Comparison

Speakit.tv vs Alef

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

Head to head
About

Speakit.tv

Features
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Learn a language by watching. No drills. No flashcards. No daily streak nagging you. Speakit.tv is 214 video courses in 22 languages: a native speaker says a phrase, you see it written on screen, and you see it in the language you already speak. You watch, you hear it, you say it. LEAN BACK AND PRESS PLAY Every course is video from start to finish — short episodes you can finish in one sitting, the way you already watch everything else. Only now you come out speaking Italian. NO STREAKS, NO GUILT Watch one episode or ten. Nothing resets, nothing nags, nothing is lost if you put it down for a month and come back. YOU WILL SAY IT BEFORE YOU READ IT Japanese, Chinese, Hebrew, Arabic, Russian, Korean — every script comes with the sounds written out underneath: romaji, pinyin, transliteration. You speak a phrase correctly in your first lesson without reading a single character. REAL PEOPLE, REAL PHRASES Filmed with native speakers saying the things people actually say, clearly and unhurried, with subtitles on every line. You pick up the right accent from the first episode. YOUR LANGUAGE ON SCREEN TOO Every phrase appears in the language you already think in — 12 of them, across 121 language pairs. One method, whichever one that is. WHAT THE COURSES COVER • Shopping, food and ordering • Hotels, travel and directions • Asking for help and directions • Greetings, numbers, days and time • Small talk and everyday conversation 22 LANGUAGES, ONE SUBSCRIPTION Start Spanish tonight and switch to Japanese next month. There is no separate purchase per language — full access to all 214 video courses, on your iPhone, iPad and the web. — — — Speakit.tv Pro is an auto-renewing subscription. - Length: 1 month, 3 months or 6 months - Price: shown in the app before you confirm, in your local currency - Payment is charged to your Apple ID at confirmation of purchase - It renews automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period, at the same price - Manage or cancel anytime in your Apple ID account settings Privacy Policy: https://speakit.tv/privacy-policy Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Alef

Learn to read Hebrew from the very first letter to complex Torah passages. This app uses a structured primer, spaced repetition, and engaging games to build fluency. Practice with real prayers and track your progress from novice to master.

Highlights
  • Structured guided primer
  • Spaced repetition flashcards
  • Daily practice sessions
  • Interactive reading games
  • Read real Torah passages
  • Progress tracking and motivation
  • Offline mode
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Alef teaches you to read Hebrew — whether that's for a bar or bat mitzvah, to follow along in synagogue, or simply because you want to read the language. It takes you from your very first letter all the way to real Torah passages and prayers. HOW YOU LEARN • Guided Primer — a structured, ~20-minute onboarding that teaches the writing system before jumping into practice • Spaced repetition flashcards — the proven method for long-term memory, tuned specifically for Hebrew letters, vowels, and vocabulary • Daily practice — a short, focused session each day builds real fluency over weeks, not months PRACTICE THROUGH PLAY • Syllable Drill — quick-fire letter and vowel combinations • Match Rush — a timed matching game for word recognition • Word Builder — assemble real Hebrew words from scrambled letters • Letter Quiz — test your recall, letter by letter READ THE REAL THING Once you've built a foundation, read actual Torah passages and prayers — the Shema, Friday night Kiddush, Psalms, and more — with word-by-word support. TRACK YOUR PROGRESS Watch your level grow from Novice to Master as you unlock new letters, vowels, and vocabulary. Daily streaks and XP keep you motivated along the way. BUILT FOR THE WAY YOU ACTUALLY USE YOUR PHONE • Choose between Traditional and Modern Hebrew type • Native pronunciation audio for every letter, vowel, and word • Offline mode — download your content and keep practicing with no connection • Sign in with Apple for fast, secure account creation Hebrew has a reputation for being hard to learn. Alef breaks it into small, achievable steps — so instead of memorizing in the abstract, you're reading real words and real prayers from day one.

Screenshots

Speakit.tv4 screens
Alef4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Alef at none against Speakit.tv's 3. Speakit.tv's advantage is update cadence (every 10 days vs every 4 weeks) and device support (3 vs 1). On price and ads 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. Speakit.tv sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month. Alef asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Speakit.tv ships an update every 10 days, Alef every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 5 level
Speakit.tv versus Alef: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSpeakit.tvAlef
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—2 — better
Update frequencyEvery 10 days — betterEvery 4 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.6 — better26.5
Further details — not scored
Size55 MB3 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperFUGA BAR LTDFiveHugs LLC

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Speakit.tv

Subscriptions3
  • Speakit.tv 1-Month Subscription$7.991 Month
  • Speakit.tv 3-Months Subscription$22.993 Months
  • Speakit.tv 6-Months Subscription$44.996 Months
None

Alef

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Speakit.tv free?
Speakit.tv is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Alef free?
Alef is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Speakit.tv or Alef have ads?
Neither Speakit.tv nor Alef shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Speakit.tv or Alef?
Speakit.tv ships an update every 10 days, and Alef every 4 weeks. Most recently, Speakit.tv was updated on October 31, 2026 and Alef on October 24, 2026.

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