ShakoMako vs Voqu
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
ShakoMako
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ShakoMako makes learning a new language genuinely fun. Pick Spanish, French, Italian, or Arabic and start with bite-size lessons you can finish in a few minutes a day. LEARN BY DOING • Quick flashcard lessons with audio — hear every word • Multiple-choice quizzes that lock in what you learn • Real, useful phrases for travel, school, and everyday life • Fun mini-games to practice without it feeling like work STAY MOTIVATED • Build a daily streak and watch it grow • Earn XP and level up as you learn • Track your progress across every language • A daily word and daily goals to keep you coming back FOUR LANGUAGES, ONE APP Spanish, French, Italian, and Arabic — switch anytime, learn at your own pace. ShakoMako Premium unlocks all lessons, every phrase pack, and your full progress dashboard. Try it free, upgrade when you're ready. Start your language adventure today — ¡Vamos! / Allons-y! / Andiamo! / يلا ——— ShakoMako Premium subscription • Monthly — $4.99/month • Annual — $39.99/year (best value) Payment is charged to your Apple ID. Subscriptions automatically renew unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel anytime in your App Store account settings. Terms of Use: https://shakomako.ai/terms.html Privacy Policy: https://shakomako.ai/privacy.html
Voqu
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Voqu is where you learn a language by actually using it, talking with real people who speak it. Get matched with native speakers and fellow learners for voice and video calls, chat naturally with built-in translation, and turn the words you pick up into lasting memory. No lectures, no endless drills. Just real conversations that make a language stick. TALK TO REAL PEOPLE • Get matched by the languages you speak, the ones you're learning, and shared interests • One-on-one voice and video calls with people around the world • Conversation topics and prompts so you always have something to say CHAT WITHOUT BARRIERS • Message in your target language with instant translation when you need it • Send voice messages, photos, and GIFs LIVING VOCABULARY • Save new words and phrases straight from your chats and calls • Review them with a smart spaced-repetition deck that knows when you're about to forget • Watch your vocabulary grow over time COMMUNITY • Share posts, ask questions, and get corrections from native speakers • Join polls and quick quizzes • Learn from a feed built around the languages you care about PARTIES • Drop into live group audio and video rooms • Practice with several people at once around a shared topic STAY MOTIVATED • Build a daily streak fueled by real practice • Earn XP, hit milestones, and keep your longest streak forever • A profile that shows who you are, your interests, your city, your progress Voqu Boost is an optional subscription that unlocks extra features for learners who want more. You can use Voqu for free. Start talking. That's how you learn.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: ShakoMako at none against Voqu's shown. On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
| Parameter | ShakoMako | Voqu |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | — | Weekly |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 16.4 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 11 MB | 87 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 17+ |
| Developer | 9406-1348 Quebec inc. | Auralo LLC |
In-app purchases
ShakoMako
No in-app purchases
Voqu
No in-app purchases








