Comparison

Langua vs False Friends

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

Head to head
About

Langua

Practice speaking a new language with an AI tutor that sounds authentic and adapts to your level. Engage in unlimited conversations, receive instant feedback, and build confidence without pressure. Focus on fluency and vocabulary that sticks through immersive practice and personalized learning tools.

Highlights
  • Unlimited speaking practice with realistic AI
  • Hands-free Call Mode for real-time conversations
  • Instant corrections with explanations
  • Reply suggestions and instant translations
  • Vocabulary building with spaced repetition
  • AI stories with saved words
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

False Friends

Learn to distinguish between words that look similar but have different meanings in French, Spanish, and Italian. This app provides quizzes with explanations, tracks your progress, and offers pronunciation guides.

Highlights
  • 250 false friend pairs per language
  • Bilingual quizzes
  • IPA pronunciation and example sentences
  • Multiple-choice quizzes with explanations
  • Progress tracking
  • Unlockable word tiers
Features
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Some words look exactly like ones you already know — and mean something else entirely. In French, "librairie" looks like "library" but means "bookshop". Those are false friends, and they are the mistakes that stick. False Friends drills exactly those words. WHAT'S INSIDE • 250 false friend pairs for each language: French, Spanish and Italian • Both directions — read the foreign word and answer in English, or the other way round • The real meaning, the lookalike it gets confused with, IPA pronunciation and example sentences • Tap a word to hear it spoken QUIZZES THAT EXPLAIN THEMSELVES Short multiple-choice rounds where the trap is always one of the options. Answer, and you get a short explanation of why the lookalike is wrong — not just a red cross. BUILT TO PROGRESS Words are grouped into four tiers, from the traps you meet every day to the genuinely subtle ones. Clear the common words to unlock the rest. Track your accuracy, your streak, and the words still worth reviewing. PRIVATE BY DEFAULT No accounts, no ads, no analytics, no third-party SDKs. Your progress stays on your device and syncs through your own iCloud account. Optional daily reminders keep the habit going. Works with VoiceOver. The interface is available in English, French, Spanish and Italian.

Screenshots

Langua4 screens
False Friends4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Langua at Free against False Friends's $1.99. Langua also leads on ratings volume (2.7K vs 3) and device support (3 vs 1). False Friends's advantage is review sentiment (100% vs 58%) and in-app purchases (none vs 6).

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

Langua is free to download; False Friends costs $1.99 up front. Langua sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $19.99 per month. False Friends asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

False Friends holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Langua has 2.7K ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 58% of Langua's written reviews are positive against 100% of False Friends's.

Scorecard9 real differences · 1 level
Langua versus False Friends: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLanguaFalse Friends
PriceFree — better$1.99
Rating4.6 (2.7K ratings)5.0 (3 ratings) — better
Positive reviews57.6% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings2.7K — better3
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks—
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.1 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size121 MB18 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperLanguaTalk Inc.Edliss LLC

Customer experience

Langua

All ratings2,623 ratings
Positive89.2%
Neutral4.5%
Negative6.3%
Written reviews380 reviews
Positive57.6%
Neutral11.3%
Negative31.1%

False Friends

All ratings3 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 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

False Friends

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

False Friends

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Langua free?
Langua is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is False Friends free?
False Friends costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Langua or False Friends?
False Friends is rated higher. Langua averages 4.6 out of 5 from 2.7K ratings, while False Friends averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.
Do Langua or False Friends have ads?
Langua shows ads; False Friends does not.

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