# FluentU vs Talkback City

The clearest difference is rating: Talkback City at 5.0 against FluentU's 4.3. Talkback City also leads on monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription) and review sentiment (83% vs 56%). FluentU's advantage is ratings volume (2.8K vs 7). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. FluentU sells 12 in-app purchases, starting at $14.99 per month and Talkback City sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Talkback City holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: FluentU has 2.8K ratings behind it against 7, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 56% of FluentU's written reviews are positive against 83% of Talkback City's.

FluentU ships an update fortnightly, Talkback City every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | FluentU | Talkback City |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (2.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fluentu-learn-language-videos/id917892175/reviews) | **[5.0 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/talkback-city-learn-languages/id6714468922/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **2.8K** | 7 |
| Positive reviews | 56.3% of reviews | **83.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Every 10 days** |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 546 MB | 80 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 | **15.0.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Enux Education Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/917892174) | [Lazyfish Digital Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1770254807) |

## 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


### Talkback City

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/talkback-city-learn-languages/id6714468922)

Practice real-life conversations with an AI tutor to improve speaking confidence and fluency in various languages. Get personalized feedback and grammar exercises to master practical communication skills.

**Highlights:** AI-guided pronunciation practice, Real-time speaking feedback, Grammar and vocabulary sessions, Personalized lessons for real-life scenarios, Role-play conversations with AI tutor, On-demand help and explanations

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Personal Subscription | $2.99 | per month |
| Personal Subscription | $4.99 | per month |
| Personal Subscription | $9.99 | per 3 months |
| Personal Subscription | $39.90 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is FluentU free?

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

### Is Talkback City free?

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

### Which has better reviews, FluentU or Talkback City?

Talkback City is rated higher. FluentU averages 4.3 out of 5 from 2.8K ratings, while Talkback City averages 5.0 from 7 ratings.

### Do FluentU or Talkback City have ads?

Neither FluentU nor Talkback City shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, FluentU or Talkback City?

FluentU ships an update fortnightly, and Talkback City every 10 days. Most recently, FluentU was updated on October 26, 2026 and Talkback City on October 24, 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.*