# HiNative - Language Learning

> Ask Questions, Get Answers

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/id923920480](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id923920480)

## Overview

- **ID:** `id923920480`
- **Platform:** Apple
- **Type:** Apple app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Lang-8, Inc
- **Category:** Education
- **Rating:** 4.70 / 5 (9,088 ratings)
- **Version:** 22.19.0
- **Last updated:** 2026-07-08
- **First published:** 2014-10-14
- **Size:** 66 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-13
- **Store listing:** [Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/hinative-language-learning/id923920480)
- **Website:** [https://hinative.com](https://hinative.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://lang8.notion.site/Privacy-Policy-183a44cf58b1802c851acddb39445b95](https://lang8.notion.site/Privacy-Policy-183a44cf58b1802c851acddb39445b95)

## Description

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.

## Rankings

- #18,762 — Overall
- #53 — language

## Review summary

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.

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id923920480)