Comparison

Rosetta Stone Classic (2024) vs Compy

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Rosetta Stone Classic (2024)

Master a new language through an immersive, intuitive method that focuses on speaking with confidence. Personalized plans and instant pronunciation feedback help you learn effectively. Download lessons for offline access and sync your progress across devices.

Highlights
  • Personalized language learning plan
  • Intuitive immersion method
  • Instant pronunciation feedback
  • Offline lesson downloads
  • Extended learning exercises
  • Cross-device progress syncing
Features
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⏺ This app is only available for current Rosetta Stone Classic subscribers, and existing enterprise/education users. ⏺ New to Rosetta Stone? Check out Rosetta Stone Sapphire, the brand new Rosetta Stone experience! There, you can explore all of the latest features from the experts in language learning. Learning a language can be an experience that transforms your life. Over 25 years of language learning experience has taught Rosetta Stone one thing: everyone has the ability to learn to read, write, and speak a language with confidence. Try the Rosetta Stone app yourself for free. Many online language learning apps will promise that you can learn a language in just a few minutes a day. However, there is a significant difference between memorizing vocabulary lists and speaking a language with confidence. Learning a language is about more than just the words. One of the mistakes new language learners make is treating language as an object or an end goal instead of as an experience. Ditch the books, translator, and dictionary, and surround yourself with a language whenever, wherever with the Rosetta Stone mobile app. What are people saying about Rosetta Stone: • CNN Underscored - "There’s a good reason why the language learning app Rosetta Stone is the gros chien (that is, the big dog) of the apps we tested" • Mashable - "one of the OG language-learning services, known for its deep dive into accent pronunciation" • Popular Science - "super-smooth and intuitive, and the lessons neither feel too short so as to be forgettable nor too long so as to be a chore" • PC Mag - "reliable, accurate, and thorough" Rosetta Stone has taught millions of people new languages, and you’re next. From day one, you’ll: • Stay focused with a personalized language learning plan based on your motivation. • Learn a language intuitively using our proven immersion method. • Perfect your pronunciation with instantaneous feedback. • Download lessons to do everything offline. • Access different kinds of exercises with our Extended Learning features. • Sync progress across all your devices. • And never see an ad, ever. Choose from 24 languages: Arabic, Chinese (Mandarin), Dutch, English (American or British), Filipino (Tagalog), French, German, Greek, Hebrew, Hindi, Irish, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Persian (Farsi), Polish, Portuguese (Brazil), Russian, Spanish (Latin American or Spain), Swedish, Turkish, or Vietnamese. Enterprise and Education Learners • Unlimited use of Rosetta Stone's mobile app is available for existing Enterprise and Education Learners. • Features may vary for Enterprise and Education Learners. For questions or assistance, please visit http://support.rosettastone.com Learn a language today with Rosetta Stone. Learn Spanish (Latin American or Spain) Learn French Learn German Learn Italian Learn English (American or British) Learn Japanese Learn Korean Learn Chinese (Mandarin) Learn Arabic Learn Portuguese (Brazil) Learn Russian Learn Dutch Learn Filipino (Tagalog) Learn Greek Learn Hebrew Learn Hindi Learn Irish Learn Persian (Farsi) Learn Polish Learn Swedish Learn Turkish Learn Vietnamese For questions or assistance, please visit http://support.rosettastone.com

About

Compy

This app uses AI to help you learn languages by speaking, reading, and listening. Engage in verbal conversations, receive instant pronunciation feedback, and read any text with translation.

Highlights
  • Verbal chat conversations
  • Instant pronunciation feedback
  • Read web articles or custom text
  • Translate text to native language
  • AI-powered learning
Features
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Speak, Read, Listen - that is the best way to learn a language. Compy helps you to do all three, using the latest AI technologies. You can have a chat with Compy, get feedback from Compy on your reading, or have Compy read to you any text. Special features: • Chat verbally and have a spoken conversation with Compy • Instant verbal feedback on your pronunciation so you can correct any mistakes • Read any article from the web or insert any text • Translate to your native language so you can fully comprehend “The chat function allows me to have a language practice teacher and be immersed in the new language on a daily basis. It removes the barrier of being afraid to speak in the new language.” - Elene “The instant feedback on my pronunciation is amazing. I know exactly which word I got wrong and the correct pronunciation. Compy is like a personal teacher beside me with real-time interaction.” - Cheng

Screenshots

Rosetta Stone Classic (2024)4 screens
Compy4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is monetization model: Compy at free with in-app purchases against Rosetta Stone Classic (2024)'s subscription. Compy also leads on iOS requirement (11.0 vs 16.0). Rosetta Stone Classic (2024)'s advantage is ratings volume (238K vs 6) and rating (4.8 vs 4.5). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Rosetta Stone Classic (2024) sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $44.99 per 3 months and Compy sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Rosetta Stone Classic (2024) holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Rosetta Stone Classic (2024) has 238K ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 59% of Rosetta Stone Classic (2024)'s written reviews are positive against 50% of Compy's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Rosetta Stone Classic (2024) ships an update monthly, Compy every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on September 27, 2026 and June 1, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 4 level
Rosetta Stone Classic (2024) versus Compy: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRosetta Stone Classic (2024)Compy
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (238K ratings) — better4.5 (6 ratings)
Positive reviews59.1% of reviews — better50.0% of reviews
Number of ratings238K — better6
Update frequencyMonthly — betterEvery 4 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationSubscriptionFree with in-app purchases — better
Best chart rank#154 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple WatchiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS16.011.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size218 MB43 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRosetta Stone, Ltd.Meng Teik Tan

Customer experience

Rosetta Stone Classic (2024)

All ratings238,358 ratings
Positive95.7%
Neutral1.9%
Negative2.4%
Written reviews1,385 reviews
Positive59.1%
Neutral11.3%
Negative29.6%

Compy

All ratings6 ratings
Positive83.3%
Neutral16.7%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%

Bugs and requests

Rosetta Stone Classic (2024)

Reported bugs

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

Requested features

5 requests
  • 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

Compy

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

9 purchases

Rosetta Stone Classic (2024)

Subscriptions8
  • Spanish (Lat. Am.) – 3 Months$44.993 Months
  • English (American) – 3 Months$44.993 Months
  • French – 3 Months$44.993 Months
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  • Spanish (Lat. Am.) – 3 Months$54.993 Months
  • Spanish 12 Months Access3 Days trial$109.991 Year
  • Unlimited Languages - 1 Year$109.991 Year
  • Unlimited Languages - 1 Year3 Days trial$109.991 Year
  • Spanish (Lat. Am.) – 12 Months$119.991 Year
One-time1
  • Spanish (Latin America) (5 Levels)$199.99
2 purchases

Compy

One-time2
  • 4,000 ChatChips$0.99
  • 10,000 ChatChips$1.99

Questions

Is Rosetta Stone Classic (2024) free?
Rosetta Stone Classic (2024) is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Compy free?
Compy is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Rosetta Stone Classic (2024) or Compy?
Rosetta Stone Classic (2024) is rated higher. Rosetta Stone Classic (2024) averages 4.8 out of 5 from 238K ratings, while Compy averages 4.5 from 6 ratings.
Do Rosetta Stone Classic (2024) or Compy have ads?
Neither Rosetta Stone Classic (2024) nor Compy shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Rosetta Stone Classic (2024) or Compy?
Rosetta Stone Classic (2024) ships an update monthly, and Compy every 4 months. Most recently, Rosetta Stone Classic (2024) was updated on September 27, 2026 and Compy on June 1, 2026.

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