# HelloTalk vs 2DUB

The clearest difference is review sentiment: 2DUB at 77% against HelloTalk's 36%. HelloTalk's advantage is rating (4.6 vs 4.1) and ratings volume (44K vs 13). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. HelloTalk sells 12 in-app purchases, starting at $12.99 per month and 2DUB sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $14.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

HelloTalk holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: HelloTalk has 44K ratings behind it against 13, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 36% of HelloTalk's written reviews are positive against 77% of 2DUB's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

HelloTalk ships an update fortnightly, 2DUB every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 28, 2026 and September 17, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | HelloTalk | 2DUB |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (44K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hellotalk-language-learning/id557130558/reviews)** | [4.1 (13 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/2dub-dubbing-speak-language/id1244037112/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **44K** | 13 |
| Positive reviews | 36.1% of reviews | **77.2% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#31** | — |
| Size | 753 MB | 210 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [HELLOTALK FOREIGN LANGUAGE EXCHANGE LEARNING TALK CHAT APP](https://appshunter.io/developer/557130561) | [2MEU Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1244037111) |

## What reviewers say

### HelloTalk

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hellotalk-language-learning/id557130558)

**Currently charting:** #31 Top Grossing · Education, #35 Top Free · Education (US App Store)

Practice languages with native speakers through chat, voice, and live events. Connect with locals worldwide to improve fluency and cultural understanding. Features include translation tools, instant captions, and interactive Voicerooms.

**Highlights:** Practice with native speakers, Live video lessons, Interactive Voicerooms, Translation tools, Instant captions, Global community, Cultural insights

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (12)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly auto-renewal VIP | $12.99 | per month |
| VIP Membership Monthly | $12.99 | per month |
| VIP Membership Yearly | $79.99 | per year |
| VIP Membership | $79.99 | per year |
| VIP Membership Yearly | $79.99 | per year |
| 8 HT Coins | $0.29 | one-time |
| 64 HT Coins | $0.99 | one-time |
| 324 HT Coins | $4.99 | one-time |
| 649 HT Coins | $9.99 | one-time |
| Pro Membership (3 Months) | $29.99 | one-time |
| 3249 HT Coins | $49.99 | one-time |
| 10334 HT Coins | $149.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Great app for language learning
- 👍 Helpful features like translation and correction
- 💡 Ability to connect with native speakers
- 🤝 Friendly and supportive community
- 🌍 Exposure to different cultures

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and bugs
- 💰 Overly aggressive monetization
- 🔒 Concerns about privacy and censorship
- 🚫 Difficulty changing account details
- 🤖 Issues with bots and fake accounts

**Reported bugs**

- Disappearing messages and chat history
- Inability to create new accounts on same device
- Inconsistent app performance across platforms
- Incorrect language detection and translation
- Unexpected account suspensions or bans

**Requested features**

- Add dark mode option
- Improve messaging and notification features
- Allow more flexibility in language settings
- Enhance moderation and reporting systems
- Provide better customer support channels


### 2DUB

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/2dub-dubbing-speak-language/id1244037112)

Enhance your English and Korean speaking abilities by dubbing lines from movies and TV shows. Practice intonation, learn conversational skills, and receive AI-powered feedback on your pronunciation. Engage in a fun, game-like learning environment with a large library of content.

**Highlights:** Dub lines from movies and TV shows, Improve intonation and diction, Learn practical conversational skills, AI speaking report for feedback, Creator Mode for dubbing videos, Join study units for motivation

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Star Club for 30days | $14.99 | per month |
| Star Club 1-Time | $1.99 | one-time |
| 3-Day Star Club membership | $6.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is HelloTalk free?

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

### Is 2DUB free?

2DUB is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, HelloTalk or 2DUB?

HelloTalk is rated higher. HelloTalk averages 4.6 out of 5 from 44K ratings, while 2DUB averages 4.1 from 13 ratings.

### Do HelloTalk or 2DUB have ads?

Both HelloTalk and 2DUB show ads.

### Which is updated more often, HelloTalk or 2DUB?

HelloTalk ships an update fortnightly, and 2DUB every 3 weeks. Most recently, HelloTalk was updated on September 28, 2026 and 2DUB on September 17, 2026.

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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.*