# HelloTalk - Learn Languages

> Language learning app, language exchange and practice with native speakers!

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.hellotalk](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.hellotalk)

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.hellotalk`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** HelloTalk Learn Languages App
- **Category:** EDUCATION
- **Downloads:** 45,190,004
- **Rating:** 3.36 / 5 (237,723 ratings)
- **Version:** 6.4.10
- **Last updated:** 2026-09-10
- **First published:** 2013-12-16
- **Publisher country:** HK
- **Size:** 198 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-13
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.hellotalk)
- **Website:** [http://www.hellotalk.com](http://www.hellotalk.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://www.hellotalk.com/privacy-policy](https://www.hellotalk.com/privacy-policy)

## Description

**HelloTalk** is a language learning and exchange app that helps you practice 260+ languages through real conversations with native speakers worldwide. Improve English, Spanish, Japanese, Korean, French, Chinese, and more using text and voice chats, video calls, translation, transliteration, and correction tools.

Join live **Voicerooms** and HelloTalk livestreams to build speaking confidence, explore global cultures through the Moments community feed, and find language partners based on your goals, proficiency, and interests. HelloTalk makes language practice engaging, practical, and social for learners of all levels.

## Rankings

- #3,409 — Overall
- #22 — Education (Gross)
- #114 — Education (Free)
- #130 — Top app in Philippines
- #9 — language
- #11 — english learning

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_AD_ID`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_ATTRIBUTION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_TOPICS`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_LOCATION_EXTRA_COMMANDS`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_NOTIFICATION_POLICY`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE`
- `android.permission.BLUETOOTH_SCAN`
- `android.permission.BROADCAST_STICKY`
- `android.permission.CAMERA`
- `android.permission.CHANGE_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.CHANGE_WIFI_STATE`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_MEDIA_PLAYBACK`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_MEDIA_PROJECTION`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_MICROPHONE`
- `android.permission.INTERACT_ACROSS_USERS`
- `android.permission.INTERACT_ACROSS_USERS_FULL`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.KILL_BACKGROUND_PROCESSES`
- `android.permission.MODIFY_AUDIO_SETTINGS`
- `android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS`
- `android.permission.READ_CALENDAR`
- `android.permission.READ_MEDIA_VISUAL_USER_SELECTED`
- `android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED`
- `android.permission.RECEIVE_USER_PRESENT`
- `android.permission.RECORD_AUDIO`
- `android.permission.REORDER_TASKS`
- `android.permission.SCHEDULE_EXACT_ALARM`
- `android.permission.SYSTEM_ALERT_WINDOW`
- `android.permission.SYSTEM_OVERLAY_WINDOW`
- `android.permission.USE_CREDENTIALS`
- `android.permission.VIBRATE`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `android.permission.WRITE_CALENDAR`
- `com.amazon.privacypass.ATTEST`
- `com.android.launcher.permission.INSTALL_SHORTCUT`
- `com.android.launcher.permission.READ_SETTINGS`
- `com.android.launcher.permission.UNINSTALL_SHORTCUT`
- `com.android.vending.BILLING`
- `com.asus.msa.SupplementaryDID.ACCESS`
- `com.asus.permission.READ_SDID_PROVIDER`
- `com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE`
- `com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE`
- `com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID`
- `com.google.android.providers.gsf.permission.READ_GSERVICES`
- `com.hellotalk.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`
- `com.hellotalk.permission.C2D_MESSAGE`
- `com.hellotalk.permission.KUIKLY_NOTIFY`
- `com.hellotalk.permission.MAPS_RECEIVE`
- `com.hellotalk.permission.MIPUSH_RECEIVE`
- `com.hihonor.android.launcher.permission.CHANGE_BADGE`
- `com.huawei.android.launcher.permission.CHANGE_BADGE`
- `com.huawei.android.launcher.permission.READ_SETTINGS`
- `com.huawei.android.launcher.permission.WRITE_SETTINGS`
- `com.huawei.appmarket.service.commondata.permission.GET_COMMON_DATA`
- `com.nemu.oaid.permission.read`
- `com.nemu.oaid.permission.write`
- `com.oplus.ocs.permission.third`
- `com.samsung.android.mapsagent.permission.READ_APP_INFO`
- `com.vivo.abe.permission.launcher.notification.num`
- `com.vivo.identifier.permission.OAID_STATE_DIALOG`
- `com.vivo.notification.permission.BADGE_ICON`
- `freemme.permission.msa`
- `freemme.permission.msa.SECURITY_ACCESS`
- `oplus.permission.settings.LAUNCH_FOR_EXPORT`

## Review summary

Users generally praise HelloTalk as a global language-exchange platform to meet people and practice speaking. However, several recurring issues dampen the experience: aggressive monetization and frequent paywalls, limited free translations, and pressure to upgrade; frustrations with slow or unhelpful customer support; safety concerns about inappropriate behavior and account actions (bans/deletions); and occasional onboarding/technical hiccups like sign-up or connectivity problems. Overall, it's a valuable tool for language learning and cultural exchange, but its usability is hindered by pricing, safety worries, and support gaps.

### Pros

- Helps users meet people worldwide and practice languages through language exchange
- Good for improving speaking skills and real-world language practice
- Positive concept of exchanging culture and language with others
- Overall useful and enjoyable app for language learning and making friends
- Strong social/learning platform with global reach

### Cons

- Heavy monetization with frequent paid upgrades and aggressive upsell
- Free features and translations are limited; users want more free access
- Customer support is slow or unresponsive; issues go unresolved
- Safety concerns due to inappropriate behavior and age-related worries
- Account management issues like bans/deletions and onboarding/sign‑in problems

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.hellotalk)