# Fluency Drop vs TONGUES

Fluency Drop and TONGUES both sit at 4.7 stars, but that hides the real split: 100% of TONGUES's written reviews are positive against 63% of Fluency Drop's. TONGUES also leads on update cadence (every 3 days vs every 2 weeks). Fluency Drop's advantage is ratings volume (38 vs 5) and iOS requirement (16.4 vs 26.6). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Fluency Drop sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month and TONGUES sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $8.99 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 — 4.7 for Fluency Drop against 4.8 for TONGUES. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Fluency Drop has 38 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 63% of Fluency Drop's written reviews are positive against 100% of TONGUES's.

Fluency Drop ships an update every 2 weeks, TONGUES every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Fluency Drop | TONGUES |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (38 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fluency-drop-learn-languages/id6745232382/reviews) | **[4.8 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tongues-language-flashcards/id6777850166/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **38** | 5 |
| Positive reviews | 62.5% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Every 3 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 79 MB | 145 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.4** | 26.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Alexander Petrakis](https://appshunter.io/developer/1687941059) | [Olympian Hourglass LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1879425576) |

## What reviewers say

### Fluency Drop

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fluency-drop-learn-languages/id6745232382)

This app offers an AI-powered approach to language learning through engaging stories and interactive exercises. It provides instant translations, grammar explanations, and personalized vocabulary review to help users achieve fluency.

**Highlights:** AI-generated stories for all levels, Instant translations and explanations, Spaced repetition flashcards, Speech practice with feedback, Supports over 30 languages, Personalized learning paths

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Monthly Subscription | $9.99 | per month |
| FluencyDrop Premium | $79.99 | per year |
| Premium Annual Subscription | $99.99 | per year |


### TONGUES

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tongues-language-flashcards/id6777850166)

This app lets you learn vocabulary relevant to your life, starting with words you care about. You can create custom lessons based on detailed prompts, making language learning personalized and engaging.

**Highlights:** Personalized vocabulary learning, Custom lesson generation, AI-driven learning, Hobby and profession-specific terms, User-driven curriculum

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

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Standard | $8.99 | per month |
| Pro | $14.99 | per month |
| Max | $29.99 | per month |
| Standard (Yearly) | $83.00 | per year |
| Pro (Yearly) | $155.99 | per year |
| Max (Yearly) | $299.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Fluency Drop free?

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

### Is TONGUES free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Fluency Drop or TONGUES?

TONGUES is rated higher. Fluency Drop averages 4.7 out of 5 from 38 ratings, while TONGUES averages 4.8 from 5 ratings.

### Do Fluency Drop or TONGUES have ads?

Neither Fluency Drop nor TONGUES shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Fluency Drop or TONGUES?

Fluency Drop ships an update every 2 weeks, and TONGUES every 3 days. Most recently, Fluency Drop was updated on October 30, 2026 and TONGUES on October 31, 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.*