# Sylvi vs Eppika

Sylvi and Eppika both sit at 4.7 stars, but that hides the real split: 83% of Sylvi's written reviews are positive against 68% of Eppika's. Eppika's advantage is chart position (#167 vs unranked) and ratings volume (1.8K vs 335). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Sylvi sells 24 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and Eppika sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $19.99 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 — 4.7 for Sylvi against 4.8 for Eppika. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Eppika has 1.8K ratings behind it against 335, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 83% of Sylvi's written reviews are positive against 68% of Eppika's.

Sylvi ships an update every 3 days, Eppika every 6 days. Both last shipped on October 25, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Sylvi | Eppika |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (335 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sylvi-language-penpals/id6478706305/reviews) | **[4.8 (1.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/eppika-read-and-learn-languages/id6744357399/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 335 | **1.8K** |
| Positive reviews | **83.2% of reviews** | 68.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 days** | Every 6 days |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#167** |
| Size | 143 MB | 49 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 | **15.1** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Sylvi Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1733715535) | [Tessirion, s.r.o.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1807068977) |

## What reviewers say

### Sylvi

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sylvi-language-penpals/id6478706305)

Practice foreign languages with AI penpals who provide tutor-level feedback on every message. Learn essential phrases, build vocabulary, and stay motivated with friends. Offers a free trial before subscription.

**Highlights:** AI penpals for language practice, Real-time message correction and explanation, Vocabulary building and memorization tools, Practice with friends, Streak preservation, Flashcards and leaderboard

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

**In-app purchases (24)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Sylvi Lite (Monthly) | $2.99 | per month |
| Sylvi Lite (Monthly) | $2.99 | per month |
| Sylvi Pro (Monthly) | $6.99 | per month |
| Sylvi Pro (Monthly) | $6.99 | per month |
| Sylvi Lite (Monthly) | $6.99 | per month |
| Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| Monthly | $13.99 | per month |
| Sylvi Pro (Monthly) | $14.99 | per month |
| Monthly | $19.99 | per month |
| 3 months | $19.99 | per 3 months |
| Sylvi Lite (Annual) | $23.99 | per year |
| Sylvi Lite (Annual) | $23.99 | per year |
| Monthly | $24.99 | per month |
| Sylvi Lite (Annual) | $35.99 | per year |
| 3 months | $39.99 | per 3 months |
| 3 months | $39.99 | per 3 months |
| Annual | $49.90 | per year |
| Annual | $59.99 | per year |
| Sylvi Pro (Annual) | $59.99 | per year |
| Sylvi Pro (Annual) | $59.99 | per year |
| Sylvi Pro (Annual) | $79.99 | per year |
| Annual | $83.90 | per year |
| Annual | $89.99 | per year |
| Annual | $129.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Excellent language learning tool
- 👍 Engaging and interactive
- 🤖 Helpful AI assistant
- 💬 Great for practicing conversations
- 📈 Noticeable improvement in language skills

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Subscription required for full access
- 🔒 Limited free features
- 🌐 Lack of language options
- 🐛 Technical issues with speech recognition
- 🕰️ Repetitive lessons

**Reported bugs**

- Frequent app crashes
- Subscription issues
- Inconsistent user experience

**Requested features**

- Expand language options
- Improve free version features
- Implement more personalized learning
- Add more advanced conversation scenarios
- Improve speech recognition accuracy


### Eppika

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/eppika-read-and-learn-languages/id6744357399)

**Currently charting:** #167 Top Grossing · Education (US App Store)

Learn languages by reading adapted stories and bilingual audiobooks. This app offers a vast library of classics and bestsellers rewritten to match your vocabulary and grammar level, making language acquisition natural and enjoyable. Track your progress and build vocabulary effortlessly through context.

**Highlights:** Bilingual audiobooks and stories, Adapted reading levels (A1-B2+), Learn through context, Grammar without studying, Reading progress tracker, Vast library of classics and bestsellers

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

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium | $19.99 | per month |
| Premium | $39.99 | per 3 months |
| Premium - Annual | $49.99 | per year |
| Premium - Annual | $49.99 | per year |
| Premium | $89.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Sylvi free?

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

### Is Eppika free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Sylvi or Eppika?

Eppika is rated higher. Sylvi averages 4.7 out of 5 from 335 ratings, while Eppika averages 4.8 from 1.8K ratings.

### Do Sylvi or Eppika have ads?

Neither Sylvi nor Eppika shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Sylvi or Eppika?

Sylvi ships an update every 3 days, and Eppika every 6 days. Most recently, Sylvi was updated on October 25, 2026 and Eppika on October 25, 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.*