Comparison

LingoBuddy vs Superfluent Classic

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

Head to head
About

LingoBuddy

Practice speaking a new language through natural voice conversations with an AI companion. Get instant feedback on grammar and pronunciation, track your progress on the CEFR scale, and receive personalized recaps after each session. Supports 15 languages.

Highlights
  • AI voice conversations
  • Personalized progress tracking
  • Instant grammar/pronunciation feedback
  • CEFR proficiency scale
  • 15 languages available
  • Debrief and recap after calls
Features
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Finally, a language partner who's always ready to talk! LingoBuddy is your personal AI language companion. Call Lingo anytime and just start speaking. From day one, you're having natural, pressure-free voice conversations that actually get you talking. Whether you're a complete beginner or looking to polish your fluency, Lingo adapts to your level. Chat about your day or practice ordering food. It's the safest place to make mistakes, get instant feedback, and build real-world confidence. WHY LINGOBUDDY? - REAL VOICE CONVERSATIONS: Call an intelligent AI that listens and responds just like a native speaker. No typing, no judgment, just pure speaking practice. - LINGO REMEMBERS YOU: Every call, Lingo picks up where you left off: your interests, your progress, the words you're working on. It's like talking to a friend who's genuinely following your journey. - A DEBRIEF AFTER EVERY CALL: Hang up and get a short, focused recap: what you did well, what to work on, and what to practice next. Gentle, instant corrections to your grammar and pronunciation, right when you need them. - WATCH YOUR VOCABULARY GROW: Every word you say or hear in a call is saved to your Learn tab. Lingo brings each word back right before you'd forget it (spaced repetition) and slips the ones you're about to lose into your next conversation. Not in the mood to talk today? Practice your flashcards instead. They're built from your own calls, not a generic word list. - SEE YOUR LEVEL RISE: Lingo analyzes your conversations and places you on the CEFR proficiency scale (A1 to C2). Watch yourself move from Beginner toward Fluent as you practice more. 15 LANGUAGES AVAILABLE Spanish, French, German, Italian, Portuguese (Brazil and Portugal), English, Dutch, Norwegian, Swedish, Danish, Turkish, Japanese, Chinese, and Arabic. PRACTICE THAT FITS YOUR LIFE Start free with short daily calls, then upgrade for longer calls and more monthly minutes whenever you're ready. Every call runs up to 10 minutes - a quick chat or a proper conversation, your choice. Lingo gives you a soft heads-up before time's up, so nothing ends mid-sentence. Download LingoBuddy today and turn your language learning into a real conversation! Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Superfluent Classic

This is the original version of a language learning application designed to enhance conversational fluency. It offers a foundational experience for users looking to practice speaking skills before the app's major update.

Highlights
  • Conversational fluency improvement
  • Legacy version experience
  • Language practice tool
  • Focus on speaking skills
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This is the legacy version of the Superfluent language learning app before the 2.0 launch. --------------------- Terms of Service: https://superfluent.com/terms Privacy Policy: https://superfluent.com/privacy

Screenshots

LingoBuddy4 screens
Superfluent Classic4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: LingoBuddy at 100% against Superfluent Classic's 0%. LingoBuddy also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.7) and update cadence (fortnightly vs monthly). Superfluent Classic's advantage is ratings volume (19 vs 2). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. LingoBuddy sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month and Superfluent Classic sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $14.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

LingoBuddy holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Superfluent Classic has 19 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of LingoBuddy's written reviews are positive against 0% of Superfluent Classic's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

LingoBuddy ships an update fortnightly, Superfluent Classic monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
LingoBuddy versus Superfluent Classic: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLingoBuddySuperfluent Classic
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (2 ratings) — better4.7 (19 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings219 — better
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterMonthly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.115.1
Further details — not scored
Size111 MB86 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJakob Frederik AhlbergSuperfluent, Inc.

Customer experience

LingoBuddy

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Superfluent Classic

All ratings19 ratings
Positive94.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative5.3%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

In-app purchases

4 purchases

LingoBuddy

Subscriptions4
  • Pen Pals14 Days trial$5.991 Month
  • Language Adventurer7 Days trial$6.991 Month
  • Best Friends14 Days trial$12.991 Month
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  • Language Master$35.006 Months
3 purchases

Superfluent Classic

Subscriptions3
  • Monthly$14.991 Month
  • Annual$99.991 Year
  • Family Plan$149.991 Year

Questions

Is LingoBuddy free?
LingoBuddy is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Superfluent Classic free?
Superfluent Classic is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, LingoBuddy or Superfluent Classic?
LingoBuddy is rated higher. LingoBuddy averages 5.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Superfluent Classic averages 4.7 from 19 ratings.
Do LingoBuddy or Superfluent Classic have ads?
Neither LingoBuddy nor Superfluent Classic shows ads.
Which is updated more often, LingoBuddy or Superfluent Classic?
LingoBuddy ships an update fortnightly, and Superfluent Classic monthly. Most recently, LingoBuddy was updated on October 30, 2026 and Superfluent Classic on October 31, 2026.

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