HelloTalk Downloads & RevenueHelloTalk - Language Learning · App Store
HelloTalk - Language Learning is #5 in Education Grossing in Japan and charting in 17 of 30 countries we track.
Updated 8 Nov 2026 · rankings refresh through the day
CategoryEducation
PriceFree
Released
Rating★ 4.6 (44k)
Version6.4.40
Age rating9+
First seen by us
24 Sep 2026
24 Sep 2026Installs (est.)10M+ worldwide
HelloTalk - Language Learning update history & changes
Last change · 49 events since 15 Dec 2012Full timeline ↓🌟Featured by Apple🔎Top 10 for “duolingo”🌟Featured by Apple✏️Added hidden keywords: chinese🔎Top 10 for “roleplai”✏️Added hidden keywords: take📦Updated to version 6.4.40📈Entered the top 10📦Updated to version 6.4.30🆕First spotted by AppInsider
Full timeline · 49 events
- 🌟HelloTalk - Language Learning featured by Appleapps · AE, SA, TR, ZA
- 🔎HelloTalk - Language Learning reached Top 10 for “duolingo”#8 in Saudi Arabia search · popularity 85
- 🌟HelloTalk - Language Learning featured by Appleapps · AE, SA, TR, ZA
- ✏️HelloTalk - Language Learning added hidden keywords: chinesewords in the App Store's hidden keyword field (found by probing search)
- 🌟HelloTalk - Language Learning featured by Appleapps · AE, SA, TR, ZA
- 🔎HelloTalk - Language Learning reached Top 10 for “roleplai”#10 in China search · popularity 53
- 🌟HelloTalk - Language Learning featured by Appleapps · AE, SA, TR, ZA
- ✏️HelloTalk - Language Learning added hidden keywords: takewords in the App Store's hidden keyword field (found by probing search)
- 🌟HelloTalk - Language Learning featured by Apple: “LEER IETS NIEUWS”today · AE, GB, NL, SA, TR, ZA
- ✏️HelloTalk - Language Learning added hidden keywords: babeliowords in the App Store's hidden keyword field (found by probing search)
- 🌟HelloTalk - Language Learning featured by Apple: “LEER IETS NIEUWS”today · AE, NL, SA, SE, TR, ZA
- ✏️HelloTalk - Language Learning added hidden keywords: duolingo, conversations, episodeswords in the App Store's hidden keyword field (found by probing search)
- 🌟HelloTalk - Language Learning featured by Apple: “NEUES LERNEN”today · AE, CO, DE, SA, TR, ZA
- 📦HelloTalk - Language Learning updated to version 6.4.40Thanks for using HelloTalk! We made some bug fixes and performance improvements to help you better connect with native speakers and practice languages.
- ✏️HelloTalk - Language Learning added hidden keywords: duolingo, korean, conversationswords in the App Store's hidden keyword field (found by probing search)
- 🌟HelloTalk - Language Learning featured by Apple: “LEARN SOMETHING NEW”today · AE, FR, SA, TR, ZA
- ✏️HelloTalk - Language Learning added hidden keywords: ki-lern-app, duolingo, koreanwords in the App Store's hidden keyword field (found by probing search)
- 🌟HelloTalk - Language Learning featured by Apple: “IMPARA QUALCOSA DI NUOVO”today · AE, ES, IT, SA, TR, ZA
- ✏️HelloTalk - Language Learning added hidden keywords: international, duolingowords in the App Store's hidden keyword field (found by probing search)
- ✏️HelloTalk - Language Learning added hidden keywords: duolingo, hinge, tinderwords in the App Store's hidden keyword field (found by probing search)
- ✏️HelloTalk - Language Learning added hidden keywords: 英語学習アプリ, chinese, mikan, roleplaiwords in the App Store's hidden keyword field (found by probing search)
- 📈HelloTalk - Language Learning entered the top 10Top Free · Education · FR
- ✏️HelloTalk - Language Learning added hidden keywords: babbel, hinge, memorizewords in the App Store's hidden keyword field (found by probing search)
- ✏️HelloTalk - Language Learning added hidden keywords: pronunciationwords in the App Store's hidden keyword field (found by probing search)
- ✏️HelloTalk - Language Learning added hidden keywords: spanishwords in the App Store's hidden keyword field (found by probing search)
- ✏️HelloTalk - Language Learning added hidden keywords: spanishwords in the App Store's hidden keyword field (found by probing search)
- 📦HelloTalk - Language Learning updated to version 6.4.30最新のアップデートで皆様からご報告いただいたバグに対応できるよう、HelloTalkの開発者が精力的に取り組んでいます。今すぐ最新バージョンを入手し、よりスムーズな体験をお楽しみください。
- ✏️HelloTalk - Language Learning added hidden keywords: endlesswords in the App Store's hidden keyword field (found by probing search)
- ✏️HelloTalk - Language Learning added hidden keywords: anglais, dutchwords in the App Store's hidden keyword field (found by probing search)
- ✏️HelloTalk - Language Learning added hidden keywords: teacherswords in the App Store's hidden keyword field (found by probing search)
- ✏️HelloTalk - Language Learning added hidden keywords: spanishwords in the App Store's hidden keyword field (found by probing search)
- ✏️HelloTalk - Language Learning added hidden keywords: languageswords in the App Store's hidden keyword field (found by probing search)
- ✏️HelloTalk - Language Learning added hidden keywords: spanishwords in the App Store's hidden keyword field (found by probing search)
- ✏️HelloTalk - Language Learning added hidden keywords: englishwords in the App Store's hidden keyword field (found by probing search)
- 🔎HelloTalk - Language Learning reached Top 10 for “english”#10 in Italy search · popularity 64
- ✏️HelloTalk - Language Learning added hidden keywords: englishwords in the App Store's hidden keyword field (found by probing search)
- 🌟HelloTalk - Language Learning featured by Appleapps · AE, SA, TR
- ✏️HelloTalk - Language Learning added hidden keywords: 英会話, 英語学習, 中国語, 英語勉強 +1 morewords in the App Store's hidden keyword field (found by probing search)
- 🔎HelloTalk - Language Learning reached Top 10 for “english”#10 in Australia search · popularity 62
- 🌟HelloTalk - Language Learning featured by Appleapps · AE, SA, TR
- ✏️HelloTalk - Language Learning added hidden keywords: japanesewords in the App Store's hidden keyword field (found by probing search)
- 🌟HelloTalk - Language Learning featured by Appleapps · AE, SA, TR
- 🌟HelloTalk - Language Learning featured by Appleapps · AE, SA, TR
- 🌟HelloTalk - Language Learning featured by Appleapps · AE, SA, TR
- 🌟HelloTalk - Language Learning featured by Appleapps · AE, SA, TR
- 🆕HelloTalk - Language Learning first spotted by AppInsider#59 in Top Free · Education · France
- 🌟HelloTalk - Language Learning featured by Appleapps · AE, SA
- 📦HelloTalk - Language Learning version 6.4.20No release notes
- 🆕HelloTalk - Language Learning released on the App Store
Collected from the stores by AppInsider since we first spotted the app. Dates are when we saw each change.
Rating
4.6 ★
44k ratings
Measured
Best rank now
#5
Education GrossingMeasured
New ratings a week
331
▼ -6% vs the 2 weeks before
Measured
HelloTalk - Language Learning at a glance
AI summary written from our chart and store data, 2026-11-08. It can be wrong: check the numbers above.
HelloTalk is a free language exchange platform that connects learners with native speakers for chat, voice rooms, and live events to practice over 260 languages. The app demonstrates strong monetization potential in Asian and Middle Eastern markets, ranking within the top 10 Education Grossing charts in Indonesia, South Korea, Japan, China, Saudi Arabia, and the UAE.
Similar apps: Tandem, HiNative, Duolingo
HelloTalk - Language Learning on the App Store
App details
App ID
557130558
Publisher
HELLOTALK FOREIGN LANGUAGE EXCHANGE LEARNING TALK CHAT APP
On the store since
Dec 2012
13 years on the store
Minimum OS
iOS 15.0+
iPhone 6s and later
Devices
iPhone · iPad
Universal purchase
Content rating
9+
1 content note below
Languages
16
EN FR DE ID IT JA KO FA PT RU ZH ES …
Size
794 MB
Content notesInfrequent/Mild Mature/Suggestive Themes
App privacy Measured
HelloTalk - Language Learning’s App Store privacy label declares 1 data category used to track you across other companies’ apps and websites, 1 linked to your identity and 5 collected anonymously.
Used to track you
1
Linked to you
1
Not linked to you
5
As declared by the developer on the App Store — Apple requires every app to publish this label. We track changes over time.
HelloTalk - Language Learning downloads
Worldwide, per day, and installs to date. The band is open; the exact number is free with an account.
How this is calculated
Apple publishes no download counts. App Store downloads come from chart positions and daily rating growth per country, calibrated on Google Play install counts; lifetime installs from ratings worldwide × installs per rating. Confidence is the chance the real number is within half to double ours.
Where HelloTalk - Language Learning's downloads come from Modelled
Last 30 days: organic search, browsing the store, features and paid ads.
HelloTalk - Language Learning in China
Google Play isn't available in mainland China. Its Chinese Android version on Tencent MyApp (measured, rounded down to a band). Top apps in China
| Tencent MyApp | HelloTalk (com.hellotalk) | 1M+ lifetime downloads |
Active users
All platforms, worldwide. Free with an account.
Stickiness (DAU / MAU)
how many monthly users open it on a given day
Retention · share of new users still active
Day 1
Day 7
Day 30
Time spent · per daily user
Average time spent Pro
min a day
Sessions a day Pro
Time per session Pro
min
How this is calculated
Monthly users come from lifetime installs across every store, fitted on monthly active user figures companies publish; daily users = monthly × the typical daily/monthly ratio for the category. Confidence is the chance the real number is within half to double ours.
In-app revenue
Worldwide, what users spend in HelloTalk - Language Learning before Apple and Google take their fee.
How this is calculated
Top Grossing positions in every country we track, converted to dollars per store and country, sized by each market's published consumer spend and calibrated on revenue companies publish.
Business model: Subscription-led
How HelloTalk - Language Learning makes money: subscriptions, one-off purchases and ads.
SubscriptionsIn-app purchases
Subscriptions
/mo
of revenue
Top in-app purchases · App Store US, most popular first
| 1 | Monthly auto-renewal VIP subscription | |
| 2 | 649 HT Coins | |
| 3 | 64 HT Coins | |
| 4 | VIP Membership Yearly subscription | |
| 5 | 324 HT Coins | |
| 6 | VIP Membership Monthly subscription | |
| 7 | VIP Membership subscription | |
| 8 | 3249 HT Coins | |
| 9 | 10334 HT Coins | |
| 10 | 8 HT Coins |
Hidden keywords
HelloTalk - Language Learning shows up in App Store search (US) for 7 words that appear nowhere in its name, subtitle or developer name, so they are almost certainly in its private keyword field, and it ranks in the top 10 for at least one of them.
Where it ranks now
Every top chart it appears in across 30 countries.
| Country | Charts | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Japan | EducationGrossing | #5 |
 China | EducationGrossing | #6 |
 South Korea | EducationGrossing | #4 |
 United States | EducationGrossing | #25 |
 Indonesia | EducationGrossing | #3 |
| Japan | EducationFree | #17 |
| United States | EducationFree | #38 |
| China | EducationFree | #24 |
 India | EducationGrossing | #9 |
| South Korea | EducationFree | #12 |
 Australia | EducationGrossing | #12 |
 Saudi Arabia | EducationGrossing | #8 |
 United Kingdom | EducationGrossing | #34 |
| Indonesia | EducationFree | #8 |
 Brazil | EducationFree | #17 |
 Germany | EducationGrossing | #38 |
 Russia | EducationGrossing | #17 |
 Italy | EducationGrossing | #19 |
| France | EducationGrossing | #33 |
| United Kingdom | EducationFree | #48 |
 United Arab Emirates | EducationGrossing | #10 |
| France | EducationFree | #32 |
| Germany | EducationFree | #52 |
 Canada | EducationGrossing | #34 |
| India | EducationFree | #32 |
| Brazil | EducationGrossing | #40 |
| Russia | EducationFree | #31 |
| Canada | EducationFree | #54 |
| Australia | EducationFree | #56 |
| United Arab Emirates | EducationFree | #25 |
| Italy | EducationFree | #57 |
| Saudi Arabia | EducationFree | #51 |
 Vietnam | All AppsGrossing | #94 |
Apps near HelloTalk - Language Learning on the chart
Education Grossing, around #5.
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BigBean - Learn English Words#6
AI英会話スピークバディ-スピーキング/リスニング/英語学習#7
TOEIC®L&Rテスト対策 -スタディサプリENGLISH#8
Learna: Speak & Learn English#9
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Ratings
App Store, worldwide.
Rating
4.6 ★
44k ratings
Measured
Ratings
44k
Measured
Review momentum
ⓘ How we measure thisNew ratings a week
331
▼ -6% vs the 2 weeks before
Written reviews a week
1
US App Store
Recent ratings
4.5★
vs 4.6★ lifetime
Review momentum
82/100
faster than 98% of Education apps
Growing fastest in Russia ▲ +67% · Canada ▲ +50% · France ▲ +29%
New ratings by country (12)
| Country | New ratings a week | Share | Last 2 weeks vs the 2 before |
|---|---|---|---|
| China | 130 | 41% | ▼ -11% |
| United States | 50 | 16% | steady |
| Japan | 33 | 10% | ▲ +27% |
| Vietnam | 25 | 8% | ▼ -6% |
| South Korea | 18 | 6% | ▼ -29% |
| Indonesia | 15 | 5% | ▼ -32% |
| Brazil | 9.5 | 3% | ▼ -26% |
| France | 9.2 | 3% | ▲ +29% |
| Russia | 7.5 | 2% | ▲ +67% |
| India | 7.2 | 2% | ▲ +7% |
| Canada | 5.8 | 2% | ▲ +50% |
| United Kingdom | 5.8 | 2% | ▼ -44% |
App Store ratings in the countries we track, 4-week average.
Review momentum (0-100) blends how fast the app collects ratings compared with other apps in its category (60%), whether that pace is speeding up (25%) and what recent raters give it (15%; recent stars well below lifetime pull it down). Ratings counts are read daily. A jump usually means a launch, a feature, ads or a new review prompt.
What users say about HelloTalk - Language Learning
From the 64 most recent App Store reviews in the US.
Users express severe frustration with aggressive paywalls, inappropriate dating behavior masquerading as language learning, and opaque account bans. Many report technical failures including lost chat history, payment errors, and inability to sign up or uninstall the app.
Mostly negative (22% of recent reviews give 4–5 stars). People like it for syncing, and good value. The main complaints are about login and account problems, and price and subscriptions. Recent reviews are more negative than earlier ones.
What people like
- Connection & sync: “Connecting you to the world”
- Price & subscription: “Don’t pay for it , just use the free app”
- Ease of use: “Their AI doesn’t work or understands simple sarcasm”
- Features & content: “The app itself is not bad, and it appears to have a lot of cool features”
Common complaints
- Login & account: “Scammers and Fake Accounts”
- Price & subscription: “And will steal your money”
- Privacy & data: “Scammers and Fake Accounts”
- Ads: “Too much commercial ok and new problem”
About HelloTalk - Language Learning
Practice languages with native speakers on HelloTalk! We recently introduced HelloTalk Live and Voiceroom - interactive language and culture events to help you master languages through the content you love!
HelloTalk, the original language exchange app, connects you with native speakers to practice languages (English, Japanese, Korean, Spanish, French, Mandarin Chinese, Portuguese, German, Italian, Russian, Arabic, Turkish, Hindi, Indonesian, Thai, Vietnamese and 260+ more) for FREE!
HelloTalk equips you with learning tools such as translation and instant captions so you can learn by chatting with native speakers. Learn languages from locals around the world through livestreams and Voicerooms. Connect with expert hosts to discuss interesting topics with language partners in the learning community!
Why HelloTalk?
► Real language learning atmosphere
Whether you're focused on a widely spoken language or a less common one, HelloTalk caters to your needs. The system smartly matches you based on your native language and proficiency, while allowing you to filter ideal language partners according to various criteria such as age, location, and gender. Plus, with built-in translation and transliteration tools, you can communicate confidently without any language barriers.
► A powerful tool for sharpening your language skills
Acquiring new words through conversations with native speakers is more effective than rigid memorization. Whether you're a student preparing for exams like the CET, GRE, TOEFL, IELTS, planning to study abroad, or a professional seeking career advancement through language skills, HelloTalk offers native speakers who match your proficiency level for engaging interactions and valuable learning experiences.
► Immersive multi-person language chat rooms
If you choose to learn Spanish, for example, every Voiceroom you enter on HelloTalk gathers Spanish learners and Spanish native speakers from around the world to discuss interesting topics. Here, only your voice needs to be heard, creating a comfortable, introvert-friendly atmosphere. Here, sharing mutual interests allows everyone to freely express themselves and share personal experiences, fostering both language intuition and authentic expression skills. It's incredibly addictive!
► Diverse global Livestreams
HelloTalk features handpicked foreign language hosts who offer online video lessons, share language insights, and provide glimpses into their lives abroad. You can even join them on stage for one-on-one video conversations with fellow language learners. Whether you're grappling with pronunciation, speaking speed, or shyness, these hosts will assist you in refining your language skills and guiding the conversation. For rapid improvement in spoken language, there's no substitute for direct communication with native speakers!
► International Moments
HelloTalk's Moments offers real-time posts covering learning, lifestyle, and cultural insights from around the world. It's yo
HelloTalk, the original language exchange app, connects you with native speakers to practice languages (English, Japanese, Korean, Spanish, French, Mandarin Chinese, Portuguese, German, Italian, Russian, Arabic, Turkish, Hindi, Indonesian, Thai, Vietnamese and 260+ more) for FREE!
HelloTalk equips you with learning tools such as translation and instant captions so you can learn by chatting with native speakers. Learn languages from locals around the world through livestreams and Voicerooms. Connect with expert hosts to discuss interesting topics with language partners in the learning community!
Why HelloTalk?
► Real language learning atmosphere
Whether you're focused on a widely spoken language or a less common one, HelloTalk caters to your needs. The system smartly matches you based on your native language and proficiency, while allowing you to filter ideal language partners according to various criteria such as age, location, and gender. Plus, with built-in translation and transliteration tools, you can communicate confidently without any language barriers.
► A powerful tool for sharpening your language skills
Acquiring new words through conversations with native speakers is more effective than rigid memorization. Whether you're a student preparing for exams like the CET, GRE, TOEFL, IELTS, planning to study abroad, or a professional seeking career advancement through language skills, HelloTalk offers native speakers who match your proficiency level for engaging interactions and valuable learning experiences.
► Immersive multi-person language chat rooms
If you choose to learn Spanish, for example, every Voiceroom you enter on HelloTalk gathers Spanish learners and Spanish native speakers from around the world to discuss interesting topics. Here, only your voice needs to be heard, creating a comfortable, introvert-friendly atmosphere. Here, sharing mutual interests allows everyone to freely express themselves and share personal experiences, fostering both language intuition and authentic expression skills. It's incredibly addictive!
► Diverse global Livestreams
HelloTalk features handpicked foreign language hosts who offer online video lessons, share language insights, and provide glimpses into their lives abroad. You can even join them on stage for one-on-one video conversations with fellow language learners. Whether you're grappling with pronunciation, speaking speed, or shyness, these hosts will assist you in refining your language skills and guiding the conversation. For rapid improvement in spoken language, there's no substitute for direct communication with native speakers!
► International Moments
HelloTalk's Moments offers real-time posts covering learning, lifestyle, and cultural insights from around the world. It's yo
Latest updates
6.4.40
Thanks for using HelloTalk! We made some bug fixes and performance improvements to help you better connect with native speakers and practice languages.
6.4.30
最新のアップデートで皆様からご報告いただいたバグに対応できるよう、HelloTalkの開発者が精力的に取り組んでいます。今すぐ最新バージョンを入手し、よりスムーズな体験をお楽しみください。
6.4.20
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