# FluentU vs 70 Philo

The clearest difference is rating: 70 Philo at 5.0 against FluentU's 4.3. 70 Philo also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 14). FluentU's advantage is ratings volume (2.8K vs 1). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. FluentU sells 12 in-app purchases, starting at $14.99 per month. 70 Philo asks for nothing beyond the download.

70 Philo 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 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

## The numbers

| Metric | FluentU | 70 Philo |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (2.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fluentu-learn-language-videos/id917892175/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/70-philo/id6821422829/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **2.8K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 56.3% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | — |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free** |
| Size | 545 MB | 10 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 | **16.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Enux Education Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/917892174) | [Chan Nam Ao](https://appshunter.io/developer/6818212836) |

## 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


### 70 Philo

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/70-philo/id6821422829)

A pocket-sized classical handbook offering daily short stories from ancient wisdom, mythology, and philosophy. Explore connections between words, people, and places through interactive star maps and timelines. Track your progress and delve into the past at your own pace.

**Highlights:** Daily short stories (70 characters each), Selectable themes: Stoicism, Mythology, Philosophy, Interactive star map of connections, Timeline view of people and texts, Offline reading available, Progress tracking

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is FluentU free?

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

### Is 70 Philo free?

70 Philo is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, FluentU or 70 Philo?

70 Philo is rated higher. FluentU averages 4.3 out of 5 from 2.8K ratings, while 70 Philo averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do FluentU or 70 Philo have ads?

Neither FluentU nor 70 Philo shows ads.

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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.*