Rosetta Stone Classic (2024) alternatives

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1. [R1] Rosetta Stone Classic (2024) 1/5 · US DOESN’T WORK!: I have a new headset. The app can’t hear me, it doesn’t even recognize input when I speak. I say something correct and it tells me I am wrong. Very frustrating. How am I supposed to learn? I paid for a lifetime membership of DISAPPOINTMENT.
2. [R4] Rosetta Stone Classic (2024) 1/5 · US Very unhelpful and unclear: I'm learning German, and the speaking lessons are the most difficult because of the app's inability to recognize the actual words being spoken. For example, I was in a room of people speaking English while doing my German speaking lesson, and i paused speaking because it was too loud. The app heard the voices and thought that they were saying the words on the screen, so
3. [R7] Rosetta Stone Classic (2024) 1/5 · US Content is fine, microphone detection doesn’t work: The content within the app is good and the app is easy to follow however, you are constantly fighting the app to recognize the words you’re saying. The microphone on my iPhone works perfectly fine but the Rosetta Stone app is constantly telling me that the microphone has bad quality and it doesn’t matter how you hold the phone, if you use headpho
4. [R10] Rosetta Stone Classic (2024) 2/5 · US Speaking Questions: I could literally have a native speaker repeat the sentence and it would still mark it as ‘red’ and not let them proceed. the settings are even on low, it’s extremely aggravating.
5. [R12] Rosetta Stone Classic (2024) 3/5 · US Actually learning the words: It’s good at making you mimic how things are meant to sound, but for some reason, the translate feature only works half the time, so your stuck guessing what things mean based on the pictures. This isn’t an issue for simple singular objects, but when it’s asking you to recite full sentences with no idea what you’re saying, it’s annoying. Plus when it won’t allow you to
6. [R18] Rosetta Stone Classic (2024) 3/5 · US Missing some key components: I do like the app, don’t get me wrong, but for me it would be easier If there was also an English translation next to the Spanish translation. But who am I kidding, the best way to learn is immerse yourself in the culture and go to a Spanish speaking country and stay for about 6 months to become fluent in their language and culture. Unfortunately, I’m a student and fin
7. [R24] Rosetta Stone Classic (2024) 3/5 · US What am I saying?: Tienan is a word that I have been using during the first two lessons but I still don’t know what it is. It’s used in conjunction with other words that I have learned and I do know what it is, but it would be nice at times to know what it is I’m saying.
8. [R25] Rosetta Stone Classic (2024) 1/5 · US Too much guessing: Latin American Spanish: There are too many places where they are having you absolutely guess who or what they are talking or asking about. Is she/he looking at the camera or not… big difference in the answer. So much guesswork! Extremely frustrating when you are trying to learn and are getting things wrong because they picked poor pictures. Free from the library should have been
9. [R3] Rosetta Stone Classic (2024) 3/5 · US Duolinguo is ultimately better: I don’t know, this app is just super boring sometimes. The speech machine is hit-or-miss, the lessons seem all the same, and you can’t access a tutor without paying money. The live lessons are good though. Wouldnt recommend if you prefer something more colorful and complex.
10. [R31] Rosetta Stone Classic (2024) 1/5 · US Confusing learning: You’re app I feel does not give enough translation on what the sentences mean and you just use pictures, but pictures don’t always work.
11. [R13] Rosetta Stone Classic (2024) 1/5 · US Stealing from consumers: Do not trust Rosetta Stone. They have essentially stolen a product I paid $160 for in lieu of forcing a subscription upon me. Do not give money to this trash company
12. [R16] Rosetta Stone Classic (2024) 1/5 · US Scam (bait and switch): They totally scammed me. I bought the lifetime membership just to have them discontinue improving this app and abandon it. Then rosetta stone makes another app (with the improvements I assumed I would be getting over the lifetime) just to let this one they are pushing die on the vine. I heard their add on NPR. I think NPR needs to do a piece on the scam rosetta st
13. [R22] Rosetta Stone Classic (2024) 1/5 · US Bricked my License: I paid over $500 for the permanent license to learn a language and now I can’t use it because you’re requiring a subscription fee. Don’t offer it if you won’t honor it.
14. [R30] Rosetta Stone Classic (2024) 3/5 · US I love it but….: I love this app it helps me learn different languages and it is awesome however.. after I finished some lessons it told me to pay or I can’t be learning
15. [R6] Rosetta Stone Classic (2024) 3/5 · US It could use some alphabet options: For Japanese, I wish you had the option of reading along with Kanji. For Mandarin, Chinese script instead of Latin Alphabet with accents. And although I know it isn’t commonly used in everday language, it would be nice if you can read Babayin with Filipino
16. [R9] Rosetta Stone Classic (2024) 3/5 · US Terrific program, terrible app: This app is remarkable. Rosetta Stone has been around for 30 years or more. They have had an iOS app for closing in on multiple decades. And yet, after all that time, it still stumbles between using it online - connected to the internet via cellular/WiFi - and offline. I use R.S. At home on WiFi. Works great. I use R.S. on the bus (no connection) - terrible. Very of
17. [R52] DeepL Translate 4/5 · US Best translator for Latin American Spanish I’ve found: This has actual LatAm Spanish translation. I do wish there was a preference setting for JUST the languages I’m interested in. Toggling between two is great, but some time it changes to detest language and makes navigating much more painful. Maybe also a setting to turn off detection.
18. [R54] DeepL Translate 2/5 · US Was good, not anymore: It used to be so good. The translation was spot on and gave great informal alternatives instead of using the formal way of what needed to be translated. Now, it’s a mix of many different dialects that are not accurate and especially when it comes to the gender specific message you input it with. For example, I put “she” in and it comes back with a translated text that is f
19. [R55] DeepL Translate 4/5 · US Dialects.: The app is 100% accurate but why is it so hard to get dialects? I’m trying to translate words into American English yet it translates into the British version and it’s really hard to try to choose to dialect, I have to struggle in order to get the one I’m trying to translate like I don’t want Swiss or Austrian German, GOD! But other than that the app is absolutely amazing and I’ll chang
20. [R56] DeepL Translate 3/5 · US Quality has dropped: This USED to be the best translation app I had ever used, genuinely. I do know a lot of Spanish but sometimes if I’m needing to translate quickly or didn’t know a certain word I would use the app, and it was always correct…until recently. Idk what update happened or what it did, but the words it uses for Spanish translation are no longer correct!!! It’s so messed up now. I liv
21. [R65] Lingo Legend Language Learning 1/5 · US Where’s my Norwegian: Please please please add Norwegian I’ve been learning it and recently found you app and thought it was cool but you guys don’t have the language😭 I would really appreciate if you added that language and others to get a bigger audience as well.
22. [R66] Lingo Legend Language Learning 5/5 · US On thing: I love the game but for some reason the guild I’m in it keeps like re showing what someone said last and for some reason it won’t let me talk in the guild it keeps glitching and the numbers keep popping up telling me someone said something new but it’s still the same thing if this could be fixed that would be great :) other than that 5/5 stars this is a must get app! Litterly not seen an
23. [R67] Lingo Legend Language Learning 3/5 · US More languages: It’s a great app. It makes the learning fun and easy which I enjoy however they don’t offer a whole lot and the one language I want to learn they don’t have available. I really want them to add Norwegian to the list as I would like to keep learning with the app.
24. [R68] Lingo Legend Language Learning 2/5 · US Please add turkish 😭😭😭: adding turkish would be sooo awesome! the game details and mechanics are so cute, and would definitely motivate me to learn. I wish turkish was available to learn
25. [R80] BibleWatch 5/5 · US Daily routine: I would make this a daily routine This app has great animations and draws you in to pay attention to the gospel
26. [R81] BibleWatch 3/5 · US Visually great but noticed some problems: Overall the videos are wonderful visually but I noticed some inaccuracies in the first video such as Adam and Eve having clothes right after creation and the creation of man seemed out of order.
27. [R82] BibleWatch 1/5 · US Disappointed: I was really excited to start this app since I’m a visual learner, but then I realized I need to do in app purchases to get the full experience. Which is something I’m not willing to do. Something like this should be free. What a shame.
28. [R83] BibleWatch 5/5 · US This app helps me visually learn about the Bible.: I love it. You will too!
29. [R93] LingoLooper 1/5 · US Great initially but can’t access now: I’ve been using the app for at least a couple of years now and have recommended it to a lot of friends. I’ve also carried an annual subscription, last renewed in January. However I just got a new phone and am unable to sign in with errors saying my account doesn’t exist. I also reached to app support a week ago and have never heard back. The app is great -
30. [R94] LingoLooper 5/5 · US It’s so funny I love that: I love that
31. [R95] LingoLooper 3/5 · US Add Gaelic pls: Seems like a good app but plsss add Gaelic
32. [R96] LingoLooper 1/5 · US Deleted within a few minutes of download: App get stuck in speaking mode. Happened several times despite force quitting the app and reopening it. Deleted the app within 15 minutes of downloading it.
33. [R107] Learn Hebrew Alphabet & Words 1/5 · US Very inadequate for vocabulary: Dies not include the entire dictionary in English or Hebrew. It’s useless, and a waste of time and money
34. [R108] Learn Hebrew Alphabet & Words 5/5 · US Fantastic app for learning Hebrew!: This app teaches both ancient and modern Hebrew. There are tons of flashcards, quizzes, lessons etc. that are fun and easy to understand. The app is very easy to navigate, as well. I highly recommend this one.
35. [R109] Learn Hebrew Alphabet & Words 3/5 · US Needs some improvement: Verbs should match more so what is spoken colloquially. E.g “to open” is לפתוח and not so much לפקוח. Would help if words were accompanied by an example sentence and also the pronoun that accompanies it (ב, איתו, עליו, etc)
36. [R110] Learn Hebrew Alphabet & Words 1/5 · US Duplicitous: This app forces you to sign up with your personal information without giving you the option to Hide My Email. Couple with the other reviews that state that you have to put cards and are forced to subscribe makes this app duplicitous. Perhaps they gather information to then sell to data brokers and make more money off of you? Deleting