Fluently in one minute
Best for: Professionals practicing spoken English.
Biggest catch: Full practice requires a paid subscription.
Skip it if: You want a free conversation partner.
Price: Free assessment only. US App Store examples: $24.99/mo, $89.99/yr (varies by region). (checked Oct 11, 2026)
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AI Office & Learning · Learning Assistant
Best for: Building a daily habit in a new language.
Pros
- Free core app with gamified daily lessons
- Explain My Answer is now free for everyone
- Video Call AI practice is rolling out to Super
Biggest catch
AI conversations are short and scripted, and reviewers find them repetitive
Skip it if: You need real conversation fluency or detailed pronunciation feedback.
Starting price: Free tier: yes. Super about $12.99/mo. Max about $29.99/mo or $168/yr (US, third-party report). (checked Oct 11, 2026)
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AI Education · Language Learning
Best for: English learners working on pronunciation.
Pros
- Detailed English pronunciation feedback down to individual sounds
- Wide lesson variety
- 7-day trial
Biggest catch
Users report crashes, login failures and scoring that's too lenient
Skip it if: You need free, open conversation practice.
Starting price: Free trial (7 days). Reported Pro about $89.99/yr, Premium about $99.99/yr (varies by region). (checked Oct 11, 2026)
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AI Office & Learning · Learning Assistant
Best for: Learners who want real-world video and vocab.
Pros
- Native-speaker video clips and AI speaking practice
- Pro unlocks all languages
- Annual plan is good value ($61.99/yr)
Biggest catch
AI conversation practice is shallow and buggy, and limited to English learners
Skip it if: You need structured grammar courses.
Starting price: Free tier: yes. Pro $61.99/yr, $24.99/mo or $329.99 lifetime. (checked Oct 11, 2026)
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