# HiNative vs Forge Language

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Forge Language at none against HiNative's 10. Forge Language also leads on iOS requirement (10.0 vs 15.0). HiNative's advantage is rating (4.7 vs 4.2) and ratings volume (9.1K vs 37). On price, review sentiment and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. HiNative sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $4.49 per month. Forge Language asks for nothing beyond the download.

HiNative holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: HiNative has 9.1K ratings behind it against 37, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 68% of HiNative's written reviews are positive against 65% of Forge Language's.

## The numbers

| Metric | HiNative | Forge Language |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (9.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hinative-language-learning/id923920480/reviews)** | [4.2 (37 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/forge-language/id1441184476/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **9.1K** | 37 |
| Positive reviews | **68.4% of reviews** | 64.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | — |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | — |
| Monetization | Freemium | **Free** |
| Size | 66 MB | 86 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **10.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Lang-8, Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/923920479) | [Cameron Baughn](https://appshunter.io/developer/1436428777) |

## What reviewers say

### HiNative

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hinative-language-learning/id923920480)

Connect with native speakers worldwide to ask questions about languages and cultures. Get pronunciation help, writing corrections, and cultural insights. Learn and help others in over 110 languages.

**Highlights:** Ask questions via audio or text, Get writing corrections from natives, Post pictures for context, Connect with speakers from 170+ countries, Supports over 110 languages, Premium features for enhanced learning

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| HiNative Premium Monthly plan | $4.49 | per month |
| HiNative Premium Monthly plan | $4.49 | per month |
| HiNative Premium Monthly plan | $9.99 | per month |
| HiNative Premium Monthly plan | $9.99 | per month |
| HiNative Premium Yearly plan | $34.99 | per year |
| HiNative Premium Yearly plan | $34.99 | per year |
| HiNative Premium Yearly plan | $83.99 | per year |
| HiNative Premium Yearly plan | $83.99 | per year |
| Hinative Coin | $0.99 | one-time |
| Hinative Coin | $8.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Helpful for language learning
- 🤝 Friendly and welcoming community
- ⚡ Quick response times
- 💡 Ability to help others learn languages

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Excessive paywalls and premium features
- 🔍 Limited free question templates
- 🗣️ Inability to listen to audio responses without premium
- 🗑️ Outdated or incorrect answers from users

**Reported bugs**

- Frequent app crashes or freezes
- Inconsistent notification behavior
- Issues with landscape orientation
- Difficulty changing language settings

**Requested features**

- Private messaging or chat functionality
- Ability to filter or search past questions
- Moderation system to ensure quality answers
- More language options and dialects


### Forge Language

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/forge-language/id1441184476)

This application provides a comprehensive language learning experience, consolidating all necessary tools for users to achieve their language goals. It acts as a portable language school, offering everything needed in a single, accessible platform.

**Highlights:** All-in-one language learning tools, Goal achievement focused, Pocket-sized language school, Accessible platform

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is HiNative free?

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

### Is Forge Language free?

Forge Language is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, HiNative or Forge Language?

HiNative is rated higher. HiNative averages 4.7 out of 5 from 9.1K ratings, while Forge Language averages 4.2 from 37 ratings.

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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.*