Best Language Learning Apps in 2026
Updated
In short: Duolingo is ranked #1 of 278 as of 5 October 2026, ahead of Busuu and LingQ. The best-ranked option with a free plan is Busuu. The lowest first paid tier on this page is Meslingo at $3.99/mo.
Choosing a language-learning app starts with the language you want to study and the ways you like to practice. Compare the languages offered and mobile apps, then consider offline lessons, personalized review, placement tests, and speech practice. Free-plan availability and paid-from pricing can help you weigh access and cost. Duolingo, Busuu, and LingQ are among the names to consider, with options such as Talkpal and ELSA Speak also represented. Think about whether you want speaking practice, a way to check your level, or review that fits your study habits, then use the listed features to compare what each app offers.
278 language learning apps ranked on what their makers publish — plans and prices, free tiers, platforms and the facts on their own pages.
Recognised 40% · Phone app 26% · Documented 20% · Free plan 14% of the score
- 1 Duolingo iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 9.7Free Offline lessons: YesSpeech practice: YesPlacement test: Yes
- 2 Busuu iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 9.7Free Offline lessons: YesSpeech practice: YesPlacement test: Yes
- 3 LingQ iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 9.6$17.98/mo Offline lessons: YesPlacement test: Yes
- 4 Talkpal iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 9.4Free Offline lessons: NoSpeech practice: Yes
- 5 ELSA Speak iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 9.4$13.33/mo Offline lessons: NoSpeech practice: YesPlacement test: Yes
- 6 JapanesePod101 iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 9.4$4/mo Offline lessons: YesSpeech practice: YesPlacement test: Yes
- 7 Langua iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 9.4Free Speech practice: Yes
- 8 Talktiko iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 9.3$4.17/mo Offline lessons: YesSpeech practice: YesPlacement test: Yes
- 9 Clozemaster iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 9.2Free Offline lessons: Yes
- 10 Meslingo iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 9.2$3.99/mo Speech practice: Yes
- 11 Innovative Language Learning iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 9.1Free Offline lessons: YesSpeech practice: YesPlacement test: Yes
- 12 SpeakPal iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 9.1$6.66/mo Offline lessons: YesSpeech practice: Yes
- 13 Mondly iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 9.0 Offline lessons: YesSpeech practice: YesPlacement test: Yes
- 14 Mango Languages iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 9.0$10/mo Offline lessons: YesSpeech practice: YesPlacement test: Yes
- 15 TextLingo 2 iPhone only RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 9.0Free Offline lessons: YesSpeech practice: Yes
- 16 Talkey iPhone only RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 9.0$10/mo Offline lessons: YesSpeech practice: Yes
- 17 Renshuu iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 9.0Free Offline lessons: No
- 18 Satori Reader iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 9.0$7.42/mo Offline lessons: Yes
- 19 ABA English iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 9.0Free Offline lessons: YesSpeech practice: YesPlacement test: Yes
- 20 Memrise iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 8.9€5.83/mo Offline lessons: NoSpeech practice: YesPlacement test: Yes
- 21 SuperMemo iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 8.9PLN 29.92/mo Offline lessons: YesSpeech practice: YesPlacement test: Yes
- 22 Hello Nabu iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 8.9€9.99/mo Speech practice: Yes
- 23 Migii iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 8.9Free Offline lessons: YesSpeech practice: YesPlacement test: Yes
- 24 Enverson AI iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 8.9$9.99/mo Speech practice: YesPlacement test: Yes
- 25 Lingokids iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 8.9Free
Compare all 25 in a table
| # | App | Score | Free plan | From | Free plan | Paid from | Offline lessons | Speech practice |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Duolingo | 9.7 | Free plan | Free | Yes | — | Yes | Yes |
| 2 | Busuu | 9.7 | Free plan | Free | Yes | — | Yes | Yes |
| 3 | LingQ | 9.6 | Free plan | $17.98/mo | Yes | $8.99/mo | Yes | — |
| 4 | Talkpal | 9.4 | Free plan | Free | Yes | — | No | Yes |
| 5 | ELSA Speak | 9.4 | Free plan | $13.33/mo | Yes | $13.33/mo | No | Yes |
| 6 | JapanesePod101 | 9.4 | Free plan | $4/mo | Yes | $4/mo | Yes | Yes |
| 7 | Langua | 9.4 | Free plan | — | Yes | — | — | Yes |
| 8 | Talktiko | 9.3 | Free plan | $4.17/mo | Yes | $4.17/mo | Yes | Yes |
| 9 | Clozemaster | 9.2 | Free plan | Free | Yes | — | Yes | — |
| 10 | Meslingo | 9.2 | Free plan | $3.99/mo | Yes | $3.99/mo | — | Yes |
| 11 | Innovative Language Learning | 9.1 | Free plan | Free | Yes | — | Yes | Yes |
| 12 | SpeakPal | 9.1 | Free plan | $6.66/mo | Yes | $12.90/mo | Yes | Yes |
| 13 | Mondly | 9.0 | No | — | Yes | — | Yes | Yes |
| 14 | Mango Languages | 9.0 | No | $10/mo | No | $10/mo | Yes | Yes |
| 15 | TextLingo 2 | 9.0 | Free plan | Free | Yes | — | Yes | Yes |
| 16 | Talkey | 9.0 | Free plan | $10/mo | Yes | — | Yes | Yes |
| 17 | Renshuu | 9.0 | Free plan | Free | Yes | — | No | — |
| 18 | Satori Reader | 9.0 | Free plan | $7.42/mo | Yes | $9/mo | Yes | — |
| 19 | ABA English | 9.0 | Free plan | Free | Yes | — | Yes | Yes |
| 20 | Memrise | 8.9 | No | €5.83/mo | Yes | — | No | Yes |
| 21 | SuperMemo | 8.9 | No | PLN 29.92/mo | Yes | — | Yes | Yes |
| 22 | Hello Nabu | 8.9 | Free plan | €9.99/mo | Yes | — | — | Yes |
| 23 | Migii | 8.9 | Free plan | Free | Yes | — | Yes | Yes |
| 24 | Enverson AI | 8.9 | Free plan | $9.99/mo | Yes | $9.99/mo | — | Yes |
| 25 | Lingokids | 8.9 | Free plan | — | Yes | — | — | — |
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Questions about this list
Which language learning app is ranked first on Samsung Mobile US Press?
Duolingo is ranked #1 of 278 with a score of 9.7. Busuu is second and LingQ third.
How many of these have a free plan?
21 of the 25 on this page publish a free plan on their own pricing pages.
Which is the cheapest paid option?
On this page, Meslingo has the lowest first paid tier we found: $3.99/mo.
How is this list ranked?
Ranked mobile-first: a phone app alongside the web or desktop product, a free tier and the depth of its documentation.