Comparison

Fluency vs Jolii

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Fluency

Learn new languages through immersive content like videos, music, and audiobooks. Translate words, practice comprehension, and track your progress in a natural, enjoyable way. Currently supports Spanish, French, and English with more languages planned.

Highlights
  • Learn with videos, music, and audiobooks
  • Translate words and sentences
  • Practice comprehension
  • Track progress
  • Learn vocabulary in context
  • Stories in Spanish, French, and English
Features
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Learn English, Spanish, French, German, Italian, and Portuguese through immersion — not flashcards or boring drills. Fluency is a language app that helps you build real fluency through stories, podcasts, videos, and music. Just real content you actually enjoy. Read stories with word-by-word highlighting Follow along with audiobooks and beginner friendly books. Tap any word to translate it instantly. Karaoke-style highlighting keeps you immersed and improves reading comprehension at your own self-paced rhythm. Watch YouTube videos in your target language Learn from real native content with subtitles and captions to help you follow along. Pick up new vocabulary and phrases naturally by watching videos made for real audiences. Listen to music designed for language learners Build listening comprehension and learn new vocabulary through music — one of the most natural ways to absorb a language. Songs are designed for your level and focus on common vocabulary and natural usage of the language. Immersive reading practice Tap to translate any word or sentence as you read. Follow along with audio narration for listening practice while you read. Whether you're reading short or full-length stories, Fluency turns every page into a self-study session. Perfect for learners who: - Want to learn vocabulary through context, not memorization - Prefer self-paced immersion over structured lessons - Are beginner, intermediate, or advanced and want real reading and listening practice - Are tired of apps that feel like homework Languages available: English, Spanish, French, German, Italian, Portuguese — with more coming soon. Download Fluency and start learning through stories, videos, and music today. Terms of Use (EULA): https://getfluencyapp.com/terms Privacy Policy: https://getfluencyapp.com/privacy

About

Jolii

Learn languages by watching your favorite shows and videos from Netflix and YouTube. This AI-powered app creates personalized lessons, offers instant word translations, and provides AI chatbot practice for speaking and pronunciation.

Highlights
  • Learn from Netflix and YouTube videos
  • AI-powered personalized exercises
  • Instant word translation and pronunciation
  • AI chatbot for speaking practice
  • Pronunciation practice with music lyrics
  • Supports multiple languages
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Learn a language from your shows on Netflix and YouTube videos directly inside Jolii — using your own Netflix or YouTube account, no browser, no extension, not tethered to a desktop computer and completely mobile. Tap any word for instant meaning, translation, and pronunciation, without leaving your show. Jolii is an AI-powered language learning app that turns your favorite shows and videos into personalized language lessons. Key Features: ◆ Watch Your Way: Explore Jolii’s video library, paste a YouTube link, or connect your own Netflix account to bring your shows right into Jolii, in split-screen or full-screen mode. Get recommendations based on what you enjoy watching. ◆ AI-Powered Personalization: Jolii analyzes your chosen YouTube and Netflix content in real time, crafting custom exercises tailored to your language goals, vocabulary level, and learning style. ◆ Context-Based Learning: Unlike traditional methods that isolate words, Jolii focuses on learning within the natural context of YouTube videos, Netflix shows and music. This immersive approach fosters deeper understanding and better retention of vocabulary and grammar. ◆ Speaking Practice Anytime: Enhance your fluency and gain confidence in real conversations with Jolii's AI chatbot. Answer questions about the scene, step into a character's shoes (Roleplay), practice pronunciation by echoing native speakers (Shadowing), and get instant feedback on how you did. No pressure, no judgment — just practice. ◆ Improve Pronunciation with Music: Analyze song lyrics with Jolii, breaking them down into individual words and phrases. Practice pronunciation with phonetic transcriptions and gain a deeper understanding of the nuances of the language through music. ◆ Learn Multiple Languages with One Subscription: Expand your linguistic horizons with Jolii's expanding library, featuring courses in English, Spanish, French, German, Italian, Chinese, Korean, Japanese — and more on the way. A single Jolii subscription gives you access to every language, no separate purchases needed. Jolii is perfect for: √ Anyone tired of repetitive language drills that sound like real speech. √ Netflix and YouTube binge-watchers who want their screen time to count. √ Learners who want to speak, not just recognize words, and want real conversation practice built in. √Anyone who wants a mobile-first watching experience, without downloading a browser extension. Stop switching between apps and study tools. Download Jolii and start learning from content you love! Privacy Policy: https://www.jolii.ai/privacy-policy/ Terms of Service: https://www.jolii.ai/terms-and-conditions/

Screenshots

Fluency4 screens
Jolii4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Fluency at 5.0 against Jolii's 4.3. Fluency also leads on monetization model (free vs freemium) and ratings volume (32 vs 3). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Fluency sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $8.99 per month and Jolii sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Fluency holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Fluency has 32 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Fluency ships an update weekly, Jolii every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on October 15, 2026.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Fluency versus Jolii: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFluencyJolii
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (32 ratings) — better4.3 (3 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings32 — better3
Update frequencyWeekly — betterEvery 2 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree — betterFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.115.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size74 MB150 MB
Age rating9+4+
DeveloperFluency LLC (US)Better Software Co PTE. LTD.

Customer experience

Fluency

All ratings32 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews17 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Jolii

All ratings3 ratings
Positive66.7%
Neutral33.3%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Fluency

Subscriptions2
  • Fluency Premium (Monthly)$8.991 Month
  • Fluency Premium (Yearly)7 Days trial$59.991 Year
6 purchases

Jolii

Subscriptions6
  • 1 Month$9.991 Month
  • 1 Month(1-week free trial)7 Days trial$9.991 Month
  • 3 Months$24.993 Months
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  • 6 months.$44.996 Months
  • 12 months.$89.991 Year
  • 12 months.7 Days trial$89.991 Year

Questions

Is Fluency free?
Fluency is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Jolii free?
Jolii is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Fluency or Jolii?
Fluency is rated higher. Fluency averages 5.0 out of 5 from 32 ratings, while Jolii averages 4.3 from 3 ratings.
Do Fluency or Jolii have ads?
Neither Fluency nor Jolii shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Fluency or Jolii?
Fluency ships an update weekly, and Jolii every 2 weeks. Most recently, Fluency was updated on October 15, 2026 and Jolii on October 15, 2026.

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