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Head-to-head · Language Learning Apps

Memrise vs Innovative Language Learning

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 7 checks side by side
Higher score Memrise #4 in Language Learning Apps 9.0/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 4 of 5 features Visit Memrise
Innovative Language Learning #48 in Language Learning Apps 4.2/10 Free plan · 7-day trial Free planFree trial✓ 5 of 5 features Visit site

Memrise leads on 1 check, Innovative Language Learning on 1, and 5 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 7 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreMemrise · 9.0/10
  • Free planboth
  • Free trialonly Innovative Language Learning
  • Most featuresInnovative Language Learning · 5 of 5

Memrise scores higher on our rubric for language learning apps: 9.0 against 4.2 out of 10; our editors rank them #4 and #48.

Innovative Language Learning offers offline lessons; Memrise doesn't. Memrise leads on languages offered: 149 versus 34.

Memrise is the better fit for learners prioritizing language breadth and native video. Innovative Language Learning is the better fit for learners needing a large lesson library.

  • Memrise fits best

    Learners prioritizing language breadth and native video

  • Innovative Language Learning fits best

    Learners needing a large lesson library

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Side by side

Feature Memrise 9.0/10 Visit ↗ Innovative Language Learning 4.2/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 9.0 4.2
Ranking #4 in Language Learning Apps #48 in Language Learning Apps
Best for Learners prioritizing language breadth and native video Learners needing a large lesson library
Pricing model Free plan + paid Free plan + paid
Starting price €69.99/yr —
Free plan ✓ ✓
Free trial — 7 days
Deployment Cloud, Mobile Cloud, Desktop, Mobile
Platforms Web, iOS, Android Web, Windows, macOS, iOS, Android
Features Memrise 4/5 · Innovative Language Learning 5/5
Offline lessons — ✓ (best)
Speech practice ✓ ✓
Placement test ✓ ✓
Personalized review ✓ ✓
Mobile apps ✓ ✓
Specs
Languages offered 149 (best) 34
Our review
Pros
  • Supports 149 languages across web, iOS and Android
  • Native-speaker clips paired with spaced-repetition review
  • Includes pronunciation, AI conversation and exam preparation
  • Audio and video lessons span beginner to advanced levels.
  • Lessons and entire series can be downloaded for offline study.
  • Paid tiers add flashcards, pronunciation tools, assessments, and teacher support.
Cons
  • Some advanced tools are part of the Pro Monthly plan
  • Its broad language catalog may not suit highly specialized study
  • Offline learning is available through mobile apps
  • Premium practice tools are not included in the Free or Basic plans.
  • Teacher access and hand-graded assessments require Premium PLUS.
  • Subscriptions are charged per language.
Our verdict

Memrise is a language-learning app and website for beginners through advanced learners. It supports 149 languages and combines structured lessons, wordlists, native-speaker video clips, personalized review plans and pronunciation practice.…

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Innovative Language Learning is an online platform and mobile app for learners who want structured audio and video courses, from beginner through advanced levels. Its library is presented across 34 languages, and lessons pair with notes,…

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  1. MemriseLanguage Learning Apps 9.0Free plan
  2. Innovative Language LearningLanguage Learning Apps 4.2Free plan · 7-day trial

Strengths and trade-offs

  • Memrise — where it wins

    • Supports 149 languages across web, iOS and Android
    • Native-speaker clips paired with spaced-repetition review
    • Includes pronunciation, AI conversation and exam preparation

    Where it doesn't

    • Some advanced tools are part of the Pro Monthly plan
    • Its broad language catalog may not suit highly specialized study
    • Offline learning is available through mobile apps

  • Innovative Language Learning — where it wins

    • Audio and video lessons span beginner to advanced levels.
    • Lessons and entire series can be downloaded for offline study.
    • Paid tiers add flashcards, pronunciation tools, assessments, and teacher support.

    Where it doesn't

    • Premium practice tools are not included in the Free or Basic plans.
    • Teacher access and hand-graded assessments require Premium PLUS.
    • Subscriptions are charged per language.
  • Memrise9.0/10 · Free plan

    A broad language-learning app combining native video, structured lessons and AI practice.

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  • Innovative Language Learning4.2/10 · Free plan · 7-day trial

    A broad lesson library with optional practice tools, teacher feedback, and AI roleplay.

    Visit siteFull verdict →

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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