# FluentU vs Speakly

The clearest difference is monetization model: Speakly at free with in-app purchases against FluentU's subscription. FluentU's advantage is ratings volume (2.8K vs 846). On price, rating, review sentiment and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. FluentU sells 12 in-app purchases, starting at $14.99 per month and Speakly sells 15 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.3 for FluentU against 4.4 for Speakly. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2.8K and 846 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 56% of FluentU's written reviews are positive against 49% of Speakly's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | FluentU | Speakly |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (2.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fluentu-learn-language-videos/id917892175/reviews) | **[4.4 (846 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/speakly-learn-languages-fast/id1255478968/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **2.8K** | 846 |
| Positive reviews | **56.3% of reviews** | 48.9% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 549 MB | 110 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Enux Education Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/917892174) | [SPEAKLY OÜ](https://appshunter.io/developer/1849493755) |

## What reviewers say

### FluentU

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fluentu-learn-language-videos/id917892175)

Learn languages through engaging, real-world videos like movie trailers and music clips. Interactive subtitles and vocabulary tools make comprehension and speaking natural. Connect with culture while mastering a new language.

**Highlights:** Interactive video lessons, Real-world content, Tap-to-translate subtitles, Vocabulary review tools, Bilingual dictionary, Cultural immersion

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

**In-app purchases (12)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| FluentU Plus | $14.99 | per month |
| FluentU Plus | $17.99 | per month |
| FluentU Plus | $20.99 | per month |
| FluentU Plus | $23.99 | per month |
| FluentU Plus | $29.99 | per month |
| FluentU Super Monthly | $39.99 | per month |
| FluentU Plus | $71.99 | per year |
| FluentU Plus | $95.99 | per year |
| FluentU Plus | $119.99 | per year |
| FluentU Plus | $139.99 | per year |
| FluentU Super Annual | $199.99 | per year |
| FluentU Plus | $239.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Engaging learning experience
- 🎓 Effective for language learning
- 👍 Variety of content and features
- 💡 Innovative learning approach

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Expensive subscription
- 🐛 Buggy and unreliable app
- 🔍 Lack of transparency around pricing and cancellation
- 📱 Compatibility issues on mobile devices

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes frequently
- Subscription issues and unexpected charges
- Syncing and login problems
- Inconsistent performance across devices

**Requested features**

- Add more language options
- Improve user interface and navigation
- Provide better guidance and progression for learners
- Enhance audio and speech recognition capabilities


### Speakly

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/speakly-learn-languages-fast/id1255478968)

Learn to speak new languages confidently with a focus on relevant vocabulary and real-life situations. This app uses science-backed methods and memory techniques to accelerate your learning process, enabling you to communicate effectively in just a few months.

**Highlights:** Relevant vocabulary learning, Spaced repetition memory techniques, Real-life situation practice, Voice recognition pronunciation, Progress synchronization, Multiple-choice exercises

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (15)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| Monthly | $15.99 | per month |
| Monthly | $17.49 | per month |
| Monthly | $17.99 | per month |
| Annual | $47.99 | per year |
| Annual | $59.99 | per year |
| 1 month | $9.99 | one-time |
| 3 months | $23.99 | one-time |
| 6 months, -40% | $26.99 | one-time |
| 6 months, -20% | $35.99 | one-time |
| 12 months, -40% | $37.99 | one-time |
| 12 months, -20% | $49.99 | one-time |
| LIFETIME | $76.99 | one-time |
| LIFETIME | $84.99 | one-time |
| LIFETIME | $89.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Effective learning method
- 👍 Diverse learning exercises
- 💡 Practical vocabulary and phrases
- 👍 Customizable daily goals
- 🚀 Rapid progress

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and freezes
- 🐛 Buggy performance issues
- 🐛 Inconsistent speech recognition
- 🐛 Incomplete translations
- 🐛 Slow app performance

**Reported bugs**

- Progress loss and reset issues
- Inability to switch languages without premium
- Incomplete sentence translations
- Inconsistent speech recognition
- Freezing and crashing during lessons

**Requested features**

- Add more language options
- Improve review and spaced repetition system
- Provide more grammar explanations
- Implement a dark mode
- Allow offline access to lessons


## Frequently asked questions

### Is FluentU free?

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

### Is Speakly free?

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

### Which has better reviews, FluentU or Speakly?

Speakly is rated higher. FluentU averages 4.3 out of 5 from 2.8K ratings, while Speakly averages 4.4 from 846 ratings.

### Do FluentU or Speakly have ads?

Neither FluentU nor Speakly shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, FluentU or Speakly?

FluentU ships an update fortnightly, and Speakly fortnightly. Most recently, FluentU was updated on September 22, 2026 and Speakly on September 23, 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.*