Comparison

Umi vs Claryzo

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

Head to head
About

Umi

Master a new language through engaging TV clips, from beginner to fluent in a year. This app offers a fun, scientifically backed immersion method with vocabulary, listening, and reading practice. Learn from native speakers in real-life contexts without textbooks or lectures.

Highlights
  • Learn languages from 0 to fluency
  • Watch TV clips for learning
  • Vocabulary, listening, and reading practice
  • Immersion method
  • Learn from native speakers
  • 24 free lessons
Features
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Learn a language from 0 to fluency in 1 year, by watching TV clips! 24 lessons for free! Learn Japanese, Korean, Spanish, French, German or English! Vocabulary, listening, and reading all in one app... and it's fun! A revolutionary scientifically backed method; natural exposure with short videos is the best way to gain REAL comprehension. No textbooks. No boring lectures. Learn from native speakers! Understand how people talk in real life situations. Start learning today with the revolutionary immersion method, and actually achieve fluency! Privacy: https://www.umiapp.co/privacy/ Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Claryzo

Learn 25 languages with structured lessons, interactive exercises, and real-world scenarios. Practice speaking with instant feedback and explore vocabulary on a 3D globe. Enjoy a private, offline learning experience with on-device processing.

Highlights
  • Structured learning path
  • Real-world situation practice
  • Interactive exercises
  • 3D globe vocabulary exploration
  • Progress tracking
  • On-device processing for privacy
  • Offline functionality
Features
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Claryzo makes language learning clear, fun, and private. Choose from 25 languages and start speaking from day one. LEARN STEP BY STEP Follow a structured learning path from survival words to full conversations. Each unit builds on the last with bite-sized lessons that fit your schedule. PRACTICE REAL SITUATIONS Over 100 real-world situations — from ordering food to airport check-in. Practice what you'll actually need when traveling or speaking with native speakers. INTERACTIVE EXERCISES Multiple choice, fill in the blank, word scramble, matching, translation, and speaking exercises keep you engaged and test every skill. EXPLORE WORDS ON A 3D GLOBE Spin an interactive globe and see how words translate across languages. A beautiful way to discover connections between cultures. TRACK YOUR PROGRESS Monitor your streaks, XP, skill breakdown, score trends, and weakest areas so you always know where to improve. AVAILABLE LANGUAGES English, Spanish, German, French, Portuguese, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Chinese, Arabic, Hindi, Turkish, Russian, Polish, Dutch, Swedish, Indonesian, Vietnamese, Malayalam, Thai, Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, Bengali, and Marathi. ON-DEVICE PROCESSING All speech recognition and text-to-speech run locally on your device using on-device machine learning models. No audio or voice data is sent to any server. Your data stays on your device. INITIAL DOWNLOAD After installation, Claryzo downloads approximately 300 MB of language models on first launch. A Wi-Fi connection is recommended. After this one-time setup, the app works fully offline. What you get • Structured path with 25 units • Speak and get instant feedback • Native-quality text-to-speech • Streaks, XP, and detailed stats • Switch between languages anytime • Beginner, Intermediate, and Advanced levels • Works offline after initial model download • A calm, distraction-free learning experience • New content added over time • No ads, no tracking Why it works • Learn from structured lessons designed for progression • Speaking exercises with real-time feedback • Visual 3D globe makes vocabulary exploration engaging • On-device AI means complete privacy • Designed to build real-world communication skills Privacy & Terms Claryzo does not collect, store, or share any personal data. No account required. No analytics. No tracking. Your data is handled securely and stays on your device. Privacy Policy: https://claryzo.club/languages-privacy.html Terms of Service: https://claryzo.club/languages-terms.html End User License Agreement (EULA) By using Claryzo, you agree to the terms in the Standard Apple End User License Agreement: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Umi4 screens
Claryzo4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Umi at 53% against Claryzo's 0%. Umi also leads on chart position (#182 vs unranked) and iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.0). Claryzo's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). On price, in-app purchases and device support 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. Umi sells 15 in-app purchases, starting at $12.99 per month and Claryzo sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Umi ships an update every 10 days, Claryzo every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 5 level
Umi versus Claryzo: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterUmiClaryzo
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (2.7K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews52.8% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings2.7K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 10 daysEvery 3 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
Best chart rank#182 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.1 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size79 MB79 MB
Age rating9+4+
DeveloperImmersely Inc.Nikhil Biju

Customer experience

Umi

All ratings2,362 ratings
Positive93.7%
Neutral1.9%
Negative4.4%
Written reviews288 reviews
Positive52.8%
Neutral14.9%
Negative32.3%

Claryzo

Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral100.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

Umi

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Frequent app crashes and loading issues
  • Inability to delete account or access full free version
  • Inconsistent performance and playback problems

Requested features

4 requests
  • Add more language options like Mandarin and Russian
  • Improve spaced repetition and word review system
  • Provide more detailed grammar and conjugation explanations
  • Add a search function to find specific vocabulary

Claryzo

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

15 purchases

Umi

Subscriptions14
  • Umi Plus + Monthly7 Days trial$12.991 Month
  • Umi Plus - Monthly3 Days trial$12.991 Month
  • Umi Premium - Monthly3 Days trial$14.991 Month
Show 11 more
  • Umi Pro - Monthly3 Days trial$17.991 Month
  • Umi Professional - Monthly3 Days trial$19.991 Month
  • Umi Plus - 6 months3 Days trial$34.996 Months
  • Umi Plus + 6 Months$34.996 Months
  • Umi Premium - 6 Months$39.996 Months
  • Umi Plus + Annual7 Days trial$49.991 Year
  • Umi Plus - Annual3 Days trial$49.991 Year
  • Umi Pro - 6 months$59.996 Months
  • Umi Premium - Annual3 Days trial$59.991 Year
  • Umi Pro - Annual3 Days trial$69.991 Year
  • Umi Professional - Annual3 Days trial$79.991 Year
One-time1
  • Umi - Plus$149.99
1 purchases

Claryzo

One-time1
  • Claryzo Pro — Lifetime$6.99

Questions

Is Umi free?
Umi is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Claryzo free?
Claryzo is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Umi or Claryzo have ads?
Umi shows ads; Claryzo does not.
Which is updated more often, Umi or Claryzo?
Umi ships an update every 10 days, and Claryzo every 3 days. Most recently, Umi was updated on October 27, 2026 and Claryzo on October 9, 2026.

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