HiNative - Language Learning

Name: HiNative - Language Learning
Rating: 4.7 (9085 reviews)
Author: Lang-8, Inc

By: Lang-8, Inc App

Ask Questions, Get Answers

Overview

Version:

22.19.0

Last updated: 2026-07-08

Features & Capabilities

HiNative is a global Q&A community for language learners and curious minds. With over 5,000,000 users in 170+ countries, you can ask questions and get answers from native speakers, receive tailored examples, and practice with real pronunciation.

Key features include Audio Uploads to check pronunciation, a Correction Function for native-speaker feedback, and the ability to share questions via Pictures. HiNative supports 110+ languages. Premium adds voice answers, bookmarks, premium tickets, enhanced search, and follow notifications.

User Growth & Download Statistics

App Education Community Communication

By:

Lang-8, Inc

Rating:

4.70

(9,085) 2 ratings

Version:

22.19.0 Last updated: 2026-07-08

Version code:

887861255

Creation date:

2014-10-14

Compatible devices:

Size:

65.89MB

URLs:

Website ,Privacy policy

Full description:

Source:

Apple Apps Store

Data ingested on:

2026-08-02

Compare stats and ranking:

Ranking

# 18,615 ▼ 37

Other rankings

#45 in language keyword 47

Other platforms

HiNative - Language Learning (v14.15.0)

5,883,742 4.38

(47,352)

For Developers

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Developed by:

Lang-8, Inc

Apple Apps Store

https://apps.apple.com/us/app/hinative-language-learning/id923920480

Website:

https://hinative.com

User Reviews

HiNative’s native-speaker community and translation-check features are highly valued, but repeated reviews cite paywalls and aggressive premium prompts, degraded content due to AI, and frustrating usability issues that block access to core functionality.

Pros

Real people/native-speaker input for translations and explanations.
Helpful community for language learning and Q&A.
Ability to double-check translations and learn colloquial expressions.
Strong concept with long-time users highlighting its value as a learning tool.

Cons

Mandatory premium subscription and paywalls to access most features, with misleading free-trial claims.
AI-generated responses often low quality and crowd out or replace human answers.
Usability friction: intrusive pay prompts, uncloseable dialogs, and navigation issues that hinder use without paying.
Bots and automated responses under user accounts can deliver low-quality outputs.

Recent reviews

Edit: thank you for the developer response. I find the app SUPER helpful; I wouldnt complain of availability if I didn’t like the app so much :) Not sure what happened in the last week or so, but the mobile AND browser app are seeing serious slowness, timeouts, and general lack of availability, with lots of pop-up errors in both UIs. Is there any plan to fix this?