Comparison

Jacta vs Semaphore

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

Head to head
About

Jacta

This app helps you track your language learning progress across multiple languages. It provides personalized insights to understand your learning style and stay motivated with structured goal setting and milestone celebrations.

Highlights
  • Log learning sessions
  • Track progress across multiple languages
  • Gain personalized learning insights
  • Set goals and celebrate milestones
  • Stay structured and motivated
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Log Your Learning Sessions Track every step of your language journey – from vocabulary practice to grammar lessons. Stay consistent and watch your progress grow. Gain Insights Into Your Progress Understand how you learn best with personalized insights. See how far you've come and where you can improve to reach your fluency goals faster. Multiple Languages, One App Jacta supports all your language-learning adventures. Whether you're learning Spanish, French, Mandarin, or any other language, Jacta makes it easy to manage multiple journeys. Stay Structured and Motivated No more scattered learning – Jacta helps you set goals, stick to your routine, and celebrate milestones along the way.

About

Semaphore

Features
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Speak clearly. Sound natural. Feel confident. You’ve built your vocabulary and mastered the grammar, but do you still pause before speaking out loud? Semaphore bridges the gap between knowing a language and actually speaking it with ease. Designed specifically for intermediate learners (with tailored support for Russian speakers tackling tricky English and French phonetics), Semaphore helps you polish your accent using real-life phrases and instant, word-by-word feedback. Currently available for English and French. Why practice with Semaphore? Real-Life Daily Phrases — Practice conversations you'll actually use. Listen to native audio at normal or slowed speeds, record yourself, and get instant, color-coded feedback on every word. Target Your Weak Spots — Zoom in on words that give you trouble. Listen to reference audio, inspect transcriptions, and drill tricky words individually until they feel natural. Train Your Ear — Learn to spot subtle differences between similar-sounding words (like ship vs. sheep) through guided listening and speaking drills. Sound Guide & Personal Dictionary — Get clear explanations for difficult phonetic sounds. Save target words to your personal dictionary and track your progress over time. Smart Personal Practice — Sémaphore Plus generates custom practice sets built around the exact words you struggle with most, so you never waste time on what you’ve already mastered. Start for Free Explore the app with zero commitment: Day 1: Full access to all 8 daily phrases and 20 pronunciation assessments. Everyday Free Access: 6 assessments per day, practice with 3 daily phrases, and full audio access to the rest. Always Free: The first course lesson, personal dictionary, and complete sound guide. Sémaphore Plus Supercharge your speaking practice: Full daily phrase sets and personalized smart practice. Unlocked access to all course lessons. Up to 40 speech assessments every day. Try Plus free for 7 days (eligible new subscribers). Choose between monthly or annual options. Exact pricing in your local currency is displayed prior to purchase confirmation. Additional Information Payment will be charged to your Apple Account. Subscriptions automatically renew after any applicable trial period unless canceled at least 24 hours before the current period ends. You can manage or cancel your subscription anytime in your Apple Account settings. Microphone access and an active internet connection are required for speech analysis. Audio recordings are securely processed by an external speech engine to generate feedback. Privacy Policy: https://speechscan.vercel.app/privacy Terms of Service: https://speechscan.vercel.app/terms Apple EULA: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Jacta4 screens
Semaphore4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Semaphore at none against Jacta's shown. Jacta's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.0). On price, update cadence 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. Jacta sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and Semaphore sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Jacta ships an update every 6 days, Semaphore every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 6 level
Jacta versus Semaphore: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterJactaSemaphore
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (7 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings7 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 6 daysEvery 5 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size56 MB17 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperEmile RobillardAndrei Vasilev

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Jacta

Subscriptions2
  • Jacta Premium7 Days trial$3.991 Month
  • Jacta Premium Yearly7 Days trial$29.991 Year
2 purchases

Semaphore

Subscriptions2
  • Sémaphore Plus7 Days trial$9.991 Month
  • Sémaphore Plus7 Days trial$69.991 Year

Questions

Is Jacta free?
Jacta is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Semaphore free?
Semaphore is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Jacta or Semaphore have ads?
Jacta shows ads; Semaphore does not.
Which is updated more often, Jacta or Semaphore?
Jacta ships an update every 6 days, and Semaphore every 5 days. Most recently, Jacta was updated on October 14, 2026 and Semaphore on October 25, 2026.

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