# Duolingo vs Andy English Language Learning

The clearest difference is monetization model: Duolingo at free with in-app purchases against Andy English Language Learning's subscription. Duolingo also leads on ratings volume (5.5M vs 16K) and chart position (#1 vs unranked). Andy English Language Learning's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (91% vs 65%). On price, rating, update cadence and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Duolingo sells 16 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month and Andy English Language Learning sells 12 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 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 — 4.7 for Duolingo against 4.7 for Andy English Language Learning. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Duolingo has 5.5M ratings behind it against 16K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 65% of Duolingo's written reviews are positive against 91% of Andy English Language Learning's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly weekly. Both last shipped on September 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Duolingo | Andy English Language Learning |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (5.5M ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/duolingo-language-lessons/id570060128/reviews) | [4.7 (16K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/andy-english-language-learning/id1078490509/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **5.5M** | 16K |
| Positive reviews | 64.6% of reviews | **91.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Weekly | Weekly |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Best chart rank | **#1** | — |
| Size | 489 MB | 42 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **13.4** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Duolingo](https://appshunter.io/developer/570060151) | [Andrey Pyankov](https://appshunter.io/developer/943152533) |

## What reviewers say

### Duolingo

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/duolingo-language-lessons/id570060128)

**Currently charting:** #1 Top Free · Education, #1 Top Grossing · Education, #25 Top Grossing, #63 Top Free (US App Store)

Learn languages, math, music, and chess through fun, bite-sized lessons. Build vocabulary, grammar, and real-world skills with a science-based methodology. Track progress and stay motivated with a global community.

**Highlights:** Bite-sized language lessons, Speaking, reading, listening, writing practice, Math skills development, Music reading and playing, Chess strategy and gameplay, Progress tracking and rewards

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (16)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Super Duolingo | $9.99 | per month |
| Super Duolingo | $12.99 | per month |
| Super Duolingo | $12.99 | per month |
| Super Duolingo | $59.99 | per year |
| Super Duolingo | $79.99 | per year |
| Super Duolingo | $83.99 | per year |
| Super Duolingo | $83.99 | per year |
| Super Duolingo | $95.99 | per year |
| Super Duolingo | $119.99 | per year |
| Super Duolingo | $119.99 | per year |
| Chest of Gems | $0.99 | one-time |
| Barrel of Gems (1200) | $4.99 | one-time |
| Chest of Gems (1200) | $4.99 | one-time |
| Cart of Gems (3000) | $9.99 | one-time |
| Barrel of Gems (3000) | $9.99 | one-time |
| Cart of Gems (6500) | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🤩 Fun and entertaining learning experience
- 🎉 Motivating streak and league features
- 🎨 Cute and engaging animations
- 📚 Effective for learning vocabulary and basics
- 🤖 Useful AI-powered features like voice lessons

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🤖 Issues with voice recognition and pronunciation feedback
- 🤑 Aggressive monetization tactics and paywall for key features
- 🤯 Frustrating heart/health system that penalizes mistakes
- 🤔 Lack of grammar explanations and focus on just memorizing phrases
- 🤷‍♀️ Inconsistent app experience across platforms

**Reported bugs**

- Freezing or crashing during lessons
- Incorrect translations or answers marked wrong
- Inconsistent behavior of certain features like leagues

**Requested features**

- Add more languages, especially less common ones
- Improve grammar lessons and explanations
- Allow more flexibility in navigating the course content
- Provide better feedback and corrections for mistakes
- Sync progress and features consistently across app and web


### Andy English Language Learning

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/andy-english-language-learning/id1078490509)

Practice your English with an AI chatbot that acts as your personal tutor and friend. Engage in conversations, learn new vocabulary, and study grammar through interactive lessons and games. Improve your language skills in a judgment-free environment.

**Highlights:** AI-powered English conversation practice, Personalized grammar lessons and explanations, Vocabulary learning with definitions and examples, Language games for word and grammar reinforcement, Available 24/7 for practice, Audio support for listening and pronunciation

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

**In-app purchases (12)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1-Month Premium Subscription | $6.99 | per month |
| 1-Month Premium Subscription | $6.99 | per month |
| 1-Month Premium Subscription | $9.99 | per month |
| 1-Year Subscription -70% Promo | $14.99 | per year |
| 1-Year Subscription -50% Promo | $24.99 | per year |
| 1-Year Premium Subscription | $29.99 | per year |
| 6-Month Premium Subscription | $29.99 | per 6 months |
| 1-Year Subscription -30% Promo | $29.99 | per year |
| 1-Year Subscription -20% Promo | $34.99 | per year |
| 1-Year Premium Subscription | $44.99 | per year |
| Lifetime Premium | $49.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime Premium | $69.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Helpful for learning English
- 🤖 Friendly and engaging AI chatbot
- 🎓 Useful for improving grammar and vocabulary
- 🕰️ Convenient to practice anytime
- 💬 Provides a conversational learning experience

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🤖 AI responses can be repetitive or limited
- 💰 Premium features require a subscription
- 🗣️ Inability to send images or other media
- 🤔 Some questions not answered satisfactorily

**Reported bugs**

- Occasional glitches or bugs causing repetitive messages
- Compatibility issues on older devices

**Requested features**

- Expand language support beyond just English
- Add more advanced conversational capabilities
- Improve personalization and memory of user interactions
- Integrate audio/visual learning tools


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Duolingo free?

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

### Is Andy English Language Learning free?

Andy English Language Learning is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Duolingo or Andy English Language Learning?

Duolingo and Andy English Language Learning are both rated 4.7 out of 5 on the App Store, from 5.5M and 16K ratings respectively.

### Do Duolingo or Andy English Language Learning have ads?

Duolingo shows ads; Andy English Language Learning does not.

### Which is updated more often, Duolingo or Andy English Language Learning?

Duolingo ships an update weekly, and Andy English Language Learning weekly. Most recently, Duolingo was updated on September 24, 2026 and Andy English Language Learning on September 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.*