Comparison

Tandem vs Rehear

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 worldwide for language exchange. Practice speaking, improve pronunciation, and boost vocabulary through 1-to-1 chats or group audio sessions. Offers in-app translation and message correction to aid learning.

Highlights
  • Connect with native speakers
  • 1-to-1 chats and group audio parties
  • In-app translation
  • Message correction
  • Voice and video calls
  • Learn 300+ languages
Features
Currently charting
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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

Rehear

Enhance language learning with this audio player. Import your own audio files, podcasts, or ZIP archives to practice pronunciation, dictation, and listening comprehension. Features include transcripts, phrase segmentation, A-B repeat, and adjustable playback speed.

Highlights
  • Import audio files and ZIP archives
  • Generate word-level transcripts
  • Adjustable playback speed (0.5x to 2x)
  • Phrase-by-phrase navigation
  • A-B repeat functionality
  • Bookmark specific sections
  • Resume playback from last position
Features
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Rehear is an audio player built specifically for language learning. Use course audio and podcasts to make listening, shadowing, and dictation practice dramatically more efficient. “Managing downloaded course audio is a hassle.” “I want to practice by listening to the same phrase over and over.” Rehear was created to solve these common frustrations, bringing automatic phrase detection, waveform navigation, word-level transcription, and other essential tools together in one app. ■ Key Features 【Import ZIP Files Instantly—No Unzipping Required】 ・Import ZIP files from language courses directly, without extracting them first. ・You can also import audio from your Music library, so you can start practicing without the usual setup. 【Turn Your Favorite Podcasts into the Ultimate Learning Material】 ・Simply add your favorite podcasts to the app. ・Use Rehear’s features to turn authentic spoken audio into personalized language-learning material. 【Navigate Quickly with Waveforms and Automatic Phrase Detection】 ・Use the visual waveform to move intuitively to the exact part you want to hear. ・Rehear automatically divides audio into phrases, letting you jump to any phrase with a single tap. 【Word-Level Transcription】 ・Rehear transcribes imported audio on the device where the device and language are supported. For some languages, an on-device model is also available when Apple's speech recognition is unsupported. ・Each word is highlighted in real time during playback, making it easy to check anything you missed and review difficult sections. 【A-B Repeat & Playback Speed Control】 ・Repeat a phrase with one tap, or use A-B Repeat to replay any selected section as many times as you need. ・Adjust playback speed from 0.5× to 2.0×, whether you’re easing into unfamiliar audio or listening closely to every detail. 【Bookmarks for Focused Review】 ・Save difficult phrases and repeated sections as bookmarks. ・Focus your practice on the exact parts you struggled with during shadowing. Repeat as many times as you need, and make shadowing and dictation practice smoother and more effective. Take your language learning to the next level with Rehear! Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://rehear.usubilab.com/privacy

Screenshots

Tandem4 screens
Rehear4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Rehear at 100% against Tandem's 47%. Rehear also leads on ads (none vs shown) and monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). Tandem's advantage is chart position (#166 vs unranked). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases 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 and Rehear sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Tandem ships an update weekly, Rehear every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on November 5, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 7 level
Tandem versus Rehear: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTandemRehear
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (39K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews47.4% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings39K — better—
Update frequencyWeeklyEvery 5 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
Best chart rank#166 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size304 MB40 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperTripod Technology GmbHKeita Hikita

Customer experience

Tandem

All ratings38,537 ratings
Positive89.8%
Neutral4.3%
Negative5.9%
Written reviews2,449 reviews
Positive47.4%
Neutral8.2%
Negative44.3%

Rehear

Written reviews5 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

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

Rehear

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
3 purchases

Rehear

Subscriptions2
  • Rehear Pro Monthly$2.991 Month
  • Rehear Pro Annual7 Days trial$24.991 Year
One-time1
  • Rehear Pro Lifetime$169.99

Questions

Is Tandem free?
Tandem is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Rehear free?
Rehear is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Tandem or Rehear have ads?
Tandem shows ads; Rehear does not.
Which is updated more often, Tandem or Rehear?
Tandem ships an update weekly, and Rehear every 5 days. Most recently, Tandem was updated on November 5, 2026 and Rehear on October 31, 2026.

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