# Talkpal vs Benkyo Box

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Benkyo Box at 100% against Talkpal's 58%. Benkyo Box also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.7). Talkpal's advantage is ratings volume (4K vs 6) and chart position (#166 vs unranked). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Talkpal sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $19.99 per month and Benkyo Box sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Benkyo Box holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Talkpal has 4K ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 58% of Talkpal's written reviews are positive against 100% of Benkyo Box's.

Talkpal ships an update every 9 days, Benkyo Box weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 9, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Talkpal | Benkyo Box |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/talkpal-ai-language-learning/id6468219825/reviews) | **[5.0 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/benkyo-box/id6475318444/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **4K** | 6 |
| Positive reviews | 57.8% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 9 days | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Freemium | Freemium |
| Best chart rank | **#166** | — |
| Size | 82 MB | 154 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.4** | 18.2 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, Mac** |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [TalkPal, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1697279211) | [autorelease LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1502054942) |

## What reviewers say

### Talkpal

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/talkpal-ai-language-learning/id6468219825)

**Currently charting:** #166 Top Grossing · Education, #197 Top Free · Education (US App Store)

Practice realistic conversations with advanced AI to improve speaking, listening, reading, and writing in over 130 languages. Offers interactive learning modes and personalized feedback to build fluency and confidence.

**Highlights:** AI-powered conversational practice, Learn 130+ languages, Realistic dialogue simulations, Personalized feedback and corrections, Bite-sized lessons, Progress tracking

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium 1 Month Pass | $19.99 | per month |
| Premium 3 Months Pass | $49.99 | per 3 months |
| Premium 12 Months Pass | $119.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Excellent for conversational practice
- 👍 Useful for exam preparation and travel
- 💡 Allows practicing on any topic
- 👍 Provides instant feedback and corrections
- 🚀 Convenient for practicing anytime

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Buggy and glitchy at times
- 👎 Not suitable for complete beginners
- 👎 Pronunciation can be inaccurate for some languages
- 👎 Limited free features, requires paid subscription

**Reported bugs**

- Frequent log-outs and login issues
- Compatibility problems on certain devices
- Inconsistent or incorrect grammar feedback

**Requested features**

- Add more languages and voice options
- Improve responsiveness of AI
- Allow customization of conversation level
- Provide option to save/review past conversations
- Integrate with other language learning tools


### Benkyo Box

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/benkyo-box/id6475318444)

Create and study custom flashcards with rich media support, including sketching and image annotations. Organize your learning with folders and track your progress with daily study schedules and trend analysis.

**Highlights:** Custom flashcard creation, Image sketching and annotation, Quick entry and CSV import, Folder organization, Daily study scheduling, Progress tracking and trends, Shortcut integration

**Features:** Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Advanced Learner (Monthly) | $2.99 | per month |
| Advanced Learner (Yearly) | $19.99 | per year |
| Advanced Learner Lifetime | $34.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Talkpal free?

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

### Is Benkyo Box free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Talkpal or Benkyo Box?

Benkyo Box is rated higher. Talkpal averages 4.7 out of 5 from 4K ratings, while Benkyo Box averages 5.0 from 6 ratings.

### Do Talkpal or Benkyo Box have ads?

Neither Talkpal nor Benkyo Box shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Talkpal or Benkyo Box?

Talkpal ships an update every 9 days, and Benkyo Box weekly. Most recently, Talkpal was updated on November 9, 2026 and Benkyo Box on November 4, 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.*