS/Android devices
- Disappearing user profiles and conversation history
- Inconsistent performance after recent app updates

**Requested features**

- Allow selecting multiple target languages
- Add option to save/review conversation transcripts
- Implement better filtering and search for tables
- Improve moderation system to address harassment
- Provide more affordable subscription plans


### TalkNative

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/talknative/id6470727717)

Practice language skills with native speakers available around the clock. This AI-powered tutor adapts to your level and offers endless conversation topics. Available in multiple languages.

**Highlights:** 24/7 native speaker access, AI-powered tutoring, Adaptive learning levels, Unlimited conversation topics, Multi-language support

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlimited chats | $4.00 | per month |
| Monthly Unlimited | $4.99 | per month |
| Yearly Unlimited | $29.99 | per year |
| TalkNative Pro - 1 month | $3.00 | one-time |
| TalkNative Pro - 3 months | $5.00 | one-time |
| TalkNative Pro - 12 months | $17.00 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Hilokal free?

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

### Is TalkNative free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Hilokal or TalkNative?

TalkNative is rated higher. Hilokal averages 4.4 out of 5 from 772 ratings, while TalkNative averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Hilokal or TalkNative have ads?

Hilokal shows ads; TalkNative does not.

### Which is updated more often, Hilokal or TalkNative?

Hilokal ships an update every 9 days, and TalkNative every 9 days. Most recently, Hilokal was updated on October 23, 2026 and TalkNative on October 7, 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.*