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Speaky vs Tandem

Detailed comparison between Speaky and Tandem. Find out which application is better suited for your social needs.

Speaky: App Details

A fast and easy-to-use language exchange app that instantly connects you with native speakers around the world.

Platforms
Android, Web, iOS
Pricing details
Speaky - Language Exchange offers a usable free tier and optional paid subscriptions or one-time purchases. Prices, limits, included features, trials, and renewal terms vary by market and platform; confirm the official checkout before paying.

Pros

  • A focused interface for finding language-exchange partners
  • Online filters can help locate people who are currently active
  • Supports many language pairs through an international community
  • Core partner discovery and communication can be evaluated before paying

Cons

  • Lacks the built-in translation and grammar correction tools found in HelloTalk
  • The 'filter by gender' feature is locked behind a Premium paywall
  • Because it is so simple, some users mistake it for a dating app

Safety Features

  • Report system
  • Block feature

Tandem: App Details

Practice more than 300 languages with native speakers through text, voice, video, corrections, and live group audio Parties.

Platforms
Android, iOS
Pricing details
Tandem: Language exchange offers a usable free tier and optional paid subscriptions or one-time purchases. Prices, limits, included features, trials, and renewal terms vary by market and platform; confirm the official checkout before paying.

Pros

  • Real conversation practice with native speakers
  • Text, voice notes, audio calls, video calls, and group Parties
  • Translation and message-correction tools
  • More than 300 spoken and sign languages listed

Cons

  • Partner availability varies by language pair and time zone
  • Conversation quality depends on both partners' consistency
  • Some discovery and convenience features require Tandem Pro

Safety Features

  • Report system
  • Block feature
  • Human moderation
  • Age restriction
Feature
Speaky
Tandem
Core Features
Interest Matching
Messaging
In-App Video Chat
Voice Chat
Platforms
Android
iOS (iPhone/iPad)
Web Browser
Details
Pricing
Freemium
Freemium
Minimum Service Age
18+
16+
Rating
2.4/5
4.1/5

Which one is better?

Choose Speaky if...

  • A focused interface for finding language-exchange partners
  • Online filters can help locate people who are currently active
  • Supports many language pairs through an international community
  • Core partner discovery and communication can be evaluated before paying
Read Speaky review

Choose Tandem if...

  • Real conversation practice with native speakers
  • Text, voice notes, audio calls, video calls, and group Parties
  • Translation and message-correction tools
  • More than 300 spoken and sign languages listed
Read Tandem review