# Tandem vs Rehear

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 (#152 vs unranked). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

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.

Tandem ships an update weekly, Rehear every 6 days. Both last shipped on November 5, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Tandem | Rehear |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (39K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tandem-practice-languages/id959001619/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **39K** | — |
| Positive reviews | 47.4% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Weekly | **Every 6 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#152** | — |
| Size | 304 MB | 40 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Tripod Technology GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/606999648) | [Keita Hikita](https://appshunter.io/developer/6773232651) |

## What reviewers say

### Tandem

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

**Currently charting:** #152 Top Free · Education (US App Store)

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Tandem Pro | $14.99 | per month |
| Tandem Pro | $14.99 | per month |
| Tandem Pro | $26.90 | per 3 months |
| Tandem Pro | $26.90 | per 3 months |
| 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


### Rehear

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rehear-learn-from-any-audio/id6773232649)

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Rehear Pro Monthly | $2.99 | per month |
| Rehear Pro Annual | $24.99 | per year |
| Rehear Pro Lifetime | $169.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked 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 6 days. Most recently, Tandem was updated on November 5, 2026 and Rehear on November 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.*