Comparison

Globe Speaker vs Bamlu

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

Head to head
About

Globe Speaker

Features
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Enjoy learning French, Russian, Italian, Japanese, Chinese Spanish: Learn effectively your target language wherever you want: on your couch, during lunchtime, on your daily commute... while learning quickly and having fun thanks to a method known for its effectiveness! Learning a language online is finally made possible. This method was tailored by linguists, educators and teachers so nothing is left to chance with your learning. Master any language in no time thanks to our learning method: We've developed serious linguistic games to help you reach quickly and easily your goals in your target language. Start learning a new language right now You have limitless abilities. You just need the right method to reach your goals. Discover our method which was a double award winner in France. All our training can be funded via the CPF (compete personnel de formation)7 Our team of teachers, software developers, educators and linguists have designed a set of training to learn any language effectively via your CPF. Our method is suitable for beginners as well as advanced levels and will give you the opportunity to play more than 50 games and have access to hundreds of levels, which are all designed to guide you through your progress. Our method will automatically adapt itself to your needs: it is perfectly suitable for children as well as for students or professionals who seek a plus in their career. Learn vocabulary words related to your career or sector: In addition to your main training, we have developed thematic units that deal with professional sectors: whether you're working in the luxury industry, restaurants, tourism, business, banking, politics, healthcare, oenology, IT, aeronautics, HR.... our units are made just for you and your professional ambitions. We propose tailored training that suits your ambitions: Discovers our hybrid training that effectively combines unlimited self-learning on our innovative platform and talking sessions with our native coaches! Our hybrid solution allows a faster and more encouraging learning, which is proved to be ten times more efficient and encouraging. Apple Standard Terms of Use : https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Bamlu

Learn Mandarin through short, engaging video clips. Tap any word to instantly see its pronunciation and meaning, then save it for later review. Track your progress and build a daily learning habit with personalized practice.

Highlights
  • Short Mandarin video clips
  • Tap-to-learn vocabulary
  • Saved word review
  • HSK-oriented placement
  • Daily habit tracking
  • Cross-device sync
Features
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Learn Mandarin in short, focused sessions with BAMLU and its friendly red fox. WATCH AND LISTEN Practice with compact Mandarin clips designed around useful everyday language. Follow Hanzi, pinyin, and English meaning while you listen. TAP ANY WORD Open a word directly from a caption to see its pronunciation and meaning. Save useful vocabulary without interrupting the lesson. REVIEW WHAT YOU SAVE Return to saved words, mark what you know, and review vocabulary in context. FIND YOUR LEVEL Start with a short HSK-oriented placement experience. BAMLU uses broad learning bands to personalize practice; it is not an official HSK examination or certification. BUILD A DAILY HABIT Choose a daily goal, follow your streak, track learning time, and see your progress throughout the year. SYNC ACROSS DEVICES Sign in with Apple or email to keep your saved words, streak and settings on every device. Accounts are optional. SEARCH YOUR LIBRARY Search Mandarin or English, then filter clips by level, topic, and format. BAMLU PRO A BAMLU Pro subscription unlocks the complete learning experience. Monthly and annual plans are available. The annual plan may include a seven-day introductory trial for eligible customers. Prices and availability are shown in the app before purchase. Subscriptions renew automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel your subscription in your Apple Account settings. Terms of Use: https://zolvastudios.com/bamlu/terms Privacy Policy: https://zolvastudios.com/bamlu/privacy

Screenshots

Globe Speaker4 screens
Bamlu4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Globe Speaker at none against Bamlu's shown. Globe Speaker also leads on device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.6 vs 18.0). Bamlu's advantage is update cadence (every 2 days vs every 3 weeks). On price and in-app purchases 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. Globe Speaker sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $44.99 per month and Bamlu sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Globe Speaker ships an update every 3 weeks, Bamlu every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 26, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Globe Speaker versus Bamlu: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGlobe SpeakerBamlu
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.5 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—2 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 2 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.6 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size108 MB196 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperLes Petits MandarinsALBERT STEEN FELDT

In-app purchases

10 purchases

Globe Speaker

Subscriptions10
  • Hybrid 1 language - Mensual$44.991 Month
  • Student 4 languages - Mensual$69.991 Month
  • Hybrid 2 languages - Mensual$89.991 Month
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  • Hybrid 3 languages - Mensual$119.991 Month
  • Hybrid 4 languages - Mensual$149.991 Month
  • Hybrid 1 language - Annual$499.991 Year
  • Student 4 languages - Annual$699.991 Year
  • Hybrid 2 languages - Annual$899.991 Year
  • Hybrid 3 languages - Annual$999.991 Year
  • Hybrid 4 languages - Annual$999.991 Year
8 purchases

Bamlu

Subscriptions5
  • BAMLU Pro Monthly$9.991 Month
  • BAMLU Pro Annual$29.991 Year
  • BAMLU Pro Annual$44.991 Year
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  • BAMLU Pro Annual7 Days trial$59.991 Year
  • BAMLU Pro Annual$59.991 Year
One-time3
  • 30 minutes with your teacher$4.99
  • 60 minutes with your teacher$9.99
  • 120 minutes with your teacher$14.99

Questions

Is Globe Speaker free?
Globe Speaker is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Bamlu free?
Bamlu is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Globe Speaker or Bamlu have ads?
Bamlu shows ads; Globe Speaker does not.
Which is updated more often, Globe Speaker or Bamlu?
Globe Speaker ships an update every 3 weeks, and Bamlu every 2 days. Most recently, Globe Speaker was updated on October 27, 2026 and Bamlu on October 26, 2026.

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