# 英语魔方秀 vs Talkmate

The clearest difference is rating: Talkmate at 4.6 against 英语魔方秀's 3.5. Talkmate also leads on review sentiment (93% vs 53%) and ratings volume (54 vs 14). 英语魔方秀's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 6 weeks). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. 英语魔方秀 sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and Talkmate sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Talkmate holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 14 and 54 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 53% of 英语魔方秀's written reviews are positive against 93% of Talkmate's.

英语魔方秀 ships an update every 3 weeks, Talkmate every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 2, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | 英语魔方秀 | Talkmate |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.5 (14 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/id732855809/reviews) | **[4.6 (54 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/talkmate-multilingual-learning/id1182656711/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 14 | **54** |
| Positive reviews | 53.5% of reviews | **93.1% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 6 weeks |
| Monetization | — | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 57 MB | 353 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | **11.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [MofunSky](https://appshunter.io/developer/732855812) | [Beijing CooLanguage Times Education Science and Technology Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/959231175) |

## What reviewers say

### 英语魔方秀

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/id732855809)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| MofunShow Plus Monthly | $3.99 | per month |
| MofunShow Plus Yearly | $39.99 | per year |
| 1钻石 | $0.99 | one-time |
| 25钻石 | $3.99 | one-time |
| 68钻石 | $9.99 | one-time |
| 198钻石 | $29.99 | one-time |


### Talkmate

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/talkmate-multilingual-learning/id1182656711)

This app offers a unique approach to language learning, simulating natural immersion through AI-powered interactions and native speaker content. It boasts an extensive library of over 80 languages, with plans to expand to all official global languages.

**Highlights:** AI-powered natural immersion learning, Extensive library of 80+ languages, Native speaker curriculum and pronunciation correction, Simulates mother tongue learning process, Real-time AI interaction for speaking practice, Includes endangered and official languages

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 14.99 USD/Month | $14.99 | one-time |
| 3 months PLUS | $14.99 | one-time |
| 1个月VIP会员 | $14.99 | one-time |
| 3个月VIP会员 | $29.99 | one-time |
| 12 months PLUS | $74.99 | one-time |
| 12个月VIP会员 | $99.99 | one-time |
| Life member | $109.99 | one-time |
| Life member | $124.99 | one-time |
| Life member | $139.99 | one-time |
| 149.99 USD/Year | $149.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is 英语魔方秀 free?

英语魔方秀 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Talkmate free?

Talkmate is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, 英语魔方秀 or Talkmate?

Talkmate is rated higher. 英语魔方秀 averages 3.5 out of 5 from 14 ratings, while Talkmate averages 4.6 from 54 ratings.

### Do 英语魔方秀 or Talkmate have ads?

Neither 英语魔方秀 nor Talkmate shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, 英语魔方秀 or Talkmate?

英语魔方秀 ships an update every 3 weeks, and Talkmate every 6 weeks. Most recently, 英语魔方秀 was updated on November 1, 2026 and Talkmate on November 2, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*