TalkTime vs Readix
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Learn with custom sentences
- Automatic translation
- Generate example sentences
- Automatic pronunciation
- Recall test function
- Grammar analysis
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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
Readix
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Built to keep your language learning in flow. I love learning languages through podcasts and reading, but constant lookups interrupt focus. So I built Readix to help you understand and practice languages without distraction. 1. Read without losing your flow Tap any word to see its meaning instantly, right where you read. No page jumps. No interruptions. 2. Analyze text your way Write your own prompts to explore tone, structure, or meaning. Ask better questions. Get deeper understanding. 3. Stay focused through typing Typing engages your hands and your mind — ideal for learners who struggle to concentrate. Learn by doing, not just reading. 4. Learn by writing, not guessing See text in your native language, write it in your target language, and get instant feedback. Spot mistakes clearly and improve through repetition. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Readix at every 3 days against TalkTime's every 8 days. 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. TalkTime sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and Readix sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
TalkTime ships an update every 8 days, Readix every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and October 2, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | TalkTime | Readix |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (12 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 12 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 8 days | Every 3 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Subscription | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, Mac — better |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 26 MB | 9 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Shumin Yu | ZHANG YIQUN |
In-app purchases
TalkTime
- Monthly Subscription$2.991 Month
- Annual Subscription$29.991 Year
Readix
- Monthly$7.991 Month
- Yearly$89.991 Year









