Comparison

Memrise vs TANGO TRAINING

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Memrise

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
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Memrise is a language learning app for people who have a specific reason to learn. Trusted by 80 million learners, Memrise offers specialised courses for your goals: passing an exam, speaking confidently at work, building relationships, or discovering cultures you love. Unlike gamified apps with robotic voices, it's built around real native-speaker videos - so you learn to speak like real people. Learn Spanish, Korean, Japanese or 136 other languages in lessons that teach you vocabulary, listening and speaking as if you were a local living in the country. 15 NEW languages to learn from: Afrikaans, Ancient Greek, Latin, Finnish, Irish, Czech, Hungarian, Cantonese, Romanian, Esperanto, Croatian, Kurdish, Serbian, Bulgarian, Azerbaijani * Showing you how to piece together natural sentences, preparing you for everyday conversation * Giving you a place to practice role-play and gain confidence * Teaching you the cultural nuances you need to feel like a local Memrise is the best language-learning app for beginners that are starting to learn a language from scratch, intermediate learners that want to build on their listening and speaking, and advanced learners who are looking to improve their conversational skills. Download Memrise so that you can confidently: * Connect with your partner and their family * Have a better time while travelling * Sharpen your mind if you’re learning a language for brain health * Prepare for a language exam * Connect with work colleagues * Better understand different cultures How do we help you have conversations in other languages? * Choose from hundreds of real-life scenarios * Practice listening to native speaker videos using what you’ve just learned * Then build confidence speaking with AI Buddies, your personalised language learning bots - Helping 80+ million learners speak confidently - Featured in BBC World Service, Forbes, The Verge, The Financial Times, and more What other learners are saying "I've been using Memrise for about two years, studying European Portuguese. I have the paid version - it's a solid learning tool, and it has been my primary resource ever since got it. I find the Learn with Locals feature to be especially useful, more so as my Portuguese improves. My wife and I spent a couple of weeks in Portugal a few months ago, and we were able to handle all of our transactions - stores, restaurants, markets, car rental, etc!" - Voloúre Need to speak a new language soon? Get the practice you need with Memrise Pro - Unlock all vocab lessons - Unlock all native speaker videos - Unlimited speaking practice - Ad free Compare with our Free Plan - Limited vocab lessons - Limited videos and conversations - Ads Download our app for free and start learning with Memrise today: Learn French, Spanish (Spain), Spanish (Mexico), German, Korean, Japanese, Japanese (no script), Turkish, Italian, Chinese (simplified), Dutch, Portuguese (Portugal), Portuguese (Brazil), Russian, Swedish, Norwegian, Polish, Danish, Slovenian, Icelandic, Yoruba, Mongolian, English (UK) and English (US)! ------ *PLEASE READ: A Memrise Pro subscription are designed for Memrise-approved courses. A subscription is required in order to access all our learning features. These features may vary depending on your device's language and language pair. Once purchased, subscriptions will automatically renew unless cancelled before the end of the current payment period. Subscriptions can be managed or cancelled in your Apple App Store account. In-app Permissions – To enable some of the features of the Memrise app we may need to ask for your permission. For example, we'll ask to access your microphone if you'd like to practice your pronunciation skills. You can change permissions at any time in your settings. Privacy Policy: https://www.memrise.com/privacy/ Terms of Use: https://www.memrise.com/terms/

About

TANGO TRAINING

Learn Argentine Tango from world-renowned dancers with a comprehensive video library. Improve technique, musicality, and connection at your own pace, with new classes added weekly. Practice solo or with a partner, anytime, anywhere.

Highlights
  • Unlimited access to full Tango video library
  • 2 new classes added weekly
  • Downloadable lessons for offline viewing
  • 3-camera HD recording for detailed views
  • Solo and couple training options
  • Structured learning paths from beginner to advanced
Features
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Experience the beauty, passion, and precision of Argentine Tango — anytime, anywhere — with the most complete Tango learning app by Miriam Larici & Leonardo Barrionuevo, world-renowned Tango dancers, choreographers, and teachers. Whether you’re taking your first steps or refining your artistry, this app gives you unlimited access to the most comprehensive Tango video library ever created. Every class is designed to help you grow at your own pace — improving your technique, musicality, posture, and connection — all from the comfort of your home or studio. - What’s Included: - Unlimited Access to the Full Library — Explore a vast collection of lessons covering fundamentals, figures, technique, musicality, and performance skills. - 2 New Classes Every Week — Fresh content is added regularly so you always have something new to learn and practice. - Download for Offline Viewing — Practice anywhere, even without internet access. Perfect for travelers or studio sessions without Wi-Fi. - 3-Camera HD Recording — Every lesson is filmed with multiple cameras so you can see every movement, detail, and angle clearly. - Solo & Couple Training — Develop your individual technique or practice together as a couple. Lessons are structured for both roles: leader and follower. - Structured Learning Paths — Progress from beginner to advanced with carefully organized classes that guide your development step by step. - Focus on Musicality and Connection — Learn not just the steps, but the essence of Argentine Tango — how to feel, interpret, and express the music. - Anytime, Anywhere Access — Dance when and where it’s convenient for you. Your Tango studio is always in your pocket. - Why Choose This App: Miriam Larici and Leonardo Barrionuevo are internationally acclaimed for their artistry, precision, and teaching method. They have performed and choreographed for some of the world’s top shows and productions — including “So You Think You Can Dance,” “Dancing with the Stars,” and “Forever Tango.” Their teaching method combines deep knowledge of traditional Tango with a clear, modern approach that makes complex movements easy to understand and apply. Whether you’re dancing socially or performing professionally, their lessons will elevate your Tango to the next level. Perfect For: Beginners wanting to learn Argentine Tango from the best. Intermediate dancers looking to refine technique and connection. Advanced dancers aiming to polish details and artistry. Individuals or couples who want a complete, flexible Tango training program. No schedules, no limits — just you, your passion, and world-class Tango instruction available 24/7. Start Your Tango Journey Today Download the app, get unlimited access to all lessons, and receive 2 brand-new classes every week. Train anywhere, anytime — and let Miriam & Leonardo guide you toward mastering the art of Argentine Tango. INFORMATION ABOUT THE APP AND PURCHASE OPTIONS By signing up, you will get access to subscription(s) that include features such as progress tracking, and offline sync. The download of TANGO TRAINING is free of charge. No free trial offered. Should you use TANGO TRAINING app to access in-app content via available subscription(s), a payment will be charged to your credit card through your App Store account . A subscription renews automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours prior to the end of the subscription period. There is no increase in price when renewing. Subscription(s) can be managed and auto-renewal turned off in Account Settings in the App Store after purchase. Read our full Terms of Service and our Privacy Policy: https://passion.io/terms-of-service https://passion.io/privacy-policy

Screenshots

Memrise4 screens
TANGO TRAINING4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Memrise at 218K against TANGO TRAINING's 2. Memrise also leads on chart position (#196 vs unranked). TANGO TRAINING's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.8). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Memrise sells 14 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days and TANGO TRAINING sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $18.00 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

TANGO TRAINING holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Memrise has 218K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 8 level
Memrise versus TANGO TRAINING: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMemriseTANGO TRAINING
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (218K ratings)5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews68.1% of reviews—
Number of ratings218K — better2
Update frequencyFortnightlyFortnightly
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#196 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size240 MB90 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperMemrise LimitedLEONARDO BARRIONUEVO

Customer experience

Memrise

All ratings217,451 ratings
Positive96.2%
Neutral2.4%
Negative1.4%
Written reviews2,905 reviews
Positive68.1%
Neutral8.8%
Negative23.1%

TANGO TRAINING

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

Memrise

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • 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

6 requests
  • 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
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  • Add support for writing practice and handwriting recognition

TANGO TRAINING

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

14 purchases

Memrise

Subscriptions10
  • Weekly Language Learning Plan$2.997 Days
  • Monthly Language Learning Plan$24.991 Month
  • 3-Month Language Learning Plan$24.993 Months
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  • 30% off Annual Memrise Pro$42.991 Year
  • Memrise Subscription Offer$58.991 Year
  • Memrise Subscription Offer1 Month trial$59.991 Month
  • Annual Language Learning Plan$61.991 Year
  • Memrise Annual Pro$61.991 Year
  • Memrise Subscription Offer1 Year trial$61.991 Year
  • Memrise Subscription Offer$79.991 Year
One-time4
  • Lifetime Plan Offer$98.99
  • Lifetime Plan Offer$131.99
  • Lifetime Plan Offer$164.99
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  • Lifetime Plan$329.99
10 purchases

TANGO TRAINING

Subscriptions4
  • GOLD - (Troilo)$18.001 Month
  • PLATINUM (D'arienzo)$25.001 Month
  • DIAMOND (Pugliese)$34.991 Month
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  • DIAMOND (Yearly)$339.991 Year
One-time6
  • MILONGA (Drills 1)$39.99
  • MILONGA (Workout 2)$39.99
  • INTERACTIVE Vol. 1$39.99
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  • INTERACTIVE Vol. 2$39.99
  • TANGO TIPS (Bk Sacadas)$39.99
  • TANGO DRILLS (Colgadas)$39.99

Questions

Is Memrise free?
Memrise is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is TANGO TRAINING free?
TANGO TRAINING is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Memrise or TANGO TRAINING?
TANGO TRAINING is rated higher. Memrise averages 4.8 out of 5 from 218K ratings, while TANGO TRAINING averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.
Do Memrise or TANGO TRAINING have ads?
Both Memrise and TANGO TRAINING show ads.
Which is updated more often, Memrise or TANGO TRAINING?
Memrise ships an update fortnightly, and TANGO TRAINING fortnightly. Most recently, Memrise was updated on November 1, 2026 and TANGO TRAINING on October 24, 2026.

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