Comparison

Compy vs Startlang

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • Verbal chat conversations
  • Instant pronunciation feedback
  • Read web articles or custom text
  • Translate text to native language
  • AI-powered learning
Features
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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

About

Startlang

Features
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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.

Screenshots

Compy4 screens
Startlang3 screens

Verdict

The call

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Compy sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Startlang asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

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.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Compy versus Startlang: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCompyStartlang
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (6 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings6 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 5 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS11.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size43 MB64 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMeng Teik TanGdero software

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Compy

One-time2
  • 4,000 ChatChips$0.99
  • 10,000 ChatChips$1.99
None

Startlang

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Compy free?
Compy is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Startlang free?
Startlang is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Compy or Startlang have ads?
Neither Compy nor Startlang shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Compy or Startlang?
Compy ships an update every 4 months, and Startlang every 5 weeks. Most recently, Compy was updated on June 1, 2026 and Startlang on May 17, 2026.

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