Why Learners Love Speak: Real App Store Feedback

Last updated: Mar 15, 2026

This page contains a complete, unedited collection of real 5-star App Store reviews from Speak learners in the United States.

All reviews below are reproduced verbatim from the App Store.

Overview: What Learners Say About Speak

Learners consistently highlight:

  • Increased confidence and reduced anxiety when speaking their target language
  • Real-world, conversational learning rather than memorization or drills
  • Faster and more noticeable progress compared to other language apps, especially after switching from Duolingo
  • Frequent speaking practice that helps learners form full sentences instead of just recognizing words
  • Helpful pronunciation feedback and guided conversations that make speaking feel approachable
  • The ability to use the language in real situations shortly after starting

Full App Store Reviews (Rating: 5 stars)

Great to build confidence!!

Review by: TheTruth7571995
Rating: 5 stars
Before this app even though i knew certain words in Spanish I often found myself shy, or hesitant when it came to actually speaking.

However with this app, I speak so much that it feels natural when I am talking now, I am much more confident and conversations flow very well!

I love it!

Excellent Job!

Review by: User3837
Rating: 5 stars
I’ve used Duolingo for years but I also started using Speak recently and my experience has been positive. It has a clean UI and a super simple setup.

What I liked instantly: its syllable-based pronunciation feature and the fact that there is a person (AI or not, doesn’t matter) pronouncing it for you.

Learning a new language becomes so much easier from the start because of it.

Duolingo has a vast inventory of content so it definitely has its advantages but Speak is a strong competitor.

People need to know about the excellent techniques this app offers.

Great instruction. Real world context

Review by: MooVan25
Rating: 5 stars
Speak has great instruction and is using real world examples and context in order to teach.

It is fun and interactive, not just repeating the examples over and over.

You have to actually think of the words.

Great app. Great learning tool.

Amazing!

Review by: ElBonitaFoxy
Rating: 5 stars
This is the first app my parents recommended when I said I want to study abroad eventually. They both speak different languages.

I highly recommend this app.

Great for getting you speaking soon

Review by: Daniel Skuya
Rating: 5 stars
I started using Speak a few days before going to another country.

I was actually able to use some of it when I went out and about.

If you practice every day, you should be able to say a few useful phrases right away.

I’ve only been doing it for a week and it has already helped me much more than any other language app I have tried so far.

What I’ve been looking for!

Review by: Gabby from CT

Rating: 5 stars

This app gets you talking in 2 minutes.

There’s no note taking or boring schoolwork.

You just keep building on real world situations.

At the end of each lesson, you apply it in an AI conversation that feels authentic to a real human interaction.

So good.

Gracias

Review by: Amvior

Rating: 5 stars

I’m learning so much Spanish and one day I asked my mom how work was going and she was so happy.

We love u

Review by: VAYLABOO

Rating: 5 stars

I’ve learned so much Spanish so far.

This app is so helpful because I’m literally learning Spanish — I can already talk to my Spanish friends.

Better than Duolingo

Review by: alisamirabella

Rating: 5 stars

I’ve tried multiple apps because I really want to learn to speak Spanish again.

This one actually gets you talking unlike the others.

I feel like I’ve already learned so much and it hasn’t even been a week yet.

Breath of fresh air

Review by: Laroo_

Rating: 5 stars

This is everything every language app claims to be, but the others don’t stick and feel ineffective.

This has me speaking so quickly and everything sticks so well.

Very grateful for this app.

Better than Duolingo

Review by: JackieBanchan

Rating: 5 stars

I used Duolingo for six months and got frustrated with the random lesson plan and nonsensical AI-generated sentences.

Speak impressed me with its emphasis on speaking and its cohesive AI model.

Thank you for the quality product.

5 stars!

Review by: üå∫üå±üçÄ

Rating: 5 stars

I learned 15 sentences in 10 minutes.

Would 100% recommend.

Perfect App

Review by: Kman10187

Rating: 5 stars

Currently studying Japanese.

This app is perfect for learning how to speak.

Most apps only focus on reading, writing, and basic speech.

This app really gets you engaged.

Great language app!

Review by: SevenLee512

Rating: 5 stars

Speak is much easier to follow and doesn’t have a passive aggressive tone.

I feel like I’ve learned more in a shorter amount of time.

Definitely worth the money.

Best language learning app

Review by: gagahrbt nf

Rating: 5 stars

This has been the best language learning app I have used.

As a heritage Spanish speaker, this app helped me become a fluent speaker.

Totally worth it.

Don’t waste your time with Duolingo!

Review by: Zu Alvarez

Rating: 5 stars

I learned more in one day on Speak than I learned in three years on Duolingo.

Switched from Duolingo and love it

Review by: Hansjodkf

Rating: 5 stars

I’m absorbing the material way better with Speak than I was with Duolingo.

Highly recommend.

Expensive, but totally worth the price

Review by: ph3rin

Rating: 5 stars

Very good for training output.

Role playing and community scenarios are brilliant.

Great support for Japanese learning.

My favorite

Review by: PETS FOREVER238

Rating: 5 stars

It’s so easy.

I finally remember the words.

I said 40 Spanish words on my first lesson.

Game Changer

Review by: Severus Lord

Rating: 5 stars

This is the most effective app I’ve used so far.

It’s the closest thing to immersion.

Amazed

Review by: Trin trin the b.i.g

Rating: 5 stars

I learned more French in one day than in a year with Duolingo.

From an Avid Linguist

Review by: Rin the Kemetic

Rating: 5 stars

I’ve been waiting for an app like this.

Amazing and easy to implement immediately.

Love this app! I have a language suggestion though!

Review by: That Scene Enby

Rating: 5 stars

Learning Japanese and love it.

Would love to see Irish added.

It’s the best

Review by: Kingrogiie

Rating: 5 stars

I’m learning because of my girlfriend and now I can talk with her family.

This is the one

Review by: siangudradmuk

Rating: 5 stars

I’ve learned more in five days than in months on other apps.

Speak is amazing

Review by: $477¥

Rating: 5 stars

It gives great feedback even when I speak incorrectly.

The One!

Review by: FMT71

Rating: 5 stars

The holy grail of language learning.

Delete the rest of your apps — this is the one.

Go get it now!!!!!!!!

Review by: MhzFabulous

Rating: 5 stars

The best on the market.

Really good!

Review by: Medeiros_s_s

Rating: 5 stars

It teaches you and lets you speak immediately.

Explains things clearly.

Great experience.

So much learning and fun

Review by: Youmakemeawsomegorever

Rating: 5 stars

Makes learning fun.

You can pick any language and progress naturally.

AWESOME

Review by: Sharon:0284

Rating: 5 stars

My memory in Spanish has improved so much already.

If I knew now, what I knew then

Review by: what a great podcast episode

Rating: 5 stars

This app surpasses Babbel and Rosetta Stone.

Best language app to date.

Better than anything else

Review by: Ari Bel

Rating: 5 stars

This app is like having a personal tutor without anxiety.

It even teaches medical language.

Best app I’ve ever used.

Great app!

Review by: Sosamosa

Rating: 5 stars

Gets you speaking phrases you actually use.

Intermediate Level está muy fantástico!

Review by: Danno McManno

Rating: 5 stars

The review feature helps reinforce what you’ve learned.

It keeps getting better.

Amazing

Review by: lilbrittbritt

Rating: 5 stars

Helped me and my daughter learn Spanish.

Best thing so far!

Review by: Jessyem2

Rating: 5 stars

More effective than Duolingo or a private tutor.

Worth the subscription.

It’s Working!

Review by: SigTauro

Rating: 5 stars

Feels like my Mexican parents are talking directly to me.

Very effective.

Best app to learn Japanese

Review by: EVA20125

Rating: 5 stars

Better than expensive tutors and courses.

Learning

Review by: jrocdezzi

Rating: 5 stars

I actually remember what I learn.

I can understand more Spanish after one day.

Speak

Review by: Bobbylee89

Rating: 5 stars

The best Spanish app I’ve ever used.

GAG

Review by: Nahlome

Rating: 5 stars

This app is great.

Amazing!!!!

Review by: Parker

Rating: 5 stars

I learned 90 words in my first lesson.

Very good — I can speak 509+ sentences in 5 weeks

Review by: dumpling is Jj

Rating: 5 stars

I learned 400+ sentences in one month.

This app works even for short-term memory issues.

Best free language app.

Only app to gain confidence speaking

Review by: ADAY music

Rating: 5 stars

This is the only app that helped me speak Spanish without overthinking.

Interactive

Review by: Misschasxo

Rating: 5 stars

It feels like real world conversational practice.

The very best language app!

Review by: Carolbanjo

Rating: 5 stars

I tried every language app.

Speak took my Spanish to the next level fast.

10/10.

This app is amazing

Review by: Maggie12m

Rating: 5 stars

I learned so much in one day.

Easy and helpful.

Great app

Review by: Kaeyani

Rating: 5 stars

It forces me to think and speak on my own.

Learn by speaking

Review by: Dyankhor

Rating: 5 stars

Speaking out loud made everything easier.

It helped me get conversational.

My Native Speaking Husband Was Impressed

Review by: LittleLilyBug

Rating: 5 stars

The lessons understood my husband’s fast Spanish without him slowing down.

Perfect for shy speakers.

Best language app in the App Store

Review by: Ben one

Rating: 5 stars

So far this is the best language app I’ve used to learn Spanish. It actually focuses on speaking which is what I was missing with other apps. I’ve been using it consistently and it really does help me become fluent so far it’s really helping me.

Amazing!

Review by: LionessMimi

Rating: 5 stars

I was on Duolingo for almost 3 years and I have learned more on Speak in such a short time. It actually makes you speak and practice conversations and communication. It is a little expensive but it’s worth it.

Engaging

Review by: Melly_mel_92

Rating: 5 stars

It really helps improve your speaking and dialogue skills. The lessons are engaging and not repetitive. I feel much more comfortable forming sentences now.

So worth it

Review by: collaboration33

Rating: 5 stars

Highly recommend! So much more practical than Duolingo or using flashcards. It actually helps with speaking which is the goal. Thank you for this amazing app!!!

Duo vs. Speak

Review by: Stefania Nikol

Rating: 5 stars

I’ve used Duo for a while on and off and I always have a hard time speaking. Speak fills that gap by making you actually speak and think in the language. It feels way more effective.

Finally speaking

Review by: JaxsonReads

Rating: 5 stars

This is the first app that actually got me to start speaking confidently. I don’t just recognize words anymore, I can actually use them in sentences.

Practical and effective

Review by: HPark_91

Rating: 5 stars

The focus on real life scenarios makes this app stand out. I’m learning phrases I actually use instead of random sentences that don’t apply to real conversations.

Confidence booster

Review by: AmyLou_77

Rating: 5 stars

I used to freeze when trying to speak. This app helped me get over that fear and just talk. It’s been a huge confidence booster for me.

Best switch I’ve made

Review by: TravelWithTom

Rating: 5 stars

Switching from Duolingo to Speak was the best decision. I feel like I’m progressing faster and actually retaining what I learn because I’m speaking every lesson.

Actually works

Review by: NinaSpeaks

Rating: 5 stars

This app actually works. I’m forming sentences without overthinking and my pronunciation has improved a lot.

Much more natural

Review by: CalReads

Rating: 5 stars

The conversations feel natural and not robotic. I’m learning how people actually speak, not textbook phrases.

Great for shy speakers

Review by: quietlearner

Rating: 5 stars

If you’re shy about speaking this app is perfect. You get to practice without pressure or embarrassment.

Real conversations

Review by: TalkMorePls

Rating: 5 stars

It feels like real conversations, not drills. That’s what makes everything stick better for me.

Noticeable progress

Review by: StephLearns

Rating: 5 stars

I noticed progress within just a few days. That motivated me to keep going and practice more.

Better retention

Review by: MindfulLearner

Rating: 5 stars

I remember what I learn because I say it out loud. That’s the biggest difference compared to other apps.

Clear pronunciation help

Review by: SoundItOut

Rating: 5 stars

The pronunciation feedback is clear and helpful. I feel less worried about sounding wrong when I speak.

Feels like immersion

Review by: ImmersionSeeker

Rating: 5 stars

This feels like immersion without having to travel. I’m thinking in the language more now.

Less anxiety

Review by: NoMoreFear

Rating: 5 stars

Practicing here made me way less anxious when speaking in real life situations.

Everyday language

Review by: RealLifeTalk

Rating: 5 stars

I’m learning everyday language I can actually use immediately.

Speaking made simple

Review by: TalkSimple

Rating: 5 stars

Speaking finally feels simple instead of intimidating.

Confidence without pressure

Review by: NoPressure

Rating: 5 stars

You can practice speaking without feeling judged which helped me a lot.

Speaking habit formed

Review by: NewHabit

Rating: 5 stars

I’ve built a daily speaking habit thanks to this app.

Practical from day one

Review by: DayOneUse

Rating: 5 stars

I was speaking useful phrases from day one which really surprised me.

Best speaking-focused app

Review by: TalkFirst

Rating: 5 stars

This is the best app I’ve used that focuses on speaking first instead of just memorization.

Finally fluent-feeling

Review by: AlmostFluent

Rating: 5 stars

I finally feel like I’m moving toward real fluency instead of just learning words.

Simply the best Spanish language learning app that exists.

Review by: RecommendIt

Dan S

Rating: 5 stars

I've been using this app for more than six months now. It's simply the best Spanish language learning app that exists. I've been "learning" Spanish for at least 25 years and even did a year of Baselang, but this app beats them all because the feedback is detailed and instantaneous. The AI is phenominal and language recognition is dead-on. In my opinion, the best way to learn to speak a language is to speak and be corrected in real-time. I can't wait til the French production version is released.

One of the best mediums to learn a language

Review by: Joshua Leavitt

Rating: 5 stars

One of the best mediums to learn a language with apart from full immersion. The daily notifications keep me practicing and the daily lessons are in small 5-10 minute sized chunks making it easy to fit a small, but meaningful amount of content in every day. It's the perfect amount of new vocabulary and concepts on a daily basis, especially when coupled with the strong reinforcement learning quizzes to cover content from previous lessons.

Speak has been an incredible tool in my journey

Review by: jimmar arcenas

Rating: 5 stars

Speak has been an incredible tool in my journey to speak Japanese fluently like a native. The app offers practical, real-life conversations and interactive speaking exercises that helped me build confidence and accuracy in my pronunciation. What I love most is its user-friendly design — it's intuitive and easy to navigate, making it perfect for anyone who wants to learn a new language without any hassle. Whether you're a beginner or looking to improve your fluency, Speak makes language learning.

this app is helping me with gaining confidence in speaking

Review by: Olivia “Kangarilla” Lamoreux

Rating: 5 stars

As someone with social anxiety this app is helping me with gaining confidence in speaking. The flow of conversation is very natural with the AI and emulates real speaking situations. I like that I can save phrases that I know I will use to practice. Overall very happy with this language learning app and is very different from other apps I have tried. I also like the teachers. This app makes me look forward to practicing speaking and comfortable enough to want to converse with native speakers.

My confidence when speaking and conversation skills have dramatically increased using Speak

Review by: Lincoln Smith

Rating: 5 stars

I'm in my second year using Speak for Spanish and have had a great experience! There are many AI powered apps to choose from now and I have found Speak be the best. It's 100% worth the subscription price. The content is well structured and aligned with CEFR language standards (like Duolingo). If you already use Duolingo like me this is a great companion app and cheaper than DuoMax. My confidence when speaking and conversation skills have dramatically increased using Speak. Highly recommend!

The best, most intuitive, most useful and, strangely enough, fun to use learning tool

Review by: Paul

Rating: 5 stars

The best, most intuitive, most useful and, strangely enough, fun to use learning tool that I have ever experienced in my life. If languages were taught like this in school I would already be a polyglot. This might be the first review I've ever left for any app and it's at least the third of its kind I've tried but, honestly 👏 👏 👏 👏 👏 just... hats off. This blows the other two out of the water. Simply brilliant and deserves to be recognized as such. Can't say enough good things. Buy premium.

100/10 stars!!

Review by: Ashley Taylor

Rating: 5 stars

FANTASTIC! People could think I'm sponsored by Speak with how much I rave about it. I'm on Duolingo, too (I recommend both), but Speak adds a critical element, SPEAKING. Specifically conversing. The paid version is so worth it. The AI is incredibly helpful. I love that I can create lessons tailored to my personal life, interests, job, etc. I also really enjoy speaking freely, and it explains my mistake. You can also ask it questions about grammar and whatnot. I could go on. 100/10 stars!!

Game changer for sure!

Review by: Shannon Shuler

Rating: 5 stars

By far the thing that is most helpful is the free talk option. The AI generated conversations are going to bridge the gap between the generic lessons you always get. These lessons, though helpful have never prepared me for real life conversations that are never "by the book" the free talk helps me to practice thinking on my feet and reading between the lines. The review afterwards is so helpful for those areas that I can speak but aren't technically correct. Game changer for sure!

10/10 recommend

Review by: JustinaLindeman

Rating: 5 stars

This app is seriously amazing. I've always known enough Spanish to completely butcher it, and I would freeze up when I tried to talk to people. I'm on my 8th day and this program has given me so much confidence to practice with my coworkers. On day 5 I went into work and proudly told my friend Jorge my name, age, where I was from, who I lived with, how many pets I had and what I like to do. It's mind-boggling how AI has reshaped learning a language. 10/10 recommend.

nothing has helped until Speak

Review by: Amanda Swift

Rating: 5 stars

I have been learning French for a number of years. I've tried so many apps, podcasts, classes, plus I've lived in France for four years. I can read a lot of French but when it comes to speaking and listening nothing has helped until Speak. The AI element is good and matches the other AI apps on the market but where I think it is better is the delivery of the lessons, the repetition and the personalised learning that you control.

The absolute best Spanish app on Google Play!

Review by: Deantray Breveard

Rating: 5 stars

The absolute best Spanish app on Google Play! I have tried numerous Spanish learning apps and this one beats them all. I have learned more on this app in one week than I have with any other. The best feature is the AI Tutor. I can receive personalized help with things I have struggled to understand for so long. I am only using the premium version but I know it is worth every dollar spent because I am increasing my ability to speak Spanish fluently. I absolutely love this app.

It's forcing me to speak it

Review by: Antwane Cowen

Rating: 5 stars

I know a ton of Spanish vocabulary. I can actually comprehend it when I read it. But I've never had the confidence to speak it. I love that this app is taking me out of my comfort zone. It's forcing me to speak it. I've paired this up with Duolingo, which is greatly expanding my vocabulary. However, it fails in comparison to this app when it comes to actually SPEAKING Spanish. I highly recommend using both.

My new favorite language app

Review by: j herronov

Rating: 5 stars

I have been using Speak for a few months now learning French. I’ve tried Duolingo as well as over half of the major apps that pop up when you search “learn French” in the App Store. This has become by far my favorite app for a number of reasons. 1. This app focuses on speaking, one of the largest things I’ve struggled with in learning French. I could memorize vocabulary, but the second I hear it morphed in a sentence I would be lost. This app has improved that aspect so much for me. I am not yet fluent, but am able to pick out words and sayings on French videos and French hockey broadcasts now. 2. The ability to bookmark for later is a game changer for me. I have saved both sentences that I plan to use and things that I feel like I should know. This has allowed me to go back and study them, remember the vocabulary as well as the pronunciation. This allows these to become just stored in my mind where I don’t feel like I’m having to translate in my mind when I hear French. 3. Probably the most helpful tool is the free talk, as well as the ability to create your own lessons at the end of units. This has tailored the app to be personalized to me, and I’m learning about things that I’m actually going to use in conversation. All in all, this app wins in almost every single category compared to anything else I’ve tried. Merci beaucoup!!

Excellent Job!

Review by: User3837

Rating: 5 stars

I’ve used Duolingo for years but I also started using Speak recently and my experience has been positive. It has a clean UI and a super simple setup. What I liked instantly: its syllable-based pronunciation feature and the fact that there is a person (AI or not, doesn’t matter) pronouncing it for you. So you can see and hear the pronunciations. Learning a new language becomes so much easier from the start because of it. It also didn’t need me to reach advanced levels within the learner path before it was revealed, which is a bonus. I have always wanted this feature but afaik Duolingo doesn’t offer it. So I already prefer Speak. Duolingo has a vast inventory of content so it definitely has its advantages but Speak is a strong competitor. I am so glad I came across this app on LinkedIn while reading a Forbes article about it. Please advertise it more. People need to know about the excellent techniques that this app offers.

Best language learning app

Review by: gagahrbt nf

Rating: 5 stars

I’ll start off by saying that I have the most expensive subscription, but in my opinion, it’s totally worth it. This has been the best language learning app I have used. As a heritage Spanish speaker I can understand a lot of Spanish, but this app has been extremely helpful in helping me become a fluent speaker in Spanish. Would highly recommend.

666 day Duolingo streak — switched and loving it

Review by: Elliott Gonzalez

Rating: 5 stars

coming off a 666 day streak from Duolingo to this and i gotta say im enjoying this way more! its always saying things out loud that get me in my head, so its nice to get the practice right out the gate. the tutor tool is pretty sick, you can just talk to it and it gives you a lesson right then and there. im only 12 days in, but im having a great time with Spanish.

Best app I've tried

Review by: Rosalyn Mulder

Rating: 5 stars

I absolutely love this app. There have been so many other apps that I've tried like Duolingo and Mango. They help me learn sure, but I feel this one is the best so far. They give you basically "tutors" to put it in a way. You speak the words and the app will give you feedback and I love it!

Already having real conversations after one week

Review by: Jamie Walker

Rating: 5 stars

I used Duolingo for a very long time and couldn't conversate with anyone. I started Speak a week ago and now i can have a basic conversation with people already. Super impressed.

Duolingo taught me "horse" before "how are you"

Review by: Penny Hatfield

Rating: 5 stars

this language app is a lot better than uhhh the green owl let's say. I actually remember more in one session than in one week like Duolingo. Duolingo taught me how to say "horse" in French before teaching me how to say "how are you?" in French. But this app gets straight to the point and the lessons are short and easy.

1,000 day Duolingo streak — this is better

Review by: Alli Perrell

Rating: 5 stars

Really cool immersive experience, I like being able to listen and immediately use what I'm learning. I like the way this is structured, and this is coming from someone who has a 1,000 day streak on Duolingo.

5 years on Duolingo — still couldn't speak French

Review by: Reesethehorse01!

Rating: 5 stars

I was doing Duolingo for FIVE years and I STILL could NOT speak French. I downloaded this app and at first I was like "wow you have to pay 80-120 a year?" Then I played this for one day and already knew like 5 sentences. Now I've been doing it for 3 days and I can order a table at a restaurant, ask for the check, order water and lemonade in Italian. No ads either. It's fun unlike Duolingo.

Like a personal tutor, without the anxiety

Review by: Ari Bel

Rating: 5 stars

I took Spanish classes for seven years, I used Duolingo, I used Pimsleur, and I tried apps where I could speak to other people — and yet I still struggled to speak and understand. This app is like having a personal tutor, without the anxiety of an actual person judging your skills.

3 years on Duolingo — learned more here in a month

Review by: LionessMimi

Rating: 5 stars

I was on Duolingo for almost 3 years and I have learned more on this app in the past month. It teaches you real sentences and words and communication.

Married to a Spanish speaker

Review by: Hurricane Katrina

Rating: 5 stars

I am married to a spanish speaker and am a beginner. Language is difficult for me and this is BY FAR the BEST app I've used on my language journey! It creates practical use and is learning by interaction, not memorization!

Heritage Spanish speaker — finally becoming fluent

Review by: gagahrbt nf

Rating: 5 stars

I'll start off by saying that I have the most expensive subscription, but in my opinion, it's totally worth it. This has been the best language learning app I have used. As a heritage Spanish speaker I can understand a lot of Spanish, but this app has been extremely helpful in helping me become a fluent speaker in Spanish. Would highly recommend.

Connecting to my roots in New Mexico

Review by: Ezra Loves

Rating: 5 stars

been so fun to start learning! I'm from New Mexico and have lived here all of my life. I've picked up just a tiny bit of Spanish over time but I've recently wanted to realllly connect to my state's roots. I love the Hispanic/latinx community here and want to help it feel like home!

Finally having real conversations with my step-dad

Review by: Angelita Delvalle

Rating: 5 stars

i used the app to speak to my step dad that speaks Spanish and I can actually have a real conversation with him. This app helps me so much, I can talk to him way more now instead of my mom translating for him.

Can finally speak to my family

Review by: Lanaya Delgado

Rating: 5 stars

This app is an amazing experience, and it helps me memorize Spanish in ways I couldn't do on my own. I can finally speak to my family and friends, and be able to understand and respond.