# HelloTalk vs Speaky AI

The clearest difference is ads: Speaky AI at none against HelloTalk's shown. Speaky AI also leads on review sentiment (50% vs 36%). HelloTalk's advantage is ratings volume (44K vs 5) and chart position (#28 vs unranked). On price, rating, update cadence 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 Speaky AI sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 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 4.6 for Speaky AI. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: HelloTalk has 44K ratings behind it against 5, 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 50% of Speaky AI's.

HelloTalk ships an update fortnightly, Speaky AI every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | HelloTalk | Speaky AI |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (44K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hellotalk-language-learning/id557130558/reviews) | **[4.6 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/speaky-ai-speak-english/id6745432034/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **44K** | 5 |
| Positive reviews | 36.1% of reviews | **50.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Every 8 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#28** | — |
| Size | 766 MB | 132 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) | [dat nguyen](https://appshunter.io/developer/1743370768) |

## What reviewers say

### HelloTalk

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

**Currently charting:** #28 Top Grossing · Education, #31 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


### Speaky AI

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/speaky-ai-speak-english/id6745432034)

Practice English conversation with an AI speaking coach. Improve fluency through real-time dialogue without lessons or memorization. Track vocabulary, speaking frequency, and learning progress automatically.

**Highlights:** Real-time AI conversation, Vocabulary tracking, Speaking frequency statistics, Learning efficiency analysis, Daily and long-term progress tracking, Smart learning evaluation

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

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro | $4.99 | per month |
| Pro | $8.99 | per month |
| Pro | $17.99 | per year |
| Pro | $19.99 | per year |
| LifeTime | $69.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is HelloTalk free?

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

### Is Speaky AI free?

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

### Which has better reviews, HelloTalk or Speaky AI?

Speaky AI is rated higher. HelloTalk averages 4.6 out of 5 from 44K ratings, while Speaky AI averages 4.6 from 5 ratings.

### Do HelloTalk or Speaky AI have ads?

HelloTalk shows ads; Speaky AI does not.

### Which is updated more often, HelloTalk or Speaky AI?

HelloTalk ships an update fortnightly, and Speaky AI every 8 days. Most recently, HelloTalk was updated on October 29, 2026 and Speaky AI on October 24, 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.*