Comparison

Speakeasy vs HyperLingua

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

Head to head
About

Speakeasy

This app transforms your favorite videos into a personalized language learning experience. Save phrases, practice speaking with AI, and immerse yourself in authentic content for effective language acquisition.

Highlights
  • Learn from real videos
  • Interactive transcripts and translations
  • Personalized phrasebook
  • AI-powered speaking practice
  • Instant pronunciation feedback
  • Supports over 10 languages
Features
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Speakeasy turns the content you already love into your best language learning tool. Watch real videos, save phrases that matter to you, and practice speaking with AI, completing the full loop from passive watching to active speaking. MADE FOR LEARNERS - BY LEARNERS Whether you're a beginner picking up your first phrases or an intermediate learner trying to break through a plateau, Speakeasy meets you where you are. Perfect for self-learners, travelers, heritage speakers, and anyone tired of boring textbook apps. WATCH REAL CONTENT Browse videos in over 10 Languages. Learn from authentic content with interactive transcripts and translations — not scripted textbook dialogues. SAVE WHAT MATTERS Tap any word or phrase to save it to your personal phrasebook. Every phrase comes with context, translations, and pronunciation so you remember where and how it was used. PRACTICE SPEAKING Have real conversations with AI language partners that adapt to your level. Voice chat lets you practice speaking and get instant feedback so you actually learn to talk, not just read. WHY SPEAKEASY? Most language apps teach you isolated words through repetitive drills. Speakeasy is different — you learn from content that actually interests you, save the phrases you'll actually use, and practice speaking until it sticks. It's the full immersion loop: Watch → Save → Speak. Privacy Policy: https://www.learnspeakeasy.com/privacy Terms of Service: https://www.learnspeakeasy.com/terms

About

HyperLingua

This app focuses on practical communication for language learning, prioritizing vocabulary acquisition and pronunciation training. It utilizes techniques like active recall and shadowing to build fluency through real-world usage rather than grammar drills.

Highlights
  • Learn 30+ languages
  • Vocabulary-first approach
  • Pronunciation training with listening/repeating
  • Active recall and retrieval practice
  • Shadowing for fluency
  • Focus on real-world communication
Features
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Our learning flow is built by the HyperLingua team, drawing on established language learning principles and natural language acquisition techniques. The focus is on practical, real-world communication rather than grammar-heavy study. Build your vocabulary first, train your pronunciation by listening and repeating, and reinforce your memory through active recall. WHY HYPERLINGUA WORKS: Practical Over Theoretical Focus on real-world communication — not tedious grammar worksheets. Vocabulary Comes First The foundation for fluency is vocabulary, not grammar. Aim to learn at least 30 new words a day using mnemonic associations. This is the element with the greatest impact on your progress. Pronunciation Is Critical You must learn to recognize words and produce them accurately. Daily listening and repeating drills are essential for developing authentic pronunciation and rhythm. Grammar Is Absorbed, Not Studied Grammar is learned by seeing correct sentences in context and using them, instead of drilling rigid rules. Grammar "comes with" massive input and output. Active Recall & Retrieval Practice The single most powerful exercise is active recall. Translate sentences aloud from your native language into the target language, check corrections, and repeat until you make zero mistakes. Shadowing & Repetition Listening and repeating (shadowing) is the optimal method for improving fluency. Listen to native audio and repeat entire sentences aloud, matching the native speaker's cadence. Just 5-15 minutes a day makes a massive difference! LANGUAGES WE SUPPORT We are on a mission to support 40+ languages! Currently, you can learn and practice the following live languages: • US English • GB English (UK) • ES Spanish • MX Spanish (Mexico) • DE German • FR French • IT Italian • BR Portuguese (Brazil) • RU Russian • SA Arabic • TR Turkish • CN Chinese • JP Japanese • KR Korean • BA Bosnian • PL Polish • GR Greek • Basque (Euskara) For Everyone: Completely free, built for self-learners worldwide. Download HyperLingua today and start speaking from day one!

Screenshots

Speakeasy4 screens
HyperLingua4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is monetization model: HyperLingua at free against Speakeasy's free with in-app purchases. HyperLingua also leads on ratings volume (114 vs 6). On price, rating, review sentiment and update cadence 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. Speakeasy sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $3.99 per month and HyperLingua sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 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 — 4.5 for Speakeasy against 4.6 for HyperLingua. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: HyperLingua has 114 ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 75% of Speakeasy's written reviews are positive against 83% of HyperLingua's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Speakeasy ships an update every 11 days, HyperLingua every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 18, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Speakeasy versus HyperLingua: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSpeakeasyHyperLingua
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (6 ratings)4.6 (114 ratings) — better
Positive reviews75.0% of reviews82.6% of reviews — better
Number of ratings6114 — better
Update frequencyEvery 11 days — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS15.115.1
Further details — not scored
Size78 MB54 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperMattheos DrivasHyperLingua LLC

Customer experience

Speakeasy

All ratings6 ratings
Positive83.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative16.7%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive75.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative25.0%

HyperLingua

All ratings114 ratings
Positive88.6%
Neutral4.4%
Negative7.0%
Written reviews92 reviews
Positive82.6%
Neutral5.4%
Negative12.0%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Speakeasy

Subscriptions1
  • Speakeasy Pro Monthly7 Days trial$3.991 Month
4 purchases

HyperLingua

Subscriptions4
  • HyperLingua Pro Monthly$9.991 Month
  • HyperLingua Pro+ Monthly$16.991 Month
  • HyperLingua Pro Annual$99.991 Year
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  • HyperLingua Pro+ Annual$169.991 Year

Questions

Is Speakeasy free?
Speakeasy is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is HyperLingua free?
HyperLingua is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Speakeasy or HyperLingua?
HyperLingua is rated higher. Speakeasy averages 4.5 out of 5 from 6 ratings, while HyperLingua averages 4.6 from 114 ratings.
Do Speakeasy or HyperLingua have ads?
Neither Speakeasy nor HyperLingua shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Speakeasy or HyperLingua?
Speakeasy ships an update every 11 days, and HyperLingua every 3 weeks. Most recently, Speakeasy was updated on October 13, 2026 and HyperLingua on October 18, 2026.

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