# HelloTalk vs Trancy

The clearest difference is ads: Trancy at none against HelloTalk's shown. Trancy also leads on review sentiment (67% vs 36%). HelloTalk's advantage is ratings volume (44K vs 205) and chart position (#21 vs unranked). On price, rating, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. HelloTalk sells 12 in-app purchases, starting at $12.99 per month and Trancy sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 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 — 4.6 for HelloTalk against 4.5 for Trancy. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: HelloTalk has 44K ratings behind it against 205, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 36% of HelloTalk's written reviews are positive against 67% of Trancy's.

HelloTalk ships an update fortnightly, Trancy monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | HelloTalk | Trancy |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (44K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hellotalk-language-learning/id557130558/reviews)** | [4.5 (205 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/trancy-ai-language-learning/id6475022743/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **44K** | 205 |
| Positive reviews | 36.1% of reviews | **67.2% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#21** | — |
| Size | 753 MB | 25 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [HELLOTALK FOREIGN LANGUAGE EXCHANGE LEARNING TALK CHAT APP](https://appshunter.io/developer/557130561) | [L2D LIMITED](https://appshunter.io/developer/1723116510) |

## What reviewers say

### HelloTalk

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

**Currently charting:** #21 Top Grossing · Education, #66 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


### Trancy

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/trancy-ai-language-learning/id6475022743)

Transform your favorite YouTube videos, podcasts, and web articles into interactive language lessons. This app offers AI-powered bilingual subtitles, instant translation, and speaking practice with pronunciation feedback to make learning engaging and effective.

**Highlights:** AI bilingual subtitles, Real-time translation, Speaking practice with AI feedback, Vocabulary saving and context, Immersive listening drills, Sync YouTube subscriptions

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Trancy monthly | $3.99 | per month |
| Trancy Premium + AI 月订 | $8.99 | per month |
| Trancy Premium - Yearly | $29.99 | per year |
| Trancy Premium + AI 年定 | $73.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is HelloTalk free?

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

### Is Trancy free?

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

### Which has better reviews, HelloTalk or Trancy?

HelloTalk is rated higher. HelloTalk averages 4.6 out of 5 from 44K ratings, while Trancy averages 4.5 from 205 ratings.

### Do HelloTalk or Trancy have ads?

HelloTalk shows ads; Trancy does not.

### Which is updated more often, HelloTalk or Trancy?

HelloTalk ships an update fortnightly, and Trancy monthly. Most recently, HelloTalk was updated on September 25, 2026 and Trancy on September 21, 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.*