# PrettyFluent vs Backpacking List

PrettyFluent and Backpacking List both sit at 4.6 stars, but that hides the real split: 100% of Backpacking List's written reviews are positive against 75% of PrettyFluent's. PrettyFluent's advantage is device support (3 vs 1). On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. PrettyFluent sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $5.39 per month and Backpacking List sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for PrettyFluent against 4.6 for Backpacking List. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 61 and 35 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 75% of PrettyFluent's written reviews are positive against 100% of Backpacking List's.

PrettyFluent ships an update weekly, Backpacking List every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | PrettyFluent | Backpacking List |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (61 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/prettyfluent-speak-languages/id6741348848/reviews)** | [4.6 (35 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/backpacking-list-checklist/id6744121777/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **61** | 35 |
| Positive reviews | 75.0% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 9 days |
| Monetization | Freemium | Freemium |
| Size | 181 MB | 9 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.6 | **17.6** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [dangerous Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1793877517) | [Daniel Lubbers](https://appshunter.io/developer/1759415354) |

## What reviewers say

### PrettyFluent

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/prettyfluent-speak-languages/id6741348848)

Master practical language skills for travel and daily life with short, engaging lessons. Practice real-life scenarios like ordering food or making friends, and speak like a native. Supports multiple languages for expats and nomads.

**Highlights:** Short, bite-sized lessons, Learn useful scenarios, Listen, speak, and repeat, Roleplay and customization, Multiple supported languages, Focus on practical conversation

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support, iPhone Duo support

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Promo VIP Membership (monthly) | $5.39 | per month |
| VIP Membership (weekly) | $6.95 | per 7 days |
| VIP Membership (monthly) | $13.95 | per month |
| VIP Membership (3 month) | $27.99 | per 3 months |
| Promo VIP Membership (annual) | $63.99 | per year |
| VIP Membership (annual) | $89.99 | per year |


### Backpacking List

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/backpacking-list-checklist/id6744121777)

This app helps organize outdoor adventure gear with smart checklists and reminders. It allows cataloging items, tracking food and supplies, and calculating pack weight. Share or export your lists for any trip.

**Highlights:** Essential gear warnings, Customizable packing reminders, Detailed gear cataloging, Food and supply tracking, Automatic weight calculation, Shareable and exportable lists

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Premium | $3.99 | per month |
| Yearly Premium | $14.99 | per year |
| Lifetime Access | $49.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is PrettyFluent free?

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

### Is Backpacking List free?

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

### Which has better reviews, PrettyFluent or Backpacking List?

PrettyFluent is rated higher. PrettyFluent averages 4.6 out of 5 from 61 ratings, while Backpacking List averages 4.6 from 35 ratings.

### Do PrettyFluent or Backpacking List have ads?

Neither PrettyFluent nor Backpacking List shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, PrettyFluent or Backpacking List?

PrettyFluent ships an update weekly, and Backpacking List every 9 days. Most recently, PrettyFluent was updated on October 30, 2026 and Backpacking List on October 24, 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.*