# Rosetta Stone Classic (2024) vs Talkmate

Rosetta Stone Classic (2024) and Talkmate both sit at 4.8 stars, but that hides the real split: 93% of Talkmate's written reviews are positive against 63% of Rosetta Stone Classic (2024)'s. Talkmate also leads on iOS requirement (11.0 vs 16.0). Rosetta Stone Classic (2024)'s advantage is monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases) and ratings volume (239K vs 54). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Rosetta Stone Classic (2024) sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $44.99 per 3 months and Talkmate sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Rosetta Stone Classic (2024) against 4.6 for Talkmate. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Rosetta Stone Classic (2024) has 239K ratings behind it against 54, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 63% of Rosetta Stone Classic (2024)'s written reviews are positive against 93% of Talkmate's.

Rosetta Stone Classic (2024) ships an update monthly, Talkmate every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 8, 2026 and November 2, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Rosetta Stone Classic (2024) | Talkmate |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (239K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rosetta-stone-classic-2024/id435588892/reviews)** | [4.6 (54 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/talkmate-multilingual-learning/id1182656711/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **239K** | 54 |
| Positive reviews | 63.1% of reviews | **93.1% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Monthly** | Every 6 weeks |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#149** | — |
| Size | 219 MB | 353 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **11.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Rosetta Stone, Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/349688821) | [Beijing CooLanguage Times Education Science and Technology Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/959231175) |

## What reviewers say

### Rosetta Stone Classic (2024)

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rosetta-stone-classic-2024/id435588892)

**Currently charting:** #149 Top Grossing · Education (US App Store)

This app offers an immersive language learning experience designed to build speaking confidence. It provides personalized plans, pronunciation feedback, and offline lesson downloads. It is exclusively for current subscribers and enterprise/education users.

**Highlights:** Personalized language learning plan, Intuitive immersion method, Instant pronunciation feedback, Offline lesson downloads, Extended learning exercises, Progress sync across devices

**Features:** Apple Watch app

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Spanish (Lat. Am.) – 3 Months | $44.99 | per 3 months |
| English (American) – 3 Months | $44.99 | per 3 months |
| French – 3 Months | $44.99 | per 3 months |
| Spanish (Lat. Am.) – 3 Months | $54.99 | per 3 months |
| Spanish 12 Months Access | $109.99 | per year |
| Unlimited Languages - 1 Year | $109.99 | per year |
| Unlimited Languages - 1 Year | $109.99 | per year |
| Spanish (Lat. Am.) – 12 Months | $119.99 | per year |
| Spanish (Latin America) (5 Levels) | $199.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Efficient learning method
- 👍 Engaging visuals and audio
- 🚀 Rapid progress in language skills
- 👍 Helpful for pronunciation and speaking
- 👍 Useful for beginners and intermediate learners

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Unreliable speech recognition
- 🐛 Buggy app with crashes and syncing issues
- 🔍 Lack of English translations and grammar explanations
- 💰 Expensive subscription model
- 🔍 Unclear lesson progression and navigation

**Reported bugs**

- Lessons marked as incomplete even after completion
- Audio playback issues and inconsistent performance
- Inability to reset progress or redo specific lessons

**Requested features**

- Ability to pause and review lessons
- Option to learn writing/reading in addition to speaking
- Improved speech recognition and feedback
- Better sync between app and desktop versions
- More language options and advanced content


### Talkmate

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/talkmate-multilingual-learning/id1182656711)

This app offers a unique approach to language learning, simulating natural immersion through AI-powered interactions and native speaker content. It boasts an extensive library of over 80 languages, with plans to expand to all official global languages.

**Highlights:** AI-powered natural immersion learning, Extensive library of 80+ languages, Native speaker curriculum and pronunciation correction, Simulates mother tongue learning process, Real-time AI interaction for speaking practice, Includes endangered and official languages

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 14.99 USD/Month | $14.99 | one-time |
| 3 months PLUS | $14.99 | one-time |
| 1个月VIP会员 | $14.99 | one-time |
| 3个月VIP会员 | $29.99 | one-time |
| 12 months PLUS | $74.99 | one-time |
| 12个月VIP会员 | $99.99 | one-time |
| Life member | $109.99 | one-time |
| Life member | $124.99 | one-time |
| Life member | $139.99 | one-time |
| 149.99 USD/Year | $149.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Rosetta Stone Classic (2024) free?

Rosetta Stone Classic (2024) is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Talkmate free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Rosetta Stone Classic (2024) or Talkmate?

Rosetta Stone Classic (2024) is rated higher. Rosetta Stone Classic (2024) averages 4.8 out of 5 from 239K ratings, while Talkmate averages 4.6 from 54 ratings.

### Do Rosetta Stone Classic (2024) or Talkmate have ads?

Neither Rosetta Stone Classic (2024) nor Talkmate shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Rosetta Stone Classic (2024) or Talkmate?

Rosetta Stone Classic (2024) ships an update monthly, and Talkmate every 6 weeks. Most recently, Rosetta Stone Classic (2024) was updated on November 8, 2026 and Talkmate on November 2, 2026.

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