# HiNative vs The Wide Circle

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: The Wide Circle at none against HiNative's 10. The Wide Circle also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.7). HiNative's advantage is ratings volume (9.1K vs 1). On price, update cadence, ads 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. The Wide Circle asks for nothing beyond the download.

The Wide Circle 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 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and September 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | HiNative | The Wide Circle |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (9.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hinative-language-learning/id923920480/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-wide-circle/id6480311455/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **9.1K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 68.4% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | Freemium | **Free** |
| Size | 66 MB | 45 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 16.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Lang-8, Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/923920479) | [Emily Sudduth](https://appshunter.io/developer/1721274803) |

## 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


### The Wide Circle

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-wide-circle/id6480311455)

Access all your educational videos in one convenient app. Receive timely notifications for news and updates, and easily save your favorite content for quick retrieval. Enjoy seamless access without needing to remember passwords.

**Highlights:** Access all videos in one app, Push notifications for news, Password-free video access, Save favorite posts, Easy to use interface

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is HiNative free?

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

### Is The Wide Circle free?

The Wide Circle is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, HiNative or The Wide Circle?

The Wide Circle is rated higher. HiNative averages 4.7 out of 5 from 9.1K ratings, while The Wide Circle averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do HiNative or The Wide Circle have ads?

Neither HiNative nor The Wide Circle shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, HiNative or The Wide Circle?

HiNative ships an update fortnightly, and The Wide Circle fortnightly. Most recently, HiNative was updated on October 16, 2026 and The Wide Circle on September 30, 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.*