Kakito vs Semaphore
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Kakito
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Most language apps teach you rules. Kakito gives you a place to break them. Write in the language you're learning, messy, imperfect, and completely yours. Then let AI show you how to say it even better. ---- What you get ---- Daily writing prompts to get you started. Sentence-by-sentence AI highlights. Four-dimension writing feedback. Practice rewriting to make it stick. No scores. No pressure. Just progress. ---- Supports ---- English · Chinese · Japanese Kakito is a fun project developed based on personal interest. 3 free AI reviews every 24 hours. No account. No subscription. No ads.
Semaphore
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Speak clearly. Sound natural. Feel confident. You’ve built your vocabulary and mastered the grammar, but do you still pause before speaking out loud? Semaphore bridges the gap between knowing a language and actually speaking it with ease. Designed specifically for intermediate learners (with tailored support for Russian speakers tackling tricky English and French phonetics), Semaphore helps you polish your accent using real-life phrases and instant, word-by-word feedback. Currently available for English and French. Why practice with Semaphore? Real-Life Daily Phrases — Practice conversations you'll actually use. Listen to native audio at normal or slowed speeds, record yourself, and get instant, color-coded feedback on every word. Target Your Weak Spots — Zoom in on words that give you trouble. Listen to reference audio, inspect transcriptions, and drill tricky words individually until they feel natural. Train Your Ear — Learn to spot subtle differences between similar-sounding words (like ship vs. sheep) through guided listening and speaking drills. Sound Guide & Personal Dictionary — Get clear explanations for difficult phonetic sounds. Save target words to your personal dictionary and track your progress over time. Smart Personal Practice — Sémaphore Plus generates custom practice sets built around the exact words you struggle with most, so you never waste time on what you’ve already mastered. Start for Free Explore the app with zero commitment: Day 1: Full access to all 8 daily phrases and 20 pronunciation assessments. Everyday Free Access: 6 assessments per day, practice with 3 daily phrases, and full audio access to the rest. Always Free: The first course lesson, personal dictionary, and complete sound guide. Sémaphore Plus Supercharge your speaking practice: Full daily phrase sets and personalized smart practice. Unlocked access to all course lessons. Up to 40 speech assessments every day. Try Plus free for 7 days (eligible new subscribers). Choose between monthly or annual options. Exact pricing in your local currency is displayed prior to purchase confirmation. Additional Information Payment will be charged to your Apple Account. Subscriptions automatically renew after any applicable trial period unless canceled at least 24 hours before the current period ends. You can manage or cancel your subscription anytime in your Apple Account settings. Microphone access and an active internet connection are required for speech analysis. Audio recordings are securely processed by an external speech engine to generate feedback. Privacy Policy: https://speechscan.vercel.app/privacy Terms of Service: https://speechscan.vercel.app/terms Apple EULA: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Kakito at none against Semaphore's 2. On price, update cadence, ads and device support 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
Both are free to download. Semaphore sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Kakito asks for nothing beyond the download.
Kakito ships an update every 4 days, Semaphore every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 28, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Kakito | Semaphore |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 4 days — better | Every 5 days |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | 18.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 141 MB | 17 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Junjin Chen | Andrei Vasilev |
In-app purchases
Kakito
No in-app purchases
Semaphore
- Sémaphore Plus7 Days trial$9.991 Month
- Sémaphore Plus7 Days trial$69.991 Year









