# Superfluent vs LingoBuddy

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Superfluent at 3.4K against LingoBuddy's 2. Superfluent also leads on update cadence (every 6 days vs every 2 weeks) and chart position (#123 vs unranked). On price, rating, review sentiment and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Superfluent sells 12 in-app purchases, starting at $10.99 per month and LingoBuddy sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for Superfluent against 5.0 for LingoBuddy. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Superfluent has 3.4K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 93% of Superfluent's written reviews are positive against 100% of LingoBuddy's.

Superfluent ships an update every 6 days, LingoBuddy every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Superfluent | LingoBuddy |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.9 (3.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/superfluent-language-learning/id6471920464/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lingobuddy-learn/id6754448458/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **3.4K** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 93.2% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 6 days** | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#123** | — |
| Size | 103 MB | 92 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **15.1** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Superfluent, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/567586495) | [Jakob Frederik Ahlberg](https://appshunter.io/developer/1848305793) |

## What reviewers say

### Superfluent

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/superfluent-language-learning/id6471920464)

**Currently charting:** #123 Top Grossing · Education, #159 Top Free · Education (US App Store)

This app helps you improve conversational fluency in various languages through simulated real-world scenarios. It provides instant feedback on pronunciation and vocabulary, tracks your progress, and offers cultural and grammatical insights. Practice speaking without the pressure of real-life interactions.

**Highlights:** Real-world conversation practice, Hundreds of interactive scenarios, Real-time pronunciation feedback, Vocabulary and grammar suggestions, Progress tracking with Fluency Score, Tutor for questions and cultural context

**In-app purchases (12)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly | $10.99 | per month |
| Monthly | $12.99 | per month |
| Monthly | $14.99 | per month |
| Annual | $74.99 | per year |
| Annual | $74.99 | per year |
| Annual | $89.99 | per year |
| Annual | $99.99 | per year |
| Annual | $99.99 | per year |
| Annual | $99.99 | per year |
| Family Plan | $109.99 | per year |
| Family Plan | $134.99 | per year |
| Family Plan | $149.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Real-time conversation practice
- 👍 Meaningful and life-like conversations
- 👍 Provides feedback and suggestions for improvement
- 👍 Ability to play back recordings
- 👍 Useful for improving fluency and confidence

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional issues with voice recognition
- 🐛 Some suggested words without translations

**Reported bugs**

- Volume issue when trying to pronounce individual words

**Requested features**

- Ability to turn off text display and focus on listening
- Option to review past conversation scenarios


### LingoBuddy

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lingobuddy-learn/id6754448458)

Practice speaking a new language through natural voice conversations with an AI companion. Get instant feedback on grammar and pronunciation, track your progress on the CEFR scale, and receive personalized recaps after each session. Supports 15 languages.

**Highlights:** AI voice conversations, Personalized progress tracking, Instant grammar/pronunciation feedback, CEFR proficiency scale, 15 languages available, Debrief and recap after calls

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pen Pals | $5.99 | per month |
| Language Adventurer | $6.99 | per month |
| Best Friends | $12.99 | per month |
| Language Master | $35.00 | per 6 months |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Superfluent free?

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

### Is LingoBuddy free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Superfluent or LingoBuddy?

LingoBuddy is rated higher. Superfluent averages 4.9 out of 5 from 3.4K ratings, while LingoBuddy averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Superfluent or LingoBuddy have ads?

Neither Superfluent nor LingoBuddy shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Superfluent or LingoBuddy?

Superfluent ships an update every 6 days, and LingoBuddy every 2 weeks. Most recently, Superfluent was updated on October 12, 2026 and LingoBuddy on October 14, 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.*