Reviews of HelloTalk - Learn Languages

By: HelloTalk Learn Languages App App

List of user reviews and ratings for HelloTalk - Learn Languages

Total ratings

3.36 (Rating count: 237,723)

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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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User Reviews

Recent rating average: 2.80

All time rating average: 3.36

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37% (387)

Date	Author	Comment
2026-09-07	El*****	It was fun to chat and use its letter sending feature at first. I downloaded the app to improve my language and depended on the AI translation to understand certain words. But after a while I can't translate anymore and have to purchase VIP? It basically makes the app useless for me 😭 Maybe I just don't know how to use the app but it was such a let down...
It was fun to chat and use its letter sending feature at first. I downloaded the app to improve my language and depended on the AI translation to understand certain words. But after a while I can't translate anymore and have to purchase VIP? It basically makes the app useless for me 😭 Maybe I just don't know how to use the app but it was such a let down...
2026-09-07	An*****	best
best
2026-09-06	H *****	Was kicked from the app without valid reason or evidence. only received general note that I violated policies which I do not believe I did. At least provide info on what was done i correctly. There is no need to email, I did multiple times. They would not even lt me know why I wa banned.
Was kicked from the app without valid reason or evidence. only received general note that I violated policies which I do not believe I did. At least provide info on what was done i correctly. There is no need to email, I did multiple times. They would not even lt me know why I wa banned.
2026-09-06	Mo*****	excellent
excellent
2026-09-06	Ty*****	I'll just pray in the developers to be fair it's two stars I see hello talk needs to do better still I'll pray please pray the racism hopeful ends or discrimination I'll just added it's hard to connect with people even when show ur positivity many are rude still doesnt respond to request connections are slow the fact they charging and jacking up every penny it's out my control its unfair not just that many issues can't choose as well I'll just pray on that they find ways to fix threw patience
I'll just pray in the developers to be fair it's two stars I see hello talk needs to do better still I'll pray please pray the racism hopeful ends or discrimination I'll just added it's hard to connect with people even when show ur positivity many are rude still doesnt respond to request connections are slow the fact they charging and jacking up every penny it's out my control its unfair not just that many issues can't choose as well I'll just pray on that they find ways to fix threw patience
2026-09-06	Lo*****	One of the best app but sometimes it's not working
One of the best app but sometimes it's not working
2026-09-06	Vi*****	A very good app to learn languages by communicating with native speakers. Anyway, please provide timely updates.
A very good app to learn languages by communicating with native speakers. Anyway, please provide timely updates.
2026-09-06	A *****	A lot happened in 10 years huh? Now this app is cluttered with unnecessary stuffs. It doesn't even know what its main goal of specialty is. Just an AI slop and ghost town now.
A lot happened in 10 years huh? Now this app is cluttered with unnecessary stuffs. It doesn't even know what its main goal of specialty is. Just an AI slop and ghost town now.
2026-09-06	Pr*****	WARNING: Scam subscription model & zero user safety! Upgraded to VIP, found severe issues, & asked for a refund, but support arbitrarily refunded only 70% of my money. The app is full of toxic audio rooms where hosts power-trip, abuse, and kick people without reason. Worse, it’s filled with explicit dating spam, sexual harassment, & zero safety filters for minors. Google must review & remove this app immediately for financial fraud and gross content policy violations.
WARNING: Scam subscription model & zero user safety! Upgraded to VIP, found severe issues, & asked for a refund, but support arbitrarily refunded only 70% of my money. The app is full of toxic audio rooms where hosts power-trip, abuse, and kick people without reason. Worse, it’s filled with explicit dating spam, sexual harassment, & zero safety filters for minors. Google must review & remove this app immediately for financial fraud and gross content policy violations.
2026-09-06	Ja*****	it is not free requires payment
it is not free requires payment