# Busuu vs iLanguage

The clearest difference is rating: Busuu at 4.7 against iLanguage's 3.7. Busuu also leads on ratings volume (101K vs 3) and chart position (#85 vs unranked). iLanguage's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (100% vs 85%). 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 iLanguage sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Busuu holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Busuu has 101K ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 85% of Busuu's written reviews are positive against 100% of iLanguage's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Busuu ships an update weekly, iLanguage every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and June 10, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Busuu | iLanguage |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (101K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/busuu-language-learning-app/id379968583/reviews)** | [3.7 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ilanguage/id968947584/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **101K** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 85.4% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Weekly | **Every 4 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#85** | — |
| Size | 267 MB | 257 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) | [Vassili Kaplan](https://appshunter.io/developer/968947583) |

## What reviewers say

### Busuu

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

**Currently charting:** #85 Top Grossing · Education, #132 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


### iLanguage

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ilanguage/id968947584)

Learn vocabulary in multiple languages using flashcards with images and pronunciation. Features include verb conjugation, custom word lists, and offline access. Ideal for beginners and children, it offers quizzes to track progress.

**Highlights:** 1700+ words with images and pronunciation, Verb conjugation, Custom word lists, Offline access, Translate words between languages, Quizzes and progress tracking

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Ad Removal | $0.99 | one-time |
| Speech Recognition | $0.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Busuu free?

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

### Is iLanguage free?

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

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

Busuu is rated higher. Busuu averages 4.7 out of 5 from 101K ratings, while iLanguage averages 3.7 from 3 ratings.

### Do Busuu or iLanguage have ads?

Busuu shows ads; iLanguage does not.

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

Busuu ships an update weekly, and iLanguage every 4 days. Most recently, Busuu was updated on September 25, 2026 and iLanguage on June 10, 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.*