# Tabla vs SpeechBuddy

The clearest difference is rating: Tabla at 4.6 against SpeechBuddy's 4.3. Tabla also leads on ratings volume (64 vs 4). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Tabla sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days and SpeechBuddy sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $12.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Tabla holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Tabla has 64 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Tabla ships an update every 10 days, SpeechBuddy every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Tabla | SpeechBuddy |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (64 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tabla-language-learning/id6739835538/reviews)** | [4.3 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/speechbuddy-english-speaking/id6756177265/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **64** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 10 days** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 153 MB | 41 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | 15.1 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Pavel Remizov](https://appshunter.io/developer/1456795320) | [Granth Jain](https://appshunter.io/developer/1858862765) |

## What reviewers say

### Tabla

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tabla-language-learning/id6739835538)

This app uses your voice and adaptive AI to teach you languages through speaking practice and personalized podcasts. It focuses on real-world phrases and active participation to build vocabulary and confidence.

**Highlights:** Rhythm-and-voice speaking system, Personalized learning podcasts, AI-powered adaptive difficulty, Active speaking practice, Contextual vocabulary building, Sentence construction guidance

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1 week subscription | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| 1 week subscription | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly Subscription | $9.99 | per month |
| Monthly Subscription | $9.99 | per month |
| Quarter Subscription | $24.99 | per 3 months |
| Yearly Subscription with Offer | $29.99 | per year |
| Yearly Subscription | $39.99 | per year |
| Yearly Subscription | $39.99 | per year |
| Full access | $64.99 | per year |
| 1 year subscription | $79.99 | per year |


### SpeechBuddy

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/speechbuddy-english-speaking/id6756177265)

Practice English conversation skills with an AI tutor that provides real-time feedback on pronunciation and grammar. Engage in realistic scenarios and receive personalized lessons to improve fluency and confidence.

**Highlights:** AI-powered conversations, Personalized learning paths, Real-time pronunciation feedback, Practice real-world scenarios, Progress tracking and analytics, Offline mode for downloaded lessons

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Premium | $12.99 | per 7 days |
| Yearly Subscription | $59.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Tabla free?

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

### Is SpeechBuddy free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Tabla or SpeechBuddy?

Tabla is rated higher. Tabla averages 4.6 out of 5 from 64 ratings, while SpeechBuddy averages 4.3 from 4 ratings.

### Do Tabla or SpeechBuddy have ads?

Neither Tabla nor SpeechBuddy shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Tabla or SpeechBuddy?

Tabla ships an update every 10 days, and SpeechBuddy every 3 weeks. Most recently, Tabla was updated on November 6, 2026 and SpeechBuddy on October 30, 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.*