# HiNative vs Langiddy

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Langiddy at 100% against HiNative's 68%. Langiddy also leads on update cadence (daily vs fortnightly) and rating (5.0 vs 4.7). HiNative's advantage is ratings volume (9.1K vs 15). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. HiNative sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $4.49 per month and Langiddy sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $9.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Langiddy holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: HiNative has 9.1K ratings behind it against 15, 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 100% of Langiddy's.

HiNative ships an update fortnightly, Langiddy daily. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | HiNative | Langiddy |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (9.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hinative-language-learning/id923920480/reviews) | **[5.0 (15 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/langiddy-connect-chat-learn/id1672904077/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **9.1K** | 15 |
| Positive reviews | 68.4% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Daily** |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 66 MB | 86 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 16.4 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 12+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Lang-8, Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/923920479) | [Noah Duran](https://appshunter.io/developer/1672490128) |

## 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


### Langiddy

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/langiddy-connect-chat-learn/id1672904077)

Connect with language learners globally through a social chat platform. Text in your native and target languages with instant translations, and turn conversations into interactive flashcards to accelerate your learning journey.

**Highlights:** Global language learner connections, Instant text translation, Dual-language texting, Gamified flashcard system, Conversation-to-flashcard creation, Support for over 100 languages

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlimited access | $9.99 | per month |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is HiNative free?

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

### Is Langiddy free?

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

### Which has better reviews, HiNative or Langiddy?

Langiddy is rated higher. HiNative averages 4.7 out of 5 from 9.1K ratings, while Langiddy averages 5.0 from 15 ratings.

### Do HiNative or Langiddy have ads?

Neither HiNative nor Langiddy shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, HiNative or Langiddy?

HiNative ships an update fortnightly, and Langiddy daily. Most recently, HiNative was updated on October 17, 2026 and Langiddy on October 6, 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.*