Speak vs Praktika at a glance
| Speak | Praktika | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Premium $17.99/mo or $83.99/yr; Premium Plus $39.99/mo or $164.99/yr (App Store); 7-day free trial | Free version; Premium from $9.99/mo or $119.99/yr (App Store) |
| Levels | A1–C1 (beginner to advanced) | A1–C1 (beginner to advanced) |
| Free to use | No (trial or sample only) | Yes, at least in part |
| Real-speed French | No | No |
| Transcripts or subtitles | Not a feature | Not a feature |
| Taught in | English | English, French |
| Platforms | iOS, Android, Web | iOS, Android, Web |
| Best for | Lots of out-loud speaking practice with an AI tutor; paid after a 7-day trial. | Daily AI speaking practice with instant corrections; not a real conversation. |
Prices as shown on the official site on the date given; they vary by country and change often.
Which is better for speaking?
Both put you in spoken conversation with AI. Speak teaches useful phrases with a native-speaking teacher, has you repeat them until they are automatic, then puts you in a conversation with an AI tutor that gives feedback on pronunciation and phrasing. Praktika lets you talk with lifelike AI avatars that correct your pronunciation, grammar and word choice as you go, with 1,000+ lessons and role-plays.
Which is cheaper?
Praktika, on its listed prices: there is a free version, and the US App Store lists Premium from $9.99 a month or $119.99 a year. Speak has a 7-day free trial, then Premium at $17.99 a month or $83.99 a year, or Premium Plus at $39.99 a month or $164.99 a year.
Which is better for beginners?
Speak gives a beginner more structure, because each lesson teaches phrases before you use them. Praktika lets beginners have the tutor explain things in their own language.
Which is more flexible?
Praktika. You can build lessons from your own photos, PDFs or voice notes, and practise in quick chats or long sessions. Speak follows its own course.
Which teaches real spoken French?
Neither trains your ear for French at full speed between natives. Both have you talking to an AI, which is patient and predictable.
Can you use both?
You can, but they do the same job. Try Speak's trial and Praktika's free version side by side for a week, then keep one.
What neither does
Neither app gives you a real French speaker or real-speed French to listen to. Both are light on reading and grammar. Use one for daily out-loud practice, and add real listening and a human conversation partner.
How it compares
| App | Price | Levels | Real-speed French | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Speak | Premium $17.99/mo or $83.99/yr; Premium Plus $39.99/mo or $164.99/yr (App Store); 7-day free trial | A1–C1 | No | Lots of out-loud speaking practice with an AI tutor; paid after a 7-day trial. |
| Praktika | Free version; Premium from $9.99/mo or $119.99/yr (App Store) | A1–C1 | No | Daily AI speaking practice with instant corrections; not a real conversation. |
| French with Amélie | Free weekly lesson; Premium $24/mo or $240/yr | B1–C1 | Yes, with a slow version and a transcript | Real-speed dialogues by email and a private podcast. Not an app. Visit |
Prices as shown on the official site on the date given; they vary by country and change often.
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