Comparison

Inko vs HiTutor

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

Head to head
About

Inko

Practice speaking a new language with an AI for just 60 seconds daily. Receive personalized lesson notes comparing your speech to a native speaker's, and save new vocabulary to reinforce learning. Generate a review podcast from your lessons for on-the-go practice.

Highlights
  • Daily 60-second AI conversations
  • Personalized lesson notes
  • Native speaker comparisons
  • Vocabulary saving and flashcards
  • Review podcast generation
  • Supports 40+ languages
Features
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Inko turns "I should practice speaking" into something you actually do every day. Pick a scene, talk with a friendly AI for just 60 seconds, and the moment you finish, you get a personal lesson note: what you said, and how a native speaker would say it instead. SPEAK FOR 60 SECONDS A DAY • Swipe through immersive, short-video-style scenes and jump straight into a conversation • Open-mic, real-time voice chat. Interrupt, hesitate, think out loud, just like a real call • Stuck? Say it in your own language. Inko understands, rephrases it naturally, and keeps the conversation going GET A LESSON MADE JUST FOR YOU • After every chat, Inko writes a lesson note from YOUR conversation • See "you said this → a native would say this" rewrites, side by side • Replay your own voice and read the full transcript TURN LESSONS INTO YOUR OWN STUDY MATERIAL • Save words, phrases and idioms with one tap • Review them as flashcards and mark the ones you have mastered • Saved phrases come back in tomorrow's conversation, so you actually use them REVIEW WITH YOUR PERSONAL PODCAST • Turn your lesson notes into a two-host review podcast, generated just for you • Listen with subtitles, in the background, on the go LEARN 40+ LANGUAGES • English, Spanish, Korean, Japanese, French, German, Chinese and many more • Explanations in your native language, expressions in your target language YOUR DATA STAYS YOURS • Lesson notes, phrases and recordings are stored on your device • Delete your data, or your whole account, anytime One minute a day is enough. Meet your coach, start talking, and watch your speaking improve. INKO PRO (AUTO-RENEWABLE SUBSCRIPTION) Inko Pro unlocks unlimited conversations, lesson notes, flashcards and review podcasts. • Weekly: $5.99 / 1 week • Monthly: $14.99 / 1 month • Annual: $99.99 / 1 year Prices are in USD and may vary by region; the exact price for your region is shown in the app before you buy. • Payment is charged to your Apple Account at confirmation of purchase. • The subscription renews automatically for the same price and period unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. • You can manage or cancel your subscription in your Apple Account settings after purchase. • Any unused portion of a free trial, if offered, is forfeited when you buy a subscription. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://inkoapp.ai/privacy

About

HiTutor

Features
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Just speak. In the language you want to learn. HiTutor is a language-learning app built around real-time voice conversations with an AI tutor. Start with the words you already know—without a placement test or complicated setup. HiTutor keeps the conversation moving and adapts to your level, interests, and pace. Real-time AI voice conversation Listen and respond as naturally as you would in a real conversation. Small mistakes do not have to interrupt the flow. You can also ask the tutor to repeat, slow down, or explain something whenever you need help. Learning shaped by your conversations After each conversation, review what you did well, one area to focus on next, and more natural ways to express what you wanted to say. Your next lesson begins with language you actually used. Feedback and review Save important corrections and expressions, review them, and try them again in your next conversation. Conversation, feedback, and review work together as one learning loop. See your progress Explore learning records, skill-level trends, and your current learning focus. HiTutor’s Estimated CEFR is a learning estimate based on conversation evidence, not an official test result or certification. Key features • Real-time voice conversations with an AI tutor • Conversations adapted to your level, interests, and pace • Strengths and focused feedback after each session • Personalized review using expressions from your conversations • Learning records and progress insights • Korean and English app interfaces You get ready to speak by speaking. Do not wait for the perfect sentence—start with the words you have today. App License Agreement (Apple Standard EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Inko4 screens
HiTutor4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Inko at none against HiTutor's 1. HiTutor's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price, update cadence 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. HiTutor sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $19.99 per month. Inko asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Inko ships an update daily, HiTutor every 2 days. Both last shipped on November 6, 2026.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Inko versus HiTutor: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterInkoHiTutor
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (6 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews66.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings6 — better—
Update frequencyDaily — betterEvery 2 days
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size128 MB38 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperAlphaByte, Inc.Makerz Inc.

In-app purchases

None

Inko

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

HiTutor

Subscriptions1
  • HiTutor Premium Monthly$19.991 Month

Questions

Is Inko free?
Inko is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is HiTutor free?
HiTutor is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Inko or HiTutor have ads?
Inko shows ads; HiTutor does not.
Which is updated more often, Inko or HiTutor?
Inko ships an update daily, and HiTutor every 2 days. Most recently, Inko was updated on November 6, 2026 and HiTutor on November 6, 2026.

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