# Canary vs Chats

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Canary at 52% against Chats's 0%. Canary also leads on rating (4.7 vs 2.1) and ads (none vs shown). Chats's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 12). On price, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Canary sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 7 days. Chats asks for nothing beyond the download.

Canary holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 2.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Canary has 431 ratings behind it against 7, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 52% of Canary's written reviews are positive against 0% of Chats's.

Canary ships an update every 6 days, Chats every 3 months. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Canary | Chats |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (431 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/canary-learn-languages/id6744040636/reviews)** | [2.1 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chats-practice-languages/id6757818106/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **431** | 7 |
| Positive reviews | **51.9% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 6 days** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Freemium | **Ad-supported** |
| Size | 255 MB | 234 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 15.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Laxir Corp](https://appshunter.io/developer/1533232223) | [Moymer](https://appshunter.io/developer/916971607) |

## What reviewers say

### Canary

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/canary-learn-languages/id6744040636)

Learn spoken language through popular songs and practice with native speakers. Understand slang, improve pronunciation by singing, and build confidence in real conversations. Move from music to fluency.

**Highlights:** Learn slang and everyday expressions, Improve pronunciation by singing, Practice with real learners and native speakers, Chat and practice through social profiles, Learn phrases in context from songs, Sing along in karaoke mode

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

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Canary Pro - Weekly | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Canary Pro - Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| Canary Pro - Monthly | $12.99 | per month |
| Canary Pro - Monthly II | $12.99 | per month |
| Canary Pro - Special Offer | $29.99 | per year |
| Annual Offer | $29.99 | per year |
| Canary Pro - Annualy | $44.99 | per year |
| Canary Pro - Annual | $49.99 | per year |
| Canary Pro - Annual | $59.99 | per year |
| Canary Pro - Annual | $69.99 | per year |
| Canary Pro - Annual V | $79.99 | per year |


### Chats

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chats-practice-languages/id6757818106)

This app helps you quickly gain confidence in a new language through practical, bite-sized lessons based on real-life scenarios. Improve pronunciation and learn essential phrases for everyday situations without tedious drills or expensive classes.

**Highlights:** Bite-size lessons, Real-life dialogues, Pronunciation support, Smart review sessions, Flashcards with spaced repetition, Vocabulary boosters

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Canary free?

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

### Is Chats free?

Chats is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Canary or Chats?

Canary is rated higher. Canary averages 4.7 out of 5 from 431 ratings, while Chats averages 2.1 from 7 ratings.

### Do Canary or Chats have ads?

Chats shows ads; Canary does not.

### Which is updated more often, Canary or Chats?

Canary ships an update every 6 days, and Chats every 3 months. Most recently, Canary was updated on October 24, 2026 and Chats on October 24, 2026.

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