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Head-to-head

Preply vs Praktika

Preply 4.8★ · Free + IAP 50
Winner Praktika
Praktika 4.8★ · Free + IAP 75

Praktika offers a more immersive AI-driven conversational experience, while Preply's user reviews are not available for direct comparison.

Full reviews: Preply · Praktika

Praktika provides an AI language tutor focused on conversational practice, with users praising its immersive experience and choice of AI tutors. However, it faces significant criticism regarding subscription billing, customer support, and occasional AI glitches. Preply's user reviews were not provided for a direct comparison.

Head to head

AI Conversation & Immersion edge: PraktikaR2R3R12R42
Preply User reviews for Preply were not provided, so there is no information on how its users perceive its AI conversation and immersion features.
Praktika Praktika users appreciate the immersive conversational practice and the ability to choose an AI tutor that suits their personality and needs R2R42. Many find it effective for improving speaking skills and filling gaps in their language learning . Some users, however, find the AI's speech too fast or difficult to understand, especially for certain languages R3R12.
Ease of Use & Features edge: PraktikaR8R9R11R15
Preply User reviews for Preply were not provided, so there is no information on its ease of use or specific features.
Praktika Praktika is generally considered easy to use by many R11. Users like the hints provided during conversations R42 and the ability to create custom scenarios R15. However, a common complaint is the need to hold a button to speak, which prevents hands-free use and multitasking R8R15. Some users also report issues with the AI's consistency, such as not adjusting to feedback, mixing languages, or giving unhelpful responses R9R17R27.
Reliability & Performance tieR4R6R13R17
Preply User reviews for Preply were not provided, so there is no information on its reliability or performance.
Praktika Praktika's reliability is a mixed bag. While some users report improvements over time, with smoother performance and no stuttering , others experience significant issues. These include loss of progress R4, AI voices changing or becoming 'creepy' R6R13R17, and the app failing to save passwords or activate after payment . Pronunciation consistency from the AI is also a concern for some .
Pricing & Value tieR1R7R15R25
Preply User reviews for Preply were not provided, so there is no information on how its users perceive its pricing or value.
Praktika Praktika offers a free trial, but many users report being charged for annual subscriptions without clear consent or after attempting to cancel, leading to strong accusations of 'subscription scam' or 'theft' R1R7R15. Some users find the app requires payment very quickly after a short trial R25.
Customer Support tieR4R7R10R19
Preply User reviews for Preply were not provided, so there is no information on its customer support.
Praktika Praktika's customer support is a major point of contention. Users report non-existent support, being directed to third-party support (like Apple) for refunds, and difficulty canceling subscriptions or getting issues resolved R4R7R10R19. Some users who paid for the app couldn't access it and received no help beyond automated responses R10.
Pick Preply if

You are looking for a language learning platform with a different approach than AI conversation, as Preply's specific features and user experience are not detailed in the provided reviews.

Pick Praktika if

You want an AI-driven app primarily for conversational practice and are willing to navigate potential subscription and support issues R2R42. You prioritize an immersive speaking experience and the ability to choose an AI tutor R42.

Evidence note: The comparison is heavily skewed towards Praktika as no user reviews were provided for Preply. Therefore, all 'A_take' fields reflect this lack of data, making it impossible to draw direct comparisons on most dimensions for Preply.

Frequently asked

Does Praktika offer a free trial?
Yes, Praktika offers a free trial, but many users report being charged for an annual subscription (over $100) after the trial period, even if they attempted to cancel R1R7R15R25.
Can Praktika's AI adjust to my learning needs?
Praktika's AI struggles to make adjustments based on user feedback, often reverting to pre-programmed questions or failing to maintain requested settings, such as quiz formats R27.
What languages does Praktika support?
Praktika supports various languages, but users frequently request more options, such as Turkish, Russian, or Croatian R18R22R45.

What reviewers actually said

Built only from these 50 real reviews (foreign ones translated). Superscripts jump to the quote here. Apple has no per-review links, so [ref] opens that app's reviews on the App Store.

  1. [R2] Praktika 5/5 · US Very immersed: Está muy bien e practicar
  2. [R3] Praktika 3/5 · US Not sure how to feel: I’m sure it’s great for other languages but me personally, I’m trying to learn Korean, and the AI was just too fast when they said the words, and when I asked for slower, it didn’t go any slower, or at least slower to a helpful point.
  3. [R12] Praktika 3/5 · US Unfortunate: I like the concept of the app but I don’t understand most of what she was saying for example I am trying to learn Spanish and even in the numbers she sounded like a robot malfunctioning while speaking Japanese… how am I supposed to learn the proper pronunciation if I can’t even understand the person/AI that is supposed to be teaching me.. Good idea but it’s got some bugs that need to
  4. [R42] Praktika 5/5 · US So good: It is way better than any other apps. I also love how you can choose the ai tutor that best suits with your personality and needs. Also I love how you have hints to know what to say in the language your learning. 100 percent recommend because it is free.
  5. [R8] Praktika 4/5 · US Please update the 1 thing: I really like my AI Alisha, she brings just enough to challenge me without making me uncomfortable. The only thing that keeps the app from 5 stars is that you have to hold the button to speak. I also have an app that’s hands free so I know it’s doable.
  6. [R9] Praktika 3/5 · US AI: The AI will say good job even if you don’t say anything to it. Not very helpful
  7. [R11] Praktika 5/5 · US Ivan: Fantastic! Easy to use
  8. [R15] Praktika 2/5 · US Better conversation than duo, but worse than most other apps.: I didn’t mean to get the app in the first place. It said I could do “10 days free”, then I clicked to do that and it somehow purchased a year. I used it for a few weeks anyhow, to try to get my moneys worth. I mostly do the custom scenarios, because the “lessons” are exceptionally bad. They also can’t really be done hands free, and I
  9. [R4] Praktika 1/5 · US No login recovery options, support is non-existent, and the app looses progress: Title is an accurate summary
  10. [R6] Praktika 3/5 · US Interesting but creepy: All was going fine until, mid paragraph, the AI tutor starting doing something that I could only quantify as computer growling. Then it corrected itself and went back to speaking French. Really creepy !
  11. [R13] Praktika 1/5 · US Voice Change: I’ve been using Praktika for months and Skye’s voice changed. I deleted the app and reinstalled it losing all data and her void still wrong! It is quite distracting.
  12. [R17] Praktika 1/5 · US Very annoying.: Im going to give the cut and dry truth here: this app sucks. The AI asks you to translate words you had not been taught, yet. Sometimes it speaks solely in the language you’re learning and you have to go out of your way to ask the AI to speak in your native language so you can understand. The AI’s voice sometimes is super creepy and I hear growls and glitches. Even the lesson tit
  13. [R1] Praktika 1/5 · US Subscription scam: Tried the free trial but they charged me for a full annual subscription.
  14. [R7] Praktika 1/5 · US Subscription Theft: I did a 7 day try out and then they charged me for a full year at over $100. I asked for a refund and they said there was nothing they could do for their own app . Directed me to apple support instead of doing the right thing and refunding me. Now I am out a lot of money for an app I’m really not going to use . Would not recommend .
  15. [R25] Praktika 1/5 · US Another fake-free app: I got about two minutes of trying the AI for free, (during which it didn’t adjust to what I said, and instead kept asking the same question) and then payment was required. Don’t waste the time on a n unnecessarily lengthy setup process if you’re not willing to pay up for the actual lessons untested.
  16. [R10] Praktika 1/5 · US Can’t access: Paid for the app, can’t access, reported it, they say it’s expedited, haven’t heard fro anyone except ai.
  17. [R19] Praktika 1/5 · US Terrible: Repeat themselves constantly pronounce my name wrong in each session I have to remind them how to say it. App said it supported teaching in my language and it doesn’t. Do not recommend they would not refund me even when I canceled within minutes of purchase. TRASH
  18. [R27] Praktika 1/5 · US AI cannot make adjustments: AI cannot make adjustments based on my feedback. It uses romaji in quizzes instead of hangul. I asked her to give quizzes in hangul it understood what I wanted promised that it will give quizzes in hangul, first question in hangul second one back to romaji... They need to allow AI to make adjustments instead of pushing their pre programmed questions. It is a freaking A
  19. [R18] Praktika 4/5 · US More Languages: I will make the is 5 stars once you get turkish option!
  20. [R22] Praktika 4/5 · US Other languages?: Great app, when other languages will be added? I am interested in a language that’s not supported. Like Croatian.
  21. [R45] Praktika 4/5 · US Please please please please please please please heed my request…: Please add a Russian learning feature omg please. My brother uses this app to learn Japanese and it has good features, please please please ADD Russian.

Synthesized from 50 recent App Store reviews · updated July 2026 · View on the App Store