# Mango Languages vs Memrise

The clearest difference is ads: Mango Languages at none against Memrise's shown. Mango Languages also leads on review sentiment (78% vs 68%). Memrise's advantage is ratings volume (217K vs 44K). On price, rating, update cadence and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Mango Languages sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $13.99 per month and Memrise sells 14 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. 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 Mango Languages against 4.8 for Memrise. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 44K and 217K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 78% of Mango Languages's written reviews are positive against 68% of Memrise's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly fortnightly. Both last shipped on October 2, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Mango Languages | Memrise |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (44K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mango-languages-learning/id443516516/reviews) | [4.8 (217K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/memrise-language-learning-app/id635966718/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 44K | **217K** |
| Positive reviews | **77.5% of reviews** | 68.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | #173 | **#137** |
| Size | 85 MB | 238 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.5 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Creative Empire, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/443516519) | [Memrise Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/506043249) |

## What reviewers say

### Mango Languages

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

**Currently charting:** #173 Top Grossing · Education, #191 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


### Memrise

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/memrise-language-learning-app/id635966718)

**Currently charting:** #137 Top Grossing · Education, #194 Top Free · Education (US App Store)

Learn over 40 languages through immersive lessons that simulate real-life conversations and cultural experiences. Practice vocabulary, listening, and speaking with AI-powered bots and native speaker videos to build confidence and speak like a local.

**Highlights:** Real-life conversation simulation, Cultural insights, Vocabulary and listening practice, Speaking practice with AI, Native speaker videos, Learn over 40 languages

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (14)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Language Learning Plan | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly Language Learning Plan | $24.99 | per month |
| 3-Month Language Learning Plan | $24.99 | per 3 months |
| 30% off Annual Memrise Pro | $42.99 | per year |
| Memrise Subscription Offer | $58.99 | per year |
| Memrise Subscription Offer | $59.99 | per month |
| Annual Language Learning Plan | $61.99 | per year |
| Memrise Annual Pro | $61.99 | per year |
| Memrise Subscription Offer | $61.99 | per year |
| Memrise Subscription Offer | $79.99 | per year |
| Lifetime Plan Offer | $98.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime Plan Offer | $131.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime Plan Offer | $164.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime Plan | $329.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Great for learning basics
- 👍 Engaging and fun learning experience
- 👍 Effective memorization techniques
- 👍 Useful for supplementing language learning
- 👍 Variety of languages available

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Subscription is too expensive
- 🔒 Limited functionality without subscription
- 🐛 Bugs and glitches in the app
- 🤖 AI conversations are not very helpful
- 🤔 Transition from basics to more advanced content is too abrupt

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes or freezes during lessons
- Inconsistent performance across devices
- Issues with syncing progress across devices
- Incorrect translations or pronunciations in some courses

**Requested features**

- Add more advanced content and courses
- Improve AI conversation feature
- Allow more control over review and repetition
- Provide offline access to courses
- Improve search and discovery of community courses


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Mango Languages free?

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

### Is Memrise free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Mango Languages or Memrise?

Mango Languages and Memrise are both rated 4.8 out of 5 on the App Store, from 44K and 217K ratings respectively.

### Do Mango Languages or Memrise have ads?

Memrise shows ads; Mango Languages does not.

### Which is updated more often, Mango Languages or Memrise?

Mango Languages ships an update fortnightly, and Memrise fortnightly. Most recently, Mango Languages was updated on October 2, 2026 and Memrise on October 2, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Mango Languages or Memrise?

Mango Languages currently peaks at #173 in the App Store charts, and Memrise at #137. 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.*