# Memrise vs Talkmate

The clearest difference is ads: Talkmate at none against Memrise's shown. Talkmate also leads on review sentiment (93% vs 68%) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.0). Memrise's advantage is ratings volume (217K vs 55) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 6 weeks). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Memrise sells 14 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days and Talkmate sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Memrise holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Memrise has 217K ratings behind it against 55, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 68% of Memrise's written reviews are positive against 93% of Talkmate's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Memrise ships an update fortnightly, Talkmate every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 28, 2026 and July 28, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Memrise | Talkmate |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (217K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/memrise-language-learning-app/id635966718/reviews)** | [4.6 (55 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/talkmate-multilingual-learning/id1182656711/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **217K** | 55 |
| Positive reviews | 68.0% of reviews | **93.1% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 6 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#176** | — |
| Size | 238 MB | 353 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **11.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Memrise Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/506043249) | [Beijing CooLanguage Times Education Science and Technology Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/959231175) |

## What reviewers say

### Memrise

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/memrise-language-learning-app/id635966718)

**Currently charting:** #176 Top Grossing · Education, #188 Top Free · Education (US App Store)

Learn over 40 languages through immersive lessons that simulate real-life conversations and cultural experiences. Practice vocabulary, listening, and speaking with AI-powered bots and native speaker videos to build confidence and speak like a local.

**Highlights:** Real-life conversation simulation, Cultural insights, Vocabulary and listening practice, Speaking practice with AI, Native speaker videos, Learn over 40 languages

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (14)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Language Learning Plan | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly Language Learning Plan | $24.99 | per month |
| 3-Month Language Learning Plan | $24.99 | per 3 months |
| 30% off Annual Memrise Pro | $42.99 | per year |
| Memrise Subscription Offer | $58.99 | per year |
| Memrise Subscription Offer | $59.99 | per month |
| Annual Language Learning Plan | $61.99 | per year |
| Memrise Annual Pro | $61.99 | per year |
| Memrise Subscription Offer | $61.99 | per year |
| Memrise Subscription Offer | $79.99 | per year |
| Lifetime Plan Offer | $98.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime Plan Offer | $131.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime Plan Offer | $164.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime Plan | $329.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Great for learning basics
- 👍 Engaging and fun learning experience
- 👍 Effective memorization techniques
- 👍 Useful for supplementing language learning
- 👍 Variety of languages available

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Subscription is too expensive
- 🔒 Limited functionality without subscription
- 🐛 Bugs and glitches in the app
- 🤖 AI conversations are not very helpful
- 🤔 Transition from basics to more advanced content is too abrupt

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes or freezes during lessons
- Inconsistent performance across devices
- Issues with syncing progress across devices
- Incorrect translations or pronunciations in some courses

**Requested features**

- Add more advanced content and courses
- Improve AI conversation feature
- Allow more control over review and repetition
- Provide offline access to courses
- Improve search and discovery of community courses


### Talkmate

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/talkmate-multilingual-learning/id1182656711)

This app offers a unique approach to language learning, simulating natural immersion through AI-powered interactions and native speaker content. It boasts an extensive library of over 80 languages, with plans to expand to all official global languages.

**Highlights:** AI-powered natural immersion learning, Extensive library of 80+ languages, Native speaker curriculum and pronunciation correction, Simulates mother tongue learning process, Real-time AI interaction for speaking practice, Includes endangered and official languages

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 14.99 USD/Month | $14.99 | one-time |
| 3 months PLUS | $14.99 | one-time |
| 1个月VIP会员 | $14.99 | one-time |
| 3个月VIP会员 | $29.99 | one-time |
| 12 months PLUS | $74.99 | one-time |
| 12个月VIP会员 | $99.99 | one-time |
| Life member | $109.99 | one-time |
| Life member | $124.99 | one-time |
| Life member | $139.99 | one-time |
| 149.99 USD/Year | $149.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Memrise free?

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

### Is Talkmate free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Memrise or Talkmate?

Memrise is rated higher. Memrise averages 4.8 out of 5 from 217K ratings, while Talkmate averages 4.6 from 55 ratings.

### Do Memrise or Talkmate have ads?

Memrise shows ads; Talkmate does not.

### Which is updated more often, Memrise or Talkmate?

Memrise ships an update fortnightly, and Talkmate every 6 weeks. Most recently, Memrise was updated on September 28, 2026 and Talkmate on July 28, 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.*