Promova is a partly free French app for beginner and intermediate learners (A1–B2). An all-in-one beginner app with AI speaking practice; the core is free.
Checked October 2026 on the official site ·
About Promova
Promova is a general language app in 13 languages, French among them, with adaptive learning paths, vocabulary, grammar, listening and reading lessons, an AI tutor you talk to in a voice-call format, 80+ role-play scenarios, pronunciation feedback and a Dyslexia Mode. Some courses and core features are free; Premium unlocks every course and the AI features for $19.99 a month or $83.99 a year on the US App Store. Promova starts you with a quick level check; A1 to B2 is our reading. It suits a beginner who wants one app that covers a bit of everything plus AI speaking practice. It does not replace a human conversation partner, and its audio is recorded for learners rather than real-speed native speech.
How it compares
| App | Price | Levels | Real-speed French | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Promova | Core features free; Premium $19.99/mo or $83.99/yrchecked 2026-10-09 (US App Store in-app purchases) | A1–B2 | No | An all-in-one beginner app with AI speaking practice; the core is free. |
| Busuu | Free tier; Premium €4.83/mo billed €57.99/yr (standard €116.28); Premium Plus €5.83/mo billed €69.90/yr (standard €142.80)checked 2026-10-09 (busuu.com/products, shown from Germany) | A1–B2 | No | A solid A1 to B2 path with a usable free tier. |
| Babbel | From €8.99/mo on the 12-month plan (€107.88 a year; €215.88 at the monthly rate); lifetime €299.99; first lesson freechecked 2026-10-09 (babbel.com/prices, shown from Germany) | A1–C1 | No | The most course-like app; a good spine for A1 to B1, light on real listening. |
| 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.
