Mondly review
Updated September 30, 2026 · AcademyCue Editorial Team · Facts checked September 30, 2026
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Our verdict
Mondly suits beginners who want an app with speech practice, a kids version and a free plan to start on, and who are willing to pay for a yearly commitment. The yearly plan at €47.95 is the figure that makes it affordable, while the 14 days money-back period softens the risk.
Key facts
- Best for
- A yearly app subscription with speaking practice, a free starting point and a kids version.
- Price from
- €9.99 (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
- Price per month
- €9.99 (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
- Price per year
- €47.95 (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
- Free tier
- Yes (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
- Free trial length
- 7 days (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
- Money-back period
- 14 days (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
- Languages
- English, Spanish, French, German, Italian, Russian, Japanese, Korean, Chinese, Turkish, Arabic, Persian, Hebrew, Portuguese, Catalan, Latin, Dutch, Norwegian, Danish, Finnish, Swedish, Greek, Romanian, Afrikaans, Croatian, Polish, Bulgarian, Czech, Slovak, Hungarian, Ukrainian, Vietnamese, Hindi, Bengali, Indonesian, Tagalog, Thai, Latvian, Lithuanian (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
- Number of languages
- 41 (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
- Speech recognition
- Yes (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
- AI conversation practice
- Yes (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
- Kids version
- Yes (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
- Legal entity
- ATI STUDIOS A.P.P.S. S.R.L (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
- Headquarters
- Romania (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
- Support channels
- Email, Help-centre (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
- Learning method
- Mobile app
- Official website
- mondly.com
Pros and cons
Pros
- A free tier is included, so the app can be used before any payment goes out.
- AI conversation and speech recognition are both part of the offer, which suits learners who want to practise speaking rather than only reading.
- A kids version sits in the same subscription, so a single payment covers adults and younger learners.
- The catalogue covers 41 languages, from English and Spanish through to Japanese, Korean and Arabic.
Cons
- The entry price of €9.99 sits above Bunpro, which lists $0.
- Support runs on email and help centre only, so a phone line is not among the options for anyone who prefers to talk.
- The monthly price of €9.99 ranks 12 of 25, so a month to month habit is the costly way to use the app.
- The money-back period of 14 days ranks 20 of 29, so the refund window is a brief one.
Who it suits
- Beginners who want to practise speaking early, since AI conversation and speech recognition are both included.
- Learners ready to commit for a year, since the yearly plan at €47.95 is the figure that works in your favour.
- Families with adults and children learning together, since a kids version is part of the same subscription.
Who should look elsewhere
- Learners who want to start at no cost, since Bunpro lists $0.
- Readers shopping for a different paid entry point, since Reading Eggs lists £6.99 to set beside Mondly's €9.99.
Where it sits among rivals
Among the language apps in this comparison, Mondly is strongest where the commitment runs longest. The yearly price ranks 3 of 18, which sits near the front of the list. The monthly price ranks further back at 12 of 25, and the entry price sits at 20 of 35, so the headline entry figure is not where the appeal lies. The trial and the guarantee tell a similar story: the free trial ranks 8 of 21, and the money-back period ranks 20 of 29. The pattern holds on every line, so a reader who commits for the year gets the friendliest number, while a reader who judges the app on a trial and a refund window sees an ordinary one.
Pricing
Mondly's entry price is €9.99, the monthly plan runs at €9.99 and the yearly plan at €47.95. Treat those as separate commitments rather than a single rate, because the yearly figure is the reading that matters most. The monthly plan and the yearly plan open the same app with the same features, so the whole difference between them is how long you commit for. The entry price is quoted in euro, which means buyers in other currencies should expect the local amount to move with exchange rates and offers. Worth confirming which plan each price attaches to before paying, since a monthly rate and a yearly rate rarely sit on the same tier, and check whether the entry price is an introductory figure or the ongoing one, as the two behave differently at renewal.
Free plan and trial
There is a free tier, so the app can be used before any payment goes out, and the free version is worth a proper look rather than a glance. The paid free trial runs for 7 days, long enough to watch the subscription features work but short enough that it helps to plan what you want to test. If the trial does not settle the question, purchases sit under a money-back period of 14 days, so a refund window opens after payment. Put together, the three give you a sequence: look at the app free, test the paid side, and keep a refund period in reserve. Both the trial and the refund window are brief, so a reader who wants a long evaluation should stay on the free tier.
Who runs it
Mondly is operated by ATI STUDIOS A.P.P.S. S.R.L, with its headquarters in Romania. Support runs through email and help centre, so questions reach the team by email or through the help centre, and a spoken channel is not part of the setup. A single named company sits behind the app, which means the same terms apply to every user rather than a spread of independent teachers. The same terms cover the free tier and the paid plan, so there is no second set of rules to read. Buyers who weigh who is accountable at renewal can start from that legal entity, since it is the party behind both the entry price and the ongoing subscription.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does Mondly cost?+
Mondly's entry price is €9.99, the monthly plan runs at €9.99 and the yearly plan at €47.95. Each figure is a separate commitment rather than a single rate, and the yearly figure is what decides whether the app feels cheap. The entry price is quoted in euro, so buyers elsewhere should expect a different local amount. Checking which plan each price sits on before paying is worth the minute.
Is there a free version of Mondly?+
Yes, there is a free tier, so the app can be opened and used before any payment goes out. The paid side comes with a free trial of 7 days, so you can check the subscription features without a long commitment. Between them you get a short test of the paid side. If the free tier covers what you need, nothing has to be paid at all.
How long is the Mondly free trial?+
The free trial lasts 7 days. That is a short window against the other language apps in this comparison, so treat it as a quick check rather than a long evaluation, and decide what you want to test before the clock runs out. If the trial ends before you have an answer, purchases are still covered by a money-back period of 14 days, which gives a further window after paying.
Can I get my money back from Mondly?+
Purchases sit under a money-back period of 14 days, so a claim made inside that window is covered. It is not a long guarantee, which makes it more of a safety net than a testing period. Anyone still weighing options should use the free tier and the 7 days trial first, then treat the refund window as the final check before committing to the yearly plan at €47.95.
How many languages does Mondly teach?+
Mondly covers 41 languages, including English, Spanish, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Chinese, Turkish, Arabic and Portuguese. The catalogue runs from widely taught European languages through East Asian and Middle Eastern options, so a main target and an extra ambition both sit inside it. For anyone comparing apps, the language count shapes what you can learn alongside the language you started with.
Can I practise speaking with Mondly?+
Yes. Speech recognition is included, and so is AI conversation, so you can speak to the app and have your pronunciation checked rather than only reading and writing. The learning method is listed as app, which means the practice happens inside the app on your own schedule. That suits short, frequent sessions on a phone, rather than booked lessons with a tutor.
Does Mondly have a version for children?+
Yes, a kids version is part of the offer, and the method is listed as app, so children use the same app as adults. That means a single subscription can cover adults and younger learners working at different levels, which is the practical argument for a family. The yearly plan at €47.95 is the figure to weigh against paying for separate subscriptions.
Who runs Mondly and how do I get help?+
Mondly is operated by ATI STUDIOS A.P.P.S. S.R.L, with its headquarters in Romania. Support runs through email and help centre, so questions reach the team by email or through the help centre. There is a single company behind the app rather than a spread of independent tutors, which means the same subscription terms apply to everyone who signs up.
How does Mondly compare with cheaper language apps?+
Bunpro lists an entry price of $0, so it is the option for starting at no cost, while Mondly's entry price is €9.99. Reading Eggs lists £6.99, another paid starting figure to set beside it. The comparison to make is the yearly plan at €47.95 against how long you expect to study, since a free entry point and a paid yearly plan suit very different commitments.
Sources
- explore.mondly.com/free-vs-premium checked September 30, 2026
Backs: AI conversation practice, Free tier, Kids version, Languages
“AI Conversations to practice your speaking”
- mondly.com checked September 30, 2026
Backs: Number of languages
“41 languages from your native language”
- mondly.com/app checked September 30, 2026
Backs: Learning method
“Super fun and effective language courses for 41 languages”
- mondly.com/offer/en checked September 30, 2026
Backs: Price from, Price per month, Price per year, Speech recognition
“1 Month 9.99 EUR per month”
- mondly.com/static-pages/subscription-terms.html checked September 30, 2026
Backs: Free trial length, Money-back period
“provide you with a free trial for one (1) week”
- mondly.com/terms checked September 30, 2026
Backs: Headquarters, Legal entity, Support channels
“registered office at 3 Politehnicii St., Brasov Municipality, Brasov County, Romania”
Compiled from 6 source pages, checked September 30, 2026. We did not open an account.
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Mondly
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