Language learning apps: devices, free plans and prices

Start from the device you actually use, then check that it appears among the platforms the app declares. This page collects what the makers state, with links to the sources. If a platform is missing, it doesn't mean the app lacks it: it means I have no verified declaration to show. I haven't scored features and haven't run hands-on tests.

For languages, check that the course starts from a language you know and covers the one you want to learn. A free desktop version doesn't imply a free mobile one. Look at whether your plan includes the learning material you want: price alone doesn't describe the method.

Anki declares iOS, Android, Windows, macOS and Linux. The maker also declares a free plan, though that statement doesn't establish which features it includes. Before choosing, open the source and check the requirements for your device.

For Busuu the platforms still need confirming in the sources. The maker declares a free plan, but that doesn't establish which features it includes. Open the source and check the requirements of the version for your device before you decide.

Drops declares iOS and Android. The maker also declares a free plan, though the statement doesn't establish which features it includes. Before choosing, open the source and check the requirements for your device.

For LingQ the platforms still need confirming in the sources. The maker declares a free plan, but that doesn't establish which features it includes. Open the source and check the requirements of the version for your device before you decide.

For Memrise the platforms still need confirming in the sources. The maker declares a free plan, but that doesn't establish which features it includes. Open the source and check the requirements of the version for your device before you decide.

A free plan, a time-limited trial and a subscription are three different things. Check the official price list for the limits of the plan you want, and whether you pay monthly, yearly or once. A missing price stays unverified: it doesn't become zero. Listed prices apply to the selected market and don't prove every version of the same app costs the same.

Before moving important data, read the official documentation on export, synchronisation and offline access. If these features aren't among the verified facts, this page doesn't attribute them to the app. Check the interface language and your country's store terms too. A good choice depends on your task and devices, not on the lowest price alone.