# Mondly vs effectLang

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Mondly at 74% against effectLang's 0%. Mondly also leads on ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (33K vs 5). effectLang's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.7). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Mondly sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month and effectLang sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.49 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

effectLang holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Mondly has 33K ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 74% of Mondly's written reviews are positive against 0% of effectLang's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Mondly ships an update fortnightly, effectLang every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 10, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Mondly | effectLang |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (33K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mondly-learn-41-languages/id987873536/reviews) | **[5.0 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/effectlang-flashcards/id1567070251/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **33K** | 5 |
| Positive reviews | **74.2% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#155** | — |
| Size | 266 MB | 114 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [ATi Studios](https://appshunter.io/developer/875349954) | [Dawid Wnukowski](https://appshunter.io/developer/1444193124) |

## What reviewers say

### Mondly

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mondly-learn-41-languages/id987873536)

**Currently charting:** #155 Top Grossing · Education (US App Store)

Master new languages through engaging lessons, interactive exercises, and advanced features like a chatbot and voice recognition. Practice speaking, reading, listening, and grammar to achieve fluency. Offers a wide range of languages and learning materials.

**Highlights:** Learn 41 languages, Chatbot for practice, Hands-free learning, Voice recognition, Daily lessons and quizzes, Grammar features and conjugation tables, Business content lessons

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

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly - 50% Off - Unlimited | $7.99 | per month |
| Monthly - 1 Week Free Trial | $14.90 | per month |
| Monthly - 1 Week Free Trial | $15.90 | per month |
| Unlimited Access - Monthly | $15.90 | per month |
| Unlimited Access - 12 Months | $74.90 | per year |
| Yearly - 1 Week Free Trial | $74.90 | per year |
| Premium | $14.99 | one-time |
| Premium all Languages Promo | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Engaging and interactive learning experience
- 🚀 Effective for learning new vocabulary and phrases
- 🔍 Accurate translations and pronunciations
- 💡 Useful for both beginners and intermediate learners
- 🤖 Helpful speech recognition and conversation practice

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional bugs and glitches in the app
- 💰 Premium features can be expensive for some users
- 🔍 Lack of in-depth grammar explanations
- 🤖 Speech recognition not always accurate
- 📚 Limited content for less popular languages

**Reported bugs**

- Lessons disappearing from user progress
- Incorrect translations or word usage in some lessons
- Compatibility issues with older devices or operating systems

**Requested features**

- Add writing practice for languages with different scripts
- Improve review and repetition system for better retention
- Provide more customization options for learning paths
- Introduce a way to cancel subscriptions easily


### effectLang

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/effectlang-flashcards/id1567070251)

Master new languages with an effective, free system. Create custom flashcards with images and audio, and utilize spaced repetition for optimal memorization. Learn at your own pace, even offline, with a fun, game-like approach to vocabulary building.

**Highlights:** Custom flashcard creator, Spaced repetition algorithm, Image and audio integration, Offline learning capability, Excel import/export, Text-to-speech pronunciation

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium | $3.49 | per month |
| Premium | $21.49 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Mondly free?

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

### Is effectLang free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Mondly or effectLang?

effectLang is rated higher. Mondly averages 4.7 out of 5 from 33K ratings, while effectLang averages 5.0 from 5 ratings.

### Do Mondly or effectLang have ads?

effectLang shows ads; Mondly does not.

### Which is updated more often, Mondly or effectLang?

Mondly ships an update fortnightly, and effectLang every 3 weeks. Most recently, Mondly was updated on November 10, 2026 and effectLang on November 3, 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.*