# TalkBuddy vs Patter

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: TalkBuddy at 15.1 against Patter's 18.6. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. TalkBuddy sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and Patter sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

## The numbers

| Metric | TalkBuddy | Patter |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/patter-ai-language-chat/id6762643113/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | — | **1** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | — | Every 11 days |
| Monetization | — | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 81 MB | 75 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.1** | 18.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [yoichi ryugo](https://appshunter.io/developer/1891536879) | [David Vilaverde](https://appshunter.io/developer/1493782863) |

## What reviewers say

### TalkBuddy

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/talkbuddy-ai-language-chat/id6762131373)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| TalkBuddy Premium (Monthly) | $3.99 | per month |
| TalkBuddy Premium (Annual) | $34.99 | per year |


### Patter

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/patter-ai-language-chat/id6762643113)

Practice real conversations in over 10 languages with AI personas. Get instant, contextual corrections without judgment. Ideal for adult learners who want to move beyond basic phrases and build conversational fluency.

**Highlights:** AI conversation practice, In-moment corrections with explanations, Multiple AI personas, Translation assist, Voice dictation, Vocabulary list, Optional daily goals

**Features:** Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Day Tripper | $0.99 | per month |
| Explorer | $1.99 | per month |
| Resident | $2.99 | per month |
| Expat Family | $6.99 | per month |
| 100 Patter Credits | $0.99 | one-time |
| Bring Your Own AI Keys | $4.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is TalkBuddy free?

TalkBuddy is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Patter free?

Patter is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Do TalkBuddy or Patter have ads?

Neither TalkBuddy nor Patter shows ads.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*