# Busuu vs iTranslate Lingo

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 (#73 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.

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.

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.

Busuu ships an update weekly, iTranslate Lingo every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 26, 2026 and September 18, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Busuu | iTranslate Lingo |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (101K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/busuu-language-learning-app/id379968583/reviews)** | [4.6 (4.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/itranslate-lingo/id1436833817/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **101K** | 4.5K |
| Positive reviews | **85.4% of reviews** | 39.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Best chart rank | **#73** | — |
| Size | 267 MB | 156 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Busuu Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/370806574) | [Mosaic S.r.l.](https://appshunter.io/developer/570748343) |

## What reviewers say

### Busuu

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

**Currently charting:** #73 Top Grossing · Education, #115 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


### iTranslate Lingo

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/itranslate-lingo/id1436833817)

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:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| iTranslate Lingo PRO | $4.99 | per month |
| iTranslate Lingo PRO | $4.99 | per month |
| iTranslate Lingo PRO | $6.99 | per month |
| iTranslate Lingo PRO | $39.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

- Free version only allows one lesson
- Subscription charges even after cancellation
- Inconsistent app behavior after updates

**Requested features**

- 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


## Frequently asked 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 26, 2026 and iTranslate Lingo on September 18, 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.*