Loro vs SAY8
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Loro
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Learn a new language without ever "sitting down to study." Loro puts fresh vocabulary right on your Lock Screen and Home Screen widgets, so every time you check your phone you pick up a real word or phrase in the language you're learning. Named after the parrot—nature's great mimic—Loro turns the dozens of times you glance at your phone each day into tiny, effortless lessons. No lessons to schedule. No streak guilt. Just steady, passive progress. HOW LORO WORKS • Pick your target language and skill level. • Add the Loro widget to your Lock Screen or Home Screen. • Every refresh shows a fresh mix of single words AND short, useful phrases. • Tap any card to see the meaning, an example sentence, and pronunciation. • Mark words as "Learned" and watch your count grow. WHY A WIDGET WORKS Cramming is forgettable. Repeated, spaced exposure is how memory actually sticks. Because Loro lives where you already look—the Lock Screen—you get natural spaced repetition, all day long. LEARN MANY LANGUAGES Spanish, French, Italian, German, Japanese, Korean, and more. Choose the language you want and switch anytime. Perfect for beginners building a base and for travelers, students, and anyone who wants words that come up in real life. GET STARTED • Core widget with a daily word + phrase. • Multiple languages to choose from. • Meanings, examples, and pronunciation. LORO PREMIUM (subscription required) Unlock the full experience with Loro Premium: • Premium: Faster refresh intervals (as often as every hour). • Premium: Unlimited widget slots and every widget theme. • Premium: All languages and all skill levels unlocked. • Premium: Phrase packs by topic—travel, food, work, dating, and more. • Premium: Advanced Lock Screen layouts and macOS, Apple TV & Apple Vision support. • Premium: Detailed progress, "learned" history, and review reminders. All features labeled "Premium" above require a Loro Premium subscription or the Lifetime purchase. The core widget is included; Premium unlocks all languages, phrases, audio and every widget. SUBSCRIPTION Choose Monthly, Annual, or a one-time Lifetime unlock. Manage or cancel anytime in your Apple Account settings. SUBSCRIPTION INFORMATION • Loro Premium is an auto-renewable subscription. • Payment is charged to your Apple Account at confirmation of purchase. • Your subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. • Your account is charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period, at the price of your selected plan. • Manage or cancel anytime in Settings > your Apple Account > Subscriptions. • The Lifetime option is a one-time purchase and does not renew. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://lastoneparis.github.io/loro-site/privacy.html Questions or feedback? Email hugomoriceau@icloud.com — we reply to every message. Learn a language the effortless way. Start with Loro today.
SAY8
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Learn a language by using it from day one. SAY8 turns short daily sessions into real progress. Follow a guided journey, practice useful vocabulary, listen and speak, build sentences, and revisit what you have learned. LEARN AT YOUR LEVEL Choose a language and start with lessons that match your experience. Follow a clear path through practical topics and everyday situations. PRACTICE REAL CONVERSATIONS Work through listening, translation, sentence-building and speaking exercises. Immersive dialogues help you use words in context. LEARN FROM CONTENT YOU CHOOSE Import a screenshot or paste a text that interests you to create a personalized learning activity. Explore unfamiliar words and practice the vocabulary that matters to you. REMEMBER WHAT YOU LEARN Review with interactive flashcards and track your progress as you build a learning habit. SAY8 PREMIUM Unlock all available languages and lessons. Monthly and yearly subscriptions are available. An introductory trial may be available to eligible new subscribers. The price and terms are shown before you confirm your purchase with Apple. Subscriptions renew automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel your subscription in your Apple account settings. Start small. Speak from day one. Terms of Service: https://hypernova-5xy8.vercel.app/terms Privacy Policy: https://hypernova-5xy8.vercel.app/privacy
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Loro at every 4 days against SAY8's monthly. Loro also leads on iOS requirement (17.0 vs 26.2). 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
Both are free to download. Loro sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month and SAY8 sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $8.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Loro ships an update every 4 days, SAY8 monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 5, 2026 and November 6, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Loro | SAY8 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 4 days — better | Monthly |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, Mac | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 — better | 26.2 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 79 MB | 285 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | HUGO ANATOLE PAUL MORICEAU | JIMMY CHARRA |
In-app purchases
Loro
- Monthly$6.991 Month
- Annual7 Days trial$39.991 Year
- Lifetime$89.99
SAY8
- Fluent Premium Monthly3 Days trial$8.991 Month
- Fluent Premium Annual$59.991 Year









