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24 alternatives to LONY

Practice languages with native speakers around the world

Below are 24 products that do a similar job, ranked by how close each is in meaning and then by launch-day votes. LONY launched in 2019; newer entries below may have overtaken it.

1. 1
   Translate Now▲68

   Effortlessly translate any language

   2023 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

2. 2
   Mate Translate▲164

   Ultimate translation app for Mac, iOS, Chrome and many more

   2017 · matetranslate.com · its alternatives →

3. 3LA
   Learn a language quickly by practising speaking with AI▲325

   Hi guys, Hope everyone is well. This app was borne out of my own frustration. I thought that I was terrible at learning languages at school, since I didn't become conversational in French after 5 years of study. However, I later traveled with some French friends and, in just under 3 weeks, I was able to hold a reasonable conversation. I realized that there's no substitute for speaking to native speakers. I tried to adopt this approach for other languages, but it's much harder to find people to practise with when you aren't travelling. I started using iTalki to meet people from different…

   2023 · prettypolly.app · its alternatives →

4. 4
   Converse▲379

   Turn your iPhone into a translation device

   2017 · itranslate.com · its alternatives →

5. 5
   Best Tandem▲65

   Practice a new language with native speakers for free

   2019 · play.google.com · its alternatives →

6. 6
   Foxylingo▲252

   Chat and exchange languages with real people worldwide

   2025 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

7. 7
   iLang.io▲12

   Language exchange community

   2025 · ilang.io · its alternatives →

8. 8
   YOUS▲228

   Audio/video calls with AI-based translator

   2021 · yous.ai · its alternatives →

9. 9
   ananas▲74

   Learn languages. Meet people.

   2018 · ananas.club · its alternatives →

10. 10
    RTranslator▲170

    Open-source and offline simultaneous translator for Android

    2024 · github.com · its alternatives →

11. 11
    TalkNative▲122

    A native speaker at your fingertips, available 24/7

    2024 · talknative.app · its alternatives →

12. 12
    Langchats▲85

    AI language partner

    2023 · langchats.com · its alternatives →

13. 13IM
    I made a website to connect you with speakers of different languages▲10

    2017 · trypol.ly · its alternatives →

14. 14
    Flipchat▲94

    Learn any language by chatting with friends

    2023 · flip-chat.com · its alternatives →

15. 15
    LingoDuck▲79

    Learn languages faster by video chatting with natives

    2021 · its alternatives →

16. 16
    Duory▲146

    Learn, practice, and reflect with dynamic language notes

    2025 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

17. 17
    Polyword▲98

    Snap at things to translate them in different languages! 📸

    2017 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

18. 18
    Lexody▲65

    Networking and matchmaking app for language learners.

    2017 · lexody.com · its alternatives →

19. 19
    Mate 5 for iOS▲108

    Powerful translator app with desktop-grade Safari extension

    2019 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

20. 20
    Xoralingo▲1

    Find language partners. Learn by actually talking.

    Aug 2026 · xoralingo.in · its alternatives →

21. 21
    Langotto▲61

    Learn a language the right way

    2020 · its alternatives →

22. 22
    Langy▲92

    Translate with AI

    2024 · langyapp.com · its alternatives →

23. 23
    ChatCulture▲86

    Global translator & language learning chat app

    2023 · its alternatives →

24. 24
    talk to aliens▲72

    Fast and joyfull language exchange

    2023 · its alternatives →

Ranked by how close each launch is in meaning, then by votes. Prices were read from each product’s own site when checked and can change. Refine with your own description →