# Busuu vs Superfluent

The clearest difference is ads: Superfluent at none against Busuu's shown. Superfluent also leads on rating (4.9 vs 4.7) and review sentiment (94% vs 85%). Busuu's advantage is ratings volume (101K vs 3K). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Busuu sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month and Superfluent sells 12 in-app purchases, starting at $10.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Superfluent holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Busuu has 101K ratings behind it against 3K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 85% of Busuu's written reviews are positive against 94% of Superfluent's.

Busuu ships an update weekly, Superfluent every 5 days. Both last shipped on September 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Busuu | Superfluent |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (101K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/busuu-language-learning-app/id379968583/reviews) | **[4.9 (3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/superfluent-language-learning/id6471920464/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **101K** | 3K |
| Positive reviews | 85.4% of reviews | **93.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Weekly | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#83** | #121 |
| Size | 267 MB | 103 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **16.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Busuu Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/370806574) | [Superfluent, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/567586495) |

## What reviewers say

### Busuu

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

**Currently charting:** #83 Top Grossing · Education, #140 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


### Superfluent

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/superfluent-language-learning/id6471920464)

**Currently charting:** #121 Top Grossing · Education, #183 Top Free · Education (US App Store)

This app helps you improve conversational fluency in various languages through simulated real-world scenarios. It provides instant feedback on pronunciation and vocabulary, tracks your progress, and offers cultural and grammatical insights. Practice speaking without the pressure of real-life interactions.

**Highlights:** Real-world conversation practice, Hundreds of interactive scenarios, Real-time pronunciation feedback, Vocabulary and grammar suggestions, Progress tracking with Fluency Score, Tutor for questions and cultural context

**In-app purchases (12)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly | $10.99 | per month |
| Monthly | $12.99 | per month |
| Monthly | $14.99 | per month |
| Annual | $74.99 | per year |
| Annual | $74.99 | per year |
| Annual | $89.99 | per year |
| Annual | $99.99 | per year |
| Annual | $99.99 | per year |
| Annual | $99.99 | per year |
| Family Plan | $109.99 | per year |
| Family Plan | $134.99 | per year |
| Family Plan | $149.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Real-time conversation practice
- 👍 Meaningful and life-like conversations
- 👍 Provides feedback and suggestions for improvement
- 👍 Ability to play back recordings
- 👍 Useful for improving fluency and confidence

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional issues with voice recognition
- 🐛 Some suggested words without translations

**Reported bugs**

- Volume issue when trying to pronounce individual words

**Requested features**

- Ability to turn off text display and focus on listening
- Option to review past conversation scenarios


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Busuu free?

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

### Is Superfluent free?

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

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

Superfluent is rated higher. Busuu averages 4.7 out of 5 from 101K ratings, while Superfluent averages 4.9 from 3K ratings.

### Do Busuu or Superfluent have ads?

Busuu shows ads; Superfluent does not.

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

Busuu ships an update weekly, and Superfluent every 5 days. Most recently, Busuu was updated on September 24, 2026 and Superfluent on September 24, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Busuu or Superfluent?

Busuu currently peaks at #83 in the App Store charts, and Superfluent at #121. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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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.*