Comparison

50 languages vs Bluebird

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

Head to head
About

50 languages

Master over 50 foreign languages with 100 free lessons designed for beginners. This app uses audio and text to teach practical vocabulary and sentence structures for real-world situations, aligning with CEFR levels A1 and A2.

Highlights
  • Learn 50+ languages
  • 100 basic vocabulary lessons
  • Audio and text learning method
  • Real-world situation practice
  • CEFR A1/A2 level alignment
  • MP3 audio file downloads
Features
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Learn 50 languages for free using your native language! 50languages.com contains 100 lessons that provide you with a basic vocabulary. With no prior knowledge, you will learn to fluently speak short sentences in real-world situations in no time. The 50languages method successfully combines audio and text for effective language learning. 50languages corresponds to the Common European Framework levels A1 and A2 and is therefore suitable for all types of schools and students. The audio files can also be effectively used as a supplement in language schools and language courses. Adults who have learned a language in school can refresh their knowledge using 50languages. 50languages is available in over 50 languages and in approximately 3000 language combinations, e.g. German to English, English to Spanish, Spanish to Chinese etc. The 100 lessons help you to quickly learn and use a foreign language in various situations (e.g. in a hotel or restaurant, on a vacation, small talk, getting to know people, shopping, at the doctor, at the bank etc.). You can download the audio files from www.50languages.com to your mp3-player and listen to them anywhere - at a bus stop or a train station, in the car, and during a lunch break! To get the most out of 50languages, learn one lesson a day and regularly repeat what you have already learned in previous lessons.

About

Bluebird

Master 163 languages with interactive audio lessons, personalized courses, and scientifically proven learning techniques. Learn hands-free while commuting, exercising, or relaxing. Build vocabulary, master verbs, and construct sentences for everyday situations and complex conversations.

Highlights
  • Learn 163 languages
  • Interactive audio lessons
  • Personalized courses
  • Spaced repetition learning
  • Hands-free learning
  • Learn 2,000 high-frequency words per language
Features
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Learn to speak and understand 163 languages with interactive audio lessons narrated in any of 146 languages. Choose from 11,000,000 pre-recorded lessons or create a truly personalized course that revolves around the things you love. If you’re learning for your job, you can even create a personalized course for any of 60 occupations. Bluebird uses the scientifically proven spaced repetition technique, so you’ll learn quickly and retain what you learn long-term. Just listen and repeat – it’s that easy. Learn 163 languages hands-free. No typing or swiping needed. Learn while you’re exercising, cooking, commuting, or relaxing at home. You can even stream your Bluebird lessons to smart speakers like Google Home or to your TV. FOR EACH LANGUAGE, YOU’LL LEARN: * 2,000 high frequency words. (84% of everyday speech includes these powerful words.) * The top 100 verbs – with conjugations in the past, present, and future tenses. * How to build complete sentences on your own. * How to manage dozens of everyday situations. * How to handle complex conversations. PERSONALIZED LANGUAGE COURSES Bluebird’s personalized language courses can last from a month to a year, and adapt to your age, skill level, and available time. A one-year personalized course, for example, has 260 audio lessons created specifically for you. Create as many courses as you like – there’s no limit. A GLOBAL APPROACH Bluebird brings language learning to the world’s population in an unprecedented way. You can learn any of the 163 languages we offer from any of 146 narration languages. That means 23,798 possible language combinations; 5 million hours of pre-recorded lessons (that’s 628 calendar years of instruction); plus all the personalized courses you want to create. SOMETHING FOR EVERYBODY Whether you’re preparing for a trip or want to learn a language for fun, school, or work, Bluebird will teach you what you need to know, and ensure you remember what you learn long-term. And, with family-friendly content throughout, your whole family can enjoy learning languages the Bluebird way. UNPARALLELED CONTENT AND QUALITY Bluebird has the most comprehensive language courses in the world, with an average of 10,000 instructional phrases per language. Each Bluebird lesson lasts between 15 and 45 minutes, with the average lesson lasting 30 minutes. Our curriculum is teacher-designed and human-translated; our narrators and actors are professional voice-over artists and native speakers of their respective languages; and our audio is studio-grade. LEARN IN YOUR NATIVE LANGUAGE Narration available in 146 Languages

Screenshots

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Bluebird4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: 50 languages at 4.8 against Bluebird's 4.4. 50 languages also leads on review sentiment (80% vs 70%) and ratings volume (617 vs 105). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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. 50 languages sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Bluebird sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

50 languages holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: 50 languages has 617 ratings behind it against 105, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 80% of 50 languages's written reviews are positive against 70% of Bluebird's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

50 languages ships an update every 5 weeks, Bluebird every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
50 languages versus Bluebird: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter50 languagesBluebird
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (617 ratings) — better4.4 (105 ratings)
Positive reviews80.1% of reviews — better70.1% of reviews
Number of ratings617 — better105
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeks — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size46 MB44 MB
Age rating12+12+
Developer50LANGUAGES LLCPronunciator LLC

Customer experience

50 languages

All ratings607 ratings
Positive94.9%
Neutral2.5%
Negative2.6%
Written reviews191 reviews
Positive80.1%
Neutral5.2%
Negative14.7%

Bluebird

All ratings104 ratings
Positive83.7%
Neutral5.8%
Negative10.6%
Written reviews67 reviews
Positive70.1%
Neutral7.5%
Negative22.4%

User reviews

50 languages

From 617 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Great language learning app
  • 🚀 Efficient and easy to use
  • 💡 Covers many languages
  • 👍 Useful for beginners and experienced learners
  • 👍 Clear audio and pronunciation

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Occasional crashes and freezes
  • 🐛 Mismatched translations and pronunciation issues
  • 🔋 High data usage for downloading content
  • 🔒 Lack of family sharing for in-app purchases
  • 👎 Intrusive ads in free version

Bluebird

From 105 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 📚 Extensive language library
  • 🗣️ Good pronunciation analysis
  • 🎧 Free audio lessons
  • 🆓 Many free quizzes
  • 💡 Unique learning model

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Glitchy sometimes
  • 📉 Some languages have less content
  • 🐌 Slow to load
  • ❌ Errors in lessons
  • 🤔 Audio endings cut off

Bugs and requests

50 languages

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Vocabulary tests freezing or pausing unexpectedly
  • Audio tracks not working or getting lost after closing the app
  • Inconsistent translations and pronunciation issues
  • Incompatibility with some devices or operating system versions

Requested features

5 requests
  • Add more language options like Cantonese, Basque, and Native American languages
  • Improve speech recognition and feedback for user pronunciation
  • Implement a 'play all' feature for audio tracks
  • Add more interactive and gamified learning modes
  • Provide more detailed grammar and sentence structure lessons

Bluebird

Reported bugs

15 issues
  • Pictures not displaying
  • Button functionality vanished
  • No pictures associated with words
  • Some audio missing endings
  • App not working after first lesson (Maltese)
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  • Black screen with history/bookmarks only
  • Error messages on screen
  • Previous lesson loads even after closing app
  • Support link not working
  • Lessons do not load
  • App hangs, requires phone restart
  • Daily errors
  • Duplicate beginner and advanced lessons
  • App stopped working, only side menu visible
  • Error message when trying to do a lesson

Requested features

9 requests
  • Add more content for Georgian, Kazakh, Tajik, and Khmer courses
  • Add cultural and grammar explanations
  • Add background app refresh (screen off/minimized)
  • Add word-to-word translations for phrases
  • Allow skipping or fast-forwarding in pronunciation analysis
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  • Improve user experience for minority languages
  • Split languages into several apps for streamlined functionality
  • Add offline mode
  • Add background mode

In-app purchases

10 purchases

50 languages

One-time10
  • Arabic Language Package$2.99
  • Bosnian Language Package$2.99
  • German Language Package$2.99
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  • British English Language Package$2.99
  • Spanish Language Package$2.99
  • Italian Language Package$2.99
  • Albanian Language Package$2.99
  • American English Language Package$2.99
  • Ad removal$2.99
  • All Languages Package$9.99
7 purchases

Bluebird

Subscriptions4
  • لغة واحدة (سنة واحدة)$4.991 Year
  • لغة واحدة (شهر واحد)$4.991 Month
  • Unlimited languages (1 month)$9.991 Month
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  • Unlimited languages (1 year)$99.991 Year
One-time3
  • TESTS APP RAPID TEST PRODUCT$19.99
  • Lifetime purchase2 variants$199.99
  • Lifetime purchase$399.99

Questions

Is 50 languages free?
50 languages is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Bluebird free?
Bluebird is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, 50 languages or Bluebird?
50 languages is rated higher. 50 languages averages 4.8 out of 5 from 617 ratings, while Bluebird averages 4.4 from 105 ratings.
Do 50 languages or Bluebird have ads?
Neither 50 languages nor Bluebird shows ads.
Which is updated more often, 50 languages or Bluebird?
50 languages ships an update every 5 weeks, and Bluebird every 2 months. Most recently, 50 languages was updated on November 6, 2026 and Bluebird on November 3, 2026.

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