Comparison

talkstep vs Lyst.

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

Head to head
About

talkstep

Features
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Practice Korean for everyday life with clear English guidance. talkstep helps you practice Korean by reading a task in English, saying your answer aloud, and listening to your own voice. Check the model answer when you need help, then hide it and try again. ■ Everyday Situations, Practical Korean Practice numbers and time, ordering food, shopping, getting around, and everyday conversations. Learn what to say for the situation in front of you. ■ Clear English Guidance Understand the situation and your task in English. Explore Korean model answers with pronunciation guides, meanings, and explanations of useful expressions. ■ Listen, Speak, and Hear Yourself Listen to model audio, record your answer, and play it back. Return to the same sentence whenever you want more practice. ■ AI Feedback on Your Speaking Get feedback on pronunciation, phrasing, and how your response fits the situation. Review suggested sentences and record another attempt. ■ Keep the Conversation Going with Pro Listen to full scripted dialogues and record your part in each exchange. Practice following the flow of a conversation across multiple turns. ■ Review Your Recordings Revisit saved recordings and AI feedback. Choose the sentences you want to practice again and build a regular speaking routine. ■ An English-Learning Track, Too You can also switch to an English-learning track with Korean instructions, covering situations such as cafes, restaurants, hotels, airports, taxis, and shopping. ■ Free Practice and Plus / Pro Plans Some lessons and features are free. Plus monthly unlocks standard sentence practice. Pro monthly includes Plus content, continuous conversation practice, and 10 AI feedback credits each month. Extra AI feedback credits and staff role-practice turns are also available as separate purchases. See the purchase screen for current access and pricing. Monthly subscriptions renew automatically. Unless you cancel at least 24 hours before the current subscription period ends, you will be charged for the next period. You can manage or cancel your subscription in your Apple account settings. Microphone access is required to record your voice. An internet connection is required for content, model audio, and AI feedback. Support: info@rowanzone.co.kr Privacy Policy: https://talkstep.rowanzone.co.kr/privacy Terms of Service: https://talkstep.rowanzone.co.kr/terms Standard End User License Agreement (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Lyst.

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Lyst.(リスト)は、単語帳・一問一答・長文読解・リスニングをひとつにまとめた学習アプリです。日本語・韓国語・英語の語学学習から、歴史・理科など全科目の暗記まで、これひとつで完結します。 ■ スワイプでサクサク覚える ・カードを左右にスワイプして「覚えた/まだ」を仕分け ・習熟度は「にがて/あいまい/バッチリ」で自動管理。苦手なカードから優先出題 ・ランダムテストで定着チェック。正答率・解答時間・連続記録を記録 ■ 単語帳(語学) ・辞書連携で意味・品詞を自動補完(英語・韓国語・日本語) ・読み上げ音声は端末内で生成。オフラインでも再生できます ・形態素解析で読み・品詞を色分け表示 ■ 一問一答・暗記カード(全科目) ・日本史・世界史・生物・化学など、どんな科目の一問一答も作成可能 ・写真カードで図表やノートもそのまま暗記 ・用語を長押しすると、AIが分かりやすく解説 ■ 長文リーダー ・英語・韓国語の長文を文ごとに対訳表示 ・わからない単語は長押しでそのまま単語帳に追加 ・AI要約・文法Q&A・文構造解析(SVOC)で精読をサポート ■ リスニング ・作成したリストを音声プレイヤーで聞き流し学習 ■ AIは「選べる3系統」 ・端末内ローカルAI / Apple Intelligence / お手持ちのAPIキー(OpenAI・Google・Anthropic) ・どれを使うか、優先順位も自分で設定できます ・AIを使わなくても、中核機能はすべて利用できます ■ 続けられる仕組み ・連続学習記録・週間ヒートマップ・学習時間の統計 ・ロック画面のLive Activityとリマインド通知で、記録が途絶える前にお知らせ ■ プライバシー最優先 ・サインインしなければ、学習データは端末内にのみ保存されます ・読み上げ・形態素解析・翻訳・ローカルAIは端末内で処理 ・APIキーは端末のキーチェーンにのみ保存され、外部に送信されません ■ 料金 ・基本機能は無料でご利用いただけます(広告表示あり。一部リストの作成数に上限) ・Pro: 広告非表示・作成無制限(サブスクリプションまたは買い切り) 対応: iPhone / iOS 18.1以上 利用規約: https://lifeistudy.com/terms.html プライバシーポリシー: https://lifeistudy.com/privacy.html

Screenshots

talkstep4 screens
Lyst.4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: talkstep at none against Lyst.'s shown. talkstep also leads on update cadence (daily vs every 4 days) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.1). On price, 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. talkstep sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and Lyst. sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

talkstep ships an update daily, Lyst. every 4 days. Both last shipped on September 17, 2026.

Scorecard3 real differences · 3 level
talkstep versus Lyst.: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParametertalkstepLyst.
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyDaily — betterEvery 4 days
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.0 — better18.1
Further details — not scored
Size76 MB592 MB
Age rating12+4+
Developer로완인터렉티브Yuta Kusaka

In-app purchases

4 purchases

talkstep

Subscriptions2
  • SpeakLoop Plus Monthly$4.991 Month
  • SpeakLoop Pro Monthly$8.991 Month
One-time2
  • 3 AI Feedback Credits$1.99
  • 10 Staff Role-Practice Turns$1.99
3 purchases

Lyst.

Subscriptions2
  • Lyst. Pro 月額$1.991 Month
  • Lyst. Pro 年額$19.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lyst. Pro 買い切り$29.99

Questions

Is talkstep free?
talkstep is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Lyst. free?
Lyst. is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do talkstep or Lyst. have ads?
Lyst. shows ads; talkstep does not.
Which is updated more often, talkstep or Lyst.?
talkstep ships an update daily, and Lyst. every 4 days. Most recently, talkstep was updated on September 17, 2026 and Lyst. on September 17, 2026.

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