# TingYue vs TalkTime

The clearest difference is monetization model: TingYue at free with in-app purchases against TalkTime's subscription. TingYue also leads on ratings volume (415 vs 12) and device support (4 vs 2). TalkTime's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (100% vs 66%). On price, rating, update cadence and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. TingYue sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and TalkTime sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

TalkTime holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: TingYue has 415 ratings behind it against 12, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 66% of TingYue's written reviews are positive against 100% of TalkTime's.

TingYue ships an update every 5 days, TalkTime every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on November 9, 2026 and November 7, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | TingYue | TalkTime |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (415 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tingyue/id645926554/reviews) | **[4.7 (12 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/talktime-learn-a-language/id6457257628/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **415** | 12 |
| Positive reviews | 66.3% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 days** | Every 8 days |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Size | 155 MB | 26 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.5** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [雪梅 王](https://appshunter.io/developer/552249380) | [Shumin Yu](https://appshunter.io/developer/435282917) |

## What reviewers say

### TingYue

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tingyue/id645926554)

This app helps foreign language learners improve their reading and listening skills. It supports various file formats, offers automatic translation, and includes tools for vocabulary study and practice. Users can create personalized reading plans and track their progress.

**Highlights:** Import EPUB, PDF, TXT, DOCX, MOBI, Automatic full-text translation, Multi-engine text-to-speech (TTS), Personalized reading plans, Vocabulary study and practice, AI dictionary and explanations, iCloud sync across devices

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| ChatGPT Speech Engine Starter | $2.99 | per month |
| TingYue Read Plus Monthly | $3.99 | per month |
| TingYue Listen Plus Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| TingYue Pro Plan Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| TingYue AI Plan Monthly | $6.99 | per month |
| TingYue Listen Plus Quarterly | $14.99 | per 3 months |
| TingYue Listen Plus Annually | $39.99 | per year |
| TingYue Pro Plan Yearly | $39.99 | per year |
| TingYue Reader Plan Lifetime | $29.99 | one-time |
| TingYue Listen Plus Lifetime | $84.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great for learning English
- 🚀 Fast translation and lookup
- 📚 Extensive book selection

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and bugs
- 💰 Expensive subscription model
- 🔒 Privacy concerns with data collection

**Reported bugs**

- Imported books not showing up correctly
- Frequent login issues and account problems
- Audio playback stuttering and disconnections

**Requested features**

- Improve PDF reading experience
- Add support for more languages
- Implement cross-device sync for books and progress


### TalkTime

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/talktime-learn-a-language/id6457257628)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Subscription | $2.99 | per month |
| Annual Subscription | $29.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is TingYue free?

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

### Is TalkTime free?

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

### Which has better reviews, TingYue or TalkTime?

TalkTime is rated higher. TingYue averages 4.5 out of 5 from 415 ratings, while TalkTime averages 4.7 from 12 ratings.

### Do TingYue or TalkTime have ads?

TingYue shows ads; TalkTime does not.

### Which is updated more often, TingYue or TalkTime?

TingYue ships an update every 5 days, and TalkTime every 8 days. Most recently, TingYue was updated on November 9, 2026 and TalkTime on November 7, 2026.

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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.*