Updated September 30, 2026 · AcademyCue Editorial Team
Innovative Language vs Novakid
What sets them apart
| Compare | Innovative Language ReviewSee alternativesSee alternatives |  Novakid |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | $4 | ₪379 |
| Price per month | $10 | ₪379 |
| Money-back period | 60 daysHigher | 14 days |
| Languages | Afrikaans, Arabic, Bulgarian, Cantonese, Chinese, Croatian, Czech, Danish, Dutch, English, Filipino, Finnish, French, German, Greek, Hebrew, Hindi, Hungarian, Indonesian, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Malaysian, Mongolian, Nepali, Norwegian, Persian, Polish, Portuguese, Romanian, Russian, Serbian, Spanish, Swahili, Swedish, Thai, Turkish, Ukrainian, Urdu, VietnameseCovers more | English |
| Free trial length | 7 days | Not confirmed |
| Number of languages | 34 | Not confirmed |
| Highest CEFR level | Not confirmed | B1 |
| Lesson length (minutes) | Not confirmed | 25 to 45 |
| AI conversation practice | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Certificate | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Kids version | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Family subscription | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Markets | Not confirmed | IL, AE, SA, AM, CN, HK, TW, HR, CZ, DK, NL, EE, FI, FR, DE, CH, GR, HU, ID, IT, JP, KZ, KR, LV, LT, MY, NO, PL, PT, BR, RO, RU, SK, SI, ES, AR, CL, CO, PE, MX, SE, TR, UA |
Same on both: Free tier (Yes).
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Key differences
- Innovative Language scores higher overall: 9.3 vs 8.5.
- Money-back period is higher at Innovative Language: 60 days vs 14 days.
- Support channels: only Innovative Language offers Email, Help centre.
- Support channels: only Novakid offers Chat.
- Languages: only Innovative Language offers Afrikaans, Arabic, Bulgarian.
- Learning method: only Innovative Language offers Audio.
- Learning method: only Novakid offers Live group.
Our verdict on each
Innovative Language
Innovative Language suits learners who want audio and app lessons across 34 languages and a long window to change their mind. Its entry price of $4 and a money-back period of 60 days keep the risk of trying it low, and the free tier lets anyone start without paying.
Novakid
Novakid suits families who want live English lessons for children alongside app practice, and the ILS 379 monthly fee covers a 3,900 tutor pool with certified staff. Budget families starting from nothing should weigh it against free app-first options such as Bunpro.
Score breakdown
| Area | Innovative Language | Novakid |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | 9.5HigherEntry at $4 and a monthly rate of $10 are mid-field, so the low entry figure carries the cost score. | 8.2Monthly fees start at ILS 379, above €0 and $0, with a money-back window of 14 days. |
| Offer | 9.1HigherA free tier, a 7 days trial and a 60 days money-back period cover entry, a short look and a long safety net. | 9.0Free tier, free trial lesson, 3,900 tutors and AI conversation sit in a single subscription. |
| Trust | Not confirmed | 8.4Tutors are certified, the operator is Novakid Inc in US, founded 2017, with a 14 days refund window. |
Where they rank in our lists
| Ranking | Innovative Language | Novakid |
|---|---|---|
| Language learning apps | 10 of 46 | 33 of 46 |
| Online language tutors and classes | 6 of 25 | 14 of 25 |
If neither fits
EF English Live has money-back period at 84 days, against 60 days for Innovative Language and 14 days for Novakid.
EF English Live reviewEvery fact side by side
| Fact | Innovative Language | Novakid |
|---|---|---|
| Learning method | App, Audio, Live 1to1 | App, Live 1to1, Live group |
| Legal entity | Innovative Language Learning USA, LLC | Novakid Inc |
| Headquarters | Not confirmed | United States |
| Founded | Not confirmed | 2017 |
| Support channels | Email, Help centre | Chat |
Tutoring
| Fact | Innovative Language | Novakid |
|---|---|---|
| Subscription price | Not confirmed | $95 |
| Trial lesson | Not confirmed | Free |
| Subjects | Not confirmed | English |
| Lesson format | Not confirmed | 1to1, Group, App |
| Number of tutors | Not confirmed | 3,900 |
| Tutor vetting | Not confirmed | Certified |
| Minimum age | Not confirmed | 4 |
| Cancellation notice | Not confirmed | 8 hours |
| Satisfaction guarantee | Not confirmed | 14-day money-back guarantee |
Where each stands against the rest
| Fact | Innovative Language | Novakid | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Free trial length | 7 daysat the median | Not confirmed | 7 days |
| Money-back period | 60 dayshighest quarter | 14 daysbelow the median | 30 days |
| Number of languages | 34below the median | Not confirmed | 41 |
| Lesson length (minutes) | Not confirmed | 25 to 45below the median | 30 |
Median across 33 listed providers.
Pros and cons
Innovative Language
Pros
- A free tier lets a learner open the service and study before paying anything.
- A 7 days trial and a 60 days money-back period mean a paid plan can be bought, used and still refunded.
- Coverage runs to 34 languages, from Afrikaans to Vietnamese, with delivery through app, audio and live 1to1.
Cons
- The recurring rate of $10 is what a learner pays once the $4 entry price sits behind them, so a long study is priced at the higher figure.
- Support runs on email and help centre only, with no voice line for anyone who prefers to talk.
- A 7 days trial is short next to the 60-day longest free trial on the site.
Novakid
Pros
- Live one-to-one and group lessons plus app practice, in 1to1, group and app formats, with sessions of 25 to 45 minutes
- A free tier and a free trial lesson mean a first month can be tested before any payment
- A kids version and a family subscription cover more than one child on the same account
Cons
- Only English is taught, since english lists english and English covers English alone
- Levels stop at B1, below the advanced bands that fluent learners work toward
- Support runs on chat only, with no email or phone line listed
Who each suits
Innovative Language
Who it suits
- Learners who want a genuine free start and a 60 days window to change their mind before the $10 monthly rate adds up.
- People studying a language outside the most taught few, since the catalogue covers 34 of them.
- Self-study learners who want audio and app lessons in a single subscription, delivered through app, audio and live 1to1.
Who should look elsewhere
- Not for learners set on paying nothing: Bunpro lists entry at $0 and the structured-review option at €0.
- Not for anyone planning a long study on a single budget line: the recurring rate is $10 a month and the trial runs 7 days.
- Not for people who want to talk to a person by voice: support runs on email and help centre only.
Novakid
Who it suits
- Parents buying live English tutoring for a child who prefers a real teacher to an app
- Families wanting one subscription covering a kids version and a family plan
- Learners who want a certificate at the end of a course
Who should look elsewhere
- Learners after the B1 level, since the programme does not extend past it
- Anyone wanting a second language, as English covers English only
- Price-first households who can start free with Bunpro or Reading Eggs before paying
Questions about each
Innovative Language
What does Innovative Language cost, and which price do I keep paying?+
The service lists an entry price of $4 and a standard monthly rate of $10. The entry figure is what a new account opens at; the monthly rate is what the subscription settles into. Anyone planning to study across many months should treat $10 as the figure that matters, and lean on the money-back period as the hedge.
Is there a free version, and how long is the free trial?+
A free tier is included, so the lessons can be opened without paying. The paid side comes with a free trial of 7 days, short enough to check the material but not to run a full study cycle on. Learners who only need listening and app practice can stay on the free tier and skip the trial altogether.
Novakid
How much does Novakid cost a month?+
The monthly plan is ILS 379, and entry pricing begins at the same level at ILS 379, so the lowest package and the monthly figure describe one spend. Both are quoted without a separate annual or lifetime tier. Families wanting live lessons should budget the monthly figure rather than a cheaper app rate.
Is there a free trial or free plan?+
Both exist. The free tier lets a family open the app and start without paying, and a free trial lesson adds a live session with a tutor at no cost. Together they mean a first month of live teaching can be sampled before any commitment, which is unusual for a subscription of this size.