# Tandem vs QUT

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: QUT at none against Tandem's 14. QUT also leads on ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (59% vs 47%). Tandem's advantage is ratings volume (38K vs 3) and update cadence (every 6 days vs monthly). On price, rating, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Tandem sells 13 in-app purchases, starting at $14.99 per month. QUT asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Tandem against 4.7 for QUT. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Tandem has 38K ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 47% of Tandem's written reviews are positive against 59% of QUT's.

Tandem ships an update every 6 days, QUT monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 5, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Tandem | QUT |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (38K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tandem-practice-languages/id959001619/reviews) | **[4.7 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/qut/id1594306237/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **38K** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 47.4% of reviews | **58.8% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 6 days** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#158** | — |
| Size | 301 MB | 87 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Tripod Technology GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/606999648) | [Queensland University of Technology](https://appshunter.io/developer/333206424) |

## What reviewers say

### Tandem

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tandem-practice-languages/id959001619)

**Currently charting:** #158 Top Grossing · Education, #195 Top Free · Education (US App Store)

Connect with native speakers globally to practice and learn new languages through text, voice, and video calls. This community-driven app helps you boost vocabulary, perfect pronunciation, and grasp grammar with features like in-app translation and message correction.

**Highlights:** Connect with native speakers, 1-to-1 chats, Group audio learning (Parties), In-app translation, Voice and video calls, Message correction

**Features:** Family Sharing, iMessage stickers, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (13)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Tandem Pro | $14.99 | per month |
| Tandem Pro | $14.99 | per month |
| Tandem Pro - 1 Month | $14.99 | per month |
| Tandem Pro Plus - 1 month | $14.99 | per month |
| Tandem Pro | $26.90 | per 3 months |
| Tandem Pro | $26.90 | per 3 months |
| Tandem Pro | $38.99 | per year |
| Tandem Pro Intro - 12 months | $39.99 | per year |
| Tandem Pro Plus - 12 months | $64.99 | per year |
| Tandem Pro | $69.90 | per year |
| Tandem Pro | $69.90 | per year |
| Tandem Pro | $69.99 | per year |
| Tandem Pro Intro - 12 months | $80.00 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Great for language learning
- 👍 Helpful features like translation and correction
- 🌎 Connects people from around the world
- 💡 Innovative concept for language exchange

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Buggy and glitchy app
- 💬 Difficulty maintaining conversations
- 📤 Excessive ads and paywalls
- 🔒 Privacy and safety concerns
- ⚠️ Moderation issues and unfair bans

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

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


### QUT

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/qut/id1594306237)

This app provides students, staff, and visitors with on-the-go access to essential university information and services. Manage your studies, navigate campus, and connect with support resources easily.

**Highlights:** Unit enrolment and course progress tracking, Assessment and exam information, Digital ID and email access, Interactive campus maps, Shuttle bus times and parking capacity, Library loans, Event details and registration

**Features:** Apple Wallet

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Tandem free?

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

### Is QUT free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Tandem or QUT?

QUT is rated higher. Tandem averages 4.6 out of 5 from 38K ratings, while QUT averages 4.7 from 3 ratings.

### Do Tandem or QUT have ads?

Tandem shows ads; QUT does not.

### Which is updated more often, Tandem or QUT?

Tandem ships an update every 6 days, and QUT monthly. Most recently, Tandem was updated on October 20, 2026 and QUT on October 5, 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.*