# Tandem vs MySIMApp

The clearest difference is rating: Tandem at 4.6 against MySIMApp's 3.7. Tandem also leads on update cadence (every 6 days vs every 3 months) and ratings volume (38K vs 3). MySIMApp's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 14) and ads (none vs shown). On price, review sentiment, 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. MySIMApp asks for nothing beyond the download.

Tandem holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.7. 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 complicate that: 48% of Tandem's written reviews are positive against 50% of MySIMApp's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Tandem ships an update every 6 days, MySIMApp every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 4, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Tandem | MySIMApp |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (38K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tandem-practice-languages/id959001619/reviews)** | [3.7 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mysimapp/id1636455945/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **38K** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 47.5% of reviews | **50.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 6 days** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#179** | — |
| Size | 301 MB | 90 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Tripod Technology GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/606999648) | [Singapore Institute of Management](https://appshunter.io/developer/1140361057) |

## What reviewers say

### Tandem

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

**Currently charting:** #179 Top Free · Education, #200 Top Grossing · 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


### MySIMApp

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mysimapp/id1636455945)

This app allows students to manage their academic life, including attendance, timetables, and e-documents. Guests can access information on admissions, payments, and campus events.

**Highlights:** Register class attendance, View news and notices, View timetable, Generate e-Documents, View campus events, Access payment information

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Tandem free?

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

### Is MySIMApp free?

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

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

Tandem is rated higher. Tandem averages 4.6 out of 5 from 38K ratings, while MySIMApp averages 3.7 from 3 ratings.

### Do Tandem or MySIMApp have ads?

Tandem shows ads; MySIMApp does not.

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

Tandem ships an update every 6 days, and MySIMApp every 3 months. Most recently, Tandem was updated on October 16, 2026 and MySIMApp on October 4, 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.*