# Memrise vs Language Transfer

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Language Transfer at none against Memrise's 10. Language Transfer also leads on ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (94% vs 68%). Memrise's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 14 months) and ratings volume (218K vs 1.6K). On price, rating, chart position and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Memrise sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $24.99 per month. Language Transfer asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Memrise against 4.9 for Language Transfer. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Memrise has 218K ratings behind it against 1.6K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 68% of Memrise's written reviews are positive against 94% of Language Transfer's.

Memrise ships an update fortnightly, Language Transfer every 14 months. Both last shipped on November 7, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Memrise | Language Transfer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (218K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/memrise-language-learning-app/id635966718/reviews) | **[4.9 (1.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/language-transfer/id1519599004/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **218K** | 1.6K |
| Positive reviews | 68.1% of reviews | **94.1% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 14 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | #182 | #182 |
| Size | 240 MB | 79 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 15.1 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Memrise Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/506043249) | [Mihalis Eleftheriou](https://appshunter.io/developer/1519599306) |

## What reviewers say

### Memrise

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

**Currently charting:** #182 Top Grossing · 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 (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Language Learning Plan | $24.99 | per month |
| 3-Month Language Learning Plan | $24.99 | per 3 months |
| Memrise Subscription Offer | $58.99 | per year |
| 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 | $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


### Language Transfer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/language-transfer/id1519599004)

**Currently charting:** #182 Top Free · Education (US App Store)

Learn new languages and music theory through free, downloadable audio courses. This app offers a structured approach to language learning, allowing you to track progress and listen offline. No sign-up is necessary to begin your educational journey.

**Highlights:** Free audio courses, Downloadable lessons, Progress saving, Offline listening, No sign-up required, Multiple languages available

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Highly effective language learning method
- 👍 Intuitive and logical approach
- 🤩 Incredible value for being free
- 💡 Unique teaching style that builds on existing knowledge
- 🎉 Accelerates language learning progress

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 App has some bugs and stability issues
- 🔍 Lack of playback controls (speed, rewind, etc.)
- 🗂️ Difficulty navigating and finding specific lessons

**Reported bugs**

- Lessons not always marked as complete correctly
- App sometimes reverts to earlier lessons unexpectedly
- Occasional audio playback issues

**Requested features**

- Add more language options
- Improve lesson navigation and progress tracking
- Implement playback speed controls
- Provide transcripts or subtitles for lessons


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Memrise free?

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

### Is Language Transfer free?

Language Transfer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Memrise or Language Transfer?

Language Transfer is rated higher. Memrise averages 4.8 out of 5 from 218K ratings, while Language Transfer averages 4.9 from 1.6K ratings.

### Do Memrise or Language Transfer have ads?

Memrise shows ads; Language Transfer does not.

### Which is updated more often, Memrise or Language Transfer?

Memrise ships an update fortnightly, and Language Transfer every 14 months. Most recently, Memrise was updated on November 7, 2026 and Language Transfer on November 7, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Memrise or Language Transfer?

Memrise currently peaks at #182 in the App Store charts, and Language Transfer at #182. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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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.*