Comparison

50 languages vs Glossika Legacy

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

Glossika Legacy

Master a new language through immersive audio and adaptive learning. Practice speaking, listening, and typing with native speaker recordings and spaced repetition. Learn effectively on the go, even offline.

Highlights
  • Immersion with native speaker audio
  • Listening-only mode for on-the-go learning
  • Typing, dictation, listening, and recording exercises
  • Spaced repetition for memory retention
  • System-recommended review lists
  • Offline session downloads
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Glossika Legacy is built around audio: thousands of sentences recorded by native speakers in 65 languages, with practice that fits your day, whether you're at your desk, on your commute, or offline. — What You Can Do with Glossika Legacy — ① Hear Real Native Speakers Every sentence is recorded by a native speaker. Pick up grammar and vocabulary naturally through sentences carefully chosen to build on what you already know. ② Train Your Ear and Your Tongue Type, listen, recall, and record yourself. Each exercise connects what you hear to what you read and say, turning familiar sentences into ones you can actually use. ③ Review at the Right Time Sentences come back just before you're likely to forget them, so your review time goes where it matters most. Follow your recommended review list, or go through sentences in order at your own pace. ④ Learn Hands-Free on the Go Driving, commuting, or working out? Turn on Listening-only Mode, press play, and keep up your daily reps without touching your phone. ⑤ Keep Practicing Offline Download new and review sessions before a flight or a ride underground, and keep practicing without internet. — Recommended If You — ・Learn through comprehensible input ・Learn best by ear ・Want to practice while you drive, commute, or work out ・Like building a language one sentence at a time ・Need to keep practicing without internet *Contact & Support * Have questions, feedback, or need help? We’re here for you: support@glossika.com *Follow Us * Instagram https://www.instagram.com/glossika/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/glossika/ YouTube https://bit.ly/2zOWt2I X https://x.com/glossika Blog https://ai.glossika.com/blog *Terms & Privacy Policy* Terms: https://ai.glossika.com/terms Privacy: https://ai.glossika.com/privacy

Screenshots

50 languages4 screens
Glossika Legacy4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: 50 languages at 4.8 against Glossika Legacy's 3.6. 50 languages also leads on review sentiment (80% vs 45%) and ratings volume (617 vs 107). 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 Glossika Legacy sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $16.99 per month. 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 3.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: 50 languages has 617 ratings behind it against 107, 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 45% of Glossika Legacy's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

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

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
50 languages versus Glossika Legacy: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter50 languagesGlossika Legacy
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (617 ratings) — better3.6 (107 ratings)
Positive reviews80.1% of reviews — better45.4% of reviews
Number of ratings617 — better107
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeksEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size46 MB53 MB
Age rating12+4+
Developer50LANGUAGES LLCGlossika Pte. Ltd.

Customer experience

50 languages

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

Glossika Legacy

All ratings104 ratings
Positive62.5%
Neutral10.6%
Negative26.9%
Written reviews119 reviews
Positive45.4%
Neutral20.2%
Negative34.5%

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

Glossika Legacy

From 107 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🎯 Effective spaced repetition and consistency building
  • 🗣️ Native pronunciation and natural audio quality
  • 📱 Convenient hands-free listening mode for on-the-go learning
  • 🌍 Unique language selection including endangered languages
  • 💪 Rapid progress in speaking and listening comprehension

Room to improve

  • 💰 Expensive subscription pricing ($150-$400 annually)
  • 🐛 Frequent app crashes and freezing issues
  • 🔌 App stops playing when screen is locked
  • ❌ Broken subscription cancellation system
  • 🔤 Incorrect or inconsistent translations in multiple languages

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

Glossika Legacy

Reported bugs

20 issues
  • App freezes and crashes during playback
  • Cancel subscription button unresponsive
  • Audio stops when screen is locked
  • No sound output despite active connection
  • Placement test glitches and inaccurate level assignment
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  • Hanging in offline mode
  • Buttons frequently frozen and unresponsive
  • Poor network connection handling
  • App stops after 3-5 reps in review mode
  • Inconsistent Hanzi font rendering
  • iOS alarm interruption causes crash
  • Incorrect rep count display
  • Settings menu tips popup every time
  • Recall type change not saving properly
  • Devanagari text recognition failures
  • IPA transcriptions copying target language instead of pronunciation
  • Audio recordings cut off or sound incorrect
  • Duplicate text in pronunciation display
  • App doesn't work with external speakers
  • Language change limited to once per month

Requested features

20 requests
  • Dark mode for reduced eye strain
  • Ability to pause and resume with system buttons (like music apps)
  • Manual rating system for spaced repetition feedback
  • Dictionary section for individual word learning
  • Ability to delete or skip unwanted expressions
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  • Feature to mark already-known phrases
  • Random repetition of learned expressions for retention
  • Back button to review previous sentences
  • Level switching without contacting support
  • Preloading of sessions to reduce loading stops
  • Forward/backward navigation in listening-only mode
  • Female voice options in recordings
  • Better explanation of app methodology for new users
  • IPA pronunciation guide improvements
  • Themed sentence grouping for contextual learning
  • Ability to indicate knowledge level of sentences
  • Badge notification showing daily review count
  • Different base language settings for new vs. review sessions
  • Typo tolerance in typing exercises
  • Alternative correct answer acceptance

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
8 purchases

Glossika Legacy

Subscriptions8
  • Basic Monthly$16.991 Month
  • Basic Monthly$19.991 Month
  • Pro Monthly$30.991 Month
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  • Pro Monthly$39.991 Month
  • Basic Annual$159.991 Year
  • Basic Annual$199.001 Year
  • Pro Annual$299.991 Year
  • Pro Annual$399.001 Year

Questions

Is 50 languages free?
50 languages is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Glossika Legacy free?
Glossika Legacy is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, 50 languages or Glossika Legacy?
50 languages is rated higher. 50 languages averages 4.8 out of 5 from 617 ratings, while Glossika Legacy averages 3.6 from 107 ratings.
Do 50 languages or Glossika Legacy have ads?
Neither 50 languages nor Glossika Legacy shows ads.
Which is updated more often, 50 languages or Glossika Legacy?
50 languages ships an update every 5 weeks, and Glossika Legacy every 3 weeks. Most recently, 50 languages was updated on November 6, 2026 and Glossika Legacy on November 3, 2026.

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