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Promova vs Memrise Easy Language Learning

Promova 4.6★ · Free + IAP 55
Winner Memrise Easy Language Learning
Memrise Easy Language Learning 4.8★ · Free + IAP 70

Memrise is generally the better choice for language learning due to its broader language support, real native speaker videos, and more established user base, despite recent issues with AI integration and bugs.

Full reviews: Promova · Memrise Easy Language Learning

Memrise offers a more comprehensive language learning experience with a wider range of languages and a strong focus on real native speaker videos, though recent AI changes have frustrated some long-time users. Promova struggles with inconsistent AI, limited course depth, and significant billing issues, making it a less reliable option.

Head to head

Features & Content edge: Memrise Easy Language LearningR1R5R8R10
Promova Promova users appreciate its focus on phrases and sentences over just grammar, and some find the explanations clear and patient R5R8. However, many report short or incomplete courses, especially for languages like Japanese and Korean, with advertised AI features often unavailable or poorly implemented R1. Content can also be random or irrelevant, with some lessons focusing on soccer terminology for beginners or cultural sayings for travelers R10.
Memrise Easy Language Learning Memrise is praised for its extensive course offerings, including less common languages like Choctaw and Lakota, and its use of real native speaker videos for pronunciation . Users value its effectiveness in vocabulary expansion and its ability to help them become bilingual . However, recent updates have introduced more AI chat, which many users dislike, finding it time-consuming, irrelevant, and a departure from the app's original strengths . Some also note a lack of grammar lessons in the free tier .
Ease of Use & User Experience tieR2R6R7R9
Promova Promova's onboarding process is criticized for being too long and asking for payment before users can even see the platform R7. The app is described as not intuitive, with confusing graphics and random lessons R9. Users report issues with the AI's ability to understand speech, often transcribing words incorrectly or mixing languages R2R6R10R49. There are also complaints about the lack of a back button to repeat questions and frequent crashes during role-play sessions .
Memrise Easy Language Learning Memrise was once praised for its user flexibility and intuitive design . However, recent updates have introduced numerous bugs and performance issues, including lessons not saving progress, review sessions not recording, and the app failing to load or freezing . Some users find the new AI integration cumbersome and wish for an option to disable it . The inability to easily navigate or download courses for offline use is also a concern .
Reliability & Support tieR16R22R27R31
Promova Promova faces severe criticism regarding its billing practices. Many users report being charged immediately despite signing up for a free trial, and then being unable to cancel or receive refunds R22R27R31. Customer support is described as unresponsive or unhelpful R16R43R55. The app also has reported bugs, such as freezing or repeating the same lessons despite advancing levels .
Memrise Easy Language Learning Memrise users also report significant issues with customer service, particularly regarding lifetime memberships not transferring to new devices and difficulty obtaining receipts for older purchases R61. Billing problems include being charged without approval after canceling on desktop but not mobile . The app is frequently described as broken after updates, with progress not saving and error messages appearing . Support is often automated and unresponsive .
Price & Value tieR1R3R7R22
Promova Promova is widely criticized for its pricing and perceived value. Users feel it's a 'scam' due to misleading free trial offers that lead to immediate charges and difficulty canceling subscriptions R22R27R31. Even paying subscribers report seeing ads after every lesson, which is considered unacceptable for a $99 subscription . Many feel the content is not worth the cost, especially given the short courses and bugs R1R3R7.
Memrise Easy Language Learning Memrise offers a free tier, but many desirable features, like grammar lessons, are behind a paywall . While some users appreciate the value, especially compared to Duolingo , others feel the app is becoming 'greedy' by removing loved features and pushing AI, making it less worth paying for . Billing issues, such as being charged without approval, also detract from its value proposition .
Pick Promova if

you are a complete beginner looking for a patient pace and clear explanations of basic concepts, particularly if you learn best by listening to pronunciation and seeing spelling R5R8.

Pick Memrise Easy Language Learning if

you want to learn a wide variety of languages, including less common ones, and value learning from real native speaker videos to grasp natural speech . You are also comfortable with AI-driven conversation practice, even if it's not perfect .

Evidence note: Both apps have a significant number of recent negative reviews, particularly concerning billing issues and AI implementation. Promova's negative reviews are heavily skewed towards billing and false advertising, while Memrise's recent negativity focuses on bugs and unwanted AI features. The free vs. paid asymmetry is present, with some Promova users complaining about ads even after paying, and Memrise users noting features being moved behind a paywall.

Frequently asked

Does Promova offer a free trial?
Promova advertises a 7-day free trial, but many users report being charged immediately upon signing up and then being unable to cancel or get a refund R22R31R43R52.
Is Memrise good for advanced learners?
Memrise is generally recommended for beginners due to its focus on foundational vocabulary and phrases, with some users finding that all levels are mostly the same R86R106.
How effective is the AI in Promova and Memrise?
Promova's AI is frequently criticized for misunderstanding speech, transcribing words incorrectly, and having long response times, with some advertised AI modes not even being available R2R6R10R49. Memrise's AI chat is disliked by many users who find it time-consuming, irrelevant, and prefer learning from real people, with some wishing for an option to disable it .
Do these apps have good customer support?
Both Promova and Memrise receive significant criticism for their customer support, with users reporting unresponsiveness, difficulty getting refunds, and issues with lifetime memberships not transferring R16R43R55R61.

What reviewers actually said

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  1. [R1] Promova 1/5 · US Promising start but course is super short and worthless: I liked the program and decided to subscribe. Imagine my dissatisfaction when I found out the whole Japanese course was about one week worth of learning. There is nothing beyond that. And advertised AI mode is not available by the way. So definitely false advertisement
  2. [R5] Promova 5/5 · US Great language app!: Recently got this app, I’m really enjoying it, it’s patient & clear & u don’t feel rushed 😻✌🏽
  3. [R8] Promova 5/5 · US Learning Spanish as an older adult: This app is very helpful. It covers everything in all ways of learning. I learn best by doing, but find it extremely helpful to listen to the pronunciation and learn the spelling of the words.
  4. [R10] Promova 2/5 · US Can’t understand me: When I speak in Spanish the app takes the words I say if there is an English equivalent and puts that instead. For example, I said “si” so they wrote “see”. There is no way to fix what you say in the chat when AI gets it wrong. Super frustrating. Also why are we talking about soccer? Is it because of the World Cup? If I didn’t already know about soccer in English I would hav
  5. [R2] Promova 4/5 · US Like it a lot but….: I’ve only been using this for a few days, but I already really like how it’s phrases and sentences instead of just grammar. However, I’m getting a little frustrated because when doing the conversation type lessons, the input is very incorrect. It’s like it’s trying to take what I’m saying in Spanish and put it into English. I honestly need that more than anything so I might en
  6. [R6] Promova 3/5 · US Poor AI: I’ve studied French extensively, including with four native speakers. The AI in this app is very poor. I speak clearly with a good French accent according to all of my teachers but the AI misunderstood me multiple times. I’m canceling my trial subscription.
  7. [R7] Promova 1/5 · US Great if you like onboarding screens: This application is a master class in onboarding screens. Took about three minutes before I even saw anything related to language learning. There are better resources don't waste your time or money.
  8. [R9] Promova 3/5 · US Opinion thus far: This app is just okay. I have been using Duolingo for the last year (learning Spanish) and wanted something that included opportunities for dialogue as well as learning new words, etc. I selected Promova based on reviews, and sadly, I am a bit disappointed in the app. It is not as intuitive as I hoped, the graphics are not particularly helpful (and at times confusing), and the le
  9. [R16] Promova 1/5 · US Subscription: I used the free app, and when the time ran out, they couldn't charge me and blocked my access to downloading other programs. Customer support keeps passing the buck. · translated
  10. [R22] Promova 1/5 · US Misleading Charges: There’s supposed to be a 7-day free trial before the actual subscription, yet I got charged directly and could not get a refund.
  11. [R27] Promova 3/5 · US Espantosa!: Es una trampa! Todo cobran, no te dejan avanzar, es un verdadero robo! NO LA RECOMIENDO.
  12. [R31] Promova 1/5 · US 7 day free trial: They charge you day one then you can’t cancel
  13. [R3] Promova 3/5 · US Arabic Is Worthless: The Arabic lessons have tons of bugs in them. Functionality is a pain. Beyond that the grammar and vocabulary is a bit off. I have friends who speak Arabic and they looked and told me to not waste my time.
  14. [R43] Promova 1/5 · US Don’t ever give them your CC info: I disputed a $49.99 charge from Promova for a subscription that I canceled on the same day it was charged. I did not intend to continue the subscription beyond the initial period, and I canceled immediately after realizing the renewal. I have not used the service after canceling. I attempted to contact the company multiple times by email and phone to request a
  15. [R52] Promova 1/5 · US SCAM- beware!: In order to sign up for the free trial week, I had to sign up for a sub Subscription. But they immediately billed me, with no free trial at all. Unfortunately, it’s not possible to rate it as zero stars
  16. [R86] Memrise Easy Language Learning 5/5 · US مجهول: A fantastic and very good app; I recommend using it if you're a complete beginner. It teaches you everything from the very beginning, literally. It's better than the green app.
  17. [R106] Memrise Easy Language Learning 1/5 · US For beginners only: All of the levels are mostly the same
  18. [R49] Promova 1/5 · US Talking with AI partner: Often, the AI doesn’t hear well what I say. My words are often transcribed incorrectly. This makes it hard to maintain my motivation to practice conversations.
  19. [R55] Promova 1/5 · US Huge Scam: Promos lied about the 7 day free trial and refuses to refund stating its apple’s fault like they don't get paid. The app is full of ads asking for more money so I never got past the additional charges. Apple was of no help
  20. [R61] Memrise Easy Language Learning 1/5 · US Horrible Customer Service: A few years ago I paid for the lifetime upgrade and since then I had to buy a new phone. Well guess what? The lifetime membership did not transfer. I emailed customer service about and they asked me if I still had the receipt EVEN THOUGH THEY COULD SEE IT ON THEIR END THAT I HAD PURCHASED IT. And of course I don’t have a receipt for something that I paid for over FIVE ye

Synthesized from 120 recent App Store reviews · updated July 2026 · View on the App Store