Comparison

SonLerni vs Converso

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

Head to head
About

SonLerni

This app helps intermediate language learners improve fluency using native podcasts with synced transcripts and AI-powered explanations. It offers phrase-by-phrase replay, adjustable playback speed, and automatically generated flashcards for review. Track your progress and master five languages with this immersive learning tool.

Highlights
  • Native language podcasts
  • Synced transcripts
  • Phrase-by-phrase replay
  • AI-powered phrase explanation
  • Adjustable playback speed
  • Automatic flashcard generation
  • Progress tracking
Features
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Ready to take your fluency to the next level? SonLerni is for intermediate speakers (A2–B2) who have made some progress in learning a language but lose native speakers at full speed. Level up with native podcasts in English, French, German, Spanish and Hebrew, with synced transcripts, paced playback and phrase-by-phrase replay. TOTAL IMMERSION, NOT TEXTBOOK AUDIO Real conversations at natural speed, full of the slang, idioms and shortcuts textbooks skip. Podcasts let you eavesdrop on natives. SonLerni makes sure you catch what they say. AI TUTOR Lost? Tap the phrase. The AI tutor translates it literally, what the speaker actually means and the nuance: casual, regional or formal. Ask a follow-up, then another. The AI tutor loves rabbit holes. TOO FAST? SLOW IT DOWN • A transcript that follows the audio phrase by phrase • Replay by phrase, not by seconds • Fine-tune the playback speed FLASHCARDS BUILD THEMSELVES Every phrase you ask about becomes a flashcard, with the sentence you heard it in. A few minutes of review a day keeps it. PICK YOUR LEVEL Made for A2–B2. Set your level and get episodes that stretch you without losing you. FIVE LANGUAGES. ONE APP. English, French, German, Spanish and Hebrew. Switch languages any time. SEE YOUR PROGRESS Minutes listened, active days, flashcards and weekly goals, all on one screen. BUILT FOR INTERMEDIATE LEARNERS Outgrown beginner apps? Your next level is native podcasts, explained. SUBSCRIPTION SonLerni Premium is an auto-renewing annual subscription. Payment is charged when you confirm your purchase. The subscription renews automatically unless you turn it off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel it any time in your App Store account settings. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://sonlerni.com/privacy

About

Converso

Practice speaking a new language from day one through AI-powered conversations and pronunciation feedback. Learn naturally with stories and context, focusing on useful phrases and sentence building. Lessons are short and can be completed in minutes.

Highlights
  • AI conversation practice
  • Instant pronunciation feedback
  • Learn through stories and context
  • Build real sentences
  • Short, 5-minute lessons
  • Learn any language
Features
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Speak a new language from day one. Converso helps you learn by actually using the language — not memorizing random words. Practice real conversations with AI, improve your pronunciation with instant feedback, and learn naturally through stories and context—all for free. Features: • Upload a picture and get an instant vocab lesson • Perfect your pronunciation with instant feedback • Practice conversations with an AI tutor • Learn through engaging stories and real-world context • Learn the words and phrases you actually want to use • Build real sentences, not just vocabulary lists • Complete lessons in as little as 5 minutes • Learn from any language, not just English All features are available for FREE. Whether you're learning for travel, work, school, or everyday conversations, Converso helps you start speaking sooner. Stop guessing what to learn. Start saying what matters. Terms of Use: https://muktharamesh20.github.io/converso/terms.html

Screenshots

SonLerni4 screens
Converso4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is monetization model: Converso at free against SonLerni's free with in-app purchases. Converso also leads on update cadence (every 2 days vs every 6 days) and iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.0). On price, rating, review sentiment and ratings volume 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. SonLerni sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $59.99 per year and Converso sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for SonLerni against 4.9 for Converso. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 10 and 15 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SonLerni ships an update every 6 days, Converso every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on November 14, 2026 and November 13, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
SonLerni versus Converso: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSonLerniConverso
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (10 ratings) — better4.9 (15 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings1015 — better
Update frequencyEvery 6 daysEvery 2 days — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.015.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size103 MB77 MB
Age rating12+9+
DeveloperSonlerni LLCMuktha Ramesh

Customer experience

SonLerni

All ratings10 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews8 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Converso

All ratings7 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

SonLerni

Subscriptions1
  • Yearly Subscription7 Days trial2 variants$59.991 Year
1 purchases

Converso

Subscriptions1
  • Converso Premium$4.991 Month

Questions

Is SonLerni free?
SonLerni is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Converso free?
Converso is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, SonLerni or Converso?
SonLerni is rated higher. SonLerni averages 5.0 out of 5 from 10 ratings, while Converso averages 4.9 from 15 ratings.
Do SonLerni or Converso have ads?
Both SonLerni and Converso show ads.
Which is updated more often, SonLerni or Converso?
SonLerni ships an update every 6 days, and Converso every 2 days. Most recently, SonLerni was updated on November 14, 2026 and Converso on November 13, 2026.

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