HiNative - Language Learning

Name: HiNative - Language Learning
Rating: 4.3636365 (47349 reviews)
Author: 株式会社Lang-8

By: 株式会社Lang-8 App

Ask questions about languages and get answers! Help other users with English!

Overview

Google Play Store

Downloads

5,901,241 ▲ 2.95K

Data as of 2026-09-12

Rating:

4.36 −1

(47,349)

Version:

14.21.0

Last updated: 2026-08-21

Ranking

#21,367 ▼ 19

Overall

Features & Capabilities

HiNative is a powerful language learning Chrome extension designed for learners worldwide. With over 6.4 million users, it enables you to ask any language-related question and get rapid answers from native speakers. Whether you want to perfect your pronunciation with audio uploads, receive corrections for your writing, or understand local customs before traveling, HiNative provides personalized guidance across 110+ languages including English, Japanese, Spanish, French, Chinese, and many more.

The extension features instant search through millions of user questions, customizable question formats with automatic translation, and the ability to upload images to clarify your queries. Developed by the creators of Lang-8, HiNative fosters a friendly, interactive community where language learners can teach and learn together effortlessly. Access language tips, cultural insights, vocabulary, grammar help, and pronunciation practice — all at your fingertips with HiNative.

User Growth & Download Statistics

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Version:

14.21.0 Last updated: 2026-08-21

Version code:

6142100

Creation date:

2016-02-10

Publisher country:

Permissions:

android.permission.CAMERA Very high risk
android.permission.RECORD_AUDIO Very high risk
android.permission.READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE High risk
android.permission.BLUETOOTH Moderate risk
com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID Moderate risk
android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_AD_ID Low risk
android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_ATTRIBUTION Low risk
android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_CUSTOM_AUDIENCE Low risk
android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_TOPICS Low risk
android.permission.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE Low risk

Size:

31.60MB

Email:

su*****@hinative.com

URLs:

Website ,Privacy policy

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Source:

Google Play Store

Data ingested on:

2026-09-12

Compare stats and ranking:

Ranking

# 21,367 ▼ 19

Other platforms

HiNative - Language Learning (v22.19.0)

4.70

(9,088)

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Developed by:

株式会社Lang-8

Google Play Store

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.lang8.hinative

Email:

su*****@hinative.com

Website:

https://hinative.com/

User Reviews

HiNative is praised for its active, helpful community and usefulness for learning, with smooth performance. However, recurring drawbacks include an intrusive, often incorrect AI feature and a heavy paywall that gates core functionality, plus content-quality moderation problems that frustrate beginners. Some users also find the app’s structure confusing and less beginner-friendly. Despite these, many users still value the platform for practice and prefer it over some alternatives.

Pros

Active, supportive community for asking questions and language practice with native speakers.
Useful for learning and expanding vocabulary with real usage examples.
Generally smooth app performance and a pleasant user experience.
Perceived advantage over some competitors (e.g., HelloTalk).

Cons

AI assistant is intrusive and often wrong; it's on by default and cannot be easily turned off.
Strong paywall: essential features require a subscription or payment, limiting use.
Content quality issues: lots of random or low-quality posts; moderation lacking; beginner-friendly content lacking.
Confusing structure and learning experience; not beginner-friendly.

Recent reviews

100 percent recommended

Tr*****, 2026-09-01

This used to be such a helpful app! Your greed destroyed it. I miss being able to use it for more than 1 language without having to pay for some "premium plan". Plus, the AI slop is unnecessary and misleading, get rid of it. You pride yourself over having an application which people can use to connect with native speakers of the language they're learning and yet you use AI. Shame on you!