Langulife vs Common Words
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Langulife
This app provides a platform for language learners to practice speaking and writing in real-world scenarios. Engage with prompts, read and hear other users' responses, and connect privately for one-on-one conversations. It focuses on practical application rather than gamified drills.
- Practice speaking or writing answers
- 370+ prompts across 30+ topics
- Read and hear others' answers
- Public reactions and replies
- Private one-to-one chat
- 15 languages supported
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Most language apps teach you to order coffee. Langulife helps you actually talk to people. If you've spent months on a language app and still freeze when a conversation starts — you're not alone. You don't need more vocabulary drills. You need a place to use what you already know. THREE WAYS TO USE IT PRACTICE • Answer a real question in your target language • Speak it or write it — your choice • 370+ prompts across 30+ everyday topics FEED • Read and hear how others answered the same question • React and reply in public • Learn from learners at your level, not textbooks CHAT • Message someone privately when a reply stands out • Keep a conversation going one-to-one • Your call — the app works fine without it WHAT YOU WON'T FIND • No streaks, gems, or timers • No AI on the other end — real people, every time • No scheduled calls or live pressure • No scripts. Nothing here is rehearsed. BUILT FOR • Post-beginner learners, roughly A2 to C1 • People who know the grammar and still can't say what they mean • Adults who'd rather discuss real ideas than match colored bubbles • Anyone tired of gamified lessons that don't build real fluency 15 languages. Answer on your own time. Pick a prompt. Share your answer. See what happens. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
Common Words
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The 1,000 most common words cover about 82% of everyday speech — so learn those first. Common Words teaches the highest-frequency words in Italian, Spanish, French, and German in the order they actually appear, each with pronunciation and a real example. Five focused minutes a day. Suject to Terms & Conditions https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Langulife at fortnightly against Common Words's every 4 months. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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
Both are free to download. Langulife sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month and Common Words sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Langulife ships an update fortnightly, Common Words every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Langulife | Common Words |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (3 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 3 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly — better | Every 4 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Freemium | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 — better | 16.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 92 MB | 4 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Langulife Inc. | Fiume Systems Pty Limited |
In-app purchases
Langulife
- Langulife VIP Monthly$9.991 Month
- Langulife VIP Yearly7 Days trial$44.991 Year
Common Words
- US3 Days trial$4.991 Month
- US3 Days trial$39.991 Year
