Compy vs Startlang
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Compy
This app uses AI to help you learn languages by speaking, reading, and listening. Engage in verbal conversations, receive instant pronunciation feedback, and read any text with translation.
- Verbal chat conversations
- Instant pronunciation feedback
- Read web articles or custom text
- Translate text to native language
- AI-powered learning
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Speak, Read, Listen - that is the best way to learn a language. Compy helps you to do all three, using the latest AI technologies. You can have a chat with Compy, get feedback from Compy on your reading, or have Compy read to you any text. Special features: • Chat verbally and have a spoken conversation with Compy • Instant verbal feedback on your pronunciation so you can correct any mistakes • Read any article from the web or insert any text • Translate to your native language so you can fully comprehend “The chat function allows me to have a language practice teacher and be immersed in the new language on a daily basis. It removes the barrier of being afraid to speak in the new language.” - Elene “The instant feedback on my pronunciation is amazing. I know exactly which word I got wrong and the correct pronunciation. Compy is like a personal teacher beside me with real-time interaction.” - Cheng
Startlang
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You can quickly rewind to the desired location, like 1 second ago, 2 seconds ago, or 3 seconds ago (configurable), and watch it again to immediately compare the pronunciation in the video with your voice recorded using the built-in recording function. This will help you correct your pronunciation in foreign languages. - Play local and online videos. - Subtitle Delay Control.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Startlang at none against Compy's 2. Startlang also leads on update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 4 months). Compy's advantage is iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.0). On price, ads 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
Both are free to download. Compy sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Startlang asks for nothing beyond the download.
Compy ships an update every 4 months, Startlang every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on June 1, 2026 and May 17, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Compy | Startlang |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.5 (6 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 6 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | Every 5 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 11.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 43 MB | 64 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Meng Teik Tan | Gdero software |
In-app purchases
Compy
- 4,000 ChatChips$0.99
- 10,000 ChatChips$1.99
Startlang
No in-app purchases









