Comparison

TalkTime vs Relingo

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

Head to head
About

TalkTime

Enhance foreign language skills through listening and reading with custom sentence learning. Supports multiple languages and offers automatic translation, pronunciation, and grammar analysis. Includes recall tests to reinforce learning.

Highlights
  • Learn with custom sentences
  • Automatic translation
  • Generate example sentences
  • Automatic pronunciation
  • Recall test function
  • Grammar analysis
Features
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TalkTime is an AI-powered language learning app that improves your skills by listening to and reading real-world content: - Supports 10 languages: Chinese / Japanese / English / German / Korean / Cantonese / French / Spanish / Thai / Russian - Learn with content that interests you - Study any language using another language - Supports reverse input for bilingual learning - AI-powered sentence translation - AI-generated natural voice for every sentence and word - AI extracts and analyzes vocabulary with part-of-speech, phonetics, and definitions - iCloud sync across devices — your data stays secure and private About Subscription: The app offers a subscription to unlock unlimited use. Payment will be charged to your Apple ID at confirmation of purchase. Subscription automatically renews unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. You can manage your subscription in App Store Account Settings. Terms of Service: https://talktime.shu.dev/terms_of_service Privacy Policy: https://talktime.shu.dev/privacy

About

Relingo

Master new vocabulary effortlessly while consuming your favorite content. This app integrates with various sources like YouTube, podcasts, and e-books to provide instant translations and personalized word learning. It uses spaced repetition to help you retain new words effectively.

Highlights
  • Bilingual subtitle support for YouTube
  • Podcast subscription with AI subtitles
  • Epub e-book import and reading
  • Web page translation and word collection
  • Anki-based word review system
  • Built-in browser plugin for word collection
Features
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Relingo allows you to easily master words and quickly check translations while browsing the content you are interested in, lowering the threshold for language learning. Content sources: • YouTube bilingual subtitles • Podcast subscriptions and AI subtitles • Epub e-book import and reading • Users can add separate web pages by themselves • Built-in rich RSS subscription sources also support free addition • There are functions such as read later, collection, reading progress, etc. • Built-in browser plug-in, collects new words when browsing online content with Safari Translation and highlighting: • Supports learning of several languages ​​such as English, French, German, Chinese, Japanese, Korean, etc. • Supports multiple translation engines • Automatically highlight and annotate new words for users to improve browsing efficiency Word learning: • Users can continue to learn the words they collect during browsing and use Anki-based algorithms to review and deepen their memory. Auto Subscription Service Description: Monthly Membership 1. Subscription Service: Monthly Membership (1 month) 2. Subscription Price: $3.99/month 3. Payment: Subscriptions can be managed by the user, after the user confirms the purchase and pays, it is recorded in the iTunes account. 4. Renewal: The Apple iTunes account will deduct a fee within 24 hours before the expiration, and after the deduction is successful, the subscription period will be extended by one subscription period. 5. Cancel Renewal: If you need to cancel the subscription, please open the “Settings” on the iPhone –> enter “iTunes Store and App Store” –> click “Apple ID”, choose “View Apple ID”, enter “Account Settings” page, click “Subscriptions”, choose “Relingo” to cancel the subscription. If the subscription is not turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the subscription period, the subscription will be automatically renewed. Annual Membership 1. Subscription Service: Annual Membership (1 year) 2. Subscription Price: $19.99/year 3. Payment: Subscriptions can be managed by the user, after the user confirms the purchase and pays, it is recorded in the iTunes account. 4. Renewal: The Apple iTunes account will deduct a fee within 24 hours before the expiration, and after the deduction is successful, the subscription period will be extended by one subscription period. 5. Cancel Renewal: If you need to cancel the subscription, please open the “Settings” on the iPhone –> enter “iTunes Store and App Store” –> click “Apple ID”, choose “View Apple ID”, enter “Account Settings” page, click “Subscriptions”, choose “Relingo” to cancel the subscription. If the subscription is not turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the subscription period, the subscription will be automatically renewed. Privacy Policy: https://relingo.net/en/privacy Terms of Use: https://relingo.net/en/terms

Screenshots

TalkTime4 screens
Relingo4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: TalkTime at 100% against Relingo's 0%. TalkTime also leads on rating (4.7 vs 4.1) and update cadence (every 8 days vs every 3 weeks). Relingo's advantage is monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription) and ratings volume (43 vs 12). 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. TalkTime sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and Relingo sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

TalkTime holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.1. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 12 and 43 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of TalkTime's written reviews are positive against 0% of Relingo's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

TalkTime ships an update every 8 days, Relingo every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 8, 2026 and September 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
TalkTime versus Relingo: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTalkTimeRelingo
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (12 ratings) — better4.1 (43 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings1243 — better
Update frequencyEvery 8 days — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationSubscriptionFree with in-app purchases — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size26 MB86 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperShumin YuLesslab

Customer experience

TalkTime

All ratings12 ratings
Positive91.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative8.3%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Relingo

All ratings43 ratings
Positive76.7%
Neutral2.3%
Negative20.9%
Written reviews5 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

In-app purchases

2 purchases

TalkTime

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Subscription$2.991 Month
  • Annual Subscription$29.991 Year
2 purchases

Relingo

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Premium$3.991 Month
  • Annual Premium$39.991 Year

Questions

Is TalkTime free?
TalkTime is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Relingo free?
Relingo is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, TalkTime or Relingo?
TalkTime is rated higher. TalkTime averages 4.7 out of 5 from 12 ratings, while Relingo averages 4.1 from 43 ratings.
Do TalkTime or Relingo have ads?
Neither TalkTime nor Relingo shows ads.
Which is updated more often, TalkTime or Relingo?
TalkTime ships an update every 8 days, and Relingo every 3 weeks. Most recently, TalkTime was updated on September 8, 2026 and Relingo on September 9, 2026.

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