Comparison

Time To Talk vs Basic 850

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

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About

Time To Talk

Features
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The most comprehensive free language learning app! Learn English, German, French, Spanish, Italian, Portuguese, and Dutch with 19,200 words, 500+ grammar lessons, and thousands of interactive exercises. Professional language education from A1 to C2 - speak fluently in just 15 minutes a day! Why Do Over 5 Million People Use Time To Talk? Completely Free - All lessons unlocked, no hidden fees, no subscription 19,200 Words - Largest vocabulary database (daily life, business, travel, academic) 8 Language Options - Turkish, English, German, French, Spanish, Italian, Portuguese, Dutch A1-C2 Full Program - Progressive system from beginner to advanced 500+ Grammar Topics - All language rules with detailed explanations Interactive Exercises - Multiple choice, tap, fill in the blanks Offline Mode - Full access without internet Exam Preparation - Special content for YDS, YOKDIL, IELTS, TOEFL How It Works: Vocabulary Learning (19,200 Words) Level-specific word groups (A1-C2) Multiple-choice vocabulary tests Usage examples in sentences Spaced repetition for permanent learning Grammar Lessons (500+ Topics) All grammar topics from A1 to C2 Topic explanations and rules Fill-in-the-blank exercises Practice quiz after each topic Interactive Quizzes Multiple-choice tests Word-meaning matching Sentence completion Grammar tests Level placement exams Who Is It For? Beginner (A1-A2): Starting from scratch Intermediate (B1-B2): Improving language skills Advanced (C1-C2): Gaining fluency Exam Prep: YDS, YOKDIL, IELTS, TOEFL students Business: Business English, meetings, emails Study Abroad: University preparation Travel: Practical words for vacation Available Languages: English | German | French | Spanish | Italian | Portuguese | Dutch | Turkish Why Time To Talk Instead of Duolingo, Busuu, Babbel? Completely Free - No locked lessons 19,200 Words - Largest vocabulary pool Ad-Free Experience - Uninterrupted learning Full Offline Access - No internet needed Exam-Focused - YDS, IELTS, TOEFL content User Reviews: "Reached B1 in 3 months!" - John M. "19k words free, incredible!" - Sarah K. 15 Minutes a Day: 5 minutes: Learn 20 new words 5 minutes: Complete grammar lesson 5 minutes: Quiz and review Download Now! Installation in 30 seconds - Complete first lesson now - Speak a new language in 3 months

About

Basic 850

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Basic 850 is a calm, offline reference and learning app for the Basic English 850-word system — the essential words chosen to express almost anything in clear, plain language. No accounts. No subscriptions. No noise. Just the complete Basic English 850 word system, organized the way it was designed. FOUR CLASSIC CHAPTERS • Operations — the 100 core words that do the work of a sentence • Things (General) — 400 general nouns • Things (Picturable) — 200 concrete, picturable nouns • Qualities — adjectives and their opposites WHAT YOU CAN DO • Browse every word by its original category • Hear natural pronunciation with built-in text-to-speech • Search the list instantly — completely offline • Mark the words you know and keep track of your progress FREE TO START The full Operations chapter (100 words), pronunciation, and chapter search are free. Dark Mode is included. ONE-TIME UNLOCK — $2.99 Unlock all 850 words across four chapters, full-library search, and saved progress that stays with you. One payment, yours forever. No subscription, ever. WHO IT'S FOR • Intermediate English learners who want the most useful core words • Technical writers and plain-language enthusiasts • ESL teachers sharing a focused, authoritative list • Anyone who likes saying more with fewer words Everything works offline. Nothing about your learning is uploaded — your progress stays on your device.

Screenshots

Time To Talk4 screens
Basic 8503 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Time To Talk at none against Basic 850's 1. Time To Talk also leads on iOS requirement (15.1 vs 18.0). On price, ads 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

CostPrice Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Ads Ā· Monetization

Both are free to download. Basic 850 sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Time To Talk asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences Ā· 4 level
Time To Talk versus Basic 850: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTime To TalkBasic 850
PriceFreeFree
Update frequency—Every 9 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.1 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size26 MB4 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperYUSUF INALKACZcode

In-app purchases

None

Time To Talk

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Basic 850

One-time1
  • Lifetime Unlock$2.99

Questions

Is Time To Talk free?
Time To Talk is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Basic 850 free?
Basic 850 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Time To Talk or Basic 850 have ads?
Neither Time To Talk nor Basic 850 shows ads.

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