# Rosetta Stone Classic (2024) vs Mango Languages

The clearest difference is monetization model: Mango Languages at freemium against Rosetta Stone Classic (2024)'s subscription. Mango Languages also leads on review sentiment (77% vs 59%) and update cadence (fortnightly vs monthly). Rosetta Stone Classic (2024)'s advantage is ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (239K vs 44K). On price, rating, in-app purchases and chart position 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 Mango Languages sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $13.99 per month. 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 4.8 for Mango Languages. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Rosetta Stone Classic (2024) has 239K ratings behind it against 44K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 59% of Rosetta Stone Classic (2024)'s written reviews are positive against 77% of Mango Languages's.

Rosetta Stone Classic (2024) ships an update monthly, Mango Languages fortnightly. Both last shipped on October 20, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Rosetta Stone Classic (2024) | Mango Languages |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (239K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rosetta-stone-classic-2024/id435588892/reviews) | **[4.8 (44K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mango-languages-learning/id443516516/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **239K** | 44K |
| Positive reviews | 59.2% of reviews | **77.4% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Freemium** |
| Best chart rank | **#137** | #159 |
| Size | 218 MB | 85 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **15.5** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Rosetta Stone, Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/349688821) | [Creative Empire, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/443516519) |

## What reviewers say

### Rosetta Stone Classic (2024)

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

**Currently charting:** #137 Top Grossing · Education (US App Store)

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:** 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


### Mango Languages

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mango-languages-learning/id443516516)

**Currently charting:** #159 Top Grossing · Education, #197 Top Free · Education (US App Store)

Learn to speak foreign languages with conversational lessons focused on real language, culture, and progress. Features native speaker recordings, pronunciation tools, and personalized reviews. Download lessons for offline access and enjoy a distraction-free learning experience.

**Highlights:** Conversational lessons, 70+ languages, Native speaker recordings, Pronunciation comparison tool, Personalized reviews, Offline lesson access, No ads

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Individual Plan (Monthly) | $13.99 | per month |
| Family Plan (Monthly) | $19.99 | per month |
| Individual Plan (Yearly) | $119.99 | per year |
| Family Plan (Yearly) | $149.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Effective language learning
- 👍 Useful features (pronunciation, review cards, etc.)
- 🌍 Wide variety of languages
- 💰 Free through libraries
- 👍 Engaging and interactive lessons

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 App crashes and login issues
- 💰 Expensive subscription
- 🔍 Limited content for some languages
- 🔀 Disruptive changes to lesson structure
- 📖 Lack of grammar explanations

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes when accessing flashcards
- Downloading issues when traveling abroad
- Inconsistent behavior when switching between lessons

**Requested features**

- Dark mode option
- More grammar and writing support
- Improved vocabulary tools
- Customizable lesson structure
- Offline access improvements


## Frequently asked questions

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

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

### Is Mango Languages free?

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

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

Mango Languages is rated higher. Rosetta Stone Classic (2024) averages 4.8 out of 5 from 239K ratings, while Mango Languages averages 4.8 from 44K ratings.

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

Mango Languages shows ads; Rosetta Stone Classic (2024) does not.

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

Rosetta Stone Classic (2024) ships an update monthly, and Mango Languages fortnightly. Most recently, Rosetta Stone Classic (2024) was updated on October 20, 2026 and Mango Languages on October 20, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Rosetta Stone Classic (2024) or Mango Languages?

Rosetta Stone Classic (2024) currently peaks at #137 in the App Store charts, and Mango Languages at #159. 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.*