Duolingo vs ChatGPT

Duolingo9.0Visit ChatGPT8.7Visit

Higher score Duolingo #4 in Iphone Apps 9.0/10 Free plan · 14-day trial Free planFree trial✓ 0 of 5 features Visit Duolingo

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ChatGPT #6 in Iphone Apps 8.7/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 0 of 5 features Visit ChatGPT

• Duolingo fits best

  iPhone learners practicing a new language

• ChatGPT fits best

  iPhone users seeking an all-purpose AI assistant

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Side by side

Feature	Duolingo 9.0/10 Visit ↗	ChatGPT 8.7/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	9.0	8.7
Ranking	#4 in Iphone Apps	#6 in Iphone Apps
Best for	iPhone learners practicing a new language	iPhone users seeking an all-purpose AI assistant
Pricing model	Free plan + paid	Free plan + paid
Starting price	Free plan · 14-day trial	—
Free plan	✓	✓
Free trial	14 days	—
Deployment	Cloud, Mobile	Cloud, Mobile, Desktop, Browser extension
Platforms	Web, macOS, iOS, Android	Web, iOS, Android, Chrome extension
Support	Email	Live chat, Docs · 24/7
Built for	Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise	Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Duolingo 0/5 · ChatGPT 0/5
Offline access	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
iPad app	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Apple Watch app	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Home screen widgets	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Family Sharing	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Specs
Apple devices	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Our review
Pros	Lessons cover speaking, writing, reading, and listening Placement tests and personalized review adapt practice to progress Stories, DuoRadio, and speech exercises add variety	Combines voice, web search, image generation, and file analysis Deep research can return cited answers from multiple sources Connects with apps including Google Workspace, Slack, and GitHub
Cons	Free tier is supported by advertising Offline access is limited to downloaded content AI-powered conversation features are available only in Duolingo Max	Free access limits uploads, image generation, voice, and deep research Its broad range is less focused than a dedicated iPhone app Available tools and usage levels differ across plans
Our verdict	Duolingo turns language study into short, interactive lessons for learners who want to practice on an iPhone or switch between mobile and browser-based study. Its courses span more than 40 languages and cover speaking, writing, reading,… Read the review →	On iPhone, ChatGPT brings conversational AI together with web search, voice, image generation, file and image analysis, and data analysis. It suits people who want one assistant for tasks such as writing, studying, planning, coding, and… Read the review →

Strengths and trade-offs

• Duolingo — where it wins

  • Lessons cover speaking, writing, reading, and listening
  • Placement tests and personalized review adapt practice to progress
  • Stories, DuoRadio, and speech exercises add variety

  Where it doesn't

  • Free tier is supported by advertising
  • Offline access is limited to downloaded content
  • AI-powered conversation features are available only in Duolingo Max

• ChatGPT — where it wins

  • Combines voice, web search, image generation, and file analysis
  • Deep research can return cited answers from multiple sources
  • Connects with apps including Google Workspace, Slack, and GitHub

  Where it doesn't

  • Free access limits uploads, image generation, voice, and deep research
  • Its broad range is less focused than a dedicated iPhone app
  • Available tools and usage levels differ across plans

• Duolingo9.0/10 · Free plan · 14-day trial

  A flexible language-learning app for brief practice, with a free tier and paid extras.

  Visit DuolingoFull verdict →
• ChatGPT8.7/10 · Free plan

  A broad AI toolkit on iPhone, with some capabilities limited by plan.

  Visit ChatGPTFull verdict →