HelloTalk - Language Learning
HelloTalk - Language Learning is #5 in Education Grossing in Japan and charting in 17 of 30 countries we track.
Updated 25 Oct 2026 · rankings refresh through the day
24 Sep 2026
Education GrossingHelloTalk - Language Learning at a glance
AI summary written from our chart and store data, 2026-10-23. It can be wrong: check the numbers above.
HelloTalk is a free language exchange platform that connects learners with native speakers for text, voice, and live-streamed practice across over 260 languages. The app demonstrates strong monetization potential in Asian and Middle Eastern markets, ranking within the top five Education Grossing charts in Indonesia, South Korea, Saudi Arabia, and Japan.
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HelloTalk - Language Learning on the App Store
App details
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.
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
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.
Retention · share of new users still active
Time spent · per daily user
How this is calculated
In-app revenue
Worldwide, what users spend in HelloTalk - Language Learning before Apple and Google take their fee.
How this is calculated
Business model: Subscription-led
How HelloTalk - Language Learning makes money: subscriptions, one-off purchases and ads.
Top in-app purchases · App Store US, most popular first
| 1 | Monthly auto-renewal VIP subscription | |
| 2 | 64 HT Coins | |
| 3 | 649 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 | Pro Membership (3 Months) subscription |
Hidden keywords
HelloTalk - Language Learning shows up in App Store search (US) for 2 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 | #8 |
 South Korea | EducationGrossing | #4 |
 United States | EducationGrossing | #24 |
 Indonesia | EducationGrossing | #3 |
| Japan | EducationFree | #17 |
| United States | EducationFree | #36 |
 Saudi Arabia | EducationGrossing | #5 |
| China | EducationFree | #31 |
 India | EducationGrossing | #12 |
| South Korea | EducationFree | #18 |
 United Kingdom | EducationGrossing | #33 |
 Australia | EducationGrossing | #16 |
 United Arab Emirates | EducationGrossing | #6 |
| Indonesia | EducationFree | #8 |
 Germany | EducationGrossing | #37 |
| France | EducationGrossing | #32 |
 Canada | EducationGrossing | #29 |
| India | EducationFree | #28 |
| United Kingdom | EducationFree | #59 |
| Germany | EducationFree | #53 |
 Italy | EducationGrossing | #28 |
 Brazil | EducationFree | #33 |
 Russia | EducationGrossing | #32 |
| Russia | EducationFree | #30 |
| France | EducationFree | #49 |
| Brazil | EducationGrossing | #49 |
| Canada | EducationFree | #52 |
| Australia | EducationFree | #57 |
| Saudi Arabia | EducationFree | #39 |
| United Arab Emirates | EducationFree | #26 |
| Italy | EducationFree | #64 |
 Philippines | All AppsFree | #134 |
Apps near HelloTalk - Language Learning on the chart
Education Grossing, around #5.
Ratings
App Store, worldwide.
What users say about HelloTalk - Language Learning
From the 64 most recent App Store reviews in the US.
Users overwhelmingly report that the app has shifted from a language learning tool to a dating platform filled with spam and inappropriate content. Frequent complaints highlight arbitrary account bans, poor customer support, and aggressive paywalls that hinder basic functionality.
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
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
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