Comparison

Sayalong vs Skix Echo

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

Head to head
About

Sayalong

This app teaches languages through interactive word learning. It uses pictures, native speaker audio, and pronunciation scoring to help users remember vocabulary. It offers alphabet tracing, stories, and personalized learning plans for various languages.

Highlights
  • Picture-based vocabulary learning
  • Native speaker audio pronunciation
  • On-device speech scoring
  • Alphabet tracing (Hiragana, Katakana, etc.)
  • Karaoke-style stories
  • Spaced repetition for practice
  • Offline functionality
Features
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Sayalong is a talking picture dictionary. See a word, hear it spoken by a native voice, then say it back — the app listens and scores your pronunciation. Built for kids and beginners in 14 languages. WHY IT WORKS Apps make you tap. Sayalong makes you SPEAK. That's the difference between recognizing a word and remembering it. Every word has a picture, a native voice, and a mic — the loop your brain actually needs. WHAT YOU GET • 500+ illustrated words per language, organized into 61 categories • Native pronunciation on every word — hear, then say it back • On-device speech scoring — no recordings leave your phone • Alphabet learning — Hiragana, Katakana, Hangul, Pinyin, Cyrillic, Latin • Trace the letters with your finger • Karaoke-style stories — listen, read along, narrate back • Daily practice with spaced repetition • Personalized 30-day learning plan • Streak reminders that name the next word waiting for you • Works fully offline. No account. No ads. 14 LANGUAGES Japanese · Korean · Chinese · Spanish · French · German · Italian · Portuguese · Russian · Hindi · Arabic · Indonesian · Thai · Vietnamese · Turkish Alphabet packs for Japanese (Hiragana + Katakana), Korean (Hangul), Chinese (Pinyin), Spanish, and Russian. WHO IT'S FOR • Kids ages 3–10 building their first vocabulary • Parents introducing a second language at home • Adults learning a language for travel, family, work, or fun • Heritage learners reconnecting with a family language • Anyone who owns a Sayalong picture dictionary book SAYALONG THE BOOK, ALIVE Own the Sayalong picture dictionary? Attest your book inside the app and unlock every word in your book's language — free. The app follows your book page by page, so a parent can hold the book and the kid can tap along. FREE VS PREMIUM Free: alphabet learning in every language, 8 categories per language, 1 story per type. Premium unlocks: all 61 categories in all 14 languages, speaking scores everywhere, all stories, quizzes, daily practice, extra native voices, and every language pack we ship next. Monthly, yearly (best value, with free trial), or weekly plans. Cancel anytime in Settings. PRIVACY We don't record or store your voice. Speech recognition happens on your device using Apple's built-in tools. No account, no tracking beyond anonymous product analytics. SUPPORT Questions, feedback, or want to say hi? Open the chat inside the app — we read every message. Or email support@sayalong.app Subscriptions auto-renew unless turned off 24 hours before the period ends. Manage in your App Store account. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Skix Echo

Features
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Skix Echo is an AI language-learning app built around one idea: you learn to speak by speaking. FOR PEOPLE WHO - Finished the flashcard apps but still freeze in real conversations - Want to learn only the phrases they will actually use in daily life - Feel too self-conscious to practice pronunciation in front of others KEY FEATURES - Voice Capture: Say a sentence in your native language and AI turns it into personal study material - Echo Lens: Point your camera at text or objects around you and turn them into lessons - AI Roleplay: Practice real scenes — ordering, directions, small talk — in conversation with AI - Pronunciation Coach: Record yourself and get specific, actionable feedback - Learning Path: Daily tasks generated backwards from your goal - SRS Review: Spaced repetition that moves what you learned into long-term memory PRICING Every feature is free for your first 7 days — no payment info required, and the trial never converts into a charge automatically. To continue afterwards, choose an auto-renewable subscription: - Pro (JPY 1,980/month): generous AI usage for daily study - Max (JPY 3,980/month): our highest tier for heavy learners Subscriptions are charged to your Apple ID account and renew automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the period. Manage or cancel anytime in Settings > Apple ID > Subscriptions. Terms of Use: https://www.skix-echo.com/terms.html Privacy Policy: https://www.skix-echo.com/privacy.html

Screenshots

Sayalong4 screens
Skix Echo4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Skix Echo at weekly against Sayalong's monthly. On price, ads, in-app purchases 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Sayalong sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per 7 days and Skix Echo sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $11.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Sayalong ships an update monthly, Skix Echo weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and November 6, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 8 level
Sayalong versus Skix Echo: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSayalongSkix Echo
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (2 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequencyMonthlyWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.017.0
Further details — not scored
Size85 MB22 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCaleo LLCSKIX K.K.

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Sayalong

Subscriptions3
  • Sayalong Pro Weekly$9.997 Days
  • Sayalong Pro Monthly$14.991 Month
  • Sayalong Pro Yearly$59.991 Year
2 purchases

Skix Echo

Subscriptions2
  • Pro$11.991 Month
  • Max$24.991 Month

Questions

Is Sayalong free?
Sayalong is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Skix Echo free?
Skix Echo is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Sayalong or Skix Echo have ads?
Neither Sayalong nor Skix Echo shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Sayalong or Skix Echo?
Sayalong ships an update monthly, and Skix Echo weekly. Most recently, Sayalong was updated on October 31, 2026 and Skix Echo on November 6, 2026.

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