# Phrases vs Speekoo

Phrases and Speekoo both sit at 4.6 stars, but that hides the real split: 86% of Speekoo's written reviews are positive against 75% of Phrases's. Speekoo also leads on ratings volume (614 vs 140) and iOS requirement (12.1 vs 17.1). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Phrases sells 19 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days and Speekoo sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $9.49 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Phrases against 4.8 for Speekoo. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 140 and 614 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 75% of Phrases's written reviews are positive against 86% of Speekoo's.

Phrases ships an update every 5 weeks, Speekoo monthly. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Phrases | Speekoo |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (140 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/phrases-learn-languages-fast/id949423502/reviews) | **[4.8 (614 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/speekoo-learn-a-language/id1171852940/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 140 | **614** |
| Positive reviews | 74.7% of reviews | **85.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 200 MB | 57 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.1 | **12.1** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Andrey Lebedev](https://appshunter.io/developer/636486462) | [LearnMyLanguage](https://appshunter.io/developer/1171852939) |

## What reviewers say

### Phrases

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/phrases-learn-languages-fast/id949423502)

Master a new language with engaging exercises and a smart learning algorithm. Offers ready-made or custom lessons, a built-in dictionary, and hands-free learning options. Track progress, earn rewards, and achieve fluency in just 20 minutes a day.

**Highlights:** 8 unique exercises, Customizable lessons, Built-in dictionary, Accurate pronunciations, Smart learning algorithm, Progress tracking and rewards, Hands-free and offline modes

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

**In-app purchases (19)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Plus | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium Plus | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium (English) | $13.99 | per month |
| Premium (Spanish) | $19.99 | per year |
| Premium (English) | $19.99 | per year |
| Premium (German) | $19.99 | per year |
| Premium Plus | $24.99 | per year |
| Premium (English) | $39.99 | per 3 months |
| Premium (Spanish) | $39.99 | per 3 months |
| Premium (French) | $39.99 | per year |
| Premium (German) | $39.99 | per year |
| Premium Plus | $47.99 | per year |
| Premium (Russian) | $79.99 | per year |
| Premium (German) | $79.99 | per year |
| Premium (English) | $79.99 | per year |
| Premium (English) | $79.99 | per year |
| Premium (Spanish) | $79.99 | per year |
| Premium Plus | $95.99 | per year |
| Premium Plus | $129.99 | one-time |


### Speekoo

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/speekoo-learn-a-language/id1171852940)

This app offers a fun and motivating way to learn new languages like French, Spanish, Italian, German, Chinese, and Japanese. It claims to be significantly faster and more intuitive than other methods, incorporating articles and cultural anecdotes to enhance the learning experience.

**Highlights:** Learn 6 languages, 10X faster learning, Intuitive methodology, Motivating learning experience, Cultural articles and anecdotes, Regularly updated content

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Illimité mensuel | $9.49 | per month |
| 3 months Unlimited | $30.99 | per 3 months |
| Illimité annuel | $39.99 | per year |
| 12 months Unlimited | $68.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Efficient learning method
- 💡 Interesting cultural information
- 🎓 Helpful for beginners
- 🌍 Covers multiple languages

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔒 Requires subscription for full access
- 🐛 Occasional bugs and glitches
- 💰 Expensive subscription
- 🤔 Lack of customization options
- 📚 Limited content beyond beginner levels

**Reported bugs**

- Disappearing submit buttons during lessons
- Inconsistent recognition of user responses
- Crashes and freezes on certain devices

**Requested features**

- Add more language options
- Implement user progress tracking and syncing
- Improve speech recognition and feedback
- Provide more advanced learning content


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Phrases free?

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

### Is Speekoo free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Phrases or Speekoo?

Speekoo is rated higher. Phrases averages 4.6 out of 5 from 140 ratings, while Speekoo averages 4.8 from 614 ratings.

### Do Phrases or Speekoo have ads?

Neither Phrases nor Speekoo shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Phrases or Speekoo?

Phrases ships an update every 5 weeks, and Speekoo monthly. Most recently, Phrases was updated on October 24, 2026 and Speekoo 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.*