Comparison

Learn While Walking vs Koko

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

Head to head
About

Learn While Walking

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Learn While Walking turns your daily walk into an opportunity to learn vocabulary. Open the app and start learning new words. Short, focused sessions make it easy to combine language learning with movement. 5 languages. 20 learning directions. Practice vocabulary in English, German, French, Spanish, or Portuguese. Choose your source and target languages from 20 possible learning directions. App interface in 5 languages The app interface is available in English, German, French, Spanish, and Portuguese, including menus, settings, and instructions. When you use the five-language version for the first time, the app automatically selects your device's preferred language if supported. Otherwise, it defaults to English. You can change the app language at any time in Settings, independently of your vocabulary languages. Learn at your level Explore vocabulary organized according to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR), covering all six levels from A1 through C2. All A1 vocabulary is free. In the other available packs, vocabulary entries beginning with A in English are also free to practice. Unlock entries beginning with B through Z with a one-time purchase of the corresponding pack. No subscriptions. Make learning part of your walk Learn vocabulary with your device's built-in motion detection. In Settings, choose how many seconds of walking should pass before the next word appears. Learn with the time-tested Leitner spaced-repetition system. Familiar words appear less often, while challenging words return sooner, helping you focus your practice where it matters most. Follow your vocabulary progress and walking statistics. Private and focused Vocabulary learning works offline. Your learning progress and settings are stored on your device. No account required, no tracking or analytics, and no cloud synchronization of your learning progress. No reminders or notifications. Learn at your own pace. Designed for iPhone and iPad

About

Koko

Practice speaking a new language privately and offline. This app scales conversations to your skill level, offering feedback and quick translations. It keeps all your data on your device, ensuring complete privacy.

Highlights
  • Private, offline conversations
  • Adaptive conversation difficulty
  • Voice feedback for improvement
  • Quick translations
  • Multiple languages supported
Features
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Koko gives you unlimited conversation practice while keeping your voice, information, and data private on your device. Nothing leaves your iPhone. It can even be run in Airplane mode :) Learn a new language by speaking and listening more! A lot of people struggle to actually hold a conversation when learning a language because they don't practice speaking and immersing themselves in the language. Features We Love: - Fully private. Your voice and conversations never leave your device. - Conversations are scaled to your level. For beginners, Koko uses small, beginner-friendly words and speaks slowly. For advanced speakers, Koko speaks quickly and uses advanced vocabulary. - Quick translations - Feedback on your responses to help you learn how to speak better - Cloud mode: Get started quickly by using our private cloud LLM instead of downloading the models locally Current languages: - English - Spanish - French - Italian - German - Japanese - Polish - Vietnamese Koko requires iOS26+ in order to run the conversation models on your own device. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Learn While Walking4 screens
Koko4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Learn While Walking at 17.6 against Koko's 26.0. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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. Learn While Walking sells 6 one-off in-app purchases and Koko sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Learn While Walking ships an update every 5 days, Koko every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 8 level
Learn While Walking versus Koko: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLearn While WalkingKoko
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 daysEvery 3 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Freemium
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.6 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size17 MB77 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperNIKLAS HOPPEPrism App Labs

In-app purchases

6 purchases

Learn While Walking

One-time6
  • C1 Business (Full Pack)$0.99
  • C1 Medicine (Full Pack)$0.99
  • A2 General (Full Pack)$0.99
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  • B1 General (Full Pack)$0.99
  • B2 General (Full Pack)$0.99
  • C2 Dogs (Full Pack)$0.99
2 purchases

Koko

Subscriptions2
  • Koko Monthly Plan$7.991 Month
  • Koko Yearly Plan$39.991 Year

Questions

Is Learn While Walking free?
Learn While Walking is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Koko free?
Koko is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Learn While Walking or Koko have ads?
Neither Learn While Walking nor Koko shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Learn While Walking or Koko?
Learn While Walking ships an update every 5 days, and Koko every 3 days. Most recently, Learn While Walking was updated on October 30, 2026 and Koko on October 31, 2026.

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