# Busuu vs Mina

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Busuu at 85% against Mina's 33%. Busuu also leads on rating (4.7 vs 4.0) and update cadence (weekly vs every 6 weeks). Mina's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (16.4 vs 18.0). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Busuu sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month and Mina sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Busuu holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Busuu has 101K ratings behind it against 2, 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 33% of Mina's.

Busuu ships an update weekly, Mina every 6 weeks. Both last shipped on September 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Busuu | Mina |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (101K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/busuu-language-learning-app/id379968583/reviews)** | [4.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mina-language-games/id6477296057/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **101K** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | **85.4% of reviews** | 33.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 6 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Best chart rank | **#80** | — |
| Size | 267 MB | 111 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **16.4** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Busuu Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/370806574) | [LUNATORI](https://appshunter.io/developer/1706305344) |

## What reviewers say

### Busuu

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

**Currently charting:** #80 Top Grossing · Education, #133 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


### Mina

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mina-language-games/id6477296057)

Learn new languages through engaging games and interactive challenges. Track your progress with visual activity maps and compete with friends to improve your vocabulary and performance. Unlock unlimited custom courses and illustrated content with a premium subscription.

**Highlights:** Gamified learning experience, Progress tracking with heatmap, Social competition with friends, Unlimited custom courses (subscription), Illustrated course creation (subscription), Access to all courses (subscription)

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Monthly | $1.99 | per month |
| Premium Yealry | $17.99 | per year |
| Lifetime Premium | $114.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Busuu free?

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

### Is Mina free?

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

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

Busuu is rated higher. Busuu averages 4.7 out of 5 from 101K ratings, while Mina averages 4.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Busuu or Mina have ads?

Busuu shows ads; Mina does not.

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

Busuu ships an update weekly, and Mina every 6 weeks. Most recently, Busuu was updated on September 24, 2026 and Mina on September 24, 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.*