Mondly review: is it free, how much does it cost, and is it good for English?
Mondly is a language app with 41 languages, short daily lessons, a chatbot and voice recognition; its App Store listing calls it “Mondly by Pearson”. It is free to download, but the listing says you need a subscription for all courses and features. The India App Store lists a one-week free trial with ₹799 monthly and ₹3,899 yearly plans (checked 26 October 2026). Here is what it offers, what it costs, and when a speaking-first app fits better.
By The YoFluent teamUpdated 7 min read
Mondly at a glance (checked 26 October 2026)
- App
- Mondly: Learn 41 Languages, by ATi Studios (on the App Store since 2015)
- Languages
- 41, with 1,320 language combinations; includes American and British English
- How it works
- Daily lessons, weekly quizzes, monthly challenges, vocabulary builders, conversations between fluent speakers
- Speaking tools (per the listing)
- Chatbot, hands-free learning and voice recognition
- English tests
- 30+ progress tests with Pearson content, per the listing
- Free?
- Free to download; subscription needed for all courses and features
- India (App Store)
- One-week free trial; monthly ₹799 (one listing ₹639); yearly ₹3,899
- US (App Store)
- “Premium” $14.99 and “Premium all Languages Promo” $19.99 are listed; plan lengths are not shown
- Ratings
- 4.7 from about 33,400 ratings (US); “Learn American English – Mondly” 4.7 from about 7,600
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What is Mondly?
Mondly is a language-learning app that teaches 41 languages from short, structured lessons. The listing describes 200+ lessons organised by topic (family, weather, travel, sports, food), 38 vocabulary builders, over 3,500 daily lessons, weekly quizzes and monthly challenges created since 2015, grammar features and conjugation tables, and 50+ conversations between fluent speakers for pronunciation.
For English learners there are two routes. You can pick English inside the main Mondly app, or use the separate Learn American English – Mondly app. The main listing also mentions 30+ English progress tests with Pearson content and a British English track with 50+ intermediate and advanced categories and 260+ video lessons.
Is Mondly free?
Partly. You can download it for free, and the listing even says you can learn the 41 languages “for free”. It also says: “You will need a subscription in order to get access to all of this app’s courses and features.” In practice, treat the free part as a way to try the first lessons, and the subscription as the real product.
The subscription renews automatically unless you turn off auto-renew at least 24 hours before the period ends, and access ends at the end of the paid period when you cancel. Any unused part of a free trial is lost when you buy.
Mondly price
Mondly in-app prices (App Store, 26 October 2026)
- India, monthly (one-week free trial)
- ₹799 (one listed plan ₹639)
- India, yearly (one-week free trial)
- ₹3,899
- US, “Premium”
- $14.99 (plan length not shown in the list)
- US, “Premium all Languages Promo”
- $19.99 (plan length not shown)
The US list also contains small purchases such as Hearts, Extra Heart and Bonus XP, which look like game-style extras, and it does not say whether $14.99 is monthly or yearly, so we do not guess. Mondly’s own pricing page did not load for us, so check the amount and the billing period on the payment screen before you subscribe. The India yearly plan works out to about ₹325 a month, much lower than the monthly price.
What Mondly does well
- Huge range. 41 languages and 1,320 language pairs: useful if you learn more than one language.
- Short daily lessons. Easy to build a habit, which matters more than lesson length.
- Hands-free mode. Learn while walking or commuting.
- Pearson-based tests for English, according to the listing.
- Well rated. 4.7 stars from tens of thousands of App Store ratings.
Where Mondly falls short for English speaking
- It is a course app, not a speaking-practice app. The listing mentions a chatbot and voice recognition, but not open voice conversations with scores for pronunciation, fluency and grammar. We have not tested how deep these features go.
- Unclear pricing. The US list does not show plan lengths, and the listing says both “free” and “subscription needed”.
- Breadth over depth. With 41 languages, English-speaking practice is one part of a very large product.
- Phone first. The listing is for iPhone and iPad; check the web and Android options if you need them.
Mondly vs YoFluent
We make YoFluent, so read this with that in mind.
| Mondly | YoFluent | |
|---|---|---|
| Best for | Beginners who want short lessons in many languages | Learners who can speak a little and want conversation practice in English |
| How you practise | Daily lessons, quizzes, vocabulary, chatbot | Open voice calls with AI tutors in 16 real situations (interviews, meetings, small talk…) |
| Feedback | Voice recognition and tests (per the listing) | Scores for pronunciation, fluency, grammar and vocabulary after each call, every sentence scored word by word, CEFR level |
| Languages | 41 | English only |
| Free | Free download; India lists a one-week trial | 3-day trial for $0.99 on either plan; no free plan |
| Paid | India ₹799/month or ₹3,899/year; US listed $14.99 | $14.99/month or $59.99/year |
| Where | iPhone and iPad (App Store listing) | Any browser, on phone or laptop |
Mondly alternatives for English
- YoFluent (ours): spoken conversations with AI tutors and a full score after every call.
- Speak: a structured speaking-first course. Read our Speak app review.
- Praktika: AI avatar tutors. Read our Praktika review.
- Duolingo: free lessons with a different style. See Duolingo alternatives.
- Everything compared: the best English speaking apps and what they cost.
Frequently asked questions
Is Mondly free?
Mondly is free to download, but its App Store listing says you need a subscription to access all courses and features. The India listing shows a one-week free trial, then ₹799 a month or ₹3,899 a year (checked 26 October 2026).
How much does Mondly cost?
On the India App Store, Mondly lists ₹799 a month (one plan ₹639) and ₹3,899 a year after a one-week free trial. On the US App Store the list shows “Premium” at $14.99 and “Premium all Languages Promo” at $19.99, without showing the plan length. Check the payment screen for the billing period.
Is Mondly good for learning English?
It is good for beginners who want short daily lessons, vocabulary and some speaking exercises, and it has 30+ progress tests with Pearson content for English. If your goal is fluent conversation, a speaking-first app with open voice calls and scored feedback may fit better.
Is Mondly owned by Pearson?
The App Store description says “Mondly by Pearson”, and the app is published by ATi Studios. The listing also says the English tests use Pearson content.
How many languages does Mondly have?
The listing says 41 languages, with 1,320 language combinations. English is offered as American English and British English.
Does Mondly have a free trial?
The India App Store lists a one-week free trial on monthly and yearly plans. The US list does not show a trial length. Any unused part of a trial is lost when you buy a subscription.
What is a good alternative to Mondly?
For structured speaking courses, look at Speak or Praktika. For open voice conversations with a score after each call, try YoFluent, which has a low-cost trial on either plan. For free lessons in many languages, Duolingo is the usual comparison.
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