Comparison

Tandem vs IEMóvil

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Tandem

Connect with native speakers globally to practice and master new languages through text, voice, and video calls. Enhance vocabulary, perfect pronunciation, and grasp grammar with a supportive community and integrated tools.

Highlights
  • Connect with native speakers
  • 1-to-1 chats
  • Group audio learning (Parties)
  • In-app translation
  • Voice and video calls
  • Message correction
  • 300+ languages supported
Features
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**Tandem language exchange is the process of joining forces with someone who is a native speaker of the language you want to learn** Languages are a 'learn by doing' kind of thing. This particular method is at the heart of Tandem, the global language exchange community. Connect with native speakers, start chatting and finally reach fluency in the language you’re learning! Learn, connect, and share with 1-to-1 chats or try out Parties, the ultimate group learning audio space. There are millions of Tandem members with just as many interests, so find your people – and start speaking their language today! Reach fluency in 300+ languages, including Spanish, English, Japanese, Korean, German, Italian, Portuguese, Russian, Simplified and Traditional Chinese, and 12 different sign languages, including American Sign Language. Why Tandem helps you to practice and learn languages: BOOST YOUR VOCABULARY For the times when you’re struggling to find the correct words, our in-app translation feature helps you compose a message or translate an incoming one. PERFECT YOUR PRONUNCIATION Fit in with the locals and improve your speaking skills using voice notes, audio and video calls. GRASP THE GRAMMAR Help each other grasp the difficult parts of language learning with our message correction and comment features. TANDEM YOUR WAY Forget strict schedules and learning by the book. Embrace your personal language learning style—whether that’s messaging, calling, or even meeting in person. DOWNLOAD TANDEM AND MASTER ANY LANGUAGE NOW! ______________ How to learn languages on Tandem: 1. Select the language(s) you want to learn in the app 2. Tell us about your language learning goals and your ideal Tandem partner 3. Search for native speakers of your target language in the community 4. Kick-off your language exchange experience by sending your first message 5. Share topics with the Tandem community so you can have meaningful conversations about what interests you 6. Keep up the conversation with your new Tandem “pen pal” and speak like a native in no time! While many features are free, you can choose to subscribe to Tandem Pro to access all the features on the app. Your subscription will automatically renew unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current payment period. Your iTunes account will be automatically charged at the same price for renewal within the 24-hour period prior to the end of the current payment period unless you change your subscription preferences in your Account Settings. ______________ App Access Permissions: Optional permissions: - Location information: Required to use the Nearby feature to see members near you, the Travel feature to show members around the world and to add an approximate location to your profile. - Microphone: Required for sending audio messages, making audio and video calls, and joining Language Parties. - Camera: Required for taking photos to upload to your profile or post in a Language Club, take and send a photo in a chat, video calling, and scanning QR codes. - Notifications: Used to send you notifications about acceptance into the community, new messages, new followers and their posts, new references and marketing communication. - Nearby devices: Bluetooth access is required to connect audio devices during a call or Language Party. You can still use Tandem without granting optional permissions, except features where their nature requires the respective permission, like a video call requiring camera permission. Got a question? Contact us on support@tandem.net Licenses: Tandem – Language Exchange is licensed by Tandem Fundazioa (http://tandemcity.info) Privacy policy: https://tandem.net/privacy Terms of Service: www.tandem.net/pages/termsofservice

About

IEMóvil

Features
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IEMóvil GENERAL * Visitante: ahora todos pueden usar el app IEMóvil. Registrarte es muy fácil. * Eventos: Busca el evento de tu interés, regístrate y asiste (disponible sólo para algunos eventos). * IEcampus: Permite al alumno y al profesor visualizar la información académica registrada en el periodo activo. ALUMNOS * Horario: Visualiza las sesiones de clases programadas para el alumno. * Cursos: Visualiza la lista de los cursos en los que está matriculado. Adicionalmente, podrá visualizar sus información de Notas e Inasistencias por curso. * Evaluaciones: Visualiza la lista de evaluaciones programadas para las próximas dos semanas. * Mensajes: Visualiza los mensajes que le fueron enviados. * Pagos Efectuados: Visualiza los pagos que realizó. * Saldos y Pagos: Visualiza los pagos que tiene pendiente, y puede pagarlos a través de APP con tarjeta VISA. * Bienestar:Visualiza información importante acerca de tu seguro a tu disposición. * Fotocheck IE: Ahora puedes identificarte desde tu app. * Avisos: Visualiza los avisos de interés publicados para el alumno PROFESOR * Cursos dictados: Visualiza la lista de los cursos programados para dictar. * Horario: Visualiza las sesiones programadas de dictado. * Avisos: Visualiza los avisos publicados para el profesor así como los que el profesor publicó para sus alumnos.

Screenshots

Tandem4 screens
IEMóvil4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: IEMóvil at none against Tandem's 10. IEMóvil also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 16.0). Tandem's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 2 months) and chart position (#162 vs unranked). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Tandem sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $14.99 per month. IEMóvil asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Tandem ships an update weekly, IEMóvil every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 9, 2026 and November 2, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 6 level
Tandem versus IEMóvil: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTandemIEMóvil
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (39K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews47.5% of reviews—
Number of ratings39K — better—
Update frequencyWeekly — betterEvery 2 months
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
Best chart rank#162 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.09.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size304 MB39 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperTripod Technology GmbHUNIVERSIDAD SAN IGNACIO DE LOYOLA S.R.L.

Bugs and requests

Tandem

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Messages not being delivered or synced properly
  • Frequent crashes and app instability
  • Login and account issues when switching devices

Requested features

4 requests
  • Better search and filtering options
  • Ability to save/review past conversations
  • Group chat or language party features
  • More language options beyond just popular ones

IEMóvil

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

10 purchases

Tandem

Subscriptions10
  • Tandem Pro$14.991 Month
  • Tandem Pro7 Days trial$14.991 Month
  • Tandem Pro$26.903 Months
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  • Tandem Pro7 Days trial$26.903 Months
  • Tandem Pro Intro - 12 months$39.991 Year
  • Tandem Pro Plus - 12 months7 Days trial$64.991 Year
  • Tandem Pro7 Days trial$69.901 Year
  • Tandem Pro1 Year trial$69.901 Year
  • Tandem Pro$69.991 Year
  • Tandem Pro Intro - 12 months7 Days trial$80.001 Year
None

IEMóvil

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Tandem free?
Tandem is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is IEMóvil free?
IEMóvil is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Tandem or IEMóvil have ads?
Tandem shows ads; IEMóvil does not.
Which is updated more often, Tandem or IEMóvil?
Tandem ships an update weekly, and IEMóvil every 2 months. Most recently, Tandem was updated on November 9, 2026 and IEMóvil on November 2, 2026.

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