Faro vs Sonnet
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side ā with what reviewers say about each.
Faro
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Faro turns language practice into a guided, voice-first conversation coach. Jump into Free Talk or Roleplay sessions, use push-to-talk to speak naturally, and get instant transcript + feedback logs so you can revisit your strengths and weak points. Built-in prompts, curated scenarios, and voice UX optimizations keep every session relevant and motivating, while the new progress history records your speaking time, sentence count, and transcripts for effortless review.
Sonnet
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Sonnet helps you actually learn French ā by recalling it, not just reading it. Instead of multiple-choice guessing, you type the answer. Every drill checks your spelling letter by letter, turns the word green when you nail it, and a built-in hint nudges you one letter at a time when you're stuck. VERBS ⢠Practice 944 verified verbs across every tense and mood. ⢠Type the conjugation; wrong letters show in red, correct turns green. ⢠Spaced repetition brings back what you forget, and starts you on the most common verbs first. ⢠Rate each card Hard or Easy to tune your schedule. PHRASES ⢠1,000+ everyday French phrases, the kind you'll actually use. ⢠Switch direction: recall the meaning, or type the French. ⢠Tap any French word to see what it means. WORDS ⢠Build vocabulary with around 3,000 of the most common French words. ⢠Search and browse the whole list any time. CONJUGATOR ⢠Look up any verb and see its full conjugation tables, with the stem and ending colour-coded. ⢠Verbs are numbered and grouped by how common they are. GRAMMAR ⢠Short, clear notes for each tense ā including when the subjunctive is triggered. ALSO ⢠Hear words and phrases spoken aloud. ⢠Daily goals and a progress view. ⢠Light and dark themes. iPhone and iPad. PRIVATE BY DESIGN ⢠Works fully offline. No account. No ads. No tracking. Nothing you do leaves your device. Free to use. Bon courage !
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Faro at 15.1 against Sonnet's 17.0. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price Ā· Rating Ā· Positive reviews Ā· Number of ratings Ā· Update frequency Ā· Ads Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Monetization Ā· Best chart rank Ā· Devices Ā· Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
| Parameter | Faro | Sonnet |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | ā | Every 2 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod ā better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 ā better | 17.0 |
| Further details ā not scored | ||
| Size | 62 MB | 9 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | KOSEI OKUDONO | Brandon van Rijn |
In-app purchases
Faro
No in-app purchases
Sonnet
No in-app purchases







