Comparison

Fuego vs Parlumi

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

Head to head
About

Fuego

Features
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Fuego is a language tutor you talk to. You speak, it answers, and it corrects what you got wrong. Seven languages to learn, a 1,000-word core vocabulary in each, and a conversation from the first lesson. WHAT'S IN THE APP • Voice practice that runs like a real conversation - you say a sentence, you hear a reply, and the tutor keeps the thread going • Text chat with the same tutor and the same corrections, for when you have no microphone or no quiet room • Corrections as you go - what was wrong, what the fix is, and the same pattern brought back later to check it stuck • You set a rough level to start, from complete beginner up, and the tutor re-reads it as you talk • A 1,000-word core vocabulary per language, with a picture and an example sentence for every word • Flashcards built from the words you reached for, on a spaced repetition schedule that returns them the day before you forget • A daily set: one conversation, a few exercises, and the cards that are due • Seven languages to learn - English, Spanish, French, German, Italian, Portuguese and Polish • Explanations and translations in any of 39 languages, so you can learn Spanish with everything explained in Polish MADE FOR • People who read a language far better than they speak it, and want the speaking part to stop being frightening • Beginners who have never said a sentence out loud and want to start today rather than after ten lessons • Anyone who finished a course app, collected a long streak, and still cannot hold a conversation • Travellers who need the language they are about to land in, not a syllabus • People coming back to a language they studied years ago and want to find out what is left WHY FUEGO A course sets its order in advance. Fuego builds each day out of what you did the day before: the words you reached for, the mistakes you repeated, and the goals you told it about. It is one tutor that remembers you, not a track everyone walks. FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS What is the best app to practise speaking a language? The one that makes you speak on day one. Fuego opens with a conversation rather than a lesson: it asks a question, you answer out loud or by typing, and it corrects what you got wrong before moving on. Can I learn a language by talking to an AI? You can practise it, which is the part most learners never get. The tutor holds a real exchange, adapts to your level, and names your mistakes. It does not replace a human teacher for exam preparation or accent coaching. How do I start learning a language from zero? Start at the lowest level if that is where you are. The tutor then speaks in short sentences and translates on request, in whichever of the 39 languages you picked, until you stop needing it. Do I have to speak out loud? No. Every lesson works by typing, with the same tutor, the same corrections and the same flashcards. Speaking is the faster route, not the only one. How is this different from a course app? A course decides the order before it meets you. Fuego decides each day from what you actually did, which is why two people at the same level get different lessons. Do I need an account? No. Open the app and start. There is nothing to sign up for and no email to give. Does it work offline? No. The tutor runs on our server, so conversation, exercises and speech all need a connection. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Terms of Service: https://heyfuego.com/terms Privacy Policy: https://heyfuego.com/privacy Support: support@heyfuego.com

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Parlumi

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Parlumi turns learning a language into a daily habit: short lessons, instant feedback and a clear path from your very first words. LEARN 6 LANGUAGES Spanish, English, French, Italian, Brazilian Portuguese and Catalan, from any of the others. Every course covers levels A1, A2, B1, B2, C1 and C2: 72 units, from saying hello to debating, adding nuance and talking like a native. LESSONS THAT FEEL LIKE A GAME • Choose the right answer, build sentences with word tiles, match pairs and fill in the blanks • Type your answers on a keyboard set to the language you're learning, with its special characters at hand • Hear every word and sentence with natural voices, and replay them slowly • Practise your pronunciation: say sentences out loud and get instant feedback • Spot the mistake, translate, and finish each unit with a short story REMEMBER WHAT YOU LEARN • The words you struggle with come back in personalised review sessions • Stuck? Tap "I don't know": you'll see the answer and it's saved for review • Lessons are adapted to the language you speak, with notes that explain the differences STAY MOTIVATED • Earn XP, keep your streak going and pick a daily goal that fits your routine • Hearts keep you focused, and practice wins them back • Optional daily reminder at the time you choose LANGUAGE THAT FITS YOU Tell Parlumi how you'd like to be addressed and it will teach you the matching forms: "obrigado" or "obrigada", "encantado" or "encantada". START IN SECONDS Try your first lessons without an account. Create a free account with Sign in with Apple to keep going and sync your progress across devices. You can delete your account from the app at any time.

Screenshots

Fuego3 screens
Parlumi3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Parlumi at none against Fuego's 3. Parlumi also leads on update cadence (daily vs every 3 days). Fuego's advantage is iOS requirement (18.0 vs 26.0). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Ā· Rating Ā· Positive reviews Ā· Number of ratings Ā· Update frequency Ā· Ads Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Monetization Ā· Best chart rank Ā· Devices Ā· Requires iOS

CostPrice Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Ads Ā· Monetization

Both are free to download. Fuego sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $8.99 per 7 days. Parlumi asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Fuego ships an update every 3 days, Parlumi daily. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences Ā· 3 level
Fuego versus Parlumi: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFuegoParlumi
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 3 daysDaily — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS18.0 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size68 MB48 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperKARLIE ALEXIS KOWALSKAArtsessions

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Fuego

Subscriptions3
  • Fuego Pro Weekly$8.997 Days
  • Fuego Pro Monthly$19.001 Month
  • Fuego Pro Annual$199.001 Year
None

Parlumi

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Fuego free?
Fuego is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Parlumi free?
Parlumi is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Fuego or Parlumi have ads?
Neither Fuego nor Parlumi shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Fuego or Parlumi?
Fuego ships an update every 3 days, and Parlumi daily. Most recently, Fuego was updated on October 14, 2026 and Parlumi on October 3, 2026.

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