Comparison

Busuu vs iTranslate Lingo

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

Head to head
About

Busuu

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
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Busuu helps you communicate with confidence from day one. Combine expertly designed language lessons with feedback and tips from our global community of native speakers and harness the power of learning together. Looking for the best way to learn a new language on your phone? You’ve just discovered it, with Busuu, a Chegg service – we’re the app that makes learning new languages easier, more fun and more effective for all. Whether you’re learning to get confident having new conversations, for a higher grade, a career boost, or for mind-blowing travel experiences, Busuu’s got your back. We’re already helping millions of people overcome their learning struggles, from lack of time and motivation to problems with grammar and vocab. We help our learners achieve their goals, one milestone at a time – and we want to do the same for you. DOWNLOAD THE APP NOW FOR FREE LANGUAGE LEARNING ================ How are we doing this? We’re glad you asked. Whether you’re learning on your iPad or iPhone, Busuu helps you… – Learn up to 14 languages That’s right, 14! We’ve got complete courses in English, French, Spanish, Italian, German, Chinese, Korean, Japanese, Portuguese (Brazilian), Polish, Russian, Arabic, Dutch or Turkish with Busuu. – Master languages with real people You want to learn the relevant language, right? You’re in luck: we’ll connect you with our community of native speakers so you can get localized language knowledge and support. Feel even better when you help other learners in return. – Learn from the experts Busuu’s online courses are created by our ingenious language experts. Learn step-by-step with bite-sized lessons, plenty of practice and lots of opportunities to test your progress. – Say hello to useful language skills Learn the language that will really take you places! With regularly updated content, video flashcards featuring real people and useful cultural tips, you’ll be fully immersed in no time. – Kiss goodbye to stressful timetabling We’re serious. We organize your learning time for you with a personalized Study Plan. Simply tell us when you want to study and for how long, and we’ll send you notifications to keep you on track. – Revise with ease There’ll be no forgetting on our watch. Smart Review cleverly saves all the grammar and vocab you learn in lessons and stores them in one handy place, so you can make those tricky words and rules stick. – Show off achievements with official certificates With our Busuu language certificates, you’ll have actual proof of your language capabilities. – Access specialized courses for language lovers You’ve learned the basics, and now you’re hungry for more. Learn about manga, advance your pronunciation or add travel-specific phrases to your skillset, plus much more. ================ DON’T JUST TAKE OUR WORD FOR IT. See what others have to say about Busuu: ● EDITOR RATING: EXCELLENT - PC MAG ● Named 'Best Buy' language learning app by the Independent in 2021 ● Language Learning App of the Year at the EdTech Breakthrough Awards 2020 ================ PLEASE NOTE A lot of the features are free, but you will need a subscription in order to get access to all features of this app. Your subscription will automatically renew unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current payment period. Your iTunes account will be automatically charged at the same price for renewal within the 24-hour period prior to the end of the current payment period unless you change your subscription preferences in your Account Settings. You can manage your subscriptions through your Account Settings after purchase. Privacy policy: https://www.busuu.com/en/privacy/ Terms of Service: https://www.busuu.com/en/terms/

About

iTranslate Lingo

Learn new languages playfully with short, daily lessons. Focus on vocabulary, spelling, listening, and pronunciation with interactive exercises and progress tracking. Unlock all features with a PRO subscription.

Highlights
  • Learn 14 languages
  • Short daily lessons (5 mins)
  • Vocabulary and spelling practice
  • Audio and pronunciation training
  • Personalized learning categories
  • Progress tracking and awards
Features
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Introducing iTranslate Lingo: The easiest way to learn a language. With iTranslate Lingo, we’ve made sure to put FUN at the heart of language learning, by designing an app that helps you easily and playfully learn a new language. It's pretty simple: ** 4 Words per Lesson ** 5 Minutes per Day ** 1K Words in 8 Months! FEATURES: • Learn up to 14 languages including English, Chinese, Korean, Russian, German, French or Spanish. • Choose from 3 skill levels for each language. • Personalize your language learning with 30+ categories. • Effective & simple exercises: Choose the correct translation from a list of four words. It’s as simple as it sounds. • Type and improve your spelling skills! Everything you write will be automatically corrected. • Get excellent audio training and take your listening skills to the next level. Achieve impressive results immediately. • With tailored pronunciation lessons, you will learn how to speak clearly in no time! • Correct mistakes to achieve the best results. • Review my Words: Improve your language skills in a playful way. • Improve & celebrate your progress and earn awards. • And the best part: Subscribe to PRO and get access to ALL apps within the iTranslate App Suite Learn more about iTranslate Lingo: https://www.itranslate.com/lingo SUPPORT Visit https://www.itranslate.com/support/ or contact us at help@itranslate.com Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/iTranslateApp Like & share on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/itranslateapp Learn more about iTranslate: https://www.itranslate.com Supported languages: Chinese (Simplified), Chinese (Traditional), Dutch, English, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish, Swedish, Turkish For a Complete Language overview: www.itranslate.com/Lingo --- Auto Renewable Subscription Terms: Subscriptions are billed monthly or annually at the rate selected depending on the subscription plan. The price corresponds to the same price segment, which are set in the "Apple's App Store Matrix" for other currencies. * Your free trial subscription will automatically renew to a paid subscription unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the free trial period. * Please note: any unused portion of a free trial period (if offered) will be forfeited when you purchase a premium subscription during the free trial period. * You can cancel a free trial or subscription anytime by turning off auto-renewal through your iTunes account settings. This must be done 24 hours before the end of a free trial or subscription period to avoid being charged. The cancellation will take effect the day after the last day of the current subscription period, and you will be downgraded to the free service. * Account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period, and identify the cost of the renewal. Privacy Policy: https://support.bendingspoons.com/privacy.html?app=1436833817 Terms of Service: https://support.bendingspoons.com/tos.html?app=1436833817 Contact us: help@itranslate.com An internet connection is required to use the app. To use the offline mode, you need to download language packs.

Screenshots

Busuu4 screens
iTranslate Lingo4 screens

Verdict

The call

Busuu and iTranslate Lingo both sit at 4.7 stars, but that hides the real split: 85% of Busuu's written reviews are positive against 39% of iTranslate Lingo's. Busuu also leads on ratings volume (101K vs 4.5K) and chart position (#78 vs unranked). iTranslate Lingo's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 18.0). On price, rating, update cadence 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. Busuu sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month and iTranslate Lingo sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Busuu against 4.6 for iTranslate Lingo. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Busuu has 101K ratings behind it against 4.5K, 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 39% of iTranslate Lingo's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Busuu ships an update weekly, iTranslate Lingo every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 18, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 6 level
Busuu versus iTranslate Lingo: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBusuuiTranslate Lingo
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (101K ratings) — better4.6 (4.5K ratings)
Positive reviews85.4% of reviews — better39.4% of reviews
Number of ratings101K — better4.5K
Update frequencyWeekly — betterEvery 2 weeks
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFreemium
Best chart rank#78 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS18.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size267 MB156 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperBusuu LimitedMosaic S.r.l.

Customer experience

Busuu

All ratings100,718 ratings
Positive93.5%
Neutral3.6%
Negative2.9%
Written reviews5,376 reviews
Positive85.4%
Neutral5.8%
Negative8.8%

iTranslate Lingo

All ratings4,469 ratings
Positive89.6%
Neutral5.7%
Negative4.8%
Written reviews155 reviews
Positive39.4%
Neutral16.8%
Negative43.9%

User reviews

Busuu

From 101K App Store ratings

What we love

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

Room to improve

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

iTranslate Lingo

From 4.5K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Free version available
  • 👍 Easy and fun learning process
  • 🚀 Effective vocabulary learning
  • 👍 Clean and intuitive interface
  • 👍 Helpful for beginners

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Poor speech recognition
  • 🔒 Subscription-based model
  • 🐛 Inconsistent lesson progress tracking
  • 🐛 Limited free version
  • 🐛 Unclear pronunciation of words

Bugs and requests

Busuu

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Incorrect or missing translations
  • Inconsistent lesson progress tracking
  • Bugs with voice recognition and feedback

Requested features

5 requests
  • 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

iTranslate Lingo

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Free version only allows one lesson
  • Subscription charges even after cancellation
  • Inconsistent app behavior after updates

Requested features

5 requests
  • Add more language options
  • Implement a review/practice mode for previously learned words
  • Improve speech recognition accuracy
  • Allow users to revisit past lessons
  • Provide more detailed feedback on mistakes

In-app purchases

9 purchases

Busuu

Subscriptions9
  • Monthly Subscription$6.991 Month
  • Monthly Subscription$9.991 Month
  • Monthly Premium Plan$23.491 Month
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  • 12 Months Premium$70.001 Year
  • Annual Subscription7 Days trial$79.991 Year
  • 14 Day Trial - Premium Plus14 Days trial$89.991 Year
  • 12 Months' Premium7 Days trial$138.991 Year
  • 12 Months Premium7 Days trial2 variants$138.991 Year
  • 12 Months Premium Plus7 Days trial2 variants$139.991 Year
4 purchases

iTranslate Lingo

Subscriptions4
  • iTranslate Lingo PRO7 Days trial$4.991 Month
  • iTranslate Lingo PRO$4.991 Month
  • iTranslate Lingo PRO7 Days trial$6.991 Month
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  • iTranslate Lingo PRO7 Days trial$39.991 Year

Questions

Is Busuu free?
Busuu is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is iTranslate Lingo free?
iTranslate Lingo is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Busuu or iTranslate Lingo?
Busuu is rated higher. Busuu averages 4.7 out of 5 from 101K ratings, while iTranslate Lingo averages 4.6 from 4.5K ratings.
Do Busuu or iTranslate Lingo have ads?
Busuu shows ads; iTranslate Lingo does not.
Which is updated more often, Busuu or iTranslate Lingo?
Busuu ships an update weekly, and iTranslate Lingo every 2 weeks. Most recently, Busuu was updated on September 25, 2026 and iTranslate Lingo on September 18, 2026.

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