# Busuu vs Qlango

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Busuu at 101K against Qlango's 116. Busuu also leads on chart position (#90 vs unranked) and review sentiment (85% vs 74%). Qlango's advantage is iOS requirement (15.6 vs 18.0). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Busuu sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month and Qlango sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Busuu against 4.7 for Qlango. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Busuu has 101K ratings behind it against 116, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 85% of Busuu's written reviews are positive against 74% of Qlango's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Busuu | Qlango |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (101K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/busuu-language-learning-app/id379968583/reviews) | [4.7 (116 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/qlango-learn-80-plus-languages/id1258076084/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **101K** | 116 |
| Positive reviews | **85.4% of reviews** | 73.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Weekly | Weekly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#90** | — |
| Size | 267 MB | 157 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **15.6** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Busuu Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/370806574) | [Qlango d.o.o.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1475998913) |

## What reviewers say

### Busuu

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/busuu-language-learning-app/id379968583)

**Currently charting:** #90 Top Grossing · Education, #130 Top Free · Education (US App Store)

Learn new languages through bite-sized lessons and interactive exercises. Connect with native speakers for feedback and practice, and track your progress with personalized study plans and official certificates.

**Highlights:** Learn up to 14 languages, Connect with native speakers, Expert-designed courses, Personalized study plans, Smart review for vocabulary and grammar, Official language certificates, Specialized courses

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Subscription | $6.99 | per month |
| Monthly Subscription | $9.99 | per month |
| Monthly Premium Plan | $23.49 | per month |
| 12 Months Premium | $70.00 | per year |
| Annual Subscription | $79.99 | per year |
| 14 Day Trial - Premium Plus | $89.99 | per year |
| 12 Months' Premium | $138.99 | per year |
| 12 Months Premium | $138.99 | per year |
| 12 Months Premium Plus | $139.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 💯 Best resource for learning
- 🎓 Structured lessons and review
- 👥 Helpful community feedback
- 🎨 Engaging visuals and content
- 🗣️ Realistic native speaker audio

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🤖 Inconsistent AI-generated corrections
- 🔒 Limited access without premium
- 🔀 Difficulty navigating between lessons
- 📚 Lack of advanced content and review
- 🔊 Issues with audio and pronunciation

**Reported bugs**

- Incorrect or missing translations
- Inconsistent lesson progress tracking
- Bugs with voice recognition and feedback

**Requested features**

- Ability to learn multiple languages simultaneously
- More detailed grammar explanations and practice
- Customizable review and flashcard features
- Improved community features and messaging
- Offline access to downloaded lessons


### Qlango

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/qlango-learn-80-plus-languages/id1258076084)

Master over 70 languages with personalized lessons and interactive games. This app adapts to your learning pace and goals, allowing you to practice from any language and receive real-time feedback. Features include spaced repetition, CEFR level support, and AI-powered assistance.

**Highlights:** Learn 70+ languages from any other language, Interactive games like Wordle-style, Personalized lessons based on mistakes, Spaced repetition system, Real-time hints and grammar tips, Hands-free audio mode, AI and expert Q&A

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

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Qlango Premium | $3.99 | per month |
| Monthly subscription | $7.99 | per month |
| Monthly subscription | $7.99 | per month |
| Yearly subscription | $19.99 | per year |
| Yearly subscription | $39.99 | per year |
| Yearly subscription | $59.99 | per year |
| One time payment | $119.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Busuu free?

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

### Is Qlango free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Busuu or Qlango?

Busuu and Qlango are both rated 4.7 out of 5 on the App Store, from 101K and 116 ratings respectively.

### Do Busuu or Qlango have ads?

Both Busuu and Qlango show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Busuu or Qlango?

Busuu ships an update weekly, and Qlango weekly. Most recently, Busuu was updated on September 25, 2026 and Qlango on September 21, 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.*