Comparison

Langua vs Second Language RPG

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

Head to head
About

Langua

This app offers immersive AI-powered conversations to build speaking confidence in over 20 languages. It provides instant, natural corrections and adapts to all learning levels, helping users expand vocabulary and overcome speaking plateaus.

Highlights
  • Unlimited AI speaking practice
  • Realistic AI characters and dialects
  • Hands-free Call Mode
  • Instant corrections with explanations
  • Vocabulary building with spaced repetition
  • Huge conversation library
  • Adaptive learning for all levels
Features
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We're dedicated to building the world's best AI app for language learning. Traditional apps build vocabulary. Langua builds confidence to speak - through immersive practice with intelligent AI that sounds authentic, corrects naturally, and adapts to your level. WHY LEARNERS CHOOSE LANGUA Maria C.: "I LOVE Langua! I've been using it daily for months. The chat feature is fantastic - it feels like talking to a real, empathetic language partner who corrects me and suggests more advanced phrasing. It's pressure-free and I'm encouraged by how much I'm improving both my intermediate German and my more basic Italian. I taught French for 27 years and have learned Spanish on my own in recent years. This is a fantastic tool for practicing speaking." Guy S: "Langua's AI is very sophisticated and, so far at least, not at all robotic. The conversations feel authentic. The AI provides very helpful feedback on each conversation and gives tips for improvement. Langua is invaluable for language learners like me who can't frequently visit the country where their target language is spoken." Featured in The Guardian and recommended by leading polyglots including Luca Lampariello, Olly Richards and English with Lucy. THE BEST AI FOR LANGUAGE LEARNING THROUGH CONVERSATION Unlike apps that rely on multiple choice or scripted dialogues, Langua uses advanced conversational AI that lets you express yourself freely across 20+ languages: • Unlimited speaking practice with remarkably realistic AI characters - many cloned from YouTubers we partner with. Choose from multiple dialects. • Call Mode for hands-free practice: Have real-time voice conversations while driving, walking, or relaxing. No typing needed. • Instant corrections with explanations: Get feedback in one tap or review detailed reports after each chat. • Speak your native language when stuck: Can't find the right word? Switch languages mid-conversation and the AI will help you learn the phrase. • Huge conversation library: Roleplays, debates, grammar practice, vocabulary building, or free conversation about your interests. ADAPTS TO ALL LEVELS Whether you're just starting or already conversational, Langua adapts to you. Zero pressure to perform perfectly - our intelligent support features let you converse confidently at any level: • Reply suggestions when you're not sure what to say • Instant translations with usage examples • Innovative guided conversation course for beginners Advanced learners enjoy sophisticated conversations with cultural insights and colloquial expressions to break through the intermediate plateau. Practice freely, make mistakes, and learn in a judgment-free environment. BUILD VOCABULARY THAT STICKS • Get instant translations with usage examples and similar phrases • Save words and let the AI weave them into chats • Master vocabulary with spaced repetition flashcards • Read AI stories packed with your saved words for reinforcement REAL RESULTS Join thousands of language learners who practice daily with Langua. Our members consistently report faster progress in speaking confidence compared to traditional apps. TRY FOR FREE Start with a free conversation, then unlock unlimited practice with our risk-free trial. Discover why learners worldwide trust Langua for their daily speaking practice. Need help? Our support team (real humans!) is ready to answer your questions and help you succeed. AVAILABLE LANGUAGES: AI for English • AI for Spanish • AI for French • AI for German • AI for Italian • AI for Portuguese • AI for Dutch • AI for Swedish • AI for Romanian • AI for Russian • AI for Greek • AI for Turkish • AI for Danish • AI for Norwegian • AI for Finnish • AI for Polish • AI for Czech • AI for Croatian • AI for Japanese • AI for Chinese • AI for Korean • AI for Hindi Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Second Language RPG

Immerse yourself in a new world where language learning is an adventure. Explore, interact with characters, and solve quests that require understanding the in-game language to progress. This game focuses on comprehensible input and real-world application for fluency.

Highlights
  • Open-world exploration
  • Quest-based learning
  • Comprehensible input
  • Spaced repetition
  • Reading, listening, writing, speaking practice
  • Focus on fluency
Features
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Learn Spanish, Chinese (Mandarin), or English by playing a pixel-art RPG where the entire world speaks the language you're learning. Every quest, conversation, and item is in your target language—so to make progress, you have to understand it. You arrive in a new land where no one speaks your language. Talk to the locals, solve their problems, and pick up new words in context, the way you learned your first language. You can't beat the game without learning the language. What's Inside - 250 vocabulary terms and 1,600 practice sentences - About 5,000 words of native in-game dialog - 5–10 hours of quests - Audio on every line, with slower playback speeds - Pinyin support for Chinese learners How It Works - Learn through adventure, not flashcards. Explore hand-crafted pixel-art worlds, talk to characters, and solve quests that need real understanding. - Comprehensible input, built in. You meet new words in context you can follow—the way languages are actually acquired. - Spaced repetition without the homework. Words come back right when you're about to forget them. No decks to build, no scheduling. - Every skill, in the story. Reading, listening, writing, and speaking challenges are woven into the world. - Built for real fluency. Thousands of challenges take you from your first words toward real conversations. What You Can Learn Learn Spanish, learn Chinese (Mandarin), or learn English today. More languages on the way. Free to play. No ads. No account needed. Guiding Philosophy Second Language is built on decades of second-language-acquisition research—the idea that we acquire a language when we understand messages, not when we memorize rules. Every quest, conversation, and world is designed to give you input you can understand, and a reason to understand it.

Screenshots

Langua4 screens
Second Language RPG4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Second Language RPG at 100% against Langua's 57%. Second Language RPG also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 6) and ads (none vs shown). Langua's advantage is ratings volume (2.8K vs 7). On price, device support and iOS requirement 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. Langua sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $19.99 per month. Second Language RPG asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Second Language RPG holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Langua has 2.8K ratings behind it against 7, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 57% of Langua's written reviews are positive against 100% of Second Language RPG's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Langua ships an update every 3 weeks, Second Language RPG weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Langua versus Second Language RPG: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLanguaSecond Language RPG
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (2.8K ratings)4.9 (7 ratings) — better
Positive reviews57.2% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings2.8K — better7
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksWeekly — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS16.416.4
Further details — not scored
Size134 MB105 MB
Age rating12+12+
DeveloperLanguaTalk Inc.Sean Smith

Customer experience

Langua

All ratings2,751 ratings
Positive89.1%
Neutral4.5%
Negative6.4%
Written reviews388 reviews
Positive57.2%
Neutral11.1%
Negative31.7%

Second Language RPG

All ratings4 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

Langua

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Recording errors causing the app to become unusable
  • Compatibility issues with older devices

Requested features

5 requests
  • Ability to suggest pronunciation changes
  • Default playback speed control for AI conversations
  • Controls for sentence length and vocabulary level in AI conversations
  • More beginner-level podcast and content options
  • Support for additional languages like Mandarin Chinese

Second Language RPG

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

6 purchases

Langua

Subscriptions6
  • Langua Pro Communicate Monthly3 Days trial$19.991 Month
  • Langua Pro Unlimited - Monthly3 Days trial$29.991 Month
  • Langua Pro (Communicate) - 3 months3 Days trial$49.993 Months
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  • Langua Pro (Unlimited) - 3 months3 Days trial$69.993 Months
  • Langua Pro Communicate Annual7 Days trial$149.991 Year
  • Langua Pro Unlimited - Annual7 Days trial$199.991 Year
None

Second Language RPG

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Langua free?
Langua is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Second Language RPG free?
Second Language RPG is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Langua or Second Language RPG?
Second Language RPG is rated higher. Langua averages 4.6 out of 5 from 2.8K ratings, while Second Language RPG averages 4.9 from 7 ratings.
Do Langua or Second Language RPG have ads?
Langua shows ads; Second Language RPG does not.
Which is updated more often, Langua or Second Language RPG?
Langua ships an update every 3 weeks, and Second Language RPG weekly. Most recently, Langua was updated on October 30, 2026 and Second Language RPG on October 28, 2026.

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